Automotive Performance International, Inc. Cold Air Intake?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

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For those of you that have been around the Z and Corvettes for a long time. My Z came with an air intake that appears to be a CAI manufactured by Automotive Performance International, Inc.

Does anyone have knowledge about this intake or company? I can't find information on it, but I did find a company with this name that appears to not exist any longer and maybe was in existence for only a few years (company started in 1990). I recently replaced the stock cover with an open cover and starting to wonder if this is a rare CAI intake.

Thanks.

[Bell Curve]

Never heard of them. They probably went under because cai did not work.

[carter200]

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For those of you that have been around the Z and Corvettes for a long time. My Z came with an air intake that appears to be a CAI manufactured by Automotive Performance International, Inc.

Does anyone have knowledge about this intake or company? I can't find information on it, but I did find a company with this name that appears to not exist any longer and maybe was in existence for only a few years (company started in 1990). I recently replaced the stock cover with an open cover and starting to wonder if this is a rare CAI intake.

Thanks.

Craig,
With all the "improvements" you are doing how about replacing the black clamp assembly with a shiney stainless one? Anyone out there have a contact on the "long" clamp assembly needed? :hello:

[Kevin]

maybe it's just me but i'm having a hell of a time figuring out how this thing mounted. but no i've never heard of this company

[2ZR1S]

maybe it's just me but i'm having a hell of a time figuring out how this thing mounted. but no i've never heard of this company

I had one installed in a 1992 LT1. Sounded cool in front of the car. You have to cut the fan shroud, so the inlet to the filter is where the radiator is located. They also made a ram air filter lid that was optional.

[-=Jeff=-]

I have one of those, although not installed it.

I just got mine this year for $50 WITH a precut shroud.. It si brand new. I figured for $50 I will try it.. I had a similar style one on my 89 made by TPiS which was nice too.

This pulls air from underneath like the Breathless performance one, but seems better quality.

As far is increases, I would hope maybe 1 to 2 HP, but for me it was worth the $50 to try..

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks for the replies except for one.

Carter,

I found a source for the clamps and will call them to place my order tomorrow. Thanks!

[Demps]

I have one on my yellow car. They were marketed under a different name if I remember correctly. If either of you don't want it anymore, I'll take it. Jeff, especially yours with the radiator shroud cut already. Some/most say no difference but I like the cool air idea and I don't plan to drive my car in the rain.

I've been looking for another for a while. If anyone knows of one please let me know.

Ted

[-=Jeff=-]

I have one on my yellow car. They were marketed under a different name if I remember correctly. If either of you don't want it anymore, I'll take it. Jeff, especially yours with the radiator shroud cut already. Some/most say no difference but I like the cool air idea and I don't plan to drive my car in the rain.

I've been looking for another for a while. If anyone knows of one please let me know.

Ted

Well, if I decide not to use it I will keep you in mind.. but I plan on installing it this winter

[GOLDCYLON]

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For those of you that have been around the Z and Corvettes for a long time. My Z came with an air intake that appears to be a CAI manufactured by Automotive Performance International, Inc.

Does anyone have knowledge about this intake or company? I can't find information on it, but I did find a company with this name that appears to not exist any longer and maybe was in existence for only a few years (company started in 1990). I recently replaced the stock cover with an open cover and starting to wonder if this is a rare CAI intake.

Thanks.

Wow thanks for sharing Ive never seen one of those before. Did you go to an open element K&N? GC :mrgreen:

[Jeffvette]

Typically called a reverse lid. I'm running one in the race car. You have to cut the shroud. It's supposed to come with a template.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I have one on my yellow car. They were marketed under a different name if I remember correctly. If either of you don't want it anymore, I'll take it. Jeff, especially yours with the radiator shroud cut already. Some/most say no difference but I like the cool air idea and I don't plan to drive my car in the rain.

I've been looking for another for a while. If anyone knows of one please let me know.

Ted

Ted,

I'll be hanging on this this as my shroud is already butchered. I might start looking for a stock shroud in case I decide to try a different intake. Thanks for the info.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Wow thanks for sharing Ive never seen one of those before. Did you go to an open element K&N? GC :mrgreen:

You're welcome. I have not seen any information on it so I was curious and figured I would ask the experts here. All I did was take it off to put the SAMCO and the open cover without the vents; I have been running the AMSOIL foam element on mine.

[GOLDCYLON]

You're welcome. I have not seen any information on it so I was curious and figured I would ask the experts here. All I did was take it off to put the SAMCO and the open cover without the vents; I have been running the AMSOIL foam element on mine.


Cool and crap Polo-1 just had one of those stock shrouds pretty cheap when he parted that Z out. But are not the shrouds the same except for the stickers for the belt routing and stickers for the emissions?

