What do you get when you install a CAI? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

xpanda305x · 03-14-2010, 10:29 PM

of course WHP n TQ/Ft

but what else? better gas mileage? louder engine sound? ect?

kcamarom · 03-14-2010, 11:11 PM

I got better engine sound after I installed my Airaid.

spoone123 · 03-15-2010, 02:28 AM

I did not get better gas mileage with my airaid XD. I have a heavy foot.

Mankind · 03-15-2010, 06:23 AM

At this point in the debate of V6 CAI's you are pretty much not getting anything. In theory you would get more air easier at a colder temperature to the engine. Your engine won't work as hard to get the air, allowing quicker throttle response, more horse power, and (if you can keep your foot out of it) better mpg's.

It has some other benifits such as appearance and sound so it's kinda up to you as to what you are looking for, performance, appearance, or both.

Nutbutt · 03-15-2010, 07:41 AM

I agree that with my current AIRAID CAI the only benefit is the throttle sound. Read about the INJEN CAI, since right now it seems like it will yeild more HP.

2010 SSRS · 03-15-2010, 08:31 AM

I need to get a CAI

xpanda305x · 03-15-2010, 08:49 AM

i was planning on getting the INJEN becuase no offense ive been hearing bad thing about airraid nad such

devildoc · 03-15-2010, 09:33 AM

Well to be honest with all of you and Mankind put it just right ......... HOLD OFF FROM ADDING A CAI ....... at least until mrray and scrming coming back with useful data on the injen. The Airaid - well everyone knows my stance on that. If you want a copy of the dyno sheet let me know.

esfkotaro · 03-15-2010, 09:49 AM

Can't really comment on AirRaid, since I've never had one, but I know from experience that the Injen can add, at the -very- least, awesome sound improvement and looks great. Have one on my 2008 Cobalt Sport (previously known as the SS/NA), and had one on my '99 Mustang V6. On the Mustang, dyno proved decent gains in low end torque and high end HP (specific #'s irrelevant, as the Mustang had head\intake\valvetrain work, full exhaust, etc.)

They can be a bit of a pain in the ass to get to the filter for cleanings\changes though. But the whole "Ya gotta pay to play" saying goes for more than $ costs...means cost in time, too. And imho, it's worth it.

Got one on the way for my Camaro, hydroshield and all.

Mankind · 03-15-2010, 10:34 AM

I am gonna wait on scrming to get the numbers on the injen before I buy anything else. Hopefully he will have info on both Airaid and Injen soon. Leaning to the Injen, cause it looks much better, but at this point I'm afraid it will be mostly for sound and looks. Increase in performance is a big plus too.

03-14-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	What do you get when you install a CAI? of course WHP n TQ/Ft but what else? better gas mileage? louder engine sound? ect?

03-15-2010, 07:41 AM	#5
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I agree that with my current AIRAID CAI the only benefit is the throttle sound. Read about the INJEN CAI, since right now it seems like it will yeild more HP. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-15-2010, 09:33 AM	#8
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Well to be honest with all of you and Mankind put it just right ......... HOLD OFF FROM ADDING A CAI ....... at least until mrray and scrming coming back with useful data on the injen. The Airaid - well everyone knows my stance on that. If you want a copy of the dyno sheet let me know. __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

03-15-2010, 09:49 AM	#9
esfkotaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6, Black with CGM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 93	Can't really comment on AirRaid, since I've never had one, but I know from experience that the Injen can add, at the -very- least, awesome sound improvement and looks great. Have one on my 2008 Cobalt Sport (previously known as the SS/NA), and had one on my '99 Mustang V6. On the Mustang, dyno proved decent gains in low end torque and high end HP (specific #'s irrelevant, as the Mustang had head\intake\valvetrain work, full exhaust, etc.) They can be a bit of a pain in the ass to get to the filter for cleanings\changes though. But the whole "Ya gotta pay to play" saying goes for more than $ costs...means cost in time, too. And imho, it's worth it. Got one on the way for my Camaro, hydroshield and all. Last edited by esfkotaro; 03-15-2010 at 09:52 AM. Reason: Oops

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03-14-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
kcamarom SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 CGM RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 263	I got better engine sound after I installed my Airaid.

03-15-2010, 02:28 AM	#3
spoone123 Next is SS camaro..... Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, Rally yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC, Goldsboro Posts: 620	I did not get better gas mileage with my airaid XD. I have a heavy foot.

03-15-2010, 06:23 AM	#4
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	At this point in the debate of V6 CAI's you are pretty much not getting anything. In theory you would get more air easier at a colder temperature to the engine. Your engine won't work as hard to get the air, allowing quicker throttle response, more horse power, and (if you can keep your foot out of it) better mpg's. It has some other benifits such as appearance and sound so it's kinda up to you as to what you are looking for, performance, appearance, or both.

03-15-2010, 08:31 AM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I need to get a CAI

03-15-2010, 08:49 AM	#7
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	i was planning on getting the INJEN becuase no offense ive been hearing bad thing about airraid nad such

03-15-2010, 10:34 AM	#10
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	I am gonna wait on scrming to get the numbers on the injen before I buy anything else. Hopefully he will have info on both Airaid and Injen soon. Leaning to the Injen, cause it looks much better, but at this point I'm afraid it will be mostly for sound and looks. Increase in performance is a big plus too.