[Boost Creep]

Get the tune.

Read this....
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542089

TLDR: GM CAI on SS1LE made the car slower than a 4cyl Camaro because the tune was never flashed.

He got the car all straightened out, tune was never flashed when CAI was installed, car ran great after reflash.

[Paulie-G]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Yes, I installed mine myself, took it to the dealer with the paperwork from the CAI and they did the flash for free...

Did you buy the CAI from the dealer that flashed the ECU ?
Weseloh ?

[LT4Greg]

That is correct Captain J!!

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Captain J

And I believe, your warranty stays intact with the GM CAI. Correct?

That is correct, warranty stays intact...

Originally Posted by Paulie-G

Did you buy the CAI from the dealer that flashed the ECU ?
Weseloh ?

I bought the intake from ShopChevyParts.com (https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92304337.html) and installed it myself, took it to Weseloh for the flash...

[sworn]

Kind of torn between the GM piece and Rotofab….

[FarmerFran]

Originally Posted by sworn

Kind of torn between the GM piece and Rotofab….

I want the warranty. I will have the car for a while and do not need a hassle

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by sworn

Kind of torn between the GM piece and Rotofab….

The GM one maintains your warranty AND is 50 state legal!

[2004YZFR1]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Yes, I installed mine myself, took it to the dealer with the paperwork from the CAI and they did the flash for free...

Sounds good, thanks!

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by sworn

Kind of torn between the GM piece and Rotofab….

I had the GM intake with the tune... and it was a 100% visual mod. The Roto-Fab, on the other hand, does actually flow more air. However, only the GM part is CARB compliant and allows you to retain the warranty. The choice is yours to make

EDIT: okay, saying 100% was an exaggeration, sorry, I'm not denying that the GM CAI also flows a bit more air than stock, but there was zero tangible impact on power or sound on my car. No other mods back then.

[Supaa_ant]

Wow reading mixed comments here. very simple go to your dealer and speak to the service manager about your plans, its what I did and it’s really up to your dealer. In simple terms, I don’t want to get elaborate because there is a lot of variables to this conversation. I bought mine at the dealer installed it my self, had absolutely zero issues, w/o tune . Took it in a week later for the ecu reflash/tune.

Again better deeeper throttle sounds , bit better throttle response . Again it’s just a CAI your not going to get much just looks for $450. For me it was worth it, I couldn’t stand popping my hood and seeing that ugly blk box.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Supaa_ant

Wow reading mixed comments here. very simple go to your dealer and speak to the service manager about your plans, its what I did and it’s really up to your dealer. In simple terms, I don’t want to get elaborate because there is a lot of variables to this conversation. I bought mine at the dealer installed it my self, had absolutely zero issues, w/o tune . Took it in a week later for the ecu reflash/tune.

Again better deeeper throttle sounds , bit better throttle response . Again it’s just a CAI your not going to get much just looks for $450. For me it was worth it, I couldn’t stand popping my hood and seeing that ugly blk box.

GM advertises 17% more airflow, that has to help... The GMP CAI is made by Cold Air Inductions... They are no slouch of a company, I'm sure there is SOME performance gain (not to mention every time I pop the hood people say "Whoa" and point at the CAI... That's worth $393 right there...)

[WhitesnakeSS]

Stupid question. Is it possible to run the Rotofab filter in the CAI cold air box?
I don't even know if it will fit but just a thought. It's a tad bigger it seems. May be a disadvantage I'm not sure.
Just wondering if anyone has ever tried it.

[Ventmaster]

Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

Will the dealer still do the flash tune if you install this your self? Anyone do their own install and then take it to the dealer for the flash?

This is another affirmation that you can purchase and install yourself and your local dealer will re-flash the tune at no additional cost. I did purchase from another vendor- https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...YtMmwtdjgtZ2Fz . They provide all paperwork and official GM stuff you need.

Then be sure to stop and confer with your dealer before making an appointment for the new tune. Initially the guy out front said no but when I got the sales manager involved, he was a total "car guy" and agreed "doing it yourself was what it was all about".

Car has run flawlessly despite throwing a 95mm TB and MSD intake manifold into the mix. https://www.tickperformance.com/2018...dy-combo-deal/ I've also got a Velossa Big mouth ram air in a box in the garage (anybody else done a white one? car's white so I figured it'd look OK) that I need to get busy with. I figure its another part that may not do much but will look cool! Addendum- this is now done and it just keeps running better! If it it ain't broke don't fix it, so I'm leaving the tune as is for now.

Peer pressure forced me to get a tune (although the car was running fine) in a can via Bully Dog programmer and the very excellent "dynosteve" at https://www.rdpstore.com/ The "hardest working man in aftermarket motorsport parts" today!

The GM/CAI part is better looking than the RotoFab by far and neither really make a spit of difference in HP, but if you're gonna drop $400+ on looks, get the pretty one - LOL! Your friends are going to think the GM piece is much faster!

I couldn't find a shot with the strut tower brace installed- but that's mostly for looks too! Have fun and happy motoring!

[FarmerFran]

Anyone have "Crank" HP increase with GM CAI?Tune?

5/5?