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The AIRAID 250-715 Jr. Kit is designed to boost horsepower on 2010-15 Camaros with a 3.6-liter V6

The first generation of the Camaro had its run from 1967 through 1970. The car featured a unibody structure, a separate steel rail subframe, double A-arms to serve as the independent front suspension, solid rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, drum brakes on all four wheels, and a straight six 230-cubic inch engine that generated 140-horsepower that was mated to a three-speed manual transmission.

More engines were available as options including a 250-cubic inch six that produced 155-horssepower, a 327-cubic inch two-barrel carburetor small-block V8 that offered 210-horsepower, a 327-cubic inch four-barrel carburetor small-block V8 that generated 275-horsepower, and two versions of a 396-cubic inch big-block V8 that produced either 325 or 375-horsepower. Along with those engines was a choice of wide or short-ratio 3 or 4-speed manual transmissions, two automatics -- 2-speed Powerglide or 3-speed Turbohydramatic.

Race buffs could get their hands on the Camaro Z/28, which was unveiled in December 1966. A special high-compression 302-cubic inch V8, which was a combination of the short-stroke cranked 283-cubic inch V8 and the big-bore block 327-cubic inch V8. This engine had a rating of 290-horsepower.

Did that first Camaro perform up to muscle car standards? Car Life Magazine tested an SS-350 in a quarter-mile and it was timed at 15.8-seconds at 89-mph. Motor Trend did its own test and the SS-350 finished the quarter-mile in 15.4-seconds at 90 mph.

In 1969, Chevrolet made some changes in the engines. A 200-horsepower 307-cubic inch small block V8 and a new 255-horsepower 350 replaced the 327.

The real powerful engines were assigned to the COPO. They were a 427-cubic inch V8 with an all-iron big-block that generated an awesome 425-horsepower and an all-aluminum ZL 427-cubic inch V8 that was also rated at 425-horsepower.

The second-generation of the Camaro ran from 1970-1/2 through 1981. Most of the engines that powered this generation were the same as powered the models of the later portion of the first generation. The only change came in the Z/28, which was running on a 360-horsepower high-compression 350-cubic inch LT-1. Car and Driver ran the Z/28 in a 0-60-mph test and it delivered, achieving 60-mph in 5.8-seconds. The magazine also ran it in a quarter-mile and the results were 14.2-seconds at 100.3-mph.

By 1980 Chevrolet, along with the other American car manufacturers, were concerned with fuel economy. As a result, the Camaro was given engines that sipped less gasoline, but also produced a lot less horsepower. The engines included a 115-horsepower 229-cubic inch V6, a 110-horsepower 231-cubic inch V6, that powered Camaros in California, and a 267-cubic inch two-barrel small-block V8 that achieved 120-horsepower. The Z/28 was assigned a 350-cubic inch V8 that produced 190-horsepower while a 305-cubic inch V8 that produced 155-horsepower powered these cars in California.

Fuel economy trumped horsepower for the third-generation Camaros (1982-1992). With the start of this generation the Camaro had experienced a redesign and was smaller. The 4-cylinder engines included fuel injection for the first time and were mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed manual transmission. The base model featured a 2.5-liter engine that produced 90-horsepower. Engine options included a 2.8-liter V6 that offered 112-horsepower or a 5-liter four-barrel carbureted small-block V8 that was rated at 145-horsepower. The V8 engine was reserved for the Z28 and buyers of this model could also choose a Cross-Fire Injection (throttle body-injected) version that offered 165 horsepower.

The AIRAID 250-715 boosts horsepower, acceleration, torque and throttle response on 2010-15 Camaros

By 1987 big engines were again powering the Camaros. The four-cylinder engine and the 5.0-liter carbureted V8 were dropped and replaced with a new carbureted 5.0-liter V8 that offered 165-horsepower, which became standard on the Z28.

Dodge started sponsoring the International Race of Champions in 1990. So the IROC Camaro made its last appearance that year. New 2.8-liter and 3.1-liter V6 engines appeared that delivered from 135 to 140-horsepower.

1993-2002 marked the fourth generation of the Camaro. Highlights included the GM 3.8-liter V6 being used as an option on the 1995 Z28. By 1996, it became the only V6 to power Camaros. With the use of this engine, the least powerful 1996 Camaro had more power than the most powerful 1984 Camaro.

Despite the introduction of some of these engines, the limited horsepower provided in comparison to the 1960s models and the country’s concern for fuel economy over horsepower caused the demise of the Camaro.

After an eight-year hiatus, during which Camaro Concept Cars were showcased, the production Camaro returned in 2010 and marked the beginning of the fifth-generation of the car.

