Cold Air Intake Filters Pros and Cons - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

karnov · 08-16-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

No, you stated it as a "fact."

And your opinion that he should wait to add an intake until he does long tube headers is priceless...

...since that's impossible on his car.

Yes, exactly why it is a fact it is a waste of money for him. He could do HF cats, which I did mention.

pickwithaustin · 08-16-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by karnov

Other than the fact they are a complete waste of money for possibly an 8 HP gain you might get, which you will never notice. Unless you doing other mods such as high-flow cats or Long tube headers, a CAI is a complete waste of money. It is a starter mod to get you in the game and nothing else, if that is all you plan on doing.

Just use a high-flow drop-in filter in the stock air intake and save the CAI setup for when and if you plan on doing high-flow CATs or Long tube headers.

You can always tell who actually understands motors and who does not by reading posts on this forum site.

satxrider · 08-17-2014, 10:50 PM

K&N can be purchased from Pep Boys on-line for about $150.00. No need to e-bay.

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KaBoom1701 · 08-18-2014, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Pros:

Better Sound
More Power
Looks good cosmetically
Better MPG on mine

Cons:

They cost money

Think that pretty much sums it up

+1

Snidely Whiplash · 08-31-2014, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Pros:

Better Sound
More Power
Looks good cosmetically
Better MPG on mine

Cons:

They cost money

Think that pretty much sums it up

Meh. That's what music is for. I yet to put one on but I'm sure it's coming when I get a cam after a ported throttle body. I put nearly 410 to the wheels with an exhaust and tune.
Best of all? My FACTORY tune has the speed governor set at 255 MPH instead of 155!

sspolo · 08-31-2014, 02:33 AM

Dealers probably have more money than you do and are probably backed by GM, which also has more money. So I'm sure that their engineers can find a reason why the CAI affected your car. You can probably fight it but it could get expensive...

dmginc · 08-31-2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sspolo

Dealers probably have more money than you do and are probably backed by GM, which also has more money. So I'm sure that their engineers can find a reason why the CAI affected your car. You can probably fight it but it could get expensive...

Chevy dealers will not only install a CAI brand intake for you but you can even order it through them. An intake will not void your warranty EVER.

1KillerSS · 08-31-2014, 09:13 AM

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-10-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Buy a smooth tube for sound and keep the stock air box and filter? Is that the real consensus, as far as practicality? Anything else is just smoke, mirrors, and hype?

Here come the commercials.

No commercial needed, a little bit of research will show you thousands of our customers who are very happy, hundreds of dyno charts by individuals as well as speed shops showing the CAI adding 15 rwhp+ on otherwise stock V6 Camaros, improved IAT's through data logging, improved time slips etc. Not to mention they look and sounds great. There is a reason that we have more of our CAI's on the 5th Gen Camaro than anyone else we know of, and its not a big advertising budget or smoke and mirror promises, its a proven product that is made with a high quality standard. If anyone has questions feel free to contact us or message me.

RedHotRuby · 09-15-2014, 08:07 PM

I love the way the CAI sounds and out of all of them I believe it runs the coolest. Roto-Fab makes a nice product as well. The con definitely is that they cost money.

1KillerSS · 09-15-2014, 08:31 PM

I have gone from stock to, K&N, to AIRAID, and then CAI inc. I am most impressed with CAI inc. Yet still disappointed at the at idle IAT's. I figured with a sealed box and airscoop. my idling IAT's would be way lower. Truth is I am nit picking. In my mind a Cold Air Intake should be just that....as cold as the outside air.

I will say that I am being pretty damn picky about my temps, and credit to CAI out of the three systems I have used so far, it takes a lot longer for my temps to climb. With K&N and AIRRAID both could not sit any longer than 4 min and the temps would shoot through the roof. CAI Inc takes a bit longer....

Anyway I am done switching products for this summer. we will see what happens next year. lol!

Ward · 09-22-2014, 08:51 AM

Using a K&N in the '12, love it. Improved the exhaust note, better gas mileage and ,it seems, better acceleration.

djcfuzz · 09-22-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

No commercial needed, a little bit of research will show you thousands of our customers who are very happy, hundreds of dyno charts by individuals as well as speed shops showing the CAI adding 15 rwhp+ on otherwise stock V6 Camaros, improved IAT's through data logging, improved time slips etc. Not to mention they look and sounds great. There is a reason that we have more of our CAI's on the 5th Gen Camaro than anyone else we know of, and its not a big advertising budget or smoke and mirror promises, its a proven product that is made with a high quality standard. If anyone has questions feel free to contact us or message me.

KaBoom1701 · 09-22-2014, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

Pros:

Better Sound
More Power
Looks good cosmetically
Better MPG on mine

Cons:

They cost money

Think that pretty much sums it up

+1

08-17-2014, 10:50 PM	#31
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	K&N can be purchased from Pep Boys on-line for about $150.00. No need to e-bay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

08-31-2014, 09:13 AM	#36
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09-15-2014, 08:31 PM	#39
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	I have gone from stock to, K&N, to AIRAID, and then CAI inc. I am most impressed with CAI inc. Yet still disappointed at the at idle IAT's. I figured with a sealed box and airscoop. my idling IAT's would be way lower. Truth is I am nit picking. In my mind a Cold Air Intake should be just that....as cold as the outside air. I will say that I am being pretty damn picky about my temps, and credit to CAI out of the three systems I have used so far, it takes a lot longer for my temps to climb. With K&N and AIRRAID both could not sit any longer than 4 min and the temps would shoot through the roof. CAI Inc takes a bit longer.... Anyway I am done switching products for this summer. we will see what happens next year. lol! __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855 Last edited by 1KillerSS; 09-15-2014 at 08:32 PM. Reason: Spelling

08-31-2014, 02:33 AM	#34
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	Dealers probably have more money than you do and are probably backed by GM, which also has more money. So I'm sure that their engineers can find a reason why the CAI affected your car. You can probably fight it but it could get expensive...

09-15-2014, 08:07 PM	#38
RedHotRuby Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 139	I love the way the CAI sounds and out of all of them I believe it runs the coolest. Roto-Fab makes a nice product as well. The con definitely is that they cost money.

09-22-2014, 08:51 AM	#40
Ward Drives: 2012 LT 1 RS imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Delaware County NY Posts: 10	Using a K&N in the '12, love it. Improved the exhaust note, better gas mileage and ,it seems, better acceleration.