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judkins75 · 01-23-2020, 06:23 PM

Looking to pick up a cold air intake to complement my long tube headers and hfc! Will my stock airbox be ok, or should I buy aftermarket! I've read up on the cai,Roto fab etc, but wanted to know what everyone is running and have you felt any difference in performance. Thank you for any info you can share..

Camaro2ss2010 · 01-23-2020, 07:22 PM

I am running the CAI, as far as power goes you will not really feel a difference. Sound wise it will make a big difference. You can hear it sucking air when you get on it. If you are wanting additional power and are planning on running a tune you may want to go for the Vararam tune version. I have a a tune but liked the overall look of the CAI. To each their own when it comes to this. Be ready for an overwhelming amount of responses/opinions on this subject.

judkins75 · 01-23-2020, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

I am running the CAI, as far as power goes you will not really feel a difference. Sound wise it will make a big difference. You can hear it sucking air when you get on it. If you are wanting additional power and are planning on running a tune you may want to go for the Vararam tune version. I have a a tune but liked the overall look of the CAI. To each their own when it comes to this. Be ready for an overwhelming amount of responses/opinions on this subject.

Thank you for the input. I do plan on tuning after headed install. I like the way the Vararam looks.

Greenhornet2 · 01-23-2020, 07:34 PM

I have a CAI. Mostly because jannetty ran tests with a bunch of different ones and CAI was at the top of the mark.

Moto-Mojo · 01-23-2020, 07:36 PM

I don’t care what others might say. Get this GM unit and never look back. Period.

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Stewart · 01-23-2020, 07:44 PM

I am running a CAI. I liked the idea that it has an insulated closed box, to only suck in outside air (cold) A Teflon coated tube to help keep the air entering engine cold. Increase power not sure never dyno-ed it but it sure sounds nice when you step on it.

Moto-Mojo · 01-23-2020, 08:42 PM

The GM unit seals on the contours of the OE under hood. Concept!

judkins75 · 01-23-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I don’t care what others might say. Get this GM unit and never look back. Period.

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I love the look of the Z28 cold air! Just don't like the $500 price tag.

judkins75 · 01-23-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart

I am running a CAI. I liked the idea that it has an insulated closed box, to only suck in outside air (cold) A Teflon coated tube to help keep the air entering engine cold. Increase power not sure never dyno-ed it but it sure sounds nice when you step on it.

Clean engine bay you have there. I like the idea of a closed box like the CAI. Just looking for a clean, but functional system and I'm leaning more and more towards CAI, because of the closed box. Thank you for your input..

Cpt. Ray T · 01-23-2020, 09:33 PM

Kinda diggin the looks of that GM box there. Will be looking at CAI soon, so I am glad I saw this post... So many choices.....

InFiD3ViL · 01-23-2020, 10:12 PM

If I didn't already have my Vararam I would definitely be using GM's Z28 intake. Nice and clean OEM look, but at the same time you know something else is going on there.

StingrayblueSS · 01-23-2020, 11:55 PM

Vararam intakes actually make power. Just check the fast list.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013

jokrz187 · 01-24-2020, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

Vararam intakes actually make power. Just check the fast list.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013

I have this one installed, i also have headers hfc and an xpipe. I also have taken my car to a dyno and tuned. This company is well known in the vet world as well.

Cpt. Ray T · 01-24-2020, 06:07 AM

Hmmmm, have never seen the Vararam before. Great, now I have another to choose from.....lol.. Price tag on that don't look that terribly bad. How was it to install?

01-23-2020, 06:23 PM	#1
judkins75 Silver Shark Drives: 2014 2SS GM Npp 6 speed manual Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 131 View My Garage	Another cold air intake?? Looking to pick up a cold air intake to complement my long tube headers and hfc! Will my stock airbox be ok, or should I buy aftermarket! I've read up on the cai,Roto fab etc, but wanted to know what everyone is running and have you felt any difference in performance. Thank you for any info you can share.. __________________ Silver Shark2010,2011 Z28 black gloss replica wheels, 285/305 tires, BMR Strut brace,Kooks lt headers/hfc, CAI cold air intake/air scoop

01-23-2020, 07:22 PM	#2
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I am running the CAI, as far as power goes you will not really feel a difference. Sound wise it will make a big difference. You can hear it sucking air when you get on it. If you are wanting additional power and are planning on running a tune you may want to go for the Vararam tune version. I have a a tune but liked the overall look of the CAI. To each their own when it comes to this. Be ready for an overwhelming amount of responses/opinions on this subject. Attached Images Last edited by Camaro2ss2010; 01-23-2020 at 08:29 PM.

01-23-2020, 07:34 PM	#4
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I have a CAI. Mostly because jannetty ran tests with a bunch of different ones and CAI was at the top of the mark. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

01-23-2020, 07:36 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I don’t care what others might say. Get this GM unit and never look back. Period. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-23-2020, 07:44 PM	#6
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I am running a CAI. I liked the idea that it has an insulated closed box, to only suck in outside air (cold) A Teflon coated tube to help keep the air entering engine cold. Increase power not sure never dyno-ed it but it sure sounds nice when you step on it. Attached Images __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

01-23-2020, 08:42 PM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	The GM unit seals on the contours of the OE under hood. Concept! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-23-2020, 09:33 PM	#10
Cpt. Ray T Drives: 2010 SS A/T Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Chiefland FL Posts: 29	Kinda diggin the looks of that GM box there. Will be looking at CAI soon, so I am glad I saw this post... So many choices.....

01-23-2020, 10:12 PM	#11
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	If I didn't already have my Vararam I would definitely be using GM's Z28 intake. Nice and clean OEM look, but at the same time you know something else is going on there. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-23-2020, 11:55 PM	#12
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Vararam intakes actually make power. Just check the fast list. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013 __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19

01-24-2020, 06:07 AM	#14
Cpt. Ray T Drives: 2010 SS A/T Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Chiefland FL Posts: 29	Hmmmm, have never seen the Vararam before. Great, now I have another to choose from.....lol.. Price tag on that don't look that terribly bad. How was it to install?