Guys,

Well since I am not about to wait another 3 months for a cold air, I have been researching some kits for the 'Balt SS/TC.

I am looking at two really nice kits that keep the MAF where it is supposed to be and I haven't heard any complaints about either...which is good.

I know both products are very new....but....

Anyone have these installed? Every picture I see is with the front bumper cover removed! Do I have to remove my bumper to install the damn thing? I am NOT looking to do that!!!

I guess reviews are in order.

How hard was the install?
Do you have to take the bumper off or remove the fender well?

Let us know!!!

Don

 

i have a hahn so i cant help you on which one to get.... but i know for both of them you DO NOT have to take the bumper off.... and they are easy to install

 

CIA has not released theirs yet as a group deal of ten just finished so there should be people getting them in about 3 weeks.

 

bought my injen for 200 $ put it on just removing the fog light and wheel/liner easy as pie.. no problems ever even using a good sprayer on her

 

injen installed mine for me... great product... i think out of all of the ones injen's is probably the best looking...

 

I have the AEM but all you need to do is remove the headlight

 

Let's keep this thread going...

I'm looking at getting a CAI, and don't know which brand would be best. I don't want to deal with oiling it so I want to go dry (does this make a diff?), but should I go hahn, CIA, injen, gmpp, aem? What is the most bang for my buck? I'm kinda leanin' toward injen, but I don't really know...

Thanks!

 

once again let me chime in and say i saw fitment problems with other CAI's on here the injen's fittings/workmanship is grade a and the first time u shift WOT you'll be sold

 

Hmmmm......Injen is looking very tempting.

I am stock piling parts for when the GM Upgrade comes out - then it is driveway ramp time and install!!!!

 

Keep in mind when you need to re-oil an oiled filter its time to clean it anyway. You still need to remove the dry filters to clean them every so often, so its a moot point. I prefer dry filters just so I don't have to worry about over oiling and ruining my MAF, and they filter a bit better than most cotton gauze oiled.

 

So who is going to come out with an intake that #1 adds power, and # 2 doesn't have fitment, MAF or leakage issues?

 

If you read the info that Clear Image Automotive has posted about the work they have done on their intake you will see that all of your concerns are met with their intake.

 

AEM intake looks extremely nice imho and I've never heard any issues with it.

 

AEM is also 50 state legal

 

We've put on about 7,000 miles on our Cobalt SS Turbo with no check engine lights, no fitment issues along with the AEM intake and we love it. Its working great, makes good power, and in dyno testing, gave the most amount between it and the HRC intake.

We'll have the INJEN intakes in stock shortly, I hope to take some photos of the INjen installed and possibly even dyno tested against the AEM.

 

^^ I'd definitely be interested in those numbers...

 

After the Mazdaspeed /AEM CAI problem on the Mazdaspeed 3/6 cars, I decided to take my chances with Clear Image. I'm not doubting you, but people in parts of the country that get cold in the winter had huge problems with their intake that owners in places like Florida, Texas, and SoCal never did. Cold air + out of whack fuel trims (lean) = check engine lights, misfires, fuel cuts, headaches.

The cure was pretty easy, AEM made an air flow straightener, and then they charged people for them.

I'd be interested in seeing the fuel trim difference between stock, Hahn, and AEM as that is likely why it's picking up more power than the Hahn.

 

Ouch....

Yea, I'm in NJ so I wouldn't want to deal with those headaches....

 

What's the issue with the Injen? Fitment, CEL or what?

 

i just put on my AEM and i love it.... so loud it's awesome... makes bpv scream and i felt a difference before learn down kicked in... no fitment issues and no codes either

 

Anyone even have the CIA cold air intake?

 

Is it even for sale yet? I have not heard of anyone running it yet they were still in the R&D phase because of issues with making the breather fitting seal correctly. That was a month or two ago though.

 

I picked up a batch of the factory style breather fittings last week. I'm just waiting to get the MAF flanges, they are supposedly ready at the machine shop but I have not heard from them directly yet. Our pre-sale for the first 10 is over and we hope to be able to have all fabrication done by next weekend.

Thanks for your interest everyone.

 

I think some of the first batch were sent out

I like the Hahn unit too, but people are saying there are issues with it????

Dan - is there any news for the Short Ram intake yet? How's that coming along. I think I e-mailed ya a short time ago asking the same question....thanks in advance.

 

SRI is in development guys

Be patient....You wont be dissapointed. Few more weeks.