{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-cadillac-cts-2012-2014-3-0l-3-6l-engine-coated","title":"Cold Air Intake for Cadillac CTS (2012-2014) 3.0L 3.6L Engine Coated","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Flow Cold Air Intake for 2012-2014 Cadillac CTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Bolt-On Induction Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces restrictive factory induction ducting to lower intake air temperatures and optimize mass airflow delivery into the throttle body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock CTS Induction Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory GM Sigma II intake assemblies utilize corrugated plastic ducting with integrated baffle chambers tuned strictly for acoustic suppression rather than flow efficiency. Under sustained operating temperatures, radiant engine bay heat causes significant thermal saturation across the thin OEM plastic walls, increasing intake air temperatures (IATs). Furthermore, the internal ridges and accordion bellows generate severe boundary layer turbulence, reducing volumetric efficiency and deadening throttle response under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance intake assembly utilizes a smooth, mandrel-bent aluminum tube finished in a heat-dissipating black powder coat to insulate incoming air from engine compartment soak. An oil-resistant 4-ply reinforced silicone elbow ensures secure coupling and structural rigidity under high engine vacuum. By establishing a uniform, low-friction bore directly to the throttle body, this system stabilizes airflow velocity and optimizes mass air sensor readings across the entire powerband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2012-2014 Cadillac CTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e3.6L LFX \/ 3.0L LFW High Feature V6 \/ Sigma II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e318 hp \/ 275 lb-ft (3.6L LFX Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Cadillac CTS Base \/ Luxury \/ Performance \/ Premium (3.0L V6, 3.6L V6) Sedan, Coupe, Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Cadillac CTS Base \/ Luxury \/ Performance \/ Premium (3.0L V6, 3.6L V6) Sedan, Coupe, Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014 Cadillac CTS Base \/ Luxury \/ Performance \/ Premium (3.0L V6, 3.6L V6) Coupe, Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cadillac Performance Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to complement the refined dynamics of the Sigma II chassis, this intake upgrade delivers aggressive induction acoustics under wide-open throttle while preserving factory ECU calibration stability without triggering check engine lights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413479821560,"sku":"DS-CPM-CTS-2012-2014","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/cold-air-intake-for-cadillac-cts-2012-2014-3-0l-3-6l-engine-coated-1.png?v=1788279504","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-cadillac-cts-2012-2014-3-0l-3-6l-engine-coated","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}