Guys i NEED HELP cannot decide which Intake to get for my 2SS/RS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gavros 4 Life · 05-05-2010, 11:25 PM

I want to change the intake to my car but i do not know what to get

i have two in mind

1.) Cold Air Inductions Intake (http://www.coldairinductions.com/car...roducts_id=875) and

2.) ADM HIGHFLOW RACE COLD AIR INTAKE
(http://www.admperformance.com/produc...=58&product=92)

does anyone have any insight on these two intake systems or maybe you know of a better one? I want to get the best performance and HP out of the intake

MyIBMssRS · 05-06-2010, 12:05 AM

I'm very happy with my Halltech intake. But it's all about personal preference. Read up as much as you can about them and make the choice yourself. It's your car and you shouldn't need anyone here to tell you what to do to it. Can't really go wrong with anything that's going to help it breath easier.

Enzo · 05-06-2010, 12:46 AM

I have heard some good things on the adm cai. I have a roto fab and I really like it. I know like 3 or 4 other Camaro drivers who also have a roto fab and are happy with it also. It gives you like 16 rwhp (sry if not correct but you can check online to make sure) and it doesn't throw off any codes or require a tune. Hope this helps.

cterry · 05-06-2010, 12:57 AM

There was a very good thread that compared several of them months ago. if I recall, the CAI had the best numbers, but not sure if the ADM was in the comparison. Both look nice, but a big price difference. I am leaning toward the CAI myself, but haven't commited either.

AZ MSCL · 05-06-2010, 01:07 AM

Decent CAIs are all about the same - you will generally get 0-5 hp out of one. I did see a dyno with the K&N 63 on a Challenger RT give about 15 hp (before and after). Can't remember what other mods he had though. CAIs are mostly for sound. Generally speaking, if you really want performance increases, you need to add headers and catback (or other exhaust) - more air in, more air out. Maybe even a throttle body. To know what any mod does for your car, you need to dyno test before and after.

Bonemaro · 05-06-2010, 02:48 AM

Cold Air Inductions all day. Love mine and you will too. 13 rwhp

papabearcamaro · 05-06-2010, 03:07 AM

C.A.I. here and I like it so far. Never used/heard the ADM so I cannot compare the two but I promise you will be happy with the Cold Air Inductions. Plus it looks cool!

se7en · 05-06-2010, 03:42 AM

CAI is an important decision when choice performance for you Camaro. Not all CAI's are built the same and give the same performance.

I bought the Fastlane True Cold Air induction because of where the filter is located when its attached. However, since ive put it on it's been a pain for two different tuner's to try and get it just right with my ARH's and Corsa exhaust. Why it's been a pain i dont know (unless my tuner's are just jackass's which is proabably the case). If you do go with Fastlane i suggest letting them tune your PCM so that way it's set-up the way it should be.

Here is another instance:
I have a buddy of mine (who is also a memeber of C5) who bought a Hennessey CAI. He bought it for the name and not it's functionality. He didnt like it from the day he put it on and neither did his tuner (from NJ). I'm not bashing Hennessey at all, ive never seen their CAI's. Just giving you his opinion.

I'm sending my Car to LPE and even though i already have a CAI im going to let the experts use what they want to use in order to get the performance that im looking for out of it.
I know they've used Roto-Fab for awhile now and IMO if a company like LPE uses it on their high-end cars and ruputation then it must be a very good product that has been tested to the fullest.

Many of us were in the same boat your in when it comes to the right CAI. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

MillerTime · 05-06-2010, 04:26 AM

k&n for me..just ordere it with my BBK headers.. now to choose an exhaust.. ugh!!!

MadMav · 05-06-2010, 05:19 AM

CAI is just plain ugly.

I do like my ADM though.

Mav

Apex Motorsports · 05-06-2010, 05:58 AM

ADM and CAI I are both great intakes that seem to be putting down similar numbers. At this point I think its more a question of aesthetics. Do you want the bling of the CAI, or the more subdued look of the ADM? Everyone has their own opinion.

2quick · 05-06-2010, 07:04 AM

We will have one out by the end of may that will give you great performance. It will require a tune but the testers that we have had it on love it.

Dave2SSRS · 05-06-2010, 07:31 AM

CAI!

