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JGS14SS · 10-29-2015, 04:20 PM

Just curious if anyone is running this on their Camaro and what results you have noticed as far as HP, sound and MPG. Thanks for the input.

Chris1SS1LE · 10-29-2015, 04:49 PM

When ever I see MPG on a SS post, it makes me giggle.

I have the Z28 OEM CAI which is made by K&N and it rocks

BurnedRubber · 10-29-2015, 06:55 PM

i have that CAI. i love it for the all black look, sounded great but cant really hear the intake over my exhaust now.

Spec · 10-29-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

When ever I see MPG on a SS post, it makes me giggle.

I have the Z28 OEM CAI which is made by K&N and it rocks

Hey, I didn't know the Z28 CAI was made by K&N...

I liked my K&N and wore it for a few years before I switched to the Vararam ram air. K&N is middle of the road I think.

JGS14SS · 10-29-2015, 09:16 PM

I can totally see the humor about the gas mileage...I'm actually pretty impressed with what I do get out of it since I typically drive it like I stole it!

damian559 · 10-30-2015, 02:23 AM

Get either a CAI or Rotofab, they're much better

DRKS1D3 · 10-30-2015, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Hey, I didn't know the Z28 CAI was made by K&N...

I liked my K&N and wore it for a few years before I switched to the Vararam ram air. K&N is middle of the road I think.

Yes. The Z/28 intake was developed and is manufactured by K&N. It is good enough for a $76k track monster that decimates cars costing twice as much, but to some, K&N falls short.

Arguing over 4-5hp is futile. Choose what you like best.

spadz93 · 10-30-2015, 10:11 AM

I'd go for either Cai, rotofab or vararam. Better potential power gains from what I've seen

Outlaw77 · 10-30-2015, 10:44 AM

The only thing I do like about the black hawk cai is the oil-less filter it uses. I hate oiling filters and screwing up the MAF. No matter how careful I am re-oiling my roto fab filter the MAF gets dirty and it throws codes. Now I just don't bother oiling anymore after I clean it and its great.

MCSarge · 10-30-2015, 02:36 PM

I have this air cleaner. It's been on the car since June or so and no problems and no check engine lights. It sounds good when you push the throttle and is easy to maintain. Didn't want to spend a ton of money for a CAI and this fit the bill completely.

I will say this thou, I revved the motor with the stock filter box on and the motor hardly moved, I revved the motor with the K&N and could see it rock back and forth on the mounts. Did it give me 30 extra horsepower, no, but it it does make a difference that I can tell is there.

As posted not really worried about 4 or 6 horsepower either way. Never planning on pushing it to the point I need to worry about squeezing out every pony or every tenth of a second, and I'll bet most posting on here won't either..... Just my .02

10-29-2015, 04:20 PM	#1
JGS14SS Drives: 2014 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 15	K&N Blackhawk CAI Just curious if anyone is running this on their Camaro and what results you have noticed as far as HP, sound and MPG. Thanks for the input.

10-29-2015, 06:55 PM	#3
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	i have that CAI. i love it for the all black look, sounded great but cant really hear the intake over my exhaust now. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

10-30-2015, 02:23 AM	#6
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	Get either a CAI or Rotofab, they're much better __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

10-30-2015, 10:11 AM	#8
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	I'd go for either Cai, rotofab or vararam. Better potential power gains from what I've seen __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

10-30-2015, 02:36 PM	#10
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	I have this air cleaner. It's been on the car since June or so and no problems and no check engine lights. It sounds good when you push the throttle and is easy to maintain. Didn't want to spend a ton of money for a CAI and this fit the bill completely. I will say this thou, I revved the motor with the stock filter box on and the motor hardly moved, I revved the motor with the K&N and could see it rock back and forth on the mounts. Did it give me 30 extra horsepower, no, but it it does make a difference that I can tell is there. As posted not really worried about 4 or 6 horsepower either way. Never planning on pushing it to the point I need to worry about squeezing out every pony or every tenth of a second, and I'll bet most posting on here won't either..... Just my .02 __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

10-29-2015, 04:49 PM	#2
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	When ever I see MPG on a SS post, it makes me giggle. I have the Z28 OEM CAI which is made by K&N and it rocks

10-29-2015, 09:16 PM	#5
JGS14SS Drives: 2014 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 15	I can totally see the humor about the gas mileage...I'm actually pretty impressed with what I do get out of it since I typically drive it like I stole it!

10-30-2015, 10:44 AM	#9
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	The only thing I do like about the black hawk cai is the oil-less filter it uses. I hate oiling filters and screwing up the MAF. No matter how careful I am re-oiling my roto fab filter the MAF gets dirty and it throws codes. Now I just don't bother oiling anymore after I clean it and its great.