CAI INTAKE.......... BEST F* MOD EVER - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroCrazyChavez · 11-21-2014, 10:43 AM

I've always been into looks of the car before anything, but I've always wanted an intake.

So a very very very good deal came up for a Cold Air Inductions intake so I got it. As soon as it came, I installed it.

I'm not a very mechanical guy, from a 1-10 possibly a 2 at most.
I have to say, the installation is SUPER EASY. Just follow the instructions

I turned on the car and took it for a drive. (here comes the "best f* mod ever.")

I felt the power increase and as well as a faster response, BUT THAT GROWL FROM THE ENGINE IS JUST BREATHTAKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very satisfied with it and I should've bought this earlier. If anyone is thinking about getting an intake, GO CAI, you won't EVER regret it

Matt@Tick · 11-21-2014, 10:47 AM

Nice to hear, wait to you really get bit by the MOD bug and decide to get deeper into things. What trim is your car?

Spartan01 · 11-21-2014, 10:48 AM

Wait until you add the Racing Scoop and WW relocate kit, and also the Ported Throttle body.

Install of the scoop is a little more complex (on a 1-10, maybe a 3-4)
But the ported throttle body install is super easy, a 1 on a 1-10 scale.

Ported throttle body will give you better throttle response that you can immediately notice

Spartan01 · 11-21-2014, 10:49 AM

By the way, just so you are aware,
You are now infected with Modding Disorder.
This is the #1 killer of income in Camaro fans ages 15-99
There Is No Cure

CamaroCrazyChavez · 11-21-2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

Wait until you add the Racing Scoop and WW relocate kit, and also the Ported Throttle body.

Install of the scoop is a little more complex (on a 1-10, maybe a 3-4)
But the ported throttle body install is super easy, a 1 on a 1-10 scale.

Ported throttle body will give you better throttle response that you can immediately notice

What is a racing scoop?
And does the throttle body really do it's job? I've seen some people say it doesn't but since they're isn't many mods to do for the LFX engine I want to get it.

TheGhosty · 11-21-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

By the way, just so you are aware,
You are now infected with Modding Disorder.
This is the #1 killer of income in Camaro fans ages 15-99
There Is No Cure

Got me back in 2012.. Still modding to this day. It's best just to let it happen

Spartan01 · 11-21-2014, 02:43 PM

The racing scoop is a scoop that attaches under the CAI intake, and pushes cold air from the front outside grille up into the intake, good for a few HP when you are moving. To do this mod, you also need to remove or relocate the stock Windshield Washer bottle.

I have the Vmaxx ported throttle body. It does work, snappier throttle response.
The 5th gen Camaro is a drive by wire system, which means you step on the accelerator, and the computer decides how much to open the throttle body,
The porting removes unnecessary metal from the interior of the throttle body, giving it more snap.

Also, now there is the Vitesse Throttel Controler, which changes the computer settings of the throttle body and makes it open faster as well.
Apparently, the install is a breeze.

Check this out:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

Splitter · 11-21-2014, 03:15 PM

So to go back on topic about the intake, yes, it is an awesome upgrade for this engine.

I went from stock intake/stock exhaust to stock intake/GMPP exhaust, and the improvement in noise was barely noticeable.

But then I went from stock intake/GMPP exhaust to CAI intake/GMPP exhaust, the car was easily 2-3x louder than when I upgraded the exhaust.

Breathing better ftw.

45thCamaro · 11-21-2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

The racing scoop is a scoop that attaches under the CAI intake, and pushes cold air from the front outside grille up into the intake, good for a few HP when you are moving. To do this mod, you also need to remove or relocate the stock Windshield Washer bottle.

I have the Vmaxx ported throttle body. It does work, snappier throttle response.
The 5th gen Camaro is a drive by wire system, which means you step on the accelerator, and the computer decides how much to open the throttle body,
The porting removes unnecessary metal from the interior of the throttle body, giving it more snap.

Also, now there is the Vitesse Throttel Controler, which changes the computer settings of the throttle body and makes it open faster as well.
Apparently, the install is a breeze.

