07-19-2020, 03:26 PM | #1 |
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New SS 1LE
I'm waiting on my SS 1LE to be delivered and researching a few minor upgrades. My primary question is around intakes, I'm leaning toward the GM Performance intake to ensure I do not have any warranty issues. That said, this intake looks identical to the Cold Air Inductions model. However, if I understand correctly, I must take the GM version in to the dealership for a tune but the other states it does not require a tune. I've found conflicting information around the tune for the GM version, is it really necessary or is it simply for emissions?
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07-19-2020, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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The CAI and GM versions look the same but they are different internally. The GM version has a layer of hydrocarbon absorption material inside the intake tube to meet CARB requirements. The tune adjusts the MAF table to account for the different air flow. I don’t know enough about the difference in air flow to say if the tune is required or just recommended.
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07-19-2020, 05:02 PM | #3 | |
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07-19-2020, 10:07 PM | #4 | |
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I'd hold off on a CAI, or any performance upgrade for that matter, at least for a while until you get comfortable with the car. I had the GM intake, it is practically a "looks only" upgrade even with the GM tune, and a quite expensive one at that. For example, you'd be much better off spending your money on the BMR rear cradle lockout kit to improve rear end stability under load, which I presume is what you bought the 1LE for.
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07-20-2020, 05:52 AM | #5 |
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Thank you all for the information, very helpful. Sounds like it's best to go with the GMP version when I'm ready to add the CAI. Thanks again, I appreciate each of your responses.
This will be our first Camaro, at least in a long time, I had a 1984 when I was younger but that's been 30 years...lol |
07-20-2020, 06:47 AM | #6 | |
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