[guitarman8373]

I know I've read some posts here and there about the fairly new to market GM CAI but is it worth the money at all?

I want to stick with GM parts only for now (don't hound me about it.)

So I was just wondering if anyone has one and what they think? Any increase at all in HP/TQ? OR decrease? Does it give a nice throatier sound to the car overall?

Thanks! And if I did miss a thread about all this please just link me to it. But like I said, I've seen nothing detailed about the GM CAI specifically. Just the other ones on the market.

[SnakeEyeSS]

If you say so.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467110

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497383

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445644

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466165

Or


http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498911


There are more if you want to look

[Need4Camaro]

Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

If you say so.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467110

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497383

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445644

Or

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466165

Or


http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498911


There are more if you want to look

They're extremely long reads for people who haven't been following, some of those are 45+ pages.

From what I've heard CAI and Exhaust will not be worth it alone. You would need to do all of it AND a tune to really see any kind of gains.

[GroundhogSS]

I have the GM CAI and had the dealer do the associated tune. No other changes except for the NPP fuse pull. I think it sounds good and looks good. Easy to do. No dyno but I like how it runs runs.

This is the best price I found.
https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92297348.html

[Need4Camaro]

Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

I have the GM CAI and had the dealer do the associated tune. No other changes except for the NPP fuse pull. I think it sounds good and looks good. Easy to do. No dyno but I like how it runs runs.

This is the best price I found.
https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92297348.html

Just wondering, did the dealer do the tune without charging you?

[fastball]

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Just wondering, did the dealer do the tune without charging you?

As I understand it, dealer tuning is included in the price of the CAI and there is a code in the installation manual for the dealer to use to get reimbursed.

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by guitarman8373

So I was just wondering if anyone has one and what they think? Any increase at all in HP/TQ?

Probably 3 thousand hundred miniature pony powers.

[Driski]

That's some funny S#%T ^^^

[ac-427]

I've got the Chevrolet Performance CAI on my 2018 Redline, 2SS, 8 speed auto, convertible with Performance Exhaust. I purchased the Redline after selling my beloved 2015 Z28. The combination of the air intake and performance exhaust on the SS sounds wonderful with a seat of the pants feel as good or better than my Z car. I installed the air intake myself and had it tuned by the dealer. If you get it, be prepared for an attempt by the dealer to charge you for the tune, but take the directions along with you, and you'll win that argument because the tune is included in the price of the CAI. My feeling that my 2018 is fast was validated when I read the Forum thread from a guy who had nudged his stock SS vert into the 11's.

[Need4Camaro]

Originally Posted by ac-427

I've got the Chevrolet Performance CAI on my 2018 Redline, 2SS, 8 speed auto, convertible with Performance Exhaust. I purchased the Redline after selling my beloved 2015 Z28. The combination of the air intake and performance exhaust on the SS sounds wonderful with a seat of the pants feel as good or better than my Z car. I installed the air intake myself and had it tuned by the dealer. If you get it, be prepared for an attempt by the dealer to charge you for the tune, but take the directions along with you, and you'll win that argument because the tune is included in the price of the CAI. My feeling that my 2018 is fast was validated when I read the Forum thread from a guy who had nudged his stock SS vert into the 11's.

I have some very arrogant and idiotic dealers in my area. I'm afraid even with this manual and code they will likely still attempt to charge me instead... If they refuse to use the code inside of the manual (thus not honoring the fact that I technically already paid for the tune.) what should I do next?

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

I have some very arrogant and idiotic dealers in my area. I'm afraid even with this manual and code they will likely still attempt to charge me instead... If they refuse to use the code inside of the manual (thus not honoring the fact that I technically already paid for the tune.) what should I do next?

On the instructions it spells out clearly a message to the dealer explaining the process of performing the tune, then says something like "the cost of this process is covered under the cost of this part. Dealer is instructed to charge to Labor Code XXXXXX".

I brought in the instruction sheet to my dealer while I was getting an oil change and confirmed it wouldn't be a problem. Just make sure that you stress that they will be getting paid for their time, just not from your pocket.

When I dropped the car off, I brought a copy of the instructions, which I then highlighted all the important bits of, and re-went over the process with them. They didn't charge me a dime.

If your dealer doesn't let you get it for free after that, I'd find a different dealer.

[GroundhogSS]

Yes, no charge from the dealer for the tune. I scanned and emailed a copy of the instructions with the charge code to the service writer and confirmed no charge before taking it in.

[Wheel Team 6]

I love it. The appearance is awesome and I feel a huge difference. On my 16 it really improved the throttle response. Plus I got a great deal on it & after the run around from my purchasing dealer I went to stingray Chevy and the crew there took care of everything. Very happy with it.

[guitarman8373]

Thanks guys! Looks like it'll be on my next wish list.