Undisputed as the best all around performing Camaro in history is the 2012 ZL1. It gloats with exceptional handling, stout acceleration, and great looks.  To help compliment those looks under the hood while providing copious amounts of power is K&N’s new carbon fiber cold air intake kit.

“The ZL1 comes with carbon fiber accents already and we wanted to compliment that by introducing a new air intake in all carbon fiber,” said Bert Heck of K&N. It’s is a very involved process when it comes to making a carbon fiber intake. The “wet” carbon fiber is hand molded around a mold, placed in a vacuum bag and then that mold is removed from the inside of the intake tube once the carbon fiber has cured. This ensures that the intake is truly made from 100% carbon fiber. Even the heat shield is made from carbon fiber.

To back up the good looks are great power gains – 32 rwhp and 40 lb/ft of torque…that’s at the wheels folks. “We increased the size of the mass air flow (MAF) housing as large as we could with the stock Camaro calibration,” explained Heck. “That means you get an air intake that bolts on easily and doesn’t require any tuning.”

Custom filters and Racing Components

Another successful venture for K&N has been their custom filters and hood scoops. The scoops, which are also made from carbon fiber, are designed from everything from Pro Stock to Comp Eliminator dragsters. Also pictured is their latest design – a cold air enclosure designed for carburetor filters. Also, if you cannot find a filter application that fits your needs, K&N can build virtually any custom filter configuration possible.