GM Cold Air Box fits all four 2018 engines?

Chris 2018 ZL1 A10 · 04-20-2020, 10:13 AM

Greetings,

I’m considering buying the GM cold air box (P/N 84531831) for my 2018 ZL1. The chart shows it compatible for the LS, LT, SS and ZL1 or all four engine types as offered in 2018. I’m thinking this has to be wrong. Does anyone know if this item will work properly on my ZL1?

Here’s the link:

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

Thanks

PROMETHEUS · 04-20-2020, 10:27 AM

I thought the GM performance intake didn't work on the ZL1?

LT4Greg · 04-20-2020, 10:43 AM

No it doesn’t work on the ZL1! It works on the SS LT1! If you are considering a CAI then go with RotoFab or Cold Air Inductions closed CF intake or others!

~Jb · 04-20-2020, 07:45 PM

Does not fit ZL1. The GM branded ZL1 CAI was never released to the public.

Chris 2018 ZL1 A10 · 04-20-2020, 08:39 PM

Thanks fellas.

17CamaroZL1 · 04-21-2020, 11:10 AM

It says it fits now. The GM one used to make no mention of the ZL1. Now it does. It also looks to be the 4th generation of the CAI as it lists 3 other part numbers that it replaces. I could be wrong, but I am almost certain the older GM CAI was a completely enclosed box like Cold Air Inductions, but this GM setup is open on one or 2 sides from the looks of it. Did GM sneak in an updated system for our cars?

minn19 · 04-21-2020, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

It says it fits now. The GM one used to make no mention of the ZL1. Now it does. It also looks to be the 4th generation of the CAI as it lists 3 other part numbers that it replaces. I could be wrong, but I am almost certain the older GM CAI was a completely enclosed box like Cold Air Inductions, but this GM setup is open on one or 2 sides from the looks of it. Did GM sneak in an updated system for our cars?

This? Interesting if so.

https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/84651227.html

SteveV · 04-21-2020, 12:25 PM

So, I just looked up this one: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...bC12OC1nYXM%3D

And it does list the ZL1 as being compatible.

minn19 · 04-21-2020, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveV

So, I just looked up this one: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...bC12OC1nYXM%3D

And it does list the ZL1 as being compatible.

Funny, I put in "2019" for the MY and then it says not compatible. I'm sure it is though.

bobby35ny · 04-21-2020, 12:43 PM

Hmmmmm...... We only have one little tube that connects to the 4inch big tube. Other than ZL1 has 2 little tubes.
I think the ZL1 is a typo.

17CamaroZL1 · 04-21-2020, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minn19

Funny, I put in "2019" for the MY and then it says not compatible. I'm sure it is though.

If you use the very first link from the OP, it lists a different part number, and it says it will fit a 2019.

minn19 · 04-21-2020, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

If you use the very first link from the OP, it lists a different part number, and it says it will fit a 2019.

Huh, I just looked it up on the official Chevy site and no mention of that part number or one for the ZL1s.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...6camaro/intake

6spdhyperblue · 04-21-2020, 01:49 PM

There’s no way the SS cai intake tube will route to a lt4 tb

iPODFAN11 · 04-21-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris 2018 ZL1 A10

Greetings,

I’m considering buying the GM cold air box (P/N 84531831) for my 2018 ZL1. The chart shows it compatible for the LS, LT, SS and ZL1 or all four engine types as offered in 2018. I’m thinking this has to be wrong. Does anyone know if this item will work properly on my ZL1?

Here’s the link:

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

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

It says it fits now. The GM one used to make no mention of the ZL1. Now it does. It also looks to be the 4th generation of the CAI as it lists 3 other part numbers that it replaces. I could be wrong, but I am almost certain the older GM CAI was a completely enclosed box like Cold Air Inductions, but this GM setup is open on one or 2 sides from the looks of it. Did GM sneak in an updated system for our cars?

Quote:

Originally Posted by minn19

This? Interesting if so.

https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/84651227.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveV

So, I just looked up this one: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...bC12OC1nYXM%3D

And it does list the ZL1 as being compatible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by minn19

Funny, I put in "2019" for the MY and then it says not compatible. I'm sure it is though.

DOES. NOT. FIT.

Notice that those "GM online parts sellers" all show it fitting all 4 engines? It doesn't do that either. Those dealers with those online pages don't always get it right, that's for sure.

There are only TWO GM cold air intakes. One for the 3.6, the other the LT1 for SS and SS 1LE.

84651227 is the LT1 for SS and SS 1LE, 2016-2020.

84242613 for 3.6 V6, 2016-2017.

The ones on Chevrolet's official website are the only ones made at the moment. https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...6camaro/intake

04-20-2020, 10:13 AM	#1
Chris 2018 ZL1 A10 Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 95	GM Cold Air Box fits all four 2018 engines? Greetings, I’m considering buying the GM cold air box (P/N 84531831) for my 2018 ZL1. The chart shows it compatible for the LS, LT, SS and ZL1 or all four engine types as offered in 2018. I’m thinking this has to be wrong. Does anyone know if this item will work properly on my ZL1? Here’s the link: https://www.gmpartsstore.com/oem-par...yABEgJQOvD_BwE Thanks

04-20-2020, 10:43 AM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	No it doesn’t work on the ZL1! It works on the SS LT1! If you are considering a CAI then go with RotoFab or Cold Air Inductions closed CF intake or others! __________________ 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.

04-20-2020, 07:45 PM	#4
~Jb Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Des Moines Posts: 227	Does not fit ZL1. The GM branded ZL1 CAI was never released to the public. __________________ *2018 ZL1 1LE* (CARBON/PDR/NAV)**

04-21-2020, 11:10 AM	#6
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	It says it fits now. The GM one used to make no mention of the ZL1. Now it does. It also looks to be the 4th generation of the CAI as it lists 3 other part numbers that it replaces. I could be wrong, but I am almost certain the older GM CAI was a completely enclosed box like Cold Air Inductions, but this GM setup is open on one or 2 sides from the looks of it. Did GM sneak in an updated system for our cars? __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

04-21-2020, 12:25 PM	#8
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	So, I just looked up this one: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...bC12OC1nYXM%3D And it does list the ZL1 as being compatible. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

04-20-2020, 10:27 AM	#2
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I thought the GM performance intake didn't work on the ZL1?

04-20-2020, 08:39 PM	#5
Chris 2018 ZL1 A10 Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 95	Thanks fellas.

04-21-2020, 12:43 PM	#10
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Hmmmmm...... We only have one little tube that connects to the 4inch big tube. Other than ZL1 has 2 little tubes. I think the ZL1 is a typo. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

04-21-2020, 01:49 PM	#13
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,678	There’s no way the SS cai intake tube will route to a lt4 tb __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

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