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Buddy2 · 05-21-2018, 05:03 PM

How much hp increase can a guy expect by adding a cold air intake? Also, does it add much increase in sound? Does the computer need to be tuned to accommodate the CAI?
Thanks in advance.

SSEssence · 05-21-2018, 05:13 PM

It really depends on what kind of CAI, there is a CAI comparision thread with dyno numbers if you search. Most CAIs will not need a tune.

Welker2 · 05-21-2018, 05:16 PM

The sound will increase, but not by a whole lot.

Different brands claim anywhere from a 15 to a 25 HP gain; I have the K&N CAI and felt a small difference when I installed it, but haven't had it dyno'd so can't say how much (K&N claims an 18HP gain).

No you don't need to get a tune if you install one.

SSEssence · 05-21-2018, 05:22 PM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

Here we go, Jannetty Racing did a dyno comparison of various cold air intakes.

Rainbow1616 · 05-21-2018, 06:35 PM

If you are buying it for that reason then don't bother. I did not notice any increase at all and I have a cai with the scoop.

UBB · 05-21-2018, 08:11 PM

consider it a cosmetic mod over anything else.

rdanzel · 05-21-2018, 10:56 PM

Hp gain won't be noticeable but there will be a throttle improvement.

Juiced1 · 05-21-2018, 11:14 PM

We received the best gains with the CAI brand intake. Cold Air Inductions. We have been selling them here for a while and always have discounts for board members. Gains generally sit around 12-15 rwhp with a couple extra HP if you order the race scoop to go with it.

MrChrisLS3 · 05-22-2018, 03:06 AM

I got my CAI brand used from a member on here. It perked it up a little bit and the sound from the engine seemed to get a little lower in tone.

DRKS1D3 · 05-22-2018, 05:56 AM

You will gain hp, but when gaining ~15hp on a ~4XXhp car, it's not going to throw you in your seat like if you add a cam or forced induction. An intake is merely one piece of the puzzle. A tune is not required.

rontammy0 · 05-22-2018, 07:25 AM

The z/28 cai has been dynoed by members getting very good results. I cant remember who did it but they posted it here on camaro 5 something like 18 rwhp . I don't think any sponsors sell it here that's why it doesn't get much attention.

jokrz187 · 05-22-2018, 09:14 AM

i bought the Vararam CAI, its not pretty but in the vette community they are big. I think theirs is designed for performance versus the others that just look good.

Moto-Mojo · 05-22-2018, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rontammy0

The z/28 cai has been dynoed by members getting very good results. I cant remember who did it but they posted it here on camaro 5 something like 18 rwhp . I don't think any sponsors sell it here that's why it doesn't get much attention.

It was “CreeperRS” in this thread. You have to get about half way through for results... https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...385592&page=10

DvKillar · 05-22-2018, 10:13 AM

if you have a V6, I can tell you that it "feels" stronger in the seat and definitely helps with making engine deeper and louder.

05-21-2018, 05:03 PM	#1
Buddy2 Drives: 2012 camaro convertible 45th Ed. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wi. Posts: 83	CAI How much hp increase can a guy expect by adding a cold air intake? Also, does it add much increase in sound? Does the computer need to be tuned to accommodate the CAI? Thanks in advance. __________________ CAI Intake, MagnaFlow Exhaust

05-21-2018, 05:13 PM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	It really depends on what kind of CAI, there is a CAI comparision thread with dyno numbers if you search. Most CAIs will not need a tune. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-21-2018, 05:16 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	The sound will increase, but not by a whole lot. Different brands claim anywhere from a 15 to a 25 HP gain; I have the K&N CAI and felt a small difference when I installed it, but haven't had it dyno'd so can't say how much (K&N claims an 18HP gain). No you don't need to get a tune if you install one. __________________

05-21-2018, 05:22 PM	#4
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 Here we go, Jannetty Racing did a dyno comparison of various cold air intakes. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-22-2018, 05:56 AM	#10
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	You will gain hp, but when gaining ~15hp on a ~4XXhp car, it's not going to throw you in your seat like if you add a cam or forced induction. An intake is merely one piece of the puzzle. A tune is not required. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

05-21-2018, 06:35 PM	#5
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	If you are buying it for that reason then don't bother. I did not notice any increase at all and I have a cai with the scoop.

05-21-2018, 08:11 PM	#6
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	consider it a cosmetic mod over anything else.

05-21-2018, 10:56 PM	#7
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	Hp gain won't be noticeable but there will be a throttle improvement.

05-21-2018, 11:14 PM	#8
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We received the best gains with the CAI brand intake. Cold Air Inductions. We have been selling them here for a while and always have discounts for board members. Gains generally sit around 12-15 rwhp with a couple extra HP if you order the race scoop to go with it.

05-22-2018, 03:06 AM	#9
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I got my CAI brand used from a member on here. It perked it up a little bit and the sound from the engine seemed to get a little lower in tone.

05-22-2018, 07:25 AM	#11
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	The z/28 cai has been dynoed by members getting very good results. I cant remember who did it but they posted it here on camaro 5 something like 18 rwhp . I don't think any sponsors sell it here that's why it doesn't get much attention.

05-22-2018, 09:14 AM	#12
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	i bought the Vararam CAI, its not pretty but in the vette community they are big. I think theirs is designed for performance versus the others that just look good. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

05-22-2018, 10:13 AM	#14
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	if you have a V6, I can tell you that it "feels" stronger in the seat and definitely helps with making engine deeper and louder.