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rockclimbermi · 09-14-2018, 01:42 PM

Was looking for some cheap easy horsepower gains. I have a 2013 SS manual. I was looking at air filters, but I can't believe they want $400+ for these systems. Does the system really matter that much? It's basically a box with a filter in it, much like the stock setup. Has anyone compared just getting a new filter to getting an entire system and has the dyno numbers to back this up? Which filter or system should I get? What other easy gains are there? This is a daily summer driver, so I want to keep it reliable.

Thanks!

09-14-2018, 03:15 PM

It depends on what you are looking for..guaranteed big horsepower gains aren't there. Better performance, fuel milage increase and critter repellent (my personal experience)...i.e deer, elk and bear hate the sound and avoid my car.

Yes I paid the 350, and have for each car and will continue to do so. K&n for all our dodges, CAI for my camaro.

gto mark · 09-14-2018, 03:31 PM

I have the GM Z/28 set up. Comes with a revised maf & worth every cent.

Zspoiler · 09-14-2018, 05:28 PM

All else fails just make your own.

Nb1081 · 09-14-2018, 05:36 PM

I have a k&n filter and an airaid intake tube ill sell ya for 125 shipped its got less than 1000 miles on it bought at end of july this year

Spec · 09-14-2018, 06:46 PM

Not going to feel much gain until you get rid of the cats... you're in Michigan, so do not now if that's legal, should you even care about that.

You might feel a little something with just a CAI... but the cats are what really restrict airflow on these cars, stock. Whether you go with headers and catless, or HFC's to 'free the flow', you're going to really feel the increase and how 'light on its feet' you car gets...

If you like, you can even get just a set of SOLO or JBA high flow cats, and that in its self will put a smile on your face, more so than a CAI.

A tune with better exhaust flow for even better results... a CAI (or 'air filter' as you put it) in combination with a good exhaust system and a tune is a nice entry package to some truly good gains.

Last note, if I only had 400 and wanted real gains - I'd get the high flow cats... Have fun...

Avenging Orange · 09-15-2018, 12:21 PM

No such thing as "cheap" gains.

1LEJNG · 09-15-2018, 03:12 PM

If you want a little better air flow just put in a zl1 filter

christianchevell · 09-16-2018, 08:35 AM

Old timer here ...yes there are a couple posts of comparisons of the various cold air intakes done by Jannetty racing with dynos to compare from years ago...….. they were like called cold air intake dyno threads...………… https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

Quicksilver2SS · 09-16-2018, 05:55 PM

I still have the stock air box on mine, rest of the car is bone stock as well.

I installed a stealth throttle controller and gained more out of just that than I would have expected from spending thousands in mods, for $200.
And I drag raced for 24 years, so I know the usual cost per performance gains...

The car will be an absolute monster with the throttle controller!

shibbs · 09-16-2018, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver2SS

I still have the stock air box on mine, rest of the car is bone stock as well.

I installed a stealth throttle controller and gained more out of just that than I would have expected from spending thousands in mods, for $200.
And I drag raced for 24 years, so I know the usual cost per performance gains...

The car will be an absolute monster with the throttle controller!

Yeah, no it won't. No difference in the dyno, no more power. Just a changed throttle mapping.

You want to install more power? It's easy:

oldman14ss · 09-17-2018, 07:54 PM

I bought an air raid straight tube from summit buck25 and a dry high flow filter. then I took the lower part of the are box and opened it up between the ribs away from the engine. drilled out the plastic and dremeled the rest can't see it but it's there. call me tight but 4 to 5 hundred for cold air is kinda like a rip off to me.

WHAMMO · 09-17-2018, 08:26 PM

Buy a used one...I sold my excellent Halltech system for like 200$.

I would buy high flow cats and maybe a drop in filter. Or just buy cheap headers and a canned tune with a drop in filter. That would be cheap and youd gain 3-5 mph on the 1/4. After that, its all $$$

The mod I felt the most was mid pipe(catted) when boltons. Its a solid 15-20rwhp. Headers didnt feel like a big upgrade then...I was used to it I guess.

K&N is the cheapest. Guy made over 510rwhp with (with H/C). So it works yeah.