Gavros 4 Life · 05-06-2010, 08:27 AM

Thanks guys but for the CAI once i get it is it a bolt on and go or do i need to tune it first ? And this is for 2quick...wat kind of intake R u guys making any stats on it, how much, and does it require a tune

05-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
Gavros 4 Life Drives: 2SS/RS Summit White Black Stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 508	Guys i NEED HELP cannot decide which Intake to get for my 2SS/RS I want to change the intake to my car but i do not know what to get i have two in mind 1.) Cold Air Inductions Intake (http://www.coldairinductions.com/car...roducts_id=875) and 2.) ADM HIGHFLOW RACE COLD AIR INTAKE (http://www.admperformance.com/produc...=58&product=92) does anyone have any insight on these two intake systems or maybe you know of a better one? I want to get the best performance and HP out of the intake

05-06-2010, 01:07 AM	#5
AZ MSCL Drives: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 719	Decent CAIs are all about the same - you will generally get 0-5 hp out of one. I did see a dyno with the K&N 63 on a Challenger RT give about 15 hp (before and after). Can't remember what other mods he had though. CAIs are mostly for sound. Generally speaking, if you really want performance increases, you need to add headers and catback (or other exhaust) - more air in, more air out. Maybe even a throttle body. To know what any mod does for your car, you need to dyno test before and after. __________________ AZ MSCL: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Premium.

05-06-2010, 03:07 AM	#7
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	C.A.I. here and I like it so far. Never used/heard the ADM so I cannot compare the two but I promise you will be happy with the Cold Air Inductions. Plus it looks cool! __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

05-06-2010, 04:26 AM	#9
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	k&n for me..just ordere it with my BBK headers.. now to choose an exhaust.. ugh!!! __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

05-06-2010, 05:19 AM	#10
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	CAI is just plain ugly. I do like my ADM though. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

05-06-2010, 12:05 AM	#2
MyIBMssRS Drives: 10 IBM SS RS/14 1500 Z71 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,577	I'm very happy with my Halltech intake. But it's all about personal preference. Read up as much as you can about them and make the choice yourself. It's your car and you shouldn't need anyone here to tell you what to do to it. Can't really go wrong with anything that's going to help it breath easier.

05-06-2010, 12:46 AM	#3
Enzo Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439 View My Garage	I have heard some good things on the adm cai. I have a roto fab and I really like it. I know like 3 or 4 other Camaro drivers who also have a roto fab and are happy with it also. It gives you like 16 rwhp (sry if not correct but you can check online to make sure) and it doesn't throw off any codes or require a tune. Hope this helps.

05-06-2010, 12:57 AM	#4
cterry So Cal Race Team Drives: 2010 Carmaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	There was a very good thread that compared several of them months ago. if I recall, the CAI had the best numbers, but not sure if the ADM was in the comparison. Both look nice, but a big price difference. I am leaning toward the CAI myself, but haven't commited either.

05-06-2010, 02:48 AM	#6
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Cold Air Inductions all day. Love mine and you will too. 13 rwhp

05-06-2010, 03:42 AM	#8
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	CAI is an important decision when choice performance for you Camaro. Not all CAI's are built the same and give the same performance. I bought the Fastlane True Cold Air induction because of where the filter is located when its attached. However, since ive put it on it's been a pain for two different tuner's to try and get it just right with my ARH's and Corsa exhaust. Why it's been a pain i dont know (unless my tuner's are just jackass's which is proabably the case). If you do go with Fastlane i suggest letting them tune your PCM so that way it's set-up the way it should be. Here is another instance: I have a buddy of mine (who is also a memeber of C5) who bought a Hennessey CAI. He bought it for the name and not it's functionality. He didnt like it from the day he put it on and neither did his tuner (from NJ). I'm not bashing Hennessey at all, ive never seen their CAI's. Just giving you his opinion. I'm sending my Car to LPE and even though i already have a CAI im going to let the experts use what they want to use in order to get the performance that im looking for out of it. I know they've used Roto-Fab for awhile now and IMO if a company like LPE uses it on their high-end cars and ruputation then it must be a very good product that has been tested to the fullest. Many of us were in the same boat your in when it comes to the right CAI. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

05-06-2010, 05:58 AM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	ADM and CAI I are both great intakes that seem to be putting down similar numbers. At this point I think its more a question of aesthetics. Do you want the bling of the CAI, or the more subdued look of the ADM? Everyone has their own opinion.

05-06-2010, 07:04 AM	#12
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	We will have one out by the end of may that will give you great performance. It will require a tune but the testers that we have had it on love it. Last edited by 2quick; 05-06-2010 at 07:17 AM.

05-06-2010, 07:31 AM	#13
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	CAI! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

05-06-2010, 08:27 AM	#14
Gavros 4 Life Drives: 2SS/RS Summit White Black Stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 508	Thanks guys but for the CAI once i get it is it a bolt on and go or do i need to tune it first ? And this is for 2quick...wat kind of intake R u guys making any stats on it, how much, and does it require a tune

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