Choosing a Cold Air Intake - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RedTexasSS · 11-03-2017, 08:57 PM

A cold air intake is an expensive investment but is worth it, in looks, sound and performance. I thought I would share my experience for those who are considering purchasing one. Don't forget to consider the mods in your future when choosing your cold air intake. I installed the CAI cold air intake on my Camaro shortly after I purchased it. It had great reviews and I liked the looks. It performed great. Then I felt it was time for more horsepower, I was already cammed and began considering supercharging. I began to add up the costs for the install. The Magnuson Heartbeat was my choice. I called CAI about using their cold air intake with the Heartbeat. Great news, they told me the air tube could be trimmed and I would not need to spend money on a new cold air intake when the Heartbeat was installed, $400 saved. When the supercharger was installed I just wasn't seeing how it was going to work. CAI technical support again assured me it would fit but would require trimming on both ends. The air tube will not fit even when trimmed. I had to buy another cold air intake that would fit. I purchased a Rotofab cold air that fits properly with the Heartbeat. The Rotofab performs equally as well as the CAI. Now that the CAI intake air tube is cut up, I can't even sell it. I asked CAI if I could get another air tube since they advised me to trim it, they said they would. After waiting 3 months to get one, they called to tell me the shipping was free but the air tube was $125. I think they should do better than that. Anyway, both intakes perform well but Rotofab has intakes for more applications.

RandRSS · 11-03-2017, 10:51 PM

Cold air inductions told me the same thing about using their product with my Edelbrock Eforce SC! “No we don’t make one for your application but you can trim the tube to make it fit” I did not take them up on it. Still looking.

1LEJNG · 11-04-2017, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RandRSS

Cold air inductions told me the same thing about using their product with my Edelbrock Eforce SC! “No we don’t make one for your application but you can trim the tube to make it fit” I did not take them up on it. Still looking.

If you are still looking, look at roto fab. Works great with my e force.

Missile Man · 11-06-2017, 06:36 AM

I've been using the Cold Air Inductions intake. After I installed my Magnuson SC I was able to order an adapter from the SC to the CAI that was a direct fit. Guess I got lucky. Love the CAI.

Moto-Mojo · 11-06-2017, 09:11 AM

I have never looked back after installing the GM 'Z/28' CAI. No issues whatsoever and an OE part. Very effective and LOUD!

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JANNETTYRACING · 11-06-2017, 09:56 AM

This should help http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

Roto-fab 1 · 11-07-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RedTexasSS

A cold air intake is an expensive investment but is worth it, in looks, sound and performance. I thought I would share my experience for those who are considering purchasing one. Don't forget to consider the mods in your future when choosing your cold air intake. I installed the CAI cold air intake on my Camaro shortly after I purchased it. It had great reviews and I liked the looks. It performed great. Then I felt it was time for more horsepower, I was already cammed and began considering supercharging. I began to add up the costs for the install. The Magnuson Heartbeat was my choice. I called CAI about using their cold air intake with the Heartbeat. Great news, they told me the air tube could be trimmed and I would not need to spend money on a new cold air intake when the Heartbeat was installed, $400 saved. When the supercharger was installed I just wasn't seeing how it was going to work. CAI technical support again assured me it would fit but would require trimming on both ends. The air tube will not fit even when trimmed. I had to buy another cold air intake that would fit. I purchased a Rotofab cold air that fits properly with the Heartbeat. The Rotofab performs equally as well as the CAI. Now that the CAI intake air tube is cut up, I can't even sell it. I asked CAI if I could get another air tube since they advised me to trim it, they said they would. After waiting 3 months to get one, they called to tell me the shipping was free but the air tube was $125. I think they should do better than that. Anyway, both intakes perform well but Rotofab has intakes for more applications.

Thanks for your feedback on the Roto-fab system! We appreciate your business and support

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gsxrturbo · 11-07-2017, 03:39 PM

I have one for sale a K&N.225.00 shipped

GONIF · 11-08-2017, 10:51 AM

CAI

RedTexasSS · 11-08-2017, 07:49 PM

I started this thread to remind everyone to consider their future mods when buying parts, to save yourself some money down the road. Money you can spend on more mods. In my case I ended up buying two cold air intakes because the first one I purchased would not fit when I added the supercharger. The CAI is a great cold air intake but did not fit the Heartbeat supercharger. Then, at the advise of CAI tech support, I trimmed the air tube attempting to make it fit and it became worthless to even resell. CAI contacted me yesterday to inform me they were shipping me a replacement air tube at no charge. That is great customer service !!! Way to go CAI !!!

mdean2011 · 11-09-2017, 12:38 AM

I'm very happy with my Cold Air Inductions set up. Noticeable gains, easy to install, and looks great.

