K&N vs Roto Fab? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

washd0403 · 05-16-2016, 10:43 PM

Does anyone know how the K&N aircharger cai stack up against the Roto fab cai?

p3jason · 05-17-2016, 08:52 AM

Seeing that the K&N kit for the ZL1 is made from CF, it stacks up to about 3x the price of the Roto-Fab.

owhite3003 · 05-17-2016, 09:19 AM

I have had both, unless the weight is super critical. I would go with Roto-Fab.
The K&N is real carbon fiber but I think the filter is smaller. I don't know the weight difference but it can't be that much. The hydro dipped carbon fiber looking Roto-Fab looks brighter. The main reason I switch from K&N to Roto-Fab is the K&N tube was too thin to mount my methanol nozzle in. I like the looks of the Roto-Fab better.
Hope that helps.

Ben69 · 05-17-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by owhite3003

I have had both, unless the weight is super critical. I would go with Roto-Fab.
The K&N is real carbon fiber but I think the filter is smaller. I don't know the weight difference but it can't be that much. The hydro dipped carbon fiber looking Roto-Fab looks brighter. The main reason I switch from K&N to Roto-Fab is the K&N tube was too thin to mount my menthol nozzle in. I like the looks of the Roto-Fab better.
Hope that helps.

Did you have a second nozzle spraying diet coke? lol
just messing buddy

owhite3003 · 05-17-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben69

Did you have a second nozzle spraying diet coke? lol
just messing buddy

You should see the boost I get. lol

ZED SLED · 05-17-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by washd0403

Does anyone know how the K&N aircharger cai stack up against the Roto fab cai?

for an SS or ZL1? Your profile says you have an SS but you are in the ZL1 section. If you have an SS you might have better luck asking in the V8 bolt on section.

Dimitrim · 05-17-2016, 01:58 PM

K & N make great filters, their CAI Sucks. If you look at the video of K & N doing the dyno, the HP number increase is done with the hood open. Every thing was very cheaply made. Did not last very long.
I bought a CAI from Cold Air Inductions, https://www.coldairinductions.com.
It is made in the states, they do there test with the hood closed. Very well made.

Sven59 · 05-17-2016, 04:13 PM

I have had a K & N for 2 and 1/2 years, great product!

1troyd23 · 05-17-2016, 04:57 PM

Besides the price being around $850 for the K&N , after year 2014, it is not CARB legal in CA, if you live in Ca, lol....

BlackinBlack · 05-18-2016, 03:43 PM

I had a RotoFab on my 2010 SS for 3.5 years and it worked perfectly. I installed a RotoFab on my 2013 ZL1 for 3.5 years and it worked great!

The supercharger whine is worth the price alone.

washd0403 · 05-18-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

for an SS or ZL1? Your profile says you have an SS but you are in the ZL1 section. If you have an SS you might have better luck asking in the V8 bolt on section.

For a ZL1... I have an LSA conversion

Juiced1 · 05-18-2016, 04:07 PM

We always recommend Roto-Fab or CAI on any Camaro (smaller companies tend to have more development time in their products). The Roto-Fab sells great for us and has always brought very positive reviews. The K&N system works fine but it does have a smaller filter. On that alone I'd go Roto-Fab.

Roto-fab 1 · 05-24-2016, 02:43 PM

We appreciate the votes of confidence! The Roto-fab system does fulfill all of the qualities of a great intake system: The air box effectively seals to the hood, offering the advantages of a lid without reducing air box volume. Our air inlet pieces are designed to maximize flow, while performing well with your car's factory calibration. Additionally, we use very high quality hardware and produce all of our major components in-house. Feel free to PM or call us if you have any specific questions about our products!

Thanks
Michael

05-16-2016, 10:43 PM	#1
washd0403 Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 207	K&N vs Roto Fab? Does anyone know how the K&N aircharger cai stack up against the Roto fab cai?

05-17-2016, 08:52 AM	#2
p3jason Allergic to stupid. Drives: 2015 ZL1 #957 M6 AGM & 1990 Z24 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 368 View My Garage	Seeing that the K&N kit for the ZL1 is made from CF, it stacks up to about 3x the price of the Roto-Fab. __________________

05-17-2016, 09:19 AM	#3
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	I have had both, unless the weight is super critical. I would go with Roto-Fab. The K&N is real carbon fiber but I think the filter is smaller. I don't know the weight difference but it can't be that much. The hydro dipped carbon fiber looking Roto-Fab looks brighter. The main reason I switch from K&N to Roto-Fab is the K&N tube was too thin to mount my methanol nozzle in. I like the looks of the Roto-Fab better. Hope that helps. Last edited by owhite3003; 05-17-2016 at 10:43 AM.

05-17-2016, 04:13 PM	#8
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I have had a K & N for 2 and 1/2 years, great product! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

05-18-2016, 03:43 PM	#10
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	I had a RotoFab on my 2010 SS for 3.5 years and it worked perfectly. I installed a RotoFab on my 2013 ZL1 for 3.5 years and it worked great! The supercharger whine is worth the price alone. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

05-17-2016, 01:58 PM	#7
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	K & N make great filters, their CAI Sucks. If you look at the video of K & N doing the dyno, the HP number increase is done with the hood open. Every thing was very cheaply made. Did not last very long. I bought a CAI from Cold Air Inductions, https://www.coldairinductions.com. It is made in the states, they do there test with the hood closed. Very well made.

05-17-2016, 04:57 PM	#9
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Besides the price being around $850 for the K&N , after year 2014, it is not CARB legal in CA, if you live in Ca, lol....

05-18-2016, 04:07 PM	#12
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We always recommend Roto-Fab or CAI on any Camaro (smaller companies tend to have more development time in their products). The Roto-Fab sells great for us and has always brought very positive reviews. The K&N system works fine but it does have a smaller filter. On that alone I'd go Roto-Fab.

05-24-2016, 02:43 PM	#13
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	We appreciate the votes of confidence! The Roto-fab system does fulfill all of the qualities of a great intake system: The air box effectively seals to the hood, offering the advantages of a lid without reducing air box volume. Our air inlet pieces are designed to maximize flow, while performing well with your car's factory calibration. Additionally, we use very high quality hardware and produce all of our major components in-house. Feel free to PM or call us if you have any specific questions about our products! Thanks Michael Last edited by Roto-fab 1; 05-24-2016 at 05:16 PM.