I put my GM CAI on today and Dealer sigh... - Page 7

2SS Capt · 03-10-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by s346k

idk how any of you are throwing the word "rice" around with domestic cars.

I agree, he obviously doesn't know what that means...

zaimer · 03-10-2021, 10:19 AM

I've been debating getting one of these myself. I wish I could drive with one before deciding to purchase LOL. I'll admit, it does make the engine bay look much nicer!

Fraxum · 03-10-2021, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Petrol Head

Our cars already have a cold air intake from the factory. In fact, all modern cars do. They’ve been running the air intake tubes to open ports in the fender liners or to the core support above the radiator on cars from the factory since the 80s once fuel injection took over from carburetors.

Yea the engineers are not leaving much on the table any more. Any CAI that give you any noticeable power upgrade Will require a tune. The best of the stockish CAIs is the Rotofab dry at a proven 3-5 RWHP. Slapping on a CAI made a differenc with the 5th gens. I added a CAI, Scoop, with slkightly better tan stock tires and picked up 1/4 a second. You can feel that.

But they all look and sound better than the fugly stock CAI.

FarmerFran · 03-10-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex2021

Does she feel faster FarmerFran?

Not that i can tell.

Lex2021 · 03-10-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Not that i can tell.

Bummer.

Staves · 03-10-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

$400 - and ZERO

What a waste.

Lex2021 · 03-10-2021, 12:45 PM

Fran knew or was expecting it wasnt gonna give any noticeable HP gain so I wouldn't call him a sucker.

gtfoxy · 03-10-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Not that i can tell.

Purely esthetics & sound.

RA1987 · 03-10-2021, 01:01 PM

Looks good FRAN!

ProdigalLunatic · 03-10-2021, 01:02 PM

Nothing wrong with appearance and sound mods. Making the car look and feel exactly how you want it is part of the fun. Not everything has to improve hp or quarter mile times to be legit.

After all, they still let buyers pick from quite a few paint options, even though everyone knows Shadow Gray is the fastest color!

Lex2021 · 03-10-2021, 01:03 PM

Hey if its any consolation the procharger kit comes with a hot air intake with a teeny weeny K&N dirt intake "filter".

FarmerFran · 03-10-2021, 01:12 PM

I spent over 40k for the car, over 100 for floor mats, 200 for splash guards, 300 for windscrean, 20 for plate cover, 80 for a plaque, 900 for tires and 400 for an intake and reflash.

I know exactly what i am getting into and why

zaimer · 03-10-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I spent over 40k for the car, over 100 for floor mats, 200 for splash guards, 300 for windscrean, 20 for plate cover, 80 for a plaque, 900 for tires and 400 for an intake and reflash.

I know exactly what i am getting into and why

No need to justify anything! Your car, hate it or love it, it is your choice. I have about $250 in mats between the cabin and the trunk, probably another $100 on LED's, I have a second set of tires sitting in the basement because they were a "good deal", and I don't have enough time in the day to type out my inventory of car care/detailing items or tools. To some it is a giant waste of time/money, but I enjoy it and I see it as an investment towards keeping the car healthy. We all waste in one way or another - pick your poison.

If the CAI looks good and sounds good, money well spent!

UnknownJinX · 03-10-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex2021

Bummer.

At least he is being honest. As mentioned, there is the "10%" rule of thumb. If you claim you can feel a change in acceleration with 15 WHP gain on a ~400 WHP car, it's placebo.

Now if it's a 15 WHP gain on a 100 WHP car, then you will feel a change.

03-10-2021, 01:12 PM	#96
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	I spent over 40k for the car, over 100 for floor mats, 200 for splash guards, 300 for windscrean, 20 for plate cover, 80 for a plaque, 900 for tires and 400 for an intake and reflash. I know exactly what i am getting into and why __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

03-10-2021, 10:19 AM	#86
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	I've been debating getting one of these myself. I wish I could drive with one before deciding to purchase LOL. I'll admit, it does make the engine bay look much nicer!

03-10-2021, 12:45 PM	#91
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	Fran knew or was expecting it wasnt gonna give any noticeable HP gain so I wouldn't call him a sucker.

03-10-2021, 01:01 PM	#93
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	Looks good FRAN!

03-10-2021, 01:02 PM	#94
ProdigalLunatic Drives: 2021 Camaro - Shadow Gray LT1 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 55	Nothing wrong with appearance and sound mods. Making the car look and feel exactly how you want it is part of the fun. Not everything has to improve hp or quarter mile times to be legit. After all, they still let buyers pick from quite a few paint options, even though everyone knows Shadow Gray is the fastest color!

03-10-2021, 01:03 PM	#95
Lex2021 Drives: 2021 SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD Posts: 43	Hey if its any consolation the procharger kit comes with a hot air intake with a teeny weeny K&N dirt intake "filter".

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