GM Performance CAI - Discontinued? - Page 2

avalonandl · 07-15-2018, 09:03 PM

What does the CAI do for the SS? Does it improve throttle response?

Art again · 07-18-2018, 07:11 AM

Just had GM put one on last week. Typically that would be an install I'd do myself but the GM CAI requires a slight tune due to the MAF so I just had them install it. $446.00 with the Costco parts discount - Nashua NH Chevy dealer. I noticed a hair more oomph but nothing significant. Just a hair louder in the engine compartment too.

Mark114 · 07-18-2018, 10:53 AM

The GMPP intake uses paper filters. Not likely to be able to pick one up at the local parts store so I ordered a replacement filter to have on hand when the current filter gets dirty. It shipped out today.

WCKD 1LE · 07-18-2018, 12:10 PM

Its actually on sale right now for $441 on gmpartsdirect.com

TJay74 · 07-19-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WCoolBreeze

I am reading the mileage information off of my Driver Information Center page on the LATEST mileage figures. and for the last 10 months the 40 miles Per Gallon figure has been averaging that figure. I do not care if You disagree with Me, you can keep it to yourself. There is No Reason to Insult ME on a Public Forum.

Walt B.

There is no way you are getting 40mpg in a Camaro SS with any type of cold air system. If you want to know what the car is "actually" getting then fill up and figure out how many gallons it took to get to full, then divide the miles traveled on that tank by the gallons and it will tell you the real MPG.

FrostySS · 07-19-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WCoolBreeze

I am reading the mileage information off of my Driver Information Center page on the LATEST mileage figures. and for the last 10 months the 40 miles Per Gallon figure has been averaging that figure. I do not care if You disagree with Me, you can keep it to yourself. There is No Reason to Insult ME on a Public Forum.

Walt B.

If you think that was an insult...the internet is not for you. He's saying that's bullshit...which it is. There's no way you're AVERAGING 40mpg. Like someone else said, to get your true MPG you'll have to do some math and it won't be 40MPG.

Gabhart · 07-19-2018, 12:53 PM

I found it several places under part number 84329125. Before purchasing I figured I would contact the dealer I purchased my car from and one closer to my work. Both tell me the code to get the reflash is part of the cost of the CAI kit but the flash itself is not free. I was quoted $122 from the dealer where I purchased my car and $75 from another dealer just for the flash.

I hear most dealers are honoring the tune at no charge to the customer. No such luck here.

Stock airbox it is!

Mark114 · 07-19-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

I found it several places under part number 84329125. Before purchasing I figured I would contact the dealer I purchased my car from and one closer to my work. Both tell me the code to get the reflash is part of the cost of the CAI kit but the flash itself is not free. I was quoted $122 from the dealer where I purchased my car and $75 from another dealer just for the flash.

I hear most dealers are honoring the tune at no charge to the customer. No such luck here.

Stock airbox it is!

The GMPP CAI comes with a GM certificate with a charge code for flashing the ECU. The dealer shouldn't be charging for that service!

Gabhart · 07-19-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark114

The GMPP CAI comes with a GM certificate with a charge code for flashing the ECU. The dealer shouldn't be charging for that service!

That's my understanding. The directions that come in the kit specifically read:

NOTE: The cost of re-programing is included in the cost of this kit. The dealer is instructed to charge the reflash to Labor Code 0601558.

I read this to both dealers and they stuck with the cost of the authorization code is included, not the flash itself.

I don't have time to argue with these dealerships. I may contact a few more in my area in hopes one of them will honor what GM is stating in the instructions.

TJay74 · 07-19-2018, 08:04 PM

I would tell both of those dealers that you would be more than happy to call GM and open a case while there in front of them so the GM TAC line can correct them.

The purchase of the GMPP CAI kit and it being installed by the dealer covers the flash as well.

97cavy22 · 07-19-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FrostySS

If you think that was an insult...the internet is not for you. He's saying that's bulshit...which it is. There's no way you're AVERAGING 40mpg. Like someone else said, to get your true MPG you'll have to do some math and it won't be 40MPG.

Yea my wife’s 2.0l VW GTI doesn’t touch 40 mpg, a camaro SS sure as hell isnt. I could see low 30’s on a real long highway slog max

leadfoot93 · 07-20-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

I would tell both of those dealers that you would be more than happy to call GM and open a case while there in front of them so the GM TAC line can correct them.

The purchase of the GMPP CAI kit and it being installed by the dealer covers the flash as well.

This is true. When I showed my service manager the paper work it was no charge.

Gabhart · 07-20-2018, 01:13 PM

Update: Matt at Wildhammer contacted the dealer where I purchased my car and set them straight. I confirmed the dealer is now clear on the reflash being no charge regardless of where I purchase and who installs it.

Needless to say I just placed the order with Matt. Fantastic customer service!

07-15-2018, 09:03 PM	#15
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	What does the CAI do for the SS? Does it improve throttle response? __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

07-18-2018, 07:11 AM	#16
Art again Artagain Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Acton, MA Posts: 28	Just had GM put one on last week. Typically that would be an install I'd do myself but the GM CAI requires a slight tune due to the MAF so I just had them install it. $446.00 with the Costco parts discount - Nashua NH Chevy dealer. I noticed a hair more oomph but nothing significant. Just a hair louder in the engine compartment too. Attached Images

07-19-2018, 08:04 PM	#24
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I would tell both of those dealers that you would be more than happy to call GM and open a case while there in front of them so the GM TAC line can correct them. The purchase of the GMPP CAI kit and it being installed by the dealer covers the flash as well. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

07-20-2018, 01:13 PM	#27
Gabhart Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 198	Update: Matt at Wildhammer contacted the dealer where I purchased my car and set them straight. I confirmed the dealer is now clear on the reflash being no charge regardless of where I purchase and who installs it. Needless to say I just placed the order with Matt. Fantastic customer service! Last edited by Gabhart; 07-20-2018 at 01:14 PM. Reason: Typo

07-18-2018, 10:53 AM	#17
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	The GMPP intake uses paper filters. Not likely to be able to pick one up at the local parts store so I ordered a replacement filter to have on hand when the current filter gets dirty. It shipped out today.

07-18-2018, 12:10 PM	#18
WCKD 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 229	Its actually on sale right now for $441 on gmpartsdirect.com

07-19-2018, 12:53 PM	#21
Gabhart Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 198	I found it several places under part number 84329125. Before purchasing I figured I would contact the dealer I purchased my car from and one closer to my work. Both tell me the code to get the reflash is part of the cost of the CAI kit but the flash itself is not free. I was quoted $122 from the dealer where I purchased my car and $75 from another dealer just for the flash. I hear most dealers are honoring the tune at no charge to the customer. No such luck here. Stock airbox it is!

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