Will CAI Really Make A Difference?
02-16-2018, 02:16 PM
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Will CAI Really Make A Difference?
I have a 2008 Z51 LS3 with a Chuck Cow Tune/Boost and full Borla ATAK exhaust. I did not re-tune after the Borla. I'm thinking of adding the mamba cold air intake. Will it make any difference? Will it add any HP or change the sound at all? Will I have to get a re-tune after installing this?
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Chuck CoW (02-16-2018)
02-16-2018, 02:49 PM
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I think that LS3 intakes flow fairly well to begin with. I think you will see gain and most likely during high speed pulls as air is forced in there and not just dyno sessions where air is mostly stagnant.
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02-16-2018, 06:22 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Call me and I'll get you the Vararam.
I have a 2008 Z51 LS3 with a Chuck Cow Tune/Boost and full Borla ATAK exhaust. I did not re-tune after the Borla. I'm thinking of adding the mamba cold air intake. Will it make any difference? Will it add any HP or change the sound at all? Will I have to get a re-tune after installing this?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Don't use the Mamba.... I found it messes up the MAF signal.
Call me.
Chuck CoW
02-16-2018, 06:55 PM
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Chuck I know you are high on the Vararam. But I am hesitant to cut up my shroud. Are there any CAI you recommend that dont involve cutting the shroud?
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02-16-2018, 07:09 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
A shroud is $40 if you get it new from GM......
When customers but the VARARAM from me, I send down a template cut from an actual car so you can't mess it up.
I prefer you use my template over the template they supply with the unit.
One rule that I always try to follow..... I make sure I always get the BEST I can..... It eliminates LOTS of problems.
Chuck CoW
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02-16-2018, 08:29 PM
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A shroud is $40 if you get it new from GM......
When customers but the VARARAM from me, I send down a template cut from an actual car so you can't mess it up.
I prefer you use my template over the template they supply with the unit.
One rule that I always try to follow..... I make sure I always get the BEST I can..... It eliminates LOTS of problems.
Chuck CoW
When customers but the VARARAM from me, I send down a template cut from an actual car so you can't mess it up.
I prefer you use my template over the template they supply with the unit.
One rule that I always try to follow..... I make sure I always get the BEST I can..... It eliminates LOTS of problems.
Chuck CoW
Cut the shroud and get the full benefit of the cold air.
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02-16-2018, 11:05 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Is the car and auto or stick?
If you're planning on coming here to do it in person It's actually cheaper.
914-332-0049
Give me a call and I'll work a deal for you. Mon-Sat.
Chuck CoW
02-16-2018, 11:36 PM
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02-16-2018, 11:41 PM
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Unless you have headwork, no it won' add any hp. It will add some sound though.
