Cold Air Intake for Chevy Camaro Pontiac Firebird (1995-1997) 3.8L Engine

Breathable Power for the L36 Series II 3.8L F-Body Camaro & Firebird

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for 1995-1997 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird owners running the legendary 3800 Series II V6 engine.

The Problem: The L36 3800 Series II is one of the most reliable engines GM ever built, but in the F-Body chassis, it’s choked by a restrictive factory air box. The stock intake uses baffled plastic resonators designed to silence the engine, which creates turbulent airflow and robs you of throttle response. This setup is prone to heat soak, pulling in warm under-hood air rather than the dense, cool oxygen your engine craves.

The Solution: We engineered this cold air intake to bypass the factory bottlenecks, replacing the plastic plumbing with high-flow T304 lightweight aluminum. By streamlining the path to the intake manifold, we’ve corrected the factory design flaws of the L36, delivering reliable performance and a much-needed increase in mid-range torque.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Optimized Airflow: Boosts horsepower and torque by up to 10% by providing a direct, high-velocity path for air to enter the combustion chamber.
• T304 Aluminum Construction: Unlike cheap plastic tubes that crack over time, our T304 lightweight aluminum piping dissipates heat faster and stands up to the high-heat environment of the F-Body engine bay.
• High-Efficiency Filtration: Features a washable, reusable micro-cotton gauze filter that provides exceptional filtration while maintaining high airflow for up to 50,000 miles between cleanings.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1995-1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base (3.8L V6)
• 1995-1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS (3.8L V6)
• 1995-1997 Pontiac Firebird Base (3.8L V6)
• Fits both Coupe and Convertible models
• Fits both Automatic and Manual Transmissions

Interchange Part Numbers:

AF-F-BODY-9597-38-V6, 3.8-L36-F-BODY-INTK, L36-V6-9597-CAI

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is a direct bolt-on that requires no permanent vehicle modifications and will not void your warranty. Installation typically takes less than 60 minutes with basic hand tools. We recommend disconnecting the battery during install to allow the ECU to map the new, increased airflow parameters. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.