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a.morblu · 11-13-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by maxx210

Ok, great for the responses and thank you. The price was actually a big thing for me when considering what to choose. I really do like that I wouldn't have to clean the R2C filter, but I do want the intake to look nice and match the car. I guess I just have to justify the extra cash that would be spent on the CAI Inc cai.

Pull the trigger and get the CAI. Your first dig after installation will be all the justification you'll need!!

Pro Stock John · 11-14-2012, 09:39 AM

I had the R2C, I had to take it off for a magazine article.

It was a nice product, got more engine roar and the buttometer says I picked up some power and was for sure a tenth or more quicker for the track.

JANNETTYRACING · 11-14-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

fair enough...in the tuning column it says tuning recommended, do the numbers he shows include tuning or no?

Edit: Nevermind I see he adjusted the trim for R2C

NO Tuning was done with any of the CAI Testing.

Ted.

CXRBAKO69 · 11-14-2012, 04:14 PM

I have the R2C on my Car.... This is by far the best Intake out there. I have used other brands on other cars. However I must say engine sound, throttle response, and gains were all there. I also did it with LT, and full exaust, and got it tuned. My numbers were very impressive. My friend here in town is running one on his SS as well. He got the CAI and decided to stay with the R2C. The only think he did was add the air scoop. If you go this route you will not be dissapointed.

MarylandSpeed · 11-14-2012, 05:15 PM

I see intakes a lot like shoes. They all do about the same. Pick the price you want to pay, and the style you like. Most end up being seperated by 5 HP or so...and that difference is not enough to quantify one being signifigantly better than the other as every car reacts and performs a little different.

CXRBAKO69 · 11-14-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

I see intakes a lot like shoes. They all do about the same. Pick the price you want to pay, and the style you like. Most end up being seperated by 5 HP or so...and that difference is not enough to quantify one being signifigantly better than the other as every car reacts and performs a little different.

This is a very good point.... they all do what they are suppose to do. Make the car breath and preform better. The real potential for these don't really come into play until headers and tunes are done.

mattsfirstSS · 11-15-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

NO Tuning was done with any of the CAI Testing.

Ted.

Thank you Ted. How did you come to the tuning recommended conclusion on R2C? Because it ran lean (trim column)?

JANNETTYRACING · 11-15-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

Thank you Ted. How did you come to the tuning recommended conclusion on R2C? Because it ran lean (trim column)?

Correct.

SWAG1LE · 04-03-2013, 02:54 PM

I resurect things LOL

The following is straight from the R2C website:

"Try Before You Buy at the Camaro Event
During the Camaro event in Atlanta, R2C engineers provided Camaro SS owners with an opportunity to track test our systems against the factory intake as well as any aftermarket intake of their choice.

In back to back testing, R2C intakes consistently reduced elapsed times by an average of 3 tenths and gained 2-3 MPH. Other intake manufacturers were in attendance but declined to participate in the test sessions after witnessing the back to back performance comparisons. This includes those involved in the initial Camaro intake system manufacturers dyno testing. We thought it would be fun and informative for owners. You have to ask: why choose not to participate?

No competing Camaro SS cold air intake offers across the board benefits that approach R2C."

Nightmare2012 · 04-03-2013, 03:35 PM

Hey ted why no vararam testing?

JANNETTYRACING · 04-03-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightmare2012

Hey ted why no vararam testing?

They Declined to participate.

We asked them twice at the beginning of both Tests.

We invited everyone that makes kits, if they decline we Honor they're decision.

Ted.

Rockhound · 04-03-2013, 03:44 PM

Impressive intake!

Where do you find one for $285? (Earlier post)

Their site takes cards, but I don't see a checkout?

SWAG1LE · 04-03-2013, 04:00 PM

Cheapest I could find for the 6.2 ($319) is at:

http://www.usmusclemods.com/product/...FW2oPAoduUkAJw

These sites have it for $285 but for the V6:

http://www.ssparts.com/73605/r2c.html

http://www.camaropartsoutlet.com/807...-air-kits.html

11-14-2012, 09:39 AM	#16
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I had the R2C, I had to take it off for a magazine article. It was a nice product, got more engine roar and the buttometer says I picked up some power and was for sure a tenth or more quicker for the track. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-14-2012, 04:14 PM	#18
CXRBAKO69 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Black Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 178	I have the R2C on my Car.... This is by far the best Intake out there. I have used other brands on other cars. However I must say engine sound, throttle response, and gains were all there. I also did it with LT, and full exaust, and got it tuned. My numbers were very impressive. My friend here in town is running one on his SS as well. He got the CAI and decided to stay with the R2C. The only think he did was add the air scoop. If you go this route you will not be dissapointed.

11-14-2012, 05:15 PM	#19
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	I see intakes a lot like shoes. They all do about the same. Pick the price you want to pay, and the style you like. Most end up being seperated by 5 HP or so...and that difference is not enough to quantify one being signifigantly better than the other as every car reacts and performs a little different.

04-03-2013, 02:54 PM	#23
SWAG1LE Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: West Texas Desert Hell Hole Posts: 394	I resurect things LOL The following is straight from the R2C website: "Try Before You Buy at the Camaro Event During the Camaro event in Atlanta, R2C engineers provided Camaro SS owners with an opportunity to track test our systems against the factory intake as well as any aftermarket intake of their choice. In back to back testing, R2C intakes consistently reduced elapsed times by an average of 3 tenths and gained 2-3 MPH. Other intake manufacturers were in attendance but declined to participate in the test sessions after witnessing the back to back performance comparisons. This includes those involved in the initial Camaro intake system manufacturers dyno testing. We thought it would be fun and informative for owners. You have to ask: why choose not to participate? No competing Camaro SS cold air intake offers across the board benefits that approach R2C."

04-03-2013, 03:35 PM	#24
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	Hey ted why no vararam testing?

04-03-2013, 03:44 PM	#26
Rockhound Drives: 2012 2SS L99 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 27	Impressive intake! Where do you find one for $285? (Earlier post) Their site takes cards, but I don't see a checkout?

04-03-2013, 04:00 PM	#27
SWAG1LE Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: West Texas Desert Hell Hole Posts: 394	Cheapest I could find for the 6.2 ($319) is at: http://www.usmusclemods.com/product/...FW2oPAoduUkAJw These sites have it for $285 but for the V6: http://www.ssparts.com/73605/r2c.html http://www.camaropartsoutlet.com/807...-air-kits.html