GM OEM COLD AIR AIR INTAKE FINALLY ON CHEVY.COM - Page 2

Whis · 09-17-2016, 02:40 PM

"Element of style" What

ctrlz · 09-19-2016, 09:58 AM

For $525 I would want to see a flow bench comparison vs the stock intake.
And, as others have mentioned, you would need ECM reprogramming to take advantage of any improvement in airflow.

cellsafemode · 09-19-2016, 10:05 AM

Flowbenching it isn't going to really tell you much since you'd have to say the bottleneck on airflow is the intake for the numbers to matter, which I doubt it is.

The CAI would serve its purpose if it allowed colder air to reach the intake manifold. This (assuming we're re-using the same snorkel), would imply better air flow and better insulating properties to fight heat soak. Also it can be directly tested by anyone with on obd2 reader since air temp is directly measured. Colder air, even if limited in quantity due to ecu not getting re-tuned, will allow for more advanced timing (or less instances of pulling timing). Both are good things.

LesBaer · 09-19-2016, 10:20 AM

If you're looking at HP and TQ per $, these are a monumental waste of money. A lot of them yield a loss without a tune. Forced Induction delivers the best bang for your buck, and even with a SC and a tune these aren't worth it when you can just buy a drop in re-usable filter like a K&N for $70 and gain basically the same results. These might make your car sound a little better, but if you're serious about performance you either need forced induction, NO2, or just save up for a ZL1.

samsumon · 09-19-2016, 10:22 AM

So, worth it or not? lol.. I have an accessories certificate, wouldn't mind using it for this.

LesBaer · 09-19-2016, 10:26 AM

If I was going to stay bone stock and was going to get one (because I had gift certificate or something), I'd get this one. However if there was a chance that I would add turbos or a SC down the road, I'd spend that gift certificate on the 6 piston upgrade...that's just me though.

Juliannnt · 09-19-2016, 11:10 AM

Honestly, the CAI's look really cool, but not 500 dollars cool. I spent 60 bucks on a K&N drop in which actually seems to add some hp and torque, just feels like the engine breathes better. IMO just go with a nice drop in for the current intake system to replace that cheap paper one, unless of course you're cool with spending the money on the CAI in which case by all means go for it lol. I just personally feel like it's kind of a waste of money.

Roto-fab 1 · 09-19-2016, 02:30 PM

For those of you who want a top shelf CAI, the Roto-fab system is worth looking in to.

We produce our components in house, all the way down to the cutting, sanding, and cleaning of parts. We take great pride in our product quality and offer second to none customer service.

If you have any CAI questions, I would be glad to help.

Michael

D2enigma · 09-20-2016, 05:06 PM

Correct part number for SS is 84073383. Not sure what 84073382 is.. possibly for V6? Anyhow, just checked with Chevy right now and it is still listed as a future part.

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keysersoze · 09-20-2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by D2enigma

Correct part number for SS is 84073383. Not sure what 84073382 is.. possibly for V6? Anyhow, just checked with Chevy right now and it is still listed as a future part.

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the v6 PN is 84099781

TrickracenLS3 · 09-20-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by D2enigma

Correct part number for SS is 84073383. Not sure what 84073382 is.. possibly for V6? Anyhow, just checked with Chevy right now and it is still listed as a future part.

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84073382 is the correct pn for the ss. GMs accessory has them and are shipping to the distribution centers soon.

where are you getting your pn

D2enigma · 09-20-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickracenLS3

84073382 is the correct pn for the ss. GMs accessory has them and are shipping to the distribution centers soon.

where are you getting your pn

From Chevy dealer specialize in performance parts, referred to by Chevy customer service. According to his system, it is still listed as a future part. Which site are you getting your information from?

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TrickracenLS3 · 09-20-2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by D2enigma

From Chevy dealer specialize in performance parts, referred to by Chevy customer service. According to his system, it is still listed as a future part. Which site are you getting your information from?

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From the computer at my parts dept and they contacted VAC where it comes from.

D2enigma · 09-21-2016, 12:44 AM

I'm going to call again and have them lookup 84073382 to see.

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09-19-2016, 10:20 AM	#18
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	If you're looking at HP and TQ per $, these are a monumental waste of money. A lot of them yield a loss without a tune. Forced Induction delivers the best bang for your buck, and even with a SC and a tune these aren't worth it when you can just buy a drop in re-usable filter like a K&N for $70 and gain basically the same results. These might make your car sound a little better, but if you're serious about performance you either need forced induction, NO2, or just save up for a ZL1. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

09-19-2016, 10:26 AM	#20
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	If I was going to stay bone stock and was going to get one (because I had gift certificate or something), I'd get this one. However if there was a chance that I would add turbos or a SC down the road, I'd spend that gift certificate on the 6 piston upgrade...that's just me though. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

09-17-2016, 02:40 PM	#15
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	"Element of style" What

09-19-2016, 09:58 AM	#16
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	For $525 I would want to see a flow bench comparison vs the stock intake. And, as others have mentioned, you would need ECM reprogramming to take advantage of any improvement in airflow.

09-19-2016, 10:05 AM	#17
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	Flowbenching it isn't going to really tell you much since you'd have to say the bottleneck on airflow is the intake for the numbers to matter, which I doubt it is. The CAI would serve its purpose if it allowed colder air to reach the intake manifold. This (assuming we're re-using the same snorkel), would imply better air flow and better insulating properties to fight heat soak. Also it can be directly tested by anyone with on obd2 reader since air temp is directly measured. Colder air, even if limited in quantity due to ecu not getting re-tuned, will allow for more advanced timing (or less instances of pulling timing). Both are good things.

09-19-2016, 10:22 AM	#19
samsumon Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 1,351	So, worth it or not? lol.. I have an accessories certificate, wouldn't mind using it for this.

09-19-2016, 11:10 AM	#21
Juliannnt Drives: Mosaic Black on Black. 2017 M6 2SS. Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 111	Honestly, the CAI's look really cool, but not 500 dollars cool. I spent 60 bucks on a K&N drop in which actually seems to add some hp and torque, just feels like the engine breathes better. IMO just go with a nice drop in for the current intake system to replace that cheap paper one, unless of course you're cool with spending the money on the CAI in which case by all means go for it lol. I just personally feel like it's kind of a waste of money.

09-19-2016, 02:30 PM	#22
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	For those of you who want a top shelf CAI, the Roto-fab system is worth looking in to. We produce our components in house, all the way down to the cutting, sanding, and cleaning of parts. We take great pride in our product quality and offer second to none customer service. If you have any CAI questions, I would be glad to help. Michael

09-20-2016, 05:06 PM	#23
D2enigma Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 201	Correct part number for SS is 84073383. Not sure what 84073382 is.. possibly for V6? Anyhow, just checked with Chevy right now and it is still listed as a future part. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

09-21-2016, 12:44 AM	#28
D2enigma Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 201	I'm going to call again and have them lookup 84073382 to see. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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