09-14-2018, 01:42 PM	#1
rockclimbermi Mike Drives: 2013 Blue Ray Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 22 View My Garage	Air filter Was looking for some cheap easy horsepower gains. I have a 2013 SS manual. I was looking at air filters, but I can't believe they want $400+ for these systems. Does the system really matter that much? It's basically a box with a filter in it, much like the stock setup. Has anyone compared just getting a new filter to getting an entire system and has the dyno numbers to back this up? Which filter or system should I get? What other easy gains are there? This is a daily summer driver, so I want to keep it reliable. Thanks!

09-14-2018, 05:36 PM	#5
Nb1081 Drives: 10 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shelby ny Posts: 436	I have a k&n filter and an airaid intake tube ill sell ya for 125 shipped its got less than 1000 miles on it bought at end of july this year __________________ [/SIGPIC]10 2ss ls3 sw long tubes,cai intake,phastek scoop,se3" exhaust,elite e2, bw stg2tb, tsp f35, motive 4.10 lpw cover, 15" conversion, 510whp tuned by john donovan

09-15-2018, 12:21 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	No such thing as "cheap" gains. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

09-15-2018, 03:12 PM	#8
1LEJNG Drives: Red Hot 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 234 View My Garage	filter If you want a little better air flow just put in a zl1 filter

09-16-2018, 08:35 AM	#9
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Old timer here ...yes there are a couple posts of comparisons of the various cold air intakes done by Jannetty racing with dynos to compare from years ago...….. they were like called cold air intake dyno threads...………… https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

09-14-2018, 03:15 PM	#2
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	It depends on what you are looking for..guaranteed big horsepower gains aren't there. Better performance, fuel milage increase and critter repellent (my personal experience)...i.e deer, elk and bear hate the sound and avoid my car. Yes I paid the 350, and have for each car and will continue to do so. K&n for all our dodges, CAI for my camaro.

09-14-2018, 03:31 PM	#3
gto mark Drives: 2015 Red Hot 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: south central pa Posts: 120	I have the GM Z/28 set up. Comes with a revised maf & worth every cent.

09-14-2018, 05:28 PM	#4
Zspoiler Zspoiler Drives: 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Federal Way,WA Posts: 54	All else fails just make your own.

09-14-2018, 06:46 PM	#6
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Not going to feel much gain until you get rid of the cats... you're in Michigan, so do not now if that's legal, should you even care about that. You might feel a little something with just a CAI... but the cats are what really restrict airflow on these cars, stock. Whether you go with headers and catless, or HFC's to 'free the flow', you're going to really feel the increase and how 'light on its feet' you car gets... If you like, you can even get just a set of SOLO or JBA high flow cats, and that in its self will put a smile on your face, more so than a CAI. A tune with better exhaust flow for even better results... a CAI (or 'air filter' as you put it) in combination with a good exhaust system and a tune is a nice entry package to some truly good gains. Last note, if I only had 400 and wanted real gains - I'd get the high flow cats... Have fun...

09-16-2018, 05:55 PM	#10
Quicksilver2SS Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 227	I still have the stock air box on mine, rest of the car is bone stock as well. I installed a stealth throttle controller and gained more out of just that than I would have expected from spending thousands in mods, for $200. And I drag raced for 24 years, so I know the usual cost per performance gains... The car will be an absolute monster with the throttle controller!

09-17-2018, 07:54 PM	#12
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	I bought an air raid straight tube from summit buck25 and a dry high flow filter. then I took the lower part of the are box and opened it up between the ribs away from the engine. drilled out the plastic and dremeled the rest can't see it but it's there. call me tight but 4 to 5 hundred for cold air is kinda like a rip off to me.

09-17-2018, 08:26 PM	#13
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,643	Buy a used one...I sold my excellent Halltech system for like 200$. I would buy high flow cats and maybe a drop in filter. Or just buy cheap headers and a canned tune with a drop in filter. That would be cheap and youd gain 3-5 mph on the 1/4. After that, its all $$$ The mod I felt the most was mid pipe(catted) when boltons. Its a solid 15-20rwhp. Headers didnt feel like a big upgrade then...I was used to it I guess. K&N is the cheapest. Guy made over 510rwhp with (with H/C). So it works yeah. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.