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Bay Area SS · 07-28-2011, 03:54 AM

Well guys im bout to order my intake. I have narrowed it down to either a black CAI intake or the Roto Fab. What do you guys think I should pull the trigger on? Im leanin towards the Roto Fab.

McBeevee · 07-28-2011, 04:57 AM

I couldn't be happier with my Roto Fab and highly recommend them. The responses you will receive here (like mine) are going to come down to whatever each person owns. Overall you won't be disappointed with either one, as they are both excellent products.

Atorius · 07-28-2011, 08:00 AM

You can also look into Texas Speed's CAI. The price is awsome as well as the performance.

Mark's SS · 07-28-2011, 08:09 AM

Check out admperformance.com
Very good products and service.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 07-28-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Area SS

Well guys im bout to order my intake. I have narrowed it down to either a black CAI intake or the Roto Fab. What do you guys think I should pull the trigger on? Im leanin towards the Roto Fab.

Here is what I generally tell people to do when choosing a Cold Air Intake, ask yourself one question..."Why am I buying a cold air intake?" The answer should be to keep the air flowing as fast and cold as possible. Here is what we do to ensure we are keeping the air flowing fast and cold, as well as some other design features:

: Tig welded aluminum air box (high luster finish reflects radiant heat)

: Insulated air box (this adding another layer of thermal (convection) protection)

: Aluminum lid with stainless steel ¼ turn fasteners (fast filter removal)

: Viewing window for fast easy filter inspection.

: High Luster ceramic coated intake tube (coated inside and out, yet another layer of thermal protection)

: Smooth bore (88.9 mm) intake tube construction (this minimizes bends and restrictions within the system)

: 8” V-stack air filter with built in velocity stack and smooth bore tune stop (helps reduce turbulence for truer MAF reading)

: 8 layer air filter (maximizing filtration for prolonged engine life
:LIFETIME WARRANTY
Now ask yourself, what features do other intakes have to keep the air cold, afterall isn't that what you are paying for? Through our enclosed and insulated air box as well as our ceramic coated intake tubes we can keep your intake air temp within 2 degrees of ambient air (on average)
Here are some other helpful links for you to look at:
Testimonials - http://www.coldairinductions.com/testimonials
Filter Video - http://www.coldairinductions.com/air...ers-in-action/
Not to mention the system looks great!! We have sold thousands, been featured in various well respected performace magazines, and have thousands of happy customers. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!

baby02 · 07-28-2011, 08:57 AM

CAI

Tshepp · 07-28-2011, 09:07 AM

I am one of the owners who prefers the Roto-Fab over the CAI. I honestly don't like the looks of the CAI box myself...I bought the Roto-Fab and it has performed to my expectations; looks great, fit and finish is awesome, and sounds mean!

ducq · 07-28-2011, 09:41 AM

Janetty CAI testing results, look at CAI. With adm scoop peak hp!

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en

Here's a link to the thread

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

BowlingSS · 07-28-2011, 10:39 AM

Go with the Black CAI.

Bill

axis · 07-28-2011, 11:30 AM

Why not get the Halltech Yellowjacket. It's the same price as the RF and shares the top spot with the CAI which is more expensive.

ZachSGMSS · 07-28-2011, 11:30 AM

I was torn between these two also.. But when it came down to it for performance everything I was reading showed that CAI was the way to go. Not to mention that the Rotofab I would have wanted cost a something like $500+ and all that just to have an intake that looks good isn't worth it to me when I could have better performance and a cai that still looks good. In the end I couldn't be happier with my CAI inc cai.

Bay Area SS · 07-29-2011, 01:41 AM

thx guys for all the input, appreciated as always! I ended up orderin a Rotofab with powdercoated victory red air box and red hoses from Maryland Speed! Thanks to the wife for the present.

Roto-fab 1 · 08-02-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Area SS

thx guys for all the input, appreciated as always! I ended up orderin a Rotofab with powdercoated victory red air box and red hoses from Maryland Speed! Thanks to the wife for the present.

Awesome! I'm very confident you will be happy with your choice. Please take a moment to post a few pics and your thoughts after the install.

Bay Area SS · 08-03-2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

Awesome! I'm very confident you will be happy with your choice. Please take a moment to post a few pics and your thoughts after the install.

no problem, it should be here any day, I cant wait to install it! thanks

07-28-2011, 03:54 AM	#1
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Roto Fab or CAI? Well guys im bout to order my intake. I have narrowed it down to either a black CAI intake or the Roto Fab. What do you guys think I should pull the trigger on? Im leanin towards the Roto Fab.

07-28-2011, 04:57 AM	#2
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I couldn't be happier with my Roto Fab and highly recommend them. The responses you will receive here (like mine) are going to come down to whatever each person owns. Overall you won't be disappointed with either one, as they are both excellent products. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

07-28-2011, 08:00 AM	#3
Atorius Drives: 2010 SS (LS3) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 24 View My Garage	You can also look into Texas Speed's CAI. The price is awsome as well as the performance. __________________ The SS http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewvehicle.php?id=35418

07-28-2011, 08:57 AM	#6
baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	CAI __________________ [SIGPIC]BMR springs/sways,CAI,SCT,Razzi, silver stripes, painted calipers, upgraded audio, Katzskin interior upgrades, 22" Lexani, SSW Headers and cats, MBRP 3" catback, gauges, CF wrapped lip spoiler and rear trunk insert, custom rotor and upgraded brake pads, side markers

07-28-2011, 09:07 AM	#7
Tshepp Show & Go Drives: '10 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Racine,WI Posts: 239	I am one of the owners who prefers the Roto-Fab over the CAI. I honestly don't like the looks of the CAI box myself...I bought the Roto-Fab and it has performed to my expectations; looks great, fit and finish is awesome, and sounds mean! __________________ Sold: Blk/Blk 2010 SS M6 - Speed Inc SI5V2 Cam & Tune, TSP Underdrive balancer, XS Power LTs, XS 3" Exhaust, Roto-Fab Intake, BMR 1" Drop Springs, and more. Only 5600 miles!

07-28-2011, 08:09 AM	#4
Mark's SS Drives: 17 Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4x4 Duramax Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 354	Check out admperformance.com Very good products and service.

07-28-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Janetty CAI testing results, look at CAI. With adm scoop peak hp! https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en Here's a link to the thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

07-28-2011, 10:39 AM	#9
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Go with the Black CAI. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

07-28-2011, 11:30 AM	#10
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Why not get the Halltech Yellowjacket. It's the same price as the RF and shares the top spot with the CAI which is more expensive. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

07-28-2011, 11:30 AM	#11
ZachSGMSS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 511	I was torn between these two also.. But when it came down to it for performance everything I was reading showed that CAI was the way to go. Not to mention that the Rotofab I would have wanted cost a something like $500+ and all that just to have an intake that looks good isn't worth it to me when I could have better performance and a cai that still looks good. In the end I couldn't be happier with my CAI inc cai.

07-29-2011, 01:41 AM	#12
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	thx guys for all the input, appreciated as always! I ended up orderin a Rotofab with powdercoated victory red air box and red hoses from Maryland Speed! Thanks to the wife for the present.

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