No-tune Intake

dgreenberg · 05-21-2018, 08:49 PM

Hello all,

My 2018 ZLE is just about to pass 500 miles! I am wanting to do an intake mostly for the supercharger whine. Power increase would be the cherry on top! As long as I don’t experience any power losses, and do not need to tune I’m all ears!

And also, who offers forum pricing? Go!

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drfeelgood · 05-21-2018, 08:59 PM

covered multiple times

dgreenberg · 05-21-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by drfeelgood

covered multiple times

Thank you for the very helpful comment sir. I’m sure there are many threads talking about Cold Air Intakes.

I didn’t see any stickied threads and did not feel like scrolling for days. Thought I’d post my own variation of the question.

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EMTNLSS · 05-21-2018, 10:40 PM

Rotofab seems to be the go to intake. Phastek Performance has it for 10% off this month with code MD18. https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...ld-air-zl1.htm

mdmoore23 · 05-22-2018, 01:24 AM

Rotofab. Don't expect much power, but the fit and finish is top notch. And the whine and intake sounds are increased.

Lethal Z · 05-22-2018, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dgreenberg

Thank you for the very helpful comment sir. I’m sure there are many threads talking about Cold Air Intakes.

I didn’t see any stickied threads and did not feel like scrolling for days. Thought I’d post my own variation of the question.

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In a nutshell the general consensus and backed by dyno results is that a CAI makes very little HP improvement and the increased intake sound is also minimal. The majority of guys do this as an improvement in appearance, but at average price of $500-$600, you get very little bang for your buck. You do not need a tune with a CAI, hope that helps.

BlaqWhole · 05-22-2018, 07:55 AM

CAI is a box style intake. So you won't get much whine with that one. RF is an open style and it seems to be the more popular one. Then there's K&N which is pretty decent if not pricey. For now it seems that RF is the best choice.

DragRacerX · 05-22-2018, 08:30 AM

I am awaiting my CAI by aFe (Momentum GT Pro 5R Cold Air Intake for 2017 6.2L ZL1 Camaro 54-74214), It was on backorder. Should be here tomorrow. I caught it on sale for $429 shipped from LSXceleration.com; but now they're selling it for $474. Will post my opinions after I install it.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 05-22-2018, 11:54 AM

I run a Roto-fab. Installation was perfect. It looks like a project if you've never done them before but the directions are incredibly accurate and well planned. I wouldn't buy a ZL1 intake from anyone else. IMO the Cold air Inductions setup looks just as choked as a factory box, might as well cut the bottom of the box like EDFHOBBIES showed. The K&N Carbon one is sweet too but I can't bring myself to put an Auto Zone intake on my ZL1.

ICTsccaCamaro · 05-22-2018, 12:07 PM

You can also remove the sound damper from the lid of the supercharger for a little more noise for free.

VAZL1 · 05-22-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DragRacerX

I am awaiting my CAI by aFe (Momentum GT Pro 5R Cold Air Intake for 2017 6.2L ZL1 Camaro 54-74214), It was on backorder. Should be here tomorrow. I caught it on sale for $429 shipped from LSXceleration.com; but now they're selling it for $474. Will post my opinions after I install it.

Been there done that and love mine

Lowflight · 05-22-2018, 05:42 PM

I used the money to do more expel and have a better paint correction done. Did not see much of anything in terms of value in an intake.

dgreenberg · 05-22-2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

You can also remove the sound damper from the lid of the supercharger for a little more noise for free.

Is that the similar to the foam insulation square that is found underneath the inside the stock intake box lid?

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Markoz28 · 05-23-2018, 08:41 AM

I have the Rotofab on my 2018 ZL1. Looks great for the shows, sounds great during the drive, and if I make anywhere near 10hp it’s a plus.

Will it help you win more races? Maybe not. But at any rate it’s still pretty cool.

