What a difference a CAI can make...! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BowtieBelle · 09-11-2011, 10:30 PM

First of all I want to give a big thank you to Chase and Victoria from Apex Speed. I needed this part on Friday and I ordered it Wednesday; they called me personally to handle my request and got it to me really fast. They were great to work with and I really appreciate the awesome customer service.

After studying, researching, looking for weeks, I finally went with a BBK intake. I had several reasons for doing so-- number one, most of the numbers on the intakes (with the exception of CAI Inc, Vararam and Injen) were the same, and the BBK is by far the prettiest-- it really sets off the under-hood custom work I've done on my car, and she's more of a show car than a race car at this point (though I did pretty well at the track this weekend!). I also didn't want the Injen long tube because where I live floods often and I have to drive across a flooded bridge occasionally-- I don't want to hydrolock my car. Nothing against CAI but I don't like the way it looks (personal preference). As far as Vararam goes, if I ever upgrade, that's probably what it will be to because I like the design.

Anyway, attached are a couple of pics of the installed BBK at a car show I went to this weekend. I immediately noticed a difference in the way Bella responds. She's running cooler, more responsive, getting better gas mileage (tested this on my drive home from Tulsa) and better times at the track. I also like the way the intake sounds (minus the whistle, which actually doesn't bother me as much as I thought I would-- it isn't constant; I usually only hear it for a sec, around 3000 RPM). Anyway, I'm loving how it looks and how much happier the Camaro is.

SamHouseIII · 09-11-2011, 10:34 PM

Damn your car is shiny and you drove it all that way, what did you do to clean it once you got there? Did I mention your car is shiny........Looks sweet!!

cyberLS · 09-11-2011, 10:35 PM

it is very nice looking your right

BowtieBelle · 09-11-2011, 10:35 PM

LOL thanks, Sam! Actually I just ran it through the wash, then hand-dried it with a sham-wow whatever thing. I use Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on it about once a month, and I'd just waxed it the week before so she was still nice and shiny

RSokie · 09-11-2011, 11:41 PM

WHERE DID YOU GET IT AND HOW MUCH WAS IT?

BowtieBelle · 09-12-2011, 12:17 AM

ApexSpeed and it was $259 or $279 plus shipping. One of the more affordable ones.

SamHouseIII · 09-12-2011, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ark5thGenGirl

LOL thanks, Sam! Actually I just ran it through the wash, then hand-dried it with a sham-wow whatever thing. I use Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on it about once a month, and I'd just waxed it the week before so she was still nice and shiny

You wanna do mine.....

J/K Guess I gotta find a good wax for mine now.

Sterling · 09-12-2011, 03:18 AM

That looks really good in blue!

PoorMansCamaro · 09-12-2011, 04:12 AM

looks great! what kind of times are you running?

BowtieBelle · 09-12-2011, 08:32 AM

Sam, get the Meguiar's! It's like $20 a bottle but it's WORTH it.

And as far as quarter times, low to mid 14s, which is where it's supposed to be-- but wasn't until I put the CAI on.

Sawyer · 09-12-2011, 08:57 AM

looks good and goes well with the engine cover!

TooCool5 · 09-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Nice install, I'm still undecided on an intake, but this post makes me lean toward the BBK.
Price and performance, wow.

BowtieBelle · 09-12-2011, 02:45 PM

Thanks, guys! I love the way it looks. TooCool, I hadn't seen a lot of numbers on it but I can only speak from my own experience with how it's affected my car, and I'm really diggin' it. If you get it you should order it from Apex Speed, they'll have it to you FAST and I couldn't complain about the price a bit!

TooCool5 · 09-12-2011, 03:44 PM

Apex, is that the ApexMotorsports guy on the forum?

09-11-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	What a difference a CAI can make...! First of all I want to give a big thank you to Chase and Victoria from Apex Speed. I needed this part on Friday and I ordered it Wednesday; they called me personally to handle my request and got it to me really fast. They were great to work with and I really appreciate the awesome customer service. After studying, researching, looking for weeks, I finally went with a BBK intake. I had several reasons for doing so-- number one, most of the numbers on the intakes (with the exception of CAI Inc, Vararam and Injen) were the same, and the BBK is by far the prettiest-- it really sets off the under-hood custom work I've done on my car, and she's more of a show car than a race car at this point (though I did pretty well at the track this weekend!). I also didn't want the Injen long tube because where I live floods often and I have to drive across a flooded bridge occasionally-- I don't want to hydrolock my car. Nothing against CAI but I don't like the way it looks (personal preference). As far as Vararam goes, if I ever upgrade, that's probably what it will be to because I like the design. Anyway, attached are a couple of pics of the installed BBK at a car show I went to this weekend. I immediately noticed a difference in the way Bella responds. She's running cooler, more responsive, getting better gas mileage (tested this on my drive home from Tulsa) and better times at the track. I also like the way the intake sounds (minus the whistle, which actually doesn't bother me as much as I thought I would-- it isn't constant; I usually only hear it for a sec, around 3000 RPM). Anyway, I'm loving how it looks and how much happier the Camaro is. Attached Images __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-11-2011, 10:35 PM	#4
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	LOL thanks, Sam! Actually I just ran it through the wash, then hand-dried it with a sham-wow whatever thing. I use Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on it about once a month, and I'd just waxed it the week before so she was still nice and shiny __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-11-2011, 11:41 PM	#5
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	WHERE DID YOU GET IT AND HOW MUCH WAS IT? __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

09-12-2011, 12:17 AM	#6
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	ApexSpeed and it was $259 or $279 plus shipping. One of the more affordable ones. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-12-2011, 03:18 AM	#8
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	That looks really good in blue! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

09-11-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Damn your car is shiny and you drove it all that way, what did you do to clean it once you got there? Did I mention your car is shiny........Looks sweet!!

09-11-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	it is very nice looking your right

09-12-2011, 04:12 AM	#9
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,955	looks great! what kind of times are you running? __________________

09-12-2011, 08:32 AM	#10
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Sam, get the Meguiar's! It's like $20 a bottle but it's WORTH it. And as far as quarter times, low to mid 14s, which is where it's supposed to be-- but wasn't until I put the CAI on. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-12-2011, 08:57 AM	#11
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	looks good and goes well with the engine cover! __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

09-12-2011, 01:40 PM	#12
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Nice install, I'm still undecided on an intake, but this post makes me lean toward the BBK. Price and performance, wow. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

09-12-2011, 02:45 PM	#13
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Thanks, guys! I love the way it looks. TooCool, I hadn't seen a lot of numbers on it but I can only speak from my own experience with how it's affected my car, and I'm really diggin' it. If you get it you should order it from Apex Speed, they'll have it to you FAST and I couldn't complain about the price a bit! __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-12-2011, 03:44 PM	#14
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Apex, is that the ApexMotorsports guy on the forum? __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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