Anyone NOT like the intensified supercharger whine after CAI? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

harmonyp · 10-03-2015, 09:41 AM

Serious question, hoping to get serious answers. Bought my 2015 ZL1 in January of this year, have over 12K miles on her and no mods yet. LOVE the car!

Have been contemplating a cold air intake and ported throttle body as my first mods. I absolutely love the exhaust note with the fuse pulled. I'm kind of sensitive to high pitched noises. I've only heard positive comments about the enhanced supercharger whine after the CAI, but I'm afraid I may find it annoying in my daily commute. Sure I can pull it if I don't like it, but that's $400 down the drain.

Interested in comments from anyone who was concerned they wouldn't like it and do, or anyone who liked the sound better before adding it.

Thanks.

FusionX86 · 10-03-2015, 10:00 AM

IMO, I don't think the whine is bad at all and nowhere near the likes of the hellcat as a comparison. Only in WOT is it very noticeable and even then doesn't overpower the sweet melody of the exhaust.

ZMEnow · 10-03-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by harmonyp

Serious question, hoping to get serious answers. Bought my 2015 ZL1 in January of this year, have over 12K miles on her and no mods yet. LOVE the car!

Have been contemplating a cold air intake and ported throttle body as my first mods. I absolutely love the exhaust note with the fuse pulled. I'm kind of sensitive to high pitched noises. I've only heard positive comments about the enhanced supercharger whine after the CAI, but I'm afraid I may find it annoying in my daily commute. Sure I can pull it if I don't like it, but that's $400 down the drain.

Interested in comments from anyone who was concerned they wouldn't like it and do, or anyone who liked the sound better before adding it.

Thanks.

The Whine is really outside the car.. Yes you notice it more after CAI, but I don't know anyone that has complained.

Bigtime53 · 10-03-2015, 11:10 AM

I never thought I would see a question like this! You will hear the blower whine but it is not a high pitch sound and you will not hear it until you put the go pedal down and the rpm gets to the upper end. If you can find someone in your area who has the CAI on their car already take a ride and see. You will hear it then and can make up your mind. I have put one on each of the cars I have owned and I really like the sound it makes.

Sven59 · 10-03-2015, 02:19 PM

CAI definitely helps, but the blower was designed to be quiet for the CTS-V. We inherited the quiet.

nvydvr · 10-03-2015, 02:26 PM

On that note, what CAI do you all recommend?

Sven59 · 10-03-2015, 02:39 PM

Personal preference, some require a tune and some do not. Some have real cf and others hydrocoated. What were you looking for?

nvydvr · 10-03-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Personal preference, some require a tune and some do not. Some have real cf and others hydrocoated. What were you looking for?

I just want to allow the better air flow and performance, I'd prefer to not have to do a tune until I add long tubes. And just to be nosy are you a 53 pilot? Navy, Air Force? Oh yea... It'd also be nice to hear the blower whine... Thanks.

Sven59 · 10-04-2015, 02:31 AM

Mine is a K & N, it doesn't require a tune and real CF. There is at least one more that doesn't require a tune but I can't remember. If you search the threads for CAI, you should find lots of them. I flew on the back of a 53. I was a radio operator.

NW Sam · 10-04-2015, 02:47 AM

Best fitting easiest to install and quality of there products is RotoFab. The instructions even have photos.

Chrispy · 10-04-2015, 06:53 AM

If you're happy with the fuse pull you'll have no problems with the CAI imo.

I did the fuse pull but found the volume a little too much on the highway and cruising. Might try it again though.

Howdie_ · 10-04-2015, 01:11 PM

+1 for Roto-Fab. I don't think you will really hear the whine on a daily commute, it is subdued IMO. You will hear it WOT.

Holliss69 · 10-04-2015, 01:19 PM

Roto-Fab requires no tune and as previously stated ..... unless you are late to work you will never hear increased whine

Red Jewel RS · 10-04-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FusionX86

IMO, I don't think the whine is bad at all and nowhere near the likes of the hellcat as a comparison. Only in WOT is it very noticeable and even then doesn't overpower the sweet melody of the exhaust.

+1

10-03-2015, 09:41 AM	#1
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	Anyone NOT like the intensified supercharger whine after CAI? Serious question, hoping to get serious answers. Bought my 2015 ZL1 in January of this year, have over 12K miles on her and no mods yet. LOVE the car! Have been contemplating a cold air intake and ported throttle body as my first mods. I absolutely love the exhaust note with the fuse pulled. I'm kind of sensitive to high pitched noises. I've only heard positive comments about the enhanced supercharger whine after the CAI, but I'm afraid I may find it annoying in my daily commute. Sure I can pull it if I don't like it, but that's $400 down the drain. Interested in comments from anyone who was concerned they wouldn't like it and do, or anyone who liked the sound better before adding it. Thanks.

10-03-2015, 02:19 PM	#5
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	CAI definitely helps, but the blower was designed to be quiet for the CTS-V. We inherited the quiet. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-03-2015, 02:26 PM	#6
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	On that note, what CAI do you all recommend? __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

10-03-2015, 02:39 PM	#7
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Personal preference, some require a tune and some do not. Some have real cf and others hydrocoated. What were you looking for? __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-04-2015, 02:31 AM	#9
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Mine is a K & N, it doesn't require a tune and real CF. There is at least one more that doesn't require a tune but I can't remember. If you search the threads for CAI, you should find lots of them. I flew on the back of a 53. I was a radio operator. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-03-2015, 10:00 AM	#2
FusionX86 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 36	IMO, I don't think the whine is bad at all and nowhere near the likes of the hellcat as a comparison. Only in WOT is it very noticeable and even then doesn't overpower the sweet melody of the exhaust.

10-03-2015, 11:10 AM	#4
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,314	I never thought I would see a question like this! You will hear the blower whine but it is not a high pitch sound and you will not hear it until you put the go pedal down and the rpm gets to the upper end. If you can find someone in your area who has the CAI on their car already take a ride and see. You will hear it then and can make up your mind. I have put one on each of the cars I have owned and I really like the sound it makes.

10-04-2015, 02:47 AM	#10
NW Sam Drives: 2017 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NW Wa Posts: 354	Best fitting easiest to install and quality of there products is RotoFab. The instructions even have photos.

10-04-2015, 06:53 AM	#11
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	If you're happy with the fuse pull you'll have no problems with the CAI imo. I did the fuse pull but found the volume a little too much on the highway and cruising. Might try it again though.

10-04-2015, 01:11 PM	#12
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	+1 for Roto-Fab. I don't think you will really hear the whine on a daily commute, it is subdued IMO. You will hear it WOT.

10-04-2015, 01:19 PM	#13
Holliss69 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe A6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona/NY Posts: 108 View My Garage	Roto-Fab requires no tune and as previously stated ..... unless you are late to work you will never hear increased whine