Camaro SS Gets Cold Air Intake | Cold Air Inductions VS. K&N

In this episode of Marty Motoring, we install a Cold Air Inductions cold air intake on my 2013 Camaro SS. We compare it to the cheap K&N intake system.
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[@angeladowler7523]

I was so happy when I came across your video. I just bought this cold air intake same exact one for my 2017 Camaro. Super excited to get it put in. And you just made me feel better all the way around about it and that I don’t have to do a tune. Because I’m not looking to do a whole lot more mods to the engine part. But I’m excited to see how it changes the sound. Great job on your video.😊

[@calebgamboa]

How is it so far? What benefits do you see?

[@TrailGridPro]

Super informative as usual! Well done!!

[@mossbergthebulldog6921]

Just ordered this set up for my 2SS-SC I just have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive from America. 🇨🇦

[@1fortec]

Nice clean setup but just food for thought. Metal conducts and retains more heat than the plastic one so you're actually putting more heat into that motor. That's why K&N makes them out of plastic or carbon fiber like mine.

[@maxgromov2011]

Read description. That is why this metal tube is teflon coated to keep air cold. Make sense now ?

[@jrzyboy99]

I know it’s 2 years later but…You are right and wrong, plastic is a better insulator than metal for heat unfortunately carbon fiber is NOT a good insulator for heat.

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

Sweet intake I need one for my Ram for sure

[@LensOfMartin]

Definitely!

[@hw.davidz]

So when you install the intake from CAI you don’t have to reset anything such as going through the fuse box or anything right? Thanks!

[@Yahkanan_Ban_Malakyam]

I tried bolting on my CAI and the engine idled funny like the alternator was going bad and when driving it acted like there was a misfire. The only thing I didn't do was try melting the intake hose. I'm hoping I don't have to buy a performance MAF because I've heard mixed signals about the Jet MAF so I've yet to pull the trigger on it (5th gen SS owner by the way).

[@Gho5tdSS]

@JohnJohn8909 I know this is an older comment but did you ever figure out what the cause of this was? I got this same intake and I'm noticing the same thing.

[@Yahkanan_Ban_Malakyam]

@Fade2BlackSS come to find out the plastic connector tube needed to be taken off and replaced with the rubber hose. I learned that after spending $50 at a performance mechanic who installed my long tubes.

[@isnowyazn]

@@Yahkanan_Ban_MalakyamAre you talking about that plastic hosing/tubing that’s on the resonated part of the stock airbox hosing, and goes to the stock intake manifold? That’s the part that’s usually removed and replaced with rubber hosing when upgrading to an aftermarket air intake system, right? I was looking at $300-400+ ram intake systems, and a few $350+ cold air intake systems, and I’m honestly rebating on just getting an SLP intake hose/tube, to delete the stock resonated intake tube. The gains aren’t really there, but it looks more sporty and sounds a tad bit better. Dare I say, you might get 3+ HP more with cold ambient temps all around? LOL

[@is4life862]

Looks nice and clean! 👍

[@rickrod4701]

Kinda skeptical about all the cold air intakes. I'm not quite sure they r worth the $300 - $400.

[@iceduppatriot3856]

Do you have to unplug the negative terminal? I’ve seen a lot of people say that it’s not necessary but some still do it for extra safety

[@olveramelinda]

No

[@dirtomega]

So I take it that you’re not sponsored by K&N?🤣 Just kidding. Sweet intake upgrade bro!!! I’m really liking the window over the air filter!🏎

[@rferguson3719]

I just installed a K&N system on mine and the fit is so disappointing… the “box” doesn’t seal to the fender/rad support at all, there’s huge gaps to let hot air in. Wish I had bought the Cold Air Inductions to get a proper seal. Especially when there isn’t much difference in price between the two..

[@joepro4817]

Bubble foil shield and double sided carpet tape

[@juangovea6315]

Add a jre scoop.

[@sgbikelife]

You have npp exhaust ?

[@li.3]

So every time you need to add windshield washer fluid you need to remove protecting glass - in my opinion that's not the best solution even if filter get's dirty without the glass - filter function is to get dirty and keep the dirt on it. Basically this cheap plastic tube by K&N is better due to thermal conductivity. There will be more heat from metal tube than plastic. I am not a fan of K&N but in this specific comparision it's way better than CAI you installed.

[@LensOfMartin]

Well, I don’t find myself adding fluid that often, and the top cover comes off in 10 seconds with the 1/4 turn bolts. This design doesn’t get dirty and protects from heat soak since it is walled off with insulation. From what I’ve seen on the dyno, these perform the best. The K&N design wasn’t bad besides being flimsy - and the plastic actually cracked on me. I’m sure this could also be used with a plastic tube but I used the coated metal one included.

[@scoutleader06]

I prefer the BBK chrome

[@mr2hard2see]

I stand by cold air inductions it's what I use on my camaro and would not use anything else.

[@LensOfMartin]

They are legit! 🔥

[@edwincamaro13]

I prefer the K&N

[@guillermosoriano6487]

I got a CAI cai Kit , New in Box for my 2011 2SS, it’s ok but the fitment from the throttle body to the filter is not good, since pipe is stiff it’s got literally 0% play/wiggle room, not good since tubes gotta move a bit w/ engine, is it a true “cold” air intake , yes is it the best fit No, would I buy it again for my other vehicles, No

[@guillermosoriano6487]

My 2SS has 5K miles , clean like new , not even a dent, dang filter came out, followed instructions as per this vid and filter hasn’t came out again but like I said has a really crappy fit

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

at the end i think performance should be the same for both.

[@BringItMuscleCars]

Great video.

[@LensOfMartin]

Thanks!

[@vincentluther8794]

Cold air inductions? More like hot air induction’s. The K&N intake is superior because it has a plastic intake tube. Metal or aluminum intake tubes don’t dissipate heat very well. When air travels through a metal intake tube, it heats up the air and lowers horsepower.

[@maxgromov2011]

That is why this metal tube is teflon coated to keep air cold

[@MatthewRyan1]

The plastic k&n is going to 100% make more power, most metallic cai with suffer from heat soak.

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

nope. the air passes too quick to take up the heat.

[@banditpsycho3573]

There’s a dyno shootout comparing all the intakes from a few years a ago cold air ($400) picked up 18 whp and add a jre scoop and washer relocation kit $160 that’s another 5-8 hp

[@MichaelHaack-xo2kt]

Nothing like a drive in winter with the Camaro...do they salt the roads where you are driving? If so, stop wasting your money on mods. Your Camaro will be a rusted out heap in time to come. I live in WI and no Fing way would my SS be out in winter. It stays in a heated garage until a couple good rains in May.

[@LensOfMartin]

They do but car was rust free before I sold it, new owner wrecked in a few months in and totaled it, sadly.

[@MichaelHaack-xo2kt]

@@LensOfMartin Nope. Once you drive a car in winter and it gets a good salt bath it will eventually rust out somewhere on the car. The salt gets into areas where you cannot easily wash it out. I've lived in the salt belt for 50 years and owned several vehicles long term to know how they all eventually rust.

[@Pointlesshandle48]

Been driving in the rust belt for years. Put 100 thousand miles on my traverse and as long as I’ve had underside washes it’s been solid. Clean it really good and hose it with fluid film.

[@FTWGGG]

That’s not around the same price 😂😂😂

[@LensOfMartin]

For $80 difference - it’s worth every penny more!