New GM engines were used to power the fifth-generation (2010-2015) models including the base LS, midlevel LT and a V8 and the cars resembled the 1969 model. The LS and LT engines are 3.6-liter V6s with direct-injection that produces a head-turning 304-horsepower. The engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic that is available as an option.

The SS model is now the top dog getting a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 426-horsepower and mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or 400-horsepower that is integrated with a 6-speed automatic. The car has been timed 0-60 mph in 6.0-seconds and a quarter-mile time of 14.2-seconds. There is also a 6.2-liter V8 that generates 426-horsepower working with a 6-speed manual transmission or 400-horsepower mated to a 6-speed automatic serving as optional powertrains for the SS. The car powered by this engine achieves the 0-60 in 5-seconds and finishes the quarter-mile in 13-seconds.

For someone who is driving a fifth generation Camaro with a 3.6-liter V6 and looking to increase performance, take a look at the AIRAID 250-715 Jr. kit. Constructed to help boost horsepower and acceleration, the kit is designed to replace the restrictive factory intake system including the intake tube and paper filter, but retain the factory air box.

The AIRAID 250-715 Jr. Kit includes an AIRAID 850-427 washable and reusable direct-fit replacement air filter, a modular, low restriction polyethylene intake tube, four stainless steel clamps, and two couplers. The air filter features a cotton gauze media that is treated with a special grade of oil that makes the cotton strands very sticky.

AIRAID also offers the AIRAID 790-550 Air Filter Cleaning Kit that is specially formulated to cleanse and recharge the air filter so it can be used over and over again for the life of the car.

The Jr. Kit straightens the route and improves the flow of clean air to the engine. It can be installed using common hand tools in about 90 minutes.

The AIRAID 250-715 Jr. Kit is designed for the following vehicles:

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

The owner of Jimmy's 4x4 Off-Road, Randy Rodd and his main squeeze, wife Cottin

The first six 'Spec Class' vehicles made their race debut at the 2014 Griffin King Of The Hammers presented by Nitto Tire, and then raced throughout the year at the Trail-Gear Western Regional ULTRA4 Series. These vehicles were also available to rent for recreational purposes and simply to learn more about ULTRA4 Racing.

AIRAID's Randy Rodd and Shane Chiddix talking chassis mods at Jimmy's 4x4

Jimmy's 4x4 and Pro-Driver, Loren Healy, chasing down fellow KOH competitor, Jason Scherer

Heading straight for the rock trails, Vaughn Gittin Jr. in Brocky, hammer down at 2017 KOH

Randy, born and raised in Cortez, Colorado, worked with his dad, Jim, at Jimmy’s Transmissions, before electing to explore other avenues of interest. In an attempt to get his son back into the family business, dad offered up a solution. He offered to help Randy open an off-road shop. Randy wasn’t readily sure about his dad’s offer. That was until he took part in the Easter Jeep Safari, in Moab, Utah. There he saw seemingly limitless possibilities with Jeep modifications and incredible fab work. Having an “aha” moment, he took dad up on that offer and opened Jimmy’s 4x4, conveniently located right outside Jimmy’s Transmission, or rather dad’s, back door.

Derek West putting his Jimmy's build to the test in the unforgiving boulder strewn trails at '17 KOH

In 2014, Dave Cole introduced the Jimmy's Spec Rental ULTRA4 car for enthusiasts to experience KOH

A veritable trend setter in 2014, Jimmy’s was the first to introduce a single seater IFS car, that they built for Loren Healy. On the opposite end of the spectrum, that same year they built a new car for Derek West who wanted to race a car that the everyday person could go out and buy. Derek’s car was the prototype of a buggy that Jimmy’s sells now.

Suspension is everything! Check out this RAD Jimmy's 4x4 Spec Rental. Form and Function on the trail

Competing in the 4400 Unlimited Class, ULTRA4, the only rules are safety related and the requirement for a transfer case with low range. As the 4 wheel drive cars get faster and faster in the desert, IFS technology has proven that it is here to stay in the rock crawling and desert racing arena. The Jimmys chassis can handle the abuse of the open desert and the brutal rocks.

Jason Blanton, left, would race the 2017 King of the Hammer's in an ULTRA4 built specifically for TV

The entire Jimmy’s team is a close-knit group, more like extended family members. Loren Healy was actually one of the shop’s first customers and the very first buggy to leave the shop. It’s this sense of pride and loyalty that keeps Randy and the team going. He’s got a great group of inspired people that love what they do. With heavy hitters in the off-road industry known for their prowess behind the wheel like Loren Healy and cross-over athlete, Vaughn Gittin Jr., as well as being the builder of the King of the Hammer’s Spec Car, it seems that the demand for Randy and the Team at Jimmy’s 4x4 Off Road is higher than it’s ever been.