05-21-2018, 08:49 PM	#1
dgreenberg Drives: ‘14 Z/28 #352, ‘16 ACR, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA & ID Posts: 515	No-tune Intake Hello all, My 2018 ZLE is just about to pass 500 miles! I am wanting to do an intake mostly for the supercharger whine. Power increase would be the cherry on top! As long as I don’t experience any power losses, and do not need to tune I’m all ears! And also, who offers forum pricing? Go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-21-2018, 08:59 PM	#2
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 993	covered multiple times __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

05-21-2018, 10:40 PM	#4
EMTNLSS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 500	Rotofab seems to be the go to intake. Phastek Performance has it for 10% off this month with code MD18. https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...ld-air-zl1.htm __________________ 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic \| A8 \| Jet Black Interior \| NPP Exhaust Current Mods: Catch Can \| aFe Lowering Springs \| GM 2nd Gen Splitter \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| MRR FS02 Wheels \| Flowmaster Exhaust \| Dark Tail Lights \| Diode Dynamics Sidemarkers \| Roto Fab \| Solar TB \| PRAY Ported IM \| BMR \| PRAY Tune Upcoming Mods:

05-22-2018, 08:30 AM	#8
DragRacerX Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM & 2012 2SS M6 IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 267 View My Garage	I am awaiting my CAI by aFe (Momentum GT Pro 5R Cold Air Intake for 2017 6.2L ZL1 Camaro 54-74214), It was on backorder. Should be here tomorrow. I caught it on sale for $429 shipped from LSXceleration.com; but now they're selling it for $474. Will post my opinions after I install it. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic, A10 Trans, CF Hood, NAV, PDR, Sunroof, aFe Momentum GT CAI, Vmax Motorsports TB, ARH LT CAV8-16200300FSQWC (Daily Driver) 576 RWHP/575 RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS IBM Technostalgia LED taillights, Magnuson TVS2300 & 3.40 Pulley, Vengeance Racing VRPD-2 Cam Kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Injector Dynamics ID850 Injectors, Forced Induction Interchiller, Cold Air Inductions CAI, BBK 40210 LT Headers & Free Flow Cats, MBRP S7022409 T409-Stainless Steel 3" Dual Cat Back Exhaust System, Lingenfelter ZR1 Dual Disc Clutch Kit, ZL1 Brake Kit Rotors & Calipers 628 RWHP/596 RWTQ / A.C.E.5

05-22-2018, 05:42 PM	#12
Lowflight Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Equal Time Point (Mississippi) Posts: 156	I used the money to do more expel and have a better paint correction done. Did not see much of anything in terms of value in an intake. __________________ “The Universe Is Not Required To Be In Perfect Harmony With Human Ambition”- Carl Sagan 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 Red FOR SALE. See My FS Thread

05-22-2018, 01:24 AM	#5
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 646	Rotofab. Don't expect much power, but the fit and finish is top notch. And the whine and intake sounds are increased.

05-22-2018, 07:55 AM	#7
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	CAI is a box style intake. So you won't get much whine with that one. RF is an open style and it seems to be the more popular one. Then there's K&N which is pretty decent if not pricey. For now it seems that RF is the best choice.

05-22-2018, 11:54 AM	#9
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I run a Roto-fab. Installation was perfect. It looks like a project if you've never done them before but the directions are incredibly accurate and well planned. I wouldn't buy a ZL1 intake from anyone else. IMO the Cold air Inductions setup looks just as choked as a factory box, might as well cut the bottom of the box like EDFHOBBIES showed. The K&N Carbon one is sweet too but I can't bring myself to put an Auto Zone intake on my ZL1.

05-22-2018, 12:07 PM	#10
ICTsccaCamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,585	You can also remove the sound damper from the lid of the supercharger for a little more noise for free.

05-23-2018, 08:41 AM	#14
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	I have the Rotofab on my 2018 ZL1. Looks great for the shows, sounds great during the drive, and if I make anywhere near 10hp it’s a plus. Will it help you win more races? Maybe not. But at any rate it’s still pretty cool.

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