R2C Cold Air Intake what u guys think - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pabloss · 10-12-2015, 07:05 PM

hi everybody.im thinking about buying a R2C intake for my l99.i heard the engine sounds louder and gain hp..im stock just with x piped no muffler or resonator...im new to Camaros ..

...any opinions?...do I need to tune it

2010reddevil · 10-12-2015, 07:14 PM

Don't know about that one, but the CAI brand has always demonstrated consistent gains and usually has the highest. Rotofab is another one.

sdynak · 10-12-2015, 07:19 PM

There are dyno results in a link in this thread.. seems pretty good. Not sure how much they cost but if priced well could be a good increase. Have Cold Air Industries myself.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87327

pabloss · 10-12-2015, 07:40 PM

...this is it..i liked it because it says that the engine sound louder like if it was supercharged with this one

Apex Motorsports · 10-12-2015, 08:12 PM

Any of the aftermarket intake systems are going to be louder than stock because they all eliminate the baffles and resonators on the stock intake. The R2C is better than many of the intake systems out there but in Jannety's 2nd test the R2C did not perform as well as the Cold Air Inductions Inc system.

Spec · 10-12-2015, 09:44 PM

For your year, I'm recommending Ram Air. Vararam... you won't look back.

Lacpac · 10-13-2015, 08:32 AM

I wanted an R2C for my `12 V6 but they never got around to making the kit. I have a friend who use to distribute for them and says they make a quality product. Especially their dry filters which are used on Gov't contracted jobs. They also have roots in dirt track racing. I'm not concerned about a few HP difference between one brand vs another, I'm concerned about how well it filters dirt from my engine first, then I go for HP, sound, aesthetics.

Apex Motorsports · 10-13-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lacpac

I wanted an R2C for my `12 V6 but they never got around to making the kit. I have a friend who use to distribute for them and says they make a quality product. Especially their dry filters which are used on Gov't contracted jobs. They also have roots in dirt track racing. I'm not concerned about a few HP difference between one brand vs another, I'm concerned about how well it filters dirt from my engine first, then I go for HP, sound, aesthetics.

Oiled filters flow more air (make more power) and filter dirt/debris better than dry. Give this a look.

pabloss · 10-13-2015, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Oiled filters flow more air (make more power) and filter dirt/debris better than dry. Give this a look.

thanks for the info.now I know wich one to buy=)

Lacpac · 10-14-2015, 08:00 AM

Wow, That's the first time I've heard claims that oiled filters actually filter better than paper media. I currently own oiled and dry filters, and for different reasons. Based on my reading and research Donaldson Powercore makes the best dry filter and has more airflow than a stock paper filter. It filters better than paper and oil with cotton gauze. Nothing against CAI brand, if i were buying an oiled cold air intake they make the best, but I want the best filtering. I'd like to see independent testing of the powercore filter up against any oiled cotton media, comparing filtration and airflow.

Pro Stock John · 10-14-2015, 08:57 AM

I've had a few air intakes, the R2C was a good one.

streetyme · 10-15-2015, 08:56 AM

When we were looking to a cai on the wife's 370z for that car the R2C is fairly popular. It makss almost what the long ram intakes made, but with out having to revmove the bumper cover to clean the filters.. I have a Halltech cai on my SS and will be swithcing to R2C filters very soon, getting rid of the K&N filter that came with the Halltech..

BFASTNOTLAST · 10-15-2015, 10:43 AM

For the money you cant beat it!

Dizzy82 · 10-15-2015, 03:52 PM

I ran one for two years before getting the Vararam. Had no issues with it.

10-12-2015, 07:05 PM	#1
pabloss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: santa maria ca Posts: 141	R2C Cold Air Intake what u guys think hi everybody.im thinking about buying a R2C intake for my l99.i heard the engine sounds louder and gain hp..im stock just with x piped no muffler or resonator...im new to Camaros .....any opinions?...do I need to tune it

10-12-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Don't know about that one, but the CAI brand has always demonstrated consistent gains and usually has the highest. Rotofab is another one. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

10-12-2015, 07:19 PM	#3
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	There are dyno results in a link in this thread.. seems pretty good. Not sure how much they cost but if priced well could be a good increase. Have Cold Air Industries myself. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87327 __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

10-14-2015, 08:57 AM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've had a few air intakes, the R2C was a good one. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

10-15-2015, 08:56 AM	#12
streetyme Drives: 2016 2SS nav mag ride npp a8 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: St Louis Posts: 202	When we were looking to a cai on the wife's 370z for that car the R2C is fairly popular. It makss almost what the long ram intakes made, but with out having to revmove the bumper cover to clean the filters.. I have a Halltech cai on my SS and will be swithcing to R2C filters very soon, getting rid of the K&N filter that came with the Halltech.. __________________ 2016 2SS A8 mag ride npp exhaust nav sunroof Rotofab CAI Borla Atak NPP Corsa X pipe BBS CHR Extreme Contactsport 2.9 Whipple Elite catch can Rotofab Juiced Motorsports installed by STG Motorsports JMS Fuel Maxx tuned by Gregs Tuning Operation Weld Laguna 17x10 18x5 2006 mustang gt Magnuson Livernois stage 2 heads stage 2 blower cams dynatech headers 4.10's Circle D convertor 533/511bs) (9.8lbs)

10-12-2015, 07:40 PM	#4
pabloss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: santa maria ca Posts: 141	...this is it..i liked it because it says that the engine sound louder like if it was supercharged with this one

10-12-2015, 08:12 PM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Any of the aftermarket intake systems are going to be louder than stock because they all eliminate the baffles and resonators on the stock intake. The R2C is better than many of the intake systems out there but in Jannety's 2nd test the R2C did not perform as well as the Cold Air Inductions Inc system.

10-12-2015, 09:44 PM	#6
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	For your year, I'm recommending Ram Air. Vararam... you won't look back.

10-13-2015, 08:32 AM	#7
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	I wanted an R2C for my `12 V6 but they never got around to making the kit. I have a friend who use to distribute for them and says they make a quality product. Especially their dry filters which are used on Gov't contracted jobs. They also have roots in dirt track racing. I'm not concerned about a few HP difference between one brand vs another, I'm concerned about how well it filters dirt from my engine first, then I go for HP, sound, aesthetics.

10-14-2015, 08:00 AM	#10
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	Wow, That's the first time I've heard claims that oiled filters actually filter better than paper media. I currently own oiled and dry filters, and for different reasons. Based on my reading and research Donaldson Powercore makes the best dry filter and has more airflow than a stock paper filter. It filters better than paper and oil with cotton gauze. Nothing against CAI brand, if i were buying an oiled cold air intake they make the best, but I want the best filtering. I'd like to see independent testing of the powercore filter up against any oiled cotton media, comparing filtration and airflow.

10-15-2015, 10:43 AM	#13
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	For the money you cant beat it! __________________

10-15-2015, 03:52 PM	#14
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	I ran one for two years before getting the Vararam. Had no issues with it. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