Hey post up some pics of the car, We know youve been doing a lot of work on it lately Mahallo

[PhillipsLT5]

I have 1, Performance International
Company no longer
Took it off, car is lowered @ I thought it mght suck up water in rain, that I try to avoid anyways
It gets air from under the front end, in front of radiator
Hole necessary in shroud
Will connect with stock accordian hose
Went with a stock back @ open front with K@N
Covered up hole with metal plate that is under stock back so you don't see it

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Cool and crap Polo-1 just had one of those stock shrouds pretty cheap when he parted that Z out. But are not the shrouds the same except for the stickers for the belt routing and stickers for the emissions?

Hey post up some pics of the car, We know youve been doing a lot of work on it lately Mahallo

Goldcylon,

I would imagine shrouds are the same and I sure hope so. Here are a few pics and as you can see I still have some ways to go and working on it as I have a chance. Currently insulating the floors before putting in my new carpet and also installing the headers while making my custom Lokar dipstick. I'll be sure to post pics once I'm done; I have body kit going on it too.

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Stainless hoses will replace these red push-locs as well as for the catch can.

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I just received my bowtie underhood plate by CT Machining; as everyone knows, Carter200's work is first rate and a super nice piece.

Aloha,

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Typically called a reverse lid. I'm running one in the race car. You have to cut the shroud. It's supposed to come with a template.

Well, if Jeff is running one on his race car, then I know this must be pretty good. :dancing

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I have 1, Performance International
Company no longer
Took it off, car is lowered @ I thought it mght suck up water in rain, that I try to avoid anyways
It gets air from under the front end, in front of radiator
Hole necessary in shroud
Will connect with stock accordian hose
Went with a stock back @ open front with K@N
Covered up hole with metal plate that is under stock back so you don't see it

Thanks for your post and info. :thumbsup:

[Z Factor]

Looks like it is coming along pretty well so far.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[GOLDCYLON]

Looks like it is coming along pretty well so far.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

Id say that again its looking real good! ;)

[carter200]

Great job Craig :thumbsup: It has been a pleasure working with you and look forward to more.................:handshak:

[WB9MCW]

Hey Bro the Z is lookin grand!!! Very impressed with all the details.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks for all the comments; I can't wait to get it running in the next few months.

[jonszr1]

thats one of the finest engine compartments i have ever seen .1? why the extra water connection on the water housings on the inj housings ????/

[-=Jeff=-]

thats one of the finest engine compartments i have ever seen .1? why the extra water connection on the water housings on the inj housings ????/

I was going to ask too, but that is just he way he bypassed the TB AND Plenum..

[karterdon]

I just ordered the Lotus plenum plate and the LT5 throttle body plate from Carter. We are working on a different under the hood plaque that should look pretty cool. It will have the C4 emblem at the top - The the year and then ZR-1 and then on the bottom line it will have the number of that production run for that year - ex - #267 0f 2347 we are try to tie in the look of the Factory plate that is placed on the bottom of the hood - Color etc. Let Carter know if you are interested - I am sure that he will be willing to crank them out for us all. I will post Pic's as soon as we are done.:thumbsup:

Don Yoakem
91-#267 Dark Red Met.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

thats one of the finest engine compartments i have ever seen .1? why the extra water connection on the water housings on the inj housings ????/

Hi Jonszr1,

As mentioned, I learned that modification from locobob as well as the oil catch can I am installing. He posted instructions to both on the site and also the coolant bypass in the registry newsletter (I don't know the exact number). It is so when I pull the plenum I don't have to deal with coolant as well as an attempt to keep it cooler since I don't have issues with cold weather here in Hawaii. Thanks for the comment and since I was going through everything I figured I would do it right as my Z is not NCRS, etc. If you are interested and cannot find the info about the coolant bypass I'll send it to you.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I just ordered the Lotus plenum plate and the LT5 throttle body plate from Carter. We are working on a different under the hood plaque that should look pretty cool. It will have the C4 emblem at the top - The the year and then ZR-1 and then on the bottom line it will have the number of that production run for that year - ex - #267 0f 2347 we are try to tie in the look of the Factory plate that is placed on the bottom of the hood - Color etc. Let Carter know if you are interested - I am sure that he will be willing to crank them out for us all. I will post Pic's as soon as we are done.:thumbsup:

Don Yoakem
91-#267 Dark Red Met.

Don,

I thought Carter initially did a one off custom for me with my LOTUS idea, but I see others liked it and now he has done a few. He mentioned your plate and sounds like it will be cool; I went for very simple as you can see since I have too much going on already with the insulation.

Carter,

Please don't make that any for anyone in Hawaii. :pray