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maxx210 · 11-13-2012, 09:33 AM

Has anyone heard of these guys, or has anyone here used them? Just taking opinions. Thanks.

http://www.r2cperformance.com/ They have a camaro ss CAI. Like I said, just taking opinions.

Apex Motorsports · 11-13-2012, 09:49 AM

Been out for a while but hasn't been a big hit. There are members here on C5 that have them but the Camaro intake market is hard to break into when you have to compete with proven systems like CAI Inc and Vararam.

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 10:11 AM

I have an R2C. I cant compare it to any others however, it installed easily and nicely. Does seal against hood (evident from transfer marks on both) and I noticed improved sound, power and maybe throttle response but its been a while since I installed it so I dont remember what stock was like anymore. I was pleasantly surprised on the first drive after I installed it. Power and sound was noticeable and made me happy. $285 is a good price IMO also.

A lot here swear by CAI brand and they do look nicer but I think they are more expensive and I read a couple reviews that said they got more performance out of R2C on different sites (not R2C affiliated) and thats what I wanted not looks.

Apex Motorsports · 11-13-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

A lot here swear by CAI brand and they do look nicer but I think they are more expensive and I read a couple reviews that said they got more performance out of R2C on different sites (not R2C affiliated) and thats what I wanted not looks.

Ted Jannetty's last intake test included the CAI Inc and R2C. The R2C did well but did not produce as much as the CAI Inc. It is a good intake it is just up against some stiff competition.

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Ted Jannetty's last intake test included the CAI Inc and R2C. The R2C did well but did not produce as much as the CAI Inc. It is a good intake it is just up against some stiff competition.

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

EvoWake · 11-13-2012, 10:26 AM

I have one on mine, can't say much about it but I haven't had any issues, and not having to worry about an oil filter is a nice perk.

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 10:29 AM

CAI gets 5 more hp and less than 1 lb ft of torque more for an extra 115 bucks and looks nicer...better deal, probably. The original 2009 results for CAI compared to the 2010 results are drastically different. They made some nice changes in there I guess...or the test isnt perfect.

Apex Motorsports · 11-13-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

CAI gets 5 more hp and less than 1 lb ft of torque more for an extra 115 bucks and looks nicer...better deal, probably. The original 2009 results for CAI compared to the 2010 results are drastically different. They made some nice changes in there I guess...or the test isnt perfect.

The difference in the CAI Inc numbers from test 1 to test 2 is a perfect example of why back-to-back testing is necessary for apples-to-apples product comparison. Different cars will respond differently on different days (weather).

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The difference in the CAI Inc numbers from test 1 to test 2 is a perfect example of why back-to-back testing is necessary for apples-to-apples product comparison. Different cars will respond differently on different days (weather).

Yeah im saying the error tolerance is likely equal to any differences in the results. Meaning it may or may not mean anything. I have NO idea how the testing was performed, same day? same car? bench? weather? number of runs? car temp? there are SO many variables.

Basically as long as your engine is getting CLEAN COOLER air it was a good move...

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The difference in the CAI Inc numbers from test 1 to test 2 is a perfect example of why back-to-back testing is necessary for apples-to-apples product comparison. Different cars will respond differently on different days (weather).

He also trimmed the AF on 09 and not at all in 10

maxx210 · 11-13-2012, 01:09 PM

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.

Warpaint69 · 11-13-2012, 01:14 PM

We run their air filters on my Cousin's Northern Sport Mod Engine. Great product in that dirty application.

mattsfirstSS · 11-13-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpaint69

We run their air filters on my Cousin's Northern Sport Mod Engine. Great product in that dirty application.

Yeah they have more of an off road history but its nice to know you are getting a good filter you dont need to oil.

Warpaint69 · 11-13-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

Yeah they have more of an off road history but its nice to know you are getting a good filter you dont need to oil.

We ran the same filter for 30 races. It was a hot, dry, dirty sucker in Kansas this summer. He'd just blow it out with the air compressor. The 2 previous years we ran Wix racing air filters, I much prefer the R2C filter.

http://www.r2cperformance.com/dirt-m...r-filters.aspx

I know its an entirely different application than a CAI for a Camaro, but I would recommend their products.

11-13-2012, 09:33 AM	#1
maxx210 Drives: EVERYTHING BLACK 1SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 84	R2C Performance CAI Has anyone heard of these guys, or has anyone here used them? Just taking opinions. Thanks. http://www.r2cperformance.com/ They have a camaro ss CAI. Like I said, just taking opinions.

11-13-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	I have an R2C. I cant compare it to any others however, it installed easily and nicely. Does seal against hood (evident from transfer marks on both) and I noticed improved sound, power and maybe throttle response but its been a while since I installed it so I dont remember what stock was like anymore. I was pleasantly surprised on the first drive after I installed it. Power and sound was noticeable and made me happy. $285 is a good price IMO also. A lot here swear by CAI brand and they do look nicer but I think they are more expensive and I read a couple reviews that said they got more performance out of R2C on different sites (not R2C affiliated) and thats what I wanted not looks. __________________ (this was a joke, this was only a joke, If this had been an actual comment, the comment you just read would have been followed by or nothing at all)

11-13-2012, 10:26 AM	#6
EvoWake SSTOCK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 423 View My Garage	I have one on mine, can't say much about it but I haven't had any issues, and not having to worry about an oil filter is a nice perk. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

11-13-2012, 10:29 AM	#7
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	CAI gets 5 more hp and less than 1 lb ft of torque more for an extra 115 bucks and looks nicer...better deal, probably. The original 2009 results for CAI compared to the 2010 results are drastically different. They made some nice changes in there I guess...or the test isnt perfect. __________________ (this was a joke, this was only a joke, If this had been an actual comment, the comment you just read would have been followed by or nothing at all)

11-13-2012, 09:49 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Been out for a while but hasn't been a big hit. There are members here on C5 that have them but the Camaro intake market is hard to break into when you have to compete with proven systems like CAI Inc and Vararam.

11-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#11
maxx210 Drives: EVERYTHING BLACK 1SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 84	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.

11-13-2012, 01:14 PM	#12
Warpaint69 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 619	We run their air filters on my Cousin's Northern Sport Mod Engine. Great product in that dirty application.