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Algeron · 03-14-2014, 12:33 PM

I am looking to make 2 small mods to my car. I have a 2011 2ss auto vert. I would like to get a cold air kit (CAI is the leading choice at the moment) and the the Solo Performance J pipe kit as well. Is this a good combo choice, or are there better recommendations?

I hate the AFM, but I am trying to wait until the 36k warranty is out before tuning to remove the AFM (19998 currently), but I cannot stand how quiet the car is. My 1998 Z sounds better than my 2011, and she only has a FlowMaster kit installed.

To be honest, I have no plans on changing out the entire exhaust system. Not to mention, while I love my car, I am getting tired of the constant trips to the dealer (almost once a month). She is actually at the dealer now for a broken trunk shade, hole in trunk weatherstripping due to cable tube rubbing on it (second time it has to be replaced in 6 months), and water on the driver's side molding (second time).

hrpiii · 03-14-2014, 01:28 PM

both are great recommendations!

sutherlacd27 · 03-16-2014, 06:19 AM

I prefer the vararam but the CAI is popular on this site.

Camarojt · 03-16-2014, 08:53 AM

I'd either get an ADM Race or Vararam.

Apex Motorsports · 03-16-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Algeron

I am looking to make 2 small mods to my car. I have a 2011 2ss auto vert. I would like to get a cold air kit (CAI is the leading choice at the moment) and the the Solo Performance J pipe kit as well. Is this a good combo choice, or are there better recommendations?

I hate the AFM, but I am trying to wait until the 36k warranty is out before tuning to remove the AFM (19998 currently), but I cannot stand how quiet the car is. My 1998 Z sounds better than my 2011, and she only has a FlowMaster kit installed.

To be honest, I have no plans on changing out the entire exhaust system. Not to mention, while I love my car, I am getting tired of the constant trips to the dealer (almost once a month). She is actually at the dealer now for a broken trunk shade, hole in trunk weatherstripping due to cable tube rubbing on it (second time it has to be replaced in 6 months), and water on the driver's side molding (second time).

Those are both great options. You can disable the AFM with a Range AFM Delete Module and it will not impact your warranty.

Algeron · 03-16-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarojt

I'd either get an ADM Race or Vararam.

What are the benefits of the ADM or Vararam over the CAI?

Algeron · 03-16-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Those are both great options. You can disable the AFM with a Range AFM Delete Module and it will not impact your warranty.

I have looked into it, but haven't decided if I wanted to grab one.

RS/SSCAMARO · 03-16-2014, 01:02 PM

Very happy with my Cold Air Induction CAI! Good choice!

boombuilt · 03-16-2014, 01:10 PM

I'm also happy with my CAI and run Solo's axle back and hi flow cats on my vert and love the exhaust note. The Range device is a must even without the cats because it sounded awful when AFM would kick in.

Algeron · 03-16-2014, 01:22 PM

I didn't think about the cats. Will have to look at that too.

62nalide · 03-16-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarojt

I'd either get an ADM Race or Vararam.

This^^^^

jgray1978 · 03-16-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Algeron

...I hate the AFM, but I am trying to wait until the 36k warranty is out before tuning to remove the AFM (19998 currently)...

The 36k warranty is the bumper to bumper warranty. You'll still have the drive train warranty that is 5 year/100,000mi.

revived · 03-16-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

The 36k warranty is the bumper to bumper warranty. You'll still have the drive train warranty that is 5 year/100,000mi.

Yep that's the one your voiding if any.

Your mods are removable though so go for it just don't bring it to Chevy after there installed.

Algeron · 03-16-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by revived

Yep that's the one your voiding if any.

Your mods are removable though so go for it just don't bring it to Chevy after they're installed.

If that is the case, since this is a 2011 vert and all the visits it has made to Chevy, it might be a good idea to leave it as it.

(Issue thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286622)

03-14-2014, 12:33 PM	#1
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	Cold air & Exhaust I am looking to make 2 small mods to my car. I have a 2011 2ss auto vert. I would like to get a cold air kit (CAI is the leading choice at the moment) and the the Solo Performance J pipe kit as well. Is this a good combo choice, or are there better recommendations? I hate the AFM, but I am trying to wait until the 36k warranty is out before tuning to remove the AFM (19998 currently), but I cannot stand how quiet the car is. My 1998 Z sounds better than my 2011, and she only has a FlowMaster kit installed. To be honest, I have no plans on changing out the entire exhaust system. Not to mention, while I love my car, I am getting tired of the constant trips to the dealer (almost once a month). She is actually at the dealer now for a broken trunk shade, hole in trunk weatherstripping due to cable tube rubbing on it (second time it has to be replaced in 6 months), and water on the driver's side molding (second time). __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

03-16-2014, 01:02 PM	#8
RS/SSCAMARO Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY Posts: 110	Very happy with my Cold Air Induction CAI! Good choice! __________________ Matte black Forgestar F14's 20x9/20x11,Matte Black ZL1 Splitter/Heritage grill/taillight bezels,mail slot vinyl and SS Badge, Blacked out Lights/markers, Tinted, CAI Cold air intake, Stainless Power Longtubes, HFC's, SLP LMII axle back, JRE Tune, BMR 1'' Lowering Springs/Rear Sub Frame Connectors/Tunnel Brace,Trailing arms.Granatelli front sub frame connector, GM Strut Tower Brace.

03-16-2014, 01:22 PM	#10
Algeron Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 915 View My Garage	I didn't think about the cats. Will have to look at that too. __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible

03-14-2014, 01:28 PM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	both are great recommendations!

03-16-2014, 06:19 AM	#3
sutherlacd27 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 82	I prefer the vararam but the CAI is popular on this site.

03-16-2014, 08:53 AM	#4
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	I'd either get an ADM Race or Vararam.

03-16-2014, 01:10 PM	#9
boombuilt Drives: '12 2SS/RS convertable Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 77	I'm also happy with my CAI and run Solo's axle back and hi flow cats on my vert and love the exhaust note. The Range device is a must even without the cats because it sounded awful when AFM would kick in.