LS4 Performance Grand Prix GXP | Monte Carlo SS | Impala SS | LaCrosse Super

CAI what are you running?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 12:59 PM
  #1  
steves ls6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Default CAI what are you running?

Im getting ready to buy the Trinity and want to get a CAI seems like the K&N is pretty popular. Are there any other ones available? I am looking for a high quality one with the best results in HP. Or should I just do a FW intake there was one a while back just dont remember who sells the kit now. I had a wizaired in my Impy SS (L67) and I thought it was a piece of garbage quality wize. So I'm pretty picky.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:00 PM
  #2  
lVloses's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 462
Likes: 3
From: Lincoln, NE
Default

Cold Air Inductions is what I have. Basically the same thing as the K&N but actually insulates the cone.

This is the exact one I have:
http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...oated-black-62

Now if you really wanted to see some results you would do a Ram Air headlight modification and do a LS1/LS6 intake swap along with it
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:19 PM
  #3  
gxp-miller-gxp's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
From: louisiana
Default

i got the drivers side headlight with the high beam hole already cut out and ready to go if u wanna buy it lol. could be a little sanded and clean up to look nicer but will do the job
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:22 PM
  #4  
lVloses's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 462
Likes: 3
From: Lincoln, NE
Default

Originally Posted by gxp-miller-gxp
i got the drivers side headlight with the high beam hole already cut out and ready to go if u wanna buy it lol. could be a little sanded and clean up to look nicer but will do the job
I'm interested pics and pricing?
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:52 PM
  #5  
hazards280's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
From: Midland MI
Default

Im running the K&N CAI system
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:58 PM
  #6  
steves ls6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by lVloses
Cold Air Inductions is what I have. Basically the same thing as the K&N but actually insulates the cone.

This is the exact one I have:
http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...oated-black-62

Now if you really wanted to see some results you would do a Ram Air headlight modification and do a LS1/LS6 intake swap along with it

You happy with the quality? Is it a direct bolt in? Now the dumb question: is it really loud? Im getting the tuner soon so I can get rid of the DOD and want to get a custom tune with the CAI so Im not messing with it again and my wife is gonna be driving it for the next few months till we get her something else.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:03 PM
  #7  
lVloses's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 462
Likes: 3
From: Lincoln, NE
Default

Originally Posted by steves ls6
You happy with the quality? Is it a direct bolt in? Now the dumb question: is it really loud? Im getting the tuner soon so I can get rid of the DOD and want to get a custom tune with the CAI so Im not messing with it again and my wife is gonna be driving it for the next few months till we get her something else.
Quality is really great I think. Pretty much unhook your old box and throw in the new one. It's a snug fit but it fits. All your sensors just bolt into the new box. And as for loudness I couldn't tell a difference, but then again I did the exhaust at the same time so my exhaust may drone out the sound the air filter causes. I also saw about a 2.5-3mpg increase compared to my stock filter and air box. It comes with everything you need to switch out the stock air box and will take you 20-30min to swap out. If you can afford it I would buy it.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:08 PM
  #8  
gxp-miller-gxp's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
From: louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by lVloses
I'm interested pics and pricing?
its more of something you would only use for the track to be honest. not a fashion statement by any means.
5 bucks and whatever shipping is and you can have it. i have no use for it. i was gonna sand it down more to make it have a cleaner look but my drill died on me and dont have the time for it.
if u actually want it just pm me.

i used it a few times going to the track, its convenient because i can have a driver side light there and back and while on the track
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:13 PM
  #9  
99slpws6's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 141
Likes: 3
Default

cold air inductions is what i have. Its by far the nicest and install only took 15minutes or so. I would stay away from k&n i fell like they suck the heat from the engine bay in. The cai has an isulated box to keep the heat out.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:06 PM
  #10  
fubar569's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: Bradford, PA
Default

I built this:





it has a plexi lid and everything. it is double wall and between those 2 sheets of metal are 2 layers of header wrap. it is painted with the high temp ceramic paint. I have about 200 bucks including header wrap and all welding supplies.

Another benefit is this is setup as all 4" with the exception of the MAF and TB obviously. I plan on an upgrade to a FAST 90 and 90mm TB with a matching MAF. I wanted it all to be ready to rock. i change 2 couplers and i'm golden like a retriever.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 06:22 PM
  #11  
steves ls6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by fubar569
I built this:





it has a plexi lid and everything. it is double wall and between those 2 sheets of metal are 2 layers of header wrap. it is painted with the high temp ceramic paint. I have about 200 bucks including header wrap and all welding supplies.

Another benefit is this is setup as all 4" with the exception of the MAF and TB obviously. I plan on an upgrade to a FAST 90 and 90mm TB with a matching MAF. I wanted it all to be ready to rock. i change 2 couplers and i'm golden like a retriever.
Very cool. Too bad for me IDK how to weld but Im good a writing checks LOL.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:23 PM
  #12  
CAMyers720's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default

I used the same elbow as he did when i made mine... But mine looks stock and any body can do it....

45* silicone elbow, and a K&N drop in filter is basically all it is... but cut the front of the air box out to match the opening in the metal support behind the head light. I used some weather stripping foam to seal the cut factory air box to the support so that it sucks all the air form behind the head light and non from the engine compartment. People that dont know better think its stock... it cost me like $45 to make too.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:56 AM
  #13  
xxtheshockerxx's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Iowa
Default

Cold Air Inductions for me.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:00 PM
  #14  
steves ls6's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by CAMyers720
I used the same elbow as he did when i made mine... But mine looks stock and any body can do it....

45* silicone elbow, and a K&N drop in filter is basically all it is... but cut the front of the air box out to match the opening in the metal support behind the head light. I used some weather stripping foam to seal the cut factory air box to the support so that it sucks all the air form behind the head light and non from the engine compartment. People that dont know better think its stock... it cost me like $45 to make too.
Pictures?
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:57 PM
  #15  
fubar569's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: Bradford, PA
Default

of modifying the stock airbox...not recommended. well it is in a sense...but the panel filters do not flow as well as a cone and the stock airbox and intake tract is massively prone to heatsoak which pulls additional timing that really shouldn't be pulled...
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:26 AM
  #16  
El Cid's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Default

Cold Air Inductions
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:49 AM
  #17  
06MonteSS's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,932
Likes: 12
From: CT
Default

Cold Air Inductions on mine....
__________________
06MonteSS / DiabLew Tune

2014 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3, 6-speed manual, short-throw performance shifter, NPP dual-mode performance exhaust, 1LE front splitter, ZL1 rockers, Z28 Rear Spoiler, all paint-matched Red Rock Metallic, BMR strut tower brace, Cold Air Inductions cold air intake, Apex Motorsports, Inc. catch-can, Custom DiabLew Tune
www.diablewtune.com -- www.diablocustomtune.com -- www.diablocustomtunegm.com
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:18 AM
  #18  
94ss06gxp's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,351
Likes: 0
From: Mid MI
Default

I modded the stock airbox on mine, seemed to free up some extra flow.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:08 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE