EBAY CAI any good?

Quiksilver16ss · 11-30-2016, 01:58 PM

Wondering if this is worth it looks kinda basic.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/391611914872

Megahurtz · 11-30-2016, 02:15 PM

It's a K&N and its on Ebay. There are much better options out there.

Quiksilver16ss · 11-30-2016, 02:20 PM

True I kno but for someone who may be on a budget.. it said $274 and u could make an offer as well. I am waiting for the $150 tinted tail lights to come out tho!! Yep here comes all the '16+ SS knock off parts on eBay lol

Obzen · 11-30-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiksilver16ss

True I kno but for someone who may be on a budget.. it said $274 and u could make an offer as well. I am waiting for the $150 tinted tail lights to come out tho!! Yep here comes all the '16+ SS knock off parts on eBay lol

If you're on a budget. Stick with the stock intake. It's fine. Get a drop in filter for it.

Quiksilver16ss · 11-30-2016, 02:53 PM

But that won't add much power or cooler air will it?

cellsafemode · 11-30-2016, 02:56 PM

a drop in filter will reduce air resistance and does create a difference when dyno'd.

Air temp wont be affected since that really requires some kind of insulation or a new air snorkel location.

Adp2017 · 11-30-2016, 02:57 PM

I would be surprised if you didn't notice better throttle response with that CAI. Extra HP I would assume a small increase. Just like anything in life - you get what you pay for.

Quiksilver16ss · 11-30-2016, 03:24 PM

K yea I just watched a video on your tube where a guy dyno tuned with a k and n fikter and gained 5hp. Not bad for $60. Thanks guys!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252448308302 That one right?

HyperBlue2SS · 11-30-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiksilver16ss

K yea I just watched a video on your tube where a guy dyno tuned with a k and n fikter and gained 5hp. Not bad for $60. Thanks guys!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252448308302 That one right?

5hp is enough to be considered noise in my opinion. You could gain or lose more power than that depending on the days temperature or humidity. Not worth it for the money to me. Back in the early to mid 2000s some intakes that increased air volume and were tuned to account for the extra air with more fuel do create more power but if all you're doing is replacing the the factory air tube with one of the same size, you're not going to see anything worth noting, and nothing that you would feel.

Drags1998 · 11-30-2016, 04:43 PM

ANY CAI is a WASTE of Money UNLESS you are going to drive around at FULL THROTTLE (on the street???} MAY be good for a FEW HP on the track, BUT for the STREET, SAVE your money!!!!! Think of it this way, How far open is your Throttle Body in NORMAL driving? Maybe 1/4 open? Don't You think a STOCK Filter system will Flow that much air? and THAT air will be CLEAN AIR!!! A CAI with a FREE FLOWING filter WILL let in MORE DIRTY AIR.PERIOD!!! NOW, With that said, If you are going to TRACK the car, Then YES, They will give You a FEW extra HP, The trade-off is Engine wear, NONE of My Cars came Cheap and I want them to last as lone as possible!!! I'll stay with what GM put on it!!!

BradfordCamaro · 11-30-2016, 05:29 PM

Ignore the above

Quiksilver16ss · 11-30-2016, 06:22 PM

I had actually heard different. The high flowing k and n filters have oil on the filamanet which actually catches more dust/dirt than the regular paper filter.

Drags1998 · 11-30-2016, 07:37 PM

It ALWAYS puzzles Me when someone FAILS a thread without giving ANY other Info. I speak from 45 years experience as a Master Mechanic and 30 years of Pro- Sportsman NHRA-IHRA Crew Chief with a Number of National Event WINS! NOW, Bradford, Please go back and read My Thread again,CAREFULLY, and Tell Me what part of it is a FAIL!

dennis@hixsonnet.com · 11-30-2016, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obzen

If you're on a budget. Stick with the stock intake. It's fine. Get a drop in filter for it.

agreed

11-30-2016, 01:58 PM	#1
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	EBAY CAI any good? Wondering if this is worth it looks kinda basic. https://www.ebay.com/itm/391611914872 __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

11-30-2016, 02:20 PM	#3
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	True I kno but for someone who may be on a budget.. it said $274 and u could make an offer as well. I am waiting for the $150 tinted tail lights to come out tho!! Yep here comes all the '16+ SS knock off parts on eBay lol __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

11-30-2016, 02:53 PM	#5
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	But that won't add much power or cooler air will it? __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

11-30-2016, 03:24 PM	#8
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	K yea I just watched a video on your tube where a guy dyno tuned with a k and n fikter and gained 5hp. Not bad for $60. Thanks guys! https://www.ebay.com/itm/252448308302 That one right? __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

11-30-2016, 05:29 PM	#11
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,013	Ignore the above __________________

11-30-2016, 02:15 PM	#2
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,517	It's a K&N and its on Ebay. There are much better options out there.

11-30-2016, 02:56 PM	#6
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	a drop in filter will reduce air resistance and does create a difference when dyno'd. Air temp wont be affected since that really requires some kind of insulation or a new air snorkel location.

11-30-2016, 02:57 PM	#7
Adp2017 Drives: 2017 RS Turbo Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 376	I would be surprised if you didn't notice better throttle response with that CAI. Extra HP I would assume a small increase. Just like anything in life - you get what you pay for.

11-30-2016, 04:43 PM	#10
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	ANY CAI is a WASTE of Money UNLESS you are going to drive around at FULL THROTTLE (on the street???} MAY be good for a FEW HP on the track, BUT for the STREET, SAVE your money!!!!! Think of it this way, How far open is your Throttle Body in NORMAL driving? Maybe 1/4 open? Don't You think a STOCK Filter system will Flow that much air? and THAT air will be CLEAN AIR!!! A CAI with a FREE FLOWING filter WILL let in MORE DIRTY AIR.PERIOD!!! NOW, With that said, If you are going to TRACK the car, Then YES, They will give You a FEW extra HP, The trade-off is Engine wear, NONE of My Cars came Cheap and I want them to last as lone as possible!!! I'll stay with what GM put on it!!!

11-30-2016, 06:22 PM	#12
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	I had actually heard different. The high flowing k and n filters have oil on the filamanet which actually catches more dust/dirt than the regular paper filter. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

11-30-2016, 07:37 PM	#13
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	It ALWAYS puzzles Me when someone FAILS a thread without giving ANY other Info. I speak from 45 years experience as a Master Mechanic and 30 years of Pro- Sportsman NHRA-IHRA Crew Chief with a Number of National Event WINS! NOW, Bradford, Please go back and read My Thread again,CAREFULLY, and Tell Me what part of it is a FAIL!

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