The AIRAID 251-714 Jr. Kit includes a replacement air filter and a polyethylene intake tube

According to The Complete Book of Camaro: Every Model Since 1967, Chevrolet merchandising manager Bob Lund and General Motors vice president Ed Rollett, came up with the name after reviewing a French and English Dictionary, which noted that the word “Camaro” was slang and meant “friend, pal or comrade.”

The car was actually introduced during the 1967 model year on a new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and was available as a two-door coupe or convertible with 2+2 seating. The first generation models included a Super Sport and Rally Sport editions.

The second generation of the model was introduced in February 1970 and was produced through the 1981 model year. Road & Track Magazine selected the 1971 SS350 as one of the 10 best cars in the world in its August 1971 edition. The SS package was dropped in 1972, but reinstated in 1996.

The reintroduction of the SS occurred in the middle of the fourth generation of the car (1993-2002). However, it was offered in a limited quantity and included a 330-horsepower LT4 small block engine originally used on the Corvette. The 1997 model featured a refreshed interior and the 1998 model included an aluminum block LS1 5.7-liter engine, which was used on the Corvette C5. It was the first all-aluminum engine to drive a Camaro since 1969 when one was used to power the ZL-1 and it generated 325-horsepower. From 1998 through 2002, the SS was fitted with slightly improved exhaust and intake systems, bigger wheels and tires, and an improved suspension, an arc-shaped rear wing for downforce, and a different gearing ratio for faster acceleration.

In the fifth generation of the model (2010-2015) the SS was equipped with a 6.2-liter (376 cu in) LS3 V8 that offered 426-horsepower (318 kW) and was mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. An L99 V8 engine that delivers 400-horsepower (300 kW) powered the automatic SS.

The AIRAID 251-714 Jr. Kit improves horsepower, acceleration, and torque on 2010-2015 Camaro SS

The Jr. Kit includes a roto-molded, modular polyethylene intake tube, four stainless steel clamps, one coupler, and an AIRAID 851-427 direct-fit replacement air filter. The tube is engineered to straighten and smooth out the pathway of the airflow to the engine.

The washable and reusable air filter features a dry synthetic media called SYNTHAMAX that includes an inner and outer layer of durable wire mesh that prevents the filter construction from deforming or collapsing under high airflow. The inner filter media has two independent layers of synthetic materials. The outer layer of synthetic needle felt polyester material captures and holds contaminants and the inner layer of wet-laid/chemical bonded rayon and polyester material catches any remaining contaminants. The air filter can be used for 30,000 to 50,000 miles before servicing is required.

AIRAID also offers the 790-558 air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse and recharge the filter so that it can be used over and over again for the life of the car.

The AIRAID 251-714 Jr. Kit can be installed using common hand tools in about 90 minutes. It is backed with a No-Hassle Lifetime Warranty.

The AIRAID 251-714 Jr. Kit is designed to fit the following vehicles:

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models

The AIRAID 250-714 Jr. Kit is designed for 2010-2015 Camaros with the 6.2L engine

Due to issues concerning fuel economy and the impact of CO2 to the environment, Chevrolet discontinued the legend in 2002, in its fourth generation of production. The automaker reintroduced it in the 2010 model year as the belated fifth generation of the car.

Although there was an eight-year hiatus of production of the Camaro for public sale, Chevrolet recognized the continued popularity of the car and issued a series of Camaro concept cars in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

However, it was the fifth generation Camaro that started production for the 2010 model year and ran through the 2015 model year that gave the chance to regular consumers to once again get behind the steering wheel of the long-timed delayed Camaro.

It should be to no one’s surprise that the owner of an iconic fifth generation Camaro would want to squeeze out even more high performance than the stock Camaros produce. Still, many of them are not yet ready to spend the money for high-performance add-ons.

That’s where the AIRAID 250-714 Jr. Kit comes in for the 2011-2015 6.2L Camaro. The air intake offers a Camaro owner the chance to step up to an entry-level economic high-performance product. The kit includes the AIRAID 850-427 washable and reusable replacement air filter that features a multilayered cotton gauze media that is specially treated with a special grade of oil. The oil makes the strands of the filter very sticky so that they can capture and hold contaminants.

The AIRAID 250-714 Jr. Kit is designed to replace the factory air intake system and air filter.

The Jr. Kit also features a modular polyethylene air intake tube that is designed to straighten the airflow to assure a better route to the engine than the factory air intake system. This is designed to help boost horsepower, torque, acceleration, and throttle response.

The kit is designed to replace the factory air intake system, intake tube, and paper air filter while the stock air box is retained. It can be installed without drilling holes with common hand tools.

AIRAID is so sure of the quality of the kit that it offers a no hassle lifetime warranty.

The AIRAID 250-714 Jr. Kit is designed to fit the following applications:

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models