11-03-2017, 08:57 PM	#1
RedTexasSS Drives: 2012 SS Red w/ black rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	Choosing a Cold Air Intake A cold air intake is an expensive investment but is worth it, in looks, sound and performance. I thought I would share my experience for those who are considering purchasing one. Don't forget to consider the mods in your future when choosing your cold air intake. I installed the CAI cold air intake on my Camaro shortly after I purchased it. It had great reviews and I liked the looks. It performed great. Then I felt it was time for more horsepower, I was already cammed and began considering supercharging. I began to add up the costs for the install. The Magnuson Heartbeat was my choice. I called CAI about using their cold air intake with the Heartbeat. Great news, they told me the air tube could be trimmed and I would not need to spend money on a new cold air intake when the Heartbeat was installed, $400 saved. When the supercharger was installed I just wasn't seeing how it was going to work. CAI technical support again assured me it would fit but would require trimming on both ends. The air tube will not fit even when trimmed. I had to buy another cold air intake that would fit. I purchased a Rotofab cold air that fits properly with the Heartbeat. The Rotofab performs equally as well as the CAI. Now that the CAI intake air tube is cut up, I can't even sell it. I asked CAI if I could get another air tube since they advised me to trim it, they said they would. After waiting 3 months to get one, they called to tell me the shipping was free but the air tube was $125. I think they should do better than that. Anyway, both intakes perform well but Rotofab has intakes for more applications. __________________ 2012 SS Camaro, Victory Red w/black rally stripes, SLP front splitter, ZL1 Rocker panels, ZL1 Add-ons Stealth Wickerbill, L99, Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, 65 lb. injectors, 87 mm pulley, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM,1 7/8 Texas Speed long tube headers, v-max ported throttle body, Rotofab cold air intake with Apex scoop, Apex catch can, MSD plug wires, AEM AFR and Boost gauges, GPI SS1 VVT Cam, HP tuners with remote tune by Ryan at GPI, Solo axleback exhaust w/j pipes and stock resonator.

11-06-2017, 06:36 AM	#4
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	I've been using the Cold Air Inductions intake. After I installed my Magnuson SC I was able to order an adapter from the SC to the CAI that was a direct fit. Guess I got lucky. Love the CAI. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

11-06-2017, 09:11 AM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,231	I have never looked back after installing the GM 'Z/28' CAI. No issues whatsoever and an OE part. Very effective and LOUD! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-06-2017, 09:56 AM	#6
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,427	This should help http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 39 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

11-07-2017, 03:39 PM	#8
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	I have one for sale a K&N.225.00 shipped Attached Images

11-03-2017, 10:51 PM	#2
RandRSS Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Eforce SC Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 94	Cold air inductions told me the same thing about using their product with my Edelbrock Eforce SC! “No we don’t make one for your application but you can trim the tube to make it fit” I did not take them up on it. Still looking.

11-08-2017, 10:51 AM	#9
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	CAI __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

11-08-2017, 07:49 PM	#10
RedTexasSS Drives: 2012 SS Red w/ black rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	I started this thread to remind everyone to consider their future mods when buying parts, to save yourself some money down the road. Money you can spend on more mods. In my case I ended up buying two cold air intakes because the first one I purchased would not fit when I added the supercharger. The CAI is a great cold air intake but did not fit the Heartbeat supercharger. Then, at the advise of CAI tech support, I trimmed the air tube attempting to make it fit and it became worthless to even resell. CAI contacted me yesterday to inform me they were shipping me a replacement air tube at no charge. That is great customer service !!! Way to go CAI !!! __________________ 2012 SS Camaro, Victory Red w/black rally stripes, SLP front splitter, ZL1 Rocker panels, ZL1 Add-ons Stealth Wickerbill, L99, Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, 65 lb. injectors, 87 mm pulley, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM,1 7/8 Texas Speed long tube headers, v-max ported throttle body, Rotofab cold air intake with Apex scoop, Apex catch can, MSD plug wires, AEM AFR and Boost gauges, GPI SS1 VVT Cam, HP tuners with remote tune by Ryan at GPI, Solo axleback exhaust w/j pipes and stock resonator.

11-09-2017, 12:38 AM	#11
mdean2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 44	I'm very happy with my Cold Air Inductions set up. Noticeable gains, easy to install, and looks great.