Check this out:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse

So he's my question, since the TC is out, is it even worth it to go with the port TB?

ron10 · 11-21-2014, 03:24 PM

they are nice.

djcfuzz · 11-21-2014, 07:56 PM

Cold Air Inductions

Tmick5jr · 11-21-2014, 09:27 PM

yea from inside the car it sounds like a v8

RubyCamaro · 11-22-2014, 07:59 AM

Congrats on a great choice. Camaromodderaholics anonymous is needed now. There is no cure but it sure is fun! Enjoy!

BlueRay2ss · 11-22-2014, 01:27 PM

I can attest to the growl, my 9 year old daughter thought I added an exhaust, I had only added the CAI!

11-21-2014, 10:48 AM	#3
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Wait until you add the Racing Scoop and WW relocate kit, and also the Ported Throttle body. Install of the scoop is a little more complex (on a 1-10, maybe a 3-4) But the ported throttle body install is super easy, a 1 on a 1-10 scale. Ported throttle body will give you better throttle response that you can immediately notice __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

11-21-2014, 10:49 AM	#4
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	By the way, just so you are aware, You are now infected with Modding Disorder. This is the #1 killer of income in Camaro fans ages 15-99 There Is No Cure __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

11-21-2014, 02:43 PM	#7
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	The racing scoop is a scoop that attaches under the CAI intake, and pushes cold air from the front outside grille up into the intake, good for a few HP when you are moving. To do this mod, you also need to remove or relocate the stock Windshield Washer bottle. I have the Vmaxx ported throttle body. It does work, snappier throttle response. The 5th gen Camaro is a drive by wire system, which means you step on the accelerator, and the computer decides how much to open the throttle body, The porting removes unnecessary metal from the interior of the throttle body, giving it more snap. Also, now there is the Vitesse Throttel Controler, which changes the computer settings of the throttle body and makes it open faster as well. Apparently, the install is a breeze. Check this out: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=vitesse __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

11-21-2014, 07:56 PM	#11
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Cold Air Inductions __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

11-22-2014, 07:59 AM	#13
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Congrats on a great choice. Camaromodderaholics anonymous is needed now. There is no cure but it sure is fun! Enjoy! __________________

11-21-2014, 10:43 AM	#1
CamaroCrazyChavez Drives: 2013 Camaro. Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Watsonville Posts: 127	*CAI INTAKE.......... BEST F MOD EVER** I've always been into looks of the car before anything, but I've always wanted an intake. So a very very very good deal came up for a Cold Air Inductions intake so I got it. As soon as it came, I installed it. I'm not a very mechanical guy, from a 1-10 possibly a 2 at most. I have to say, the installation is SUPER EASY. Just follow the instructions I turned on the car and took it for a drive. (here comes the "best f* mod ever.") I felt the power increase and as well as a faster response, BUT THAT GROWL FROM THE ENGINE IS JUST BREATHTAKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very satisfied with it and I should've bought this earlier. If anyone is thinking about getting an intake, GO CAI, you won't EVER regret it

11-21-2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Matt@Tick Drives: All GM Performance Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 337	Nice to hear, wait to you really get bit by the MOD bug and decide to get deeper into things. What trim is your car?

11-21-2014, 03:15 PM	#8
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	So to go back on topic about the intake, yes, it is an awesome upgrade for this engine. I went from stock intake/stock exhaust to stock intake/GMPP exhaust, and the improvement in noise was barely noticeable. But then I went from stock intake/GMPP exhaust to CAI intake/GMPP exhaust, the car was easily 2-3x louder than when I upgraded the exhaust. Breathing better ftw.

11-21-2014, 03:24 PM	#10
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	they are nice.

11-21-2014, 09:27 PM	#12
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	yea from inside the car it sounds like a v8

11-22-2014, 01:27 PM	#14
BlueRay2ss Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 2013 2LS 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 98	I can attest to the growl, my 9 year old daughter thought I added an exhaust, I had only added the CAI!