GM Performance CAI

PROMETHEUS · 03-08-2019, 05:40 PM

Evening Everyone,

Hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend. I came across a you-tube video "Lethal Camaro", in which he was installing the GM Performance CAI, Part #84531831. Looks a lot like Roto-Fab's CAI. Although I am not a fan of the exposed filter look. It always looks undone to me, IMHO. I watched the install and it looked very straight forward. I also watched the install of a Roto-Fab and although they look the same, the Roto-Fab did not appear to be as easy. It could have been the installer.
Regardless, has anyone installed the GM version and can provide some thoughts on the product. Thanks in advance, Tony

nicktechla · 03-08-2019, 06:11 PM

It's for the SS, i don't think it's for the ZL1

bobby35ny · 03-08-2019, 06:28 PM

Not for the ZL1, matter of fact, Most of the ZL1 unicorn mods that GM announced at SEMA never has hit the dealers like I knew what was going to happen, all hot air.

PROMETHEUS · 03-08-2019, 07:00 PM

Hmmmm, on the GM website it has it fitting the ZL-1, but that is nothing new. Thanks for the info.

nicktechla · 03-08-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

Hmmmm, on the GM website it has it fitting the ZL-1, but that is nothing new. Thanks for the info.

link?

PROMETHEUS · 03-08-2019, 07:40 PM

I checked about a half dozen GM parts websites all of which are indicating this part fits the ZL-1, MY 17-19. I will be the first to admit, maybe I am reading it wrong. Will call my local dealership tomorrow and get their take on the fitment. I wouldn't be surprised if these sites are wrong, I suspect they are all sharing the same parts software.

FringBirdAloha · 03-08-2019, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

I checked about a half dozen GM parts websites all of which are indicating this part fits the ZL-1, MY 17-19. I will be the first to admit, maybe I am reading it wrong. Will call my local dealership tomorrow and get their take on the fitment. I wouldn't be surprised if these sites are wrong, I suspect they are all sharing the same parts software.

It may physically fit, I am not entirely sure. What I am sure about is the dealer reflash that comes with it is only for the LT1 not the LT4, rendering the mod basically useless and a big waste of money.

Alain · 03-09-2019, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

I checked about a half dozen GM parts websites all of which are indicating this part fits the ZL-1, MY 17-19. I will be the first to admit, maybe I am reading it wrong. Will call my local dealership tomorrow and get their take on the fitment. I wouldn't be surprised if these sites are wrong, I suspect they are all sharing the same parts software.

Don’t put too much faith in the dealership info you’ll get when you call them. They are probably reading from the same parts description those other websites are showing.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-09-2019, 06:10 AM

descriptions say ZL1 but I'm not buying it...

PROMETHEUS · 03-09-2019, 12:35 PM

Called my local chevy parts dealer today and he indicated that all of his references on the part are for the LT1 and not the LT4.

F1FTY · 03-09-2019, 01:04 PM

The MAF calibration is the only change in the tune for the GM CAI and wouldn't work on the LT4. Entirely different calibration required.

Also, the intake itself wouldn't bolt up correctly due to the angle of the intake tube to the TB last I checked.

Lastly, I don't believe the GM CAI offered any gains over the factory box on the LT1 in terms of additional flow or hp...with the LT4, it might cost you power....

Boo · 03-09-2019, 03:37 PM

It does not fit the ZL1! I bought it from local dealer after a vin search on their parts site said it was ok for ZL. So i bought it had GM try to install it and...no dice. Returned it...they know it needs to be changed on their parts site but still haven't fixed it. It is for the LT1.

LT4Greg · 03-10-2019, 09:25 AM

Cold Air Inductions makes a ZL1 CAI that looks real good. It is expensive and is made from carbon fiber and is a different design over their 6 gen one for the SS. I just bought a 2017 Z yesterday and may get one for mine sometime in the future. Roto Fab makes one too which performs real good. You have several choices out there.

PROMETHEUS · 03-10-2019, 08:26 PM

I seen the one from Cold Air Inductions.....little pricey, but CF is nice. AFE makes one as well. Not sure I like that one! I will have to save up my pennies for the one from CAI.

03-08-2019, 05:40 PM	#1
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	GM Performance CAI Evening Everyone, Hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend. I came across a you-tube video "Lethal Camaro", in which he was installing the GM Performance CAI, Part #84531831. Looks a lot like Roto-Fab's CAI. Although I am not a fan of the exposed filter look. It always looks undone to me, IMHO. I watched the install and it looked very straight forward. I also watched the install of a Roto-Fab and although they look the same, the Roto-Fab did not appear to be as easy. It could have been the installer. Regardless, has anyone installed the GM version and can provide some thoughts on the product. Thanks in advance, Tony

03-08-2019, 06:11 PM	#2
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	It's for the SS, i don't think it's for the ZL1 __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

03-08-2019, 06:28 PM	#3
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Not for the ZL1, matter of fact, Most of the ZL1 unicorn mods that GM announced at SEMA never has hit the dealers like I knew what was going to happen, all hot air. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

03-09-2019, 06:10 AM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,811	descriptions say ZL1 but I'm not buying it... __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-09-2019, 01:04 PM	#11
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	The MAF calibration is the only change in the tune for the GM CAI and wouldn't work on the LT4. Entirely different calibration required. Also, the intake itself wouldn't bolt up correctly due to the angle of the intake tube to the TB last I checked. Lastly, I don't believe the GM CAI offered any gains over the factory box on the LT1 in terms of additional flow or hp...with the LT4, it might cost you power.... __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

03-08-2019, 07:00 PM	#4
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Hmmmm, on the GM website it has it fitting the ZL-1, but that is nothing new. Thanks for the info.

03-08-2019, 07:40 PM	#6
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I checked about a half dozen GM parts websites all of which are indicating this part fits the ZL-1, MY 17-19. I will be the first to admit, maybe I am reading it wrong. Will call my local dealership tomorrow and get their take on the fitment. I wouldn't be surprised if these sites are wrong, I suspect they are all sharing the same parts software.

03-09-2019, 12:35 PM	#10
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Called my local chevy parts dealer today and he indicated that all of his references on the part are for the LT1 and not the LT4.

03-09-2019, 03:37 PM	#12
Boo Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 315	It does not fit the ZL1! I bought it from local dealer after a vin search on their parts site said it was ok for ZL. So i bought it had GM try to install it and...no dice. Returned it...they know it needs to be changed on their parts site but still haven't fixed it. It is for the LT1.

03-10-2019, 09:25 AM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Cold Air Inductions makes a ZL1 CAI that looks real good. It is expensive and is made from carbon fiber and is a different design over their 6 gen one for the SS. I just bought a 2017 Z yesterday and may get one for mine sometime in the future. Roto Fab makes one too which performs real good. You have several choices out there. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-10-2019, 08:26 PM	#14
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I seen the one from Cold Air Inductions.....little pricey, but CF is nice. AFE makes one as well. Not sure I like that one! I will have to save up my pennies for the one from CAI.

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