Q: What’s a quick, easy way to add extra horsepower to your Camaro SS?
A: A cold air intake.
Seems like a simple Q&A, right? Well, there’s one more detail – and one more question – that every serious Camaro enthusiast wants to know.
Q: What type of cold air intake is best for my Camaro…a dry intake or oiled intake?
A: Keep reading.
PFYC.com specializes in premium Camaro parts and accessories, including cold air intakes. We sell both dry and oiled intake kits, one of the most common questions we receive from Camaro owners is, “Which one should I choose?”
The dry vs oiled air intake is taken up another notch when a Camaro SS air intake offers each type of filter. As we’ll see, each type of filter has its own advantages. Depending on what you’re looking for with your engine performance, you can quickly find a preference. But sometimes, the differences are so small, it’s hard to choose between a dry vs oiled air filter.
Before getting too involved with the dry vs oiled air filter debate, just remember that when it comes to premium Camaro accessories and aftermarket components, there is no debate with who has the best Chevy car parts. It’s PFYC.com, hands down. Every product we sell on our website has the approval of our car-crazy staff. Just like you, we’re Camaro enthusiasts. (And we’re fans of the Mustang, Corvette, Challenger, and other muscle cars.) Bottom line…whether you end up choosing a dry or oiled air filter for your Camaro, you’re already at the right place.
Back to the dry vs oiled air filter discussion – which one is best for your Camaro?
Let’s take a look.
Differences Between Dry and Oiled Air Intakes
The main distinction between the two types of air intakes has to do with the air filter. Simply put, oiled air intakes have an air filter that’s coated with oil, while regular “dry” intakes have a typical non-oiled filter.
Why do some Camaro SS owners prefer an oiled air filter? These types of filters are made with a superior blend of cotton, designed to promote extra air flow. With an oiled air intake, your Camaro will enjoy optimal air flow into the combustion chamber, so added HP gains are a possibility.
One big advantage of an oiled air filter is its durability and longevity. They simply last much longer than a regular (dry) air filter. As long as you follow your oiled air filter’s suggested cleaning and maintenance schedule, your filter will last 50,000, 75,000, or even 100,000 miles and beyond.
One issue to be aware of with an oiled air filter is excessive lubrication of the filter. If you add too much oil, extra fluid can come in contact with your air flow sensor. But this is a small concern, when you consider the optimal HP performance that an oiled air filter provides!
The advantages of a regular air filter involve service and maintenance. With a dry air filter for your Camaro cold air intake, there’s no need to oil the filter during checkups and regular maintenance. If you prefer a streamlined, simple service schedule for your Camaro SS, a dry air filter is the right choice. Generally, a dry air filter lasts between 10,000 and 20,000 miles. Always check your Camaro’s service manual for a replacement schedule. Many Camaro owners choose to change their dry air filters every other oil change, or stick to a regular 15,000 mile schedule. At the end of the day, you’ll have to replace your air filter more frequently than an oiled filter. So just stick with a maintenance plan that works with your budget, and still meets your car’s minimum requirements.
Popular Cold Air Intakes at PFYC.com
We sell two popular AIRAID cold air intake kits for the Camaro SS. The AIRAID oiled intake kit features a relatively simple installation process, and it has less restrictive air flow than the AIRAID dry intake kit. The dry kit produces an extra 10 HP for the Camaro, easy maintenance access and outstanding air flow characteristics.
The prices for both kits are affordable – and only a few dollars apart – so both dry and oiled air intake enthusiasts will come away happy at PFYC.com.
Another popular air intake we offer is the Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake System for the 2010-2015 Camaro SS 6.2L V8. This high-performance intake kit offers both types of filters. So for dry vs oiled air filter debaters, the debate is pretty black and white. Actually, this air intake system works will with either one, so we can’t really settle the argument here. What we can say is this: the Roto-Fab cold air intake provides easy installation and no tuning. Simply install (with your preferred filter) and enjoy upgraded Camaro performance right away!
Regardless of your side of the dry air intake vs oil air intake debate, PFYC.com has all of your Gen 6 Camaro accessories. From small exterior modifications to complete engine overhauls, our premium after-market parts will keep your Camaro running great – and you’ll love our prices, too!
For any questions with your oiled air intake, cold air intake or other Camaro components, we’re here to help. Just call our Camaro parts experts today at 866-695-7392. You can also send a secure message at our contact page. Thanks for reading the PFYC blog – check back for more helpful info about upgrades, installs and more!
