Opinions on the GM CAI

FarmerFran · 03-31-2020, 05:43 PM

Was thinking about buying it. I can get it for just over $300 then I can apply those goofy Chevy rewards points for another $110 off.

https://www.gmpartsstore.com/oem-par...gaAthJEALw_wcB

FarmerFran · 03-31-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

People don’t like it for their reasons but I haven’t had issues. Get the tune that’s included and you’re good to go. I like the look and sound so I kept it. I do have drivability issues with the optional black race only filter but the blue street filter runs fine. I had jlt and rotofab as well. They’re all good and have their differences. Rotofab is on all the fastest cars but I have been running the gm cai with good times

I have no whistle even without running the anti whistle spacer. I also run the 95mm Tb with the soler adapter to a pray ported stock intake manifold, as well as the velossa ram air. All seems to work well together. Good luck

Tune required?

FarmerFran · 03-31-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

It comes with it. Take the sheet of paper to your local gm dealer and they will do it for you no charge. The dealer gets paid through GM via one time use token

Interesting. It does not mention that on any of the GM sites. I do believe you, just saying, why would they hide a piece of information like that.

Supaa_ant · 03-31-2020, 08:09 PM

love mine, sounds good, looks good, bit better throttle response. went to dealer for free ECU flash. I recommend it .

Supaa_ant · 03-31-2020, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Interesting. It does not mention that on any of the GM sites. I do believe you, just saying, why would they hide a piece of information like that.

This is true on the instruction sheet there is a billing code .

FarmerFran · 03-31-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Supaa_ant

love mine, sounds good, looks good, bit better throttle response. went to dealer for free ECU flash. I recommend it .

That is a thing of beauty! Thanks for sharing!

FarmerFran · 03-31-2020, 09:18 PM

One more question... no harm not foul to leave the tune out until this crap passes right?

Or should I just wait until after and get the tune soon after I install?

keystonemedical · 04-01-2020, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Was thinking about buying it. I can get it for just over $300 then I can apply those goofy Chevy rewards points for another $110 off.

https://www.gmpartsstore.com/oem-par...gaAthJEALw_wcB

Id buy it. Looks attractive under the hood. GM gives you a free tune to set it up. If they made one for the ZL1 Id buy it.

LT4Greg · 04-01-2020, 06:53 AM

Yes I would go ahead and get one too! It dresses up the engine bay and you would get a slight hp increase and intake sound. I installed a Cold Air Inductions CAI on my 2016 2SS which is the same company that makes the Chevy Performance Intake about a year after I bought my 2016 and it ran off the stock tune. GM had to include a tune with theirs to make it legal to sell and from what I read in threads on this forum you need to get the free tune for warranty coverage. I say go for it as it does make a slight difference in sound and hp.

Supaa_ant · 04-01-2020, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

One more question... no harm not foul to leave the tune out until this crap passes right?

Or should I just wait until after and get the tune soon after I install?

You can install it and get the tune later , the car will run fine and your not gonna get any check engine light or anything like that. Nothing to worry about , it’s just an intake. Just make sure you install it correctly. Take your time get a good seal on the intake and use the tq specs on the instruction sheet pretty simple. Should take 30-40 min

2SS Capt · 04-01-2020, 01:07 PM

I love mine, looks great, sounds great, free tune from the dealer, better throttle response and the best part, 50 state legal!

2004YZFR1 · 04-01-2020, 01:56 PM

Will the dealer still do the flash tune if you install this your self? Anyone do their own install and then take it to the dealer for the flash?

2SS Capt · 04-01-2020, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

Will the dealer still do the flash tune if you install this your self? Anyone do their own install and then take it to the dealer for the flash?

Yes, I installed mine myself, took it to the dealer with the paperwork from the CAI and they did the flash for free...

Captain J · 04-01-2020, 05:24 PM

And I believe, your warranty stays intact with the GM CAI. Correct?

03-31-2020, 05:43 PM	#1
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	Opinions on the GM CAI Was thinking about buying it. I can get it for just over $300 then I can apply those goofy Chevy rewards points for another $110 off. https://www.gmpartsstore.com/oem-par...gaAthJEALw_wcB

03-31-2020, 08:09 PM	#4
Supaa_ant Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 25	love mine, sounds good, looks good, bit better throttle response. went to dealer for free ECU flash. I recommend it . Attached Images __________________ INSTAGRAM: @SUPAA_ANT

04-01-2020, 06:53 AM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	Yes I would go ahead and get one too! It dresses up the engine bay and you would get a slight hp increase and intake sound. I installed a Cold Air Inductions CAI on my 2016 2SS which is the same company that makes the Chevy Performance Intake about a year after I bought my 2016 and it ran off the stock tune. GM had to include a tune with theirs to make it legal to sell and from what I read in threads on this forum you need to get the free tune for warranty coverage. I say go for it as it does make a slight difference in sound and hp. __________________ 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.

04-01-2020, 01:07 PM	#11
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,007	I love mine, looks great, sounds great, free tune from the dealer, better throttle response and the best part, 50 state legal! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

03-31-2020, 09:18 PM	#7
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	One more question... no harm not foul to leave the tune out until this crap passes right? Or should I just wait until after and get the tune soon after I install?

04-01-2020, 01:56 PM	#12
2004YZFR1 Drives: 2020 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Nevada Posts: 296 View My Garage	Will the dealer still do the flash tune if you install this your self? Anyone do their own install and then take it to the dealer for the flash?

04-01-2020, 05:24 PM	#14
Captain J Drives: 2017 V6 RS Covertible Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 136	And I believe, your warranty stays intact with the GM CAI. Correct?

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