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crc91 · 09-23-2014, 10:42 PM

I installed my rotofab this evening and there is a definite growl when on the gas now, just cruising around especially in first or second gear you can't tell much, but once you get the Rpm's up to about 2700 or 3k it definitely becomes noticeable from inside the cabin. Anywhere from medium to heavy throttle she definitely begins to snarl!

rgrmoreira13 · 09-24-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crc91

I installed my rotofab this evening and there is a definite growl when on the gas now, just cruising around especially in first or second gear you can't tell much, but once you get the Rpm's up to about 2700 or 3k it definitely becomes noticeable from inside the cabin. Anywhere from medium to heavy throttle she definitely begins to snarl!

especially when you hit almost 4K RPM in 3rd or 4th Gear it is something to hear. I forget that my gas will drop but to hear that growl with my windows up and my music going as well. It is so worth it. I couldn't get that sound with the stock intake so for sure I got a ROTO-FAB and it was worth every penny. and I got my intake from Apex Chase. They are very very helpful I can't say enough good things from my experience with them. I got a wrong MAF sensor connector and the next day it was replaced with no questions or nothing.

enzia35 · 09-24-2014, 02:10 PM

I think the stock intake is decent sounding. I mean, I'd definitely like a CAI, but the GF says no. And I should be using that money for the new car.

crc91 · 09-25-2014, 12:12 AM

^^^ trust me if you think the stock intake is decent sounding do yourself a favor and get the rotofab , you will be smiling like a kid on Christmas morning starting at. 2k rpm all the way till red line ! Ask me how I know !

Jenner · 09-25-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

I think the stock intake is decent sounding. I mean, I'd definitely like a CAI, but the GF says no. And I should be using that money for the new car.

Easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission!!

MountaineerTom · 09-25-2014, 01:59 AM

I love my Roto-Fab. I may have to look into that Dynomax VT, I like the sound of it.

Is that the only thing you changed on your exhaust?

enzia35 · 09-25-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission!!

Bah, I'll add one to the 1LE once I get it.

xinfamousxi · 09-25-2014, 09:02 AM

Intake or exhaust which would you get first?

Jenner · 09-25-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

Bah, I'll add one to the 1LE once I get it.

There you go. Good plan

crc91 · 09-25-2014, 10:49 AM

Ugh LOVE my rotofab I can't stop driving it! As those Rpm's rise the growl comes alive!

Arkios · 09-25-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MountaineerTom

I love my Roto-Fab. I may have to look into that Dynomax VT, I like the sound of it.

Is that the only thing you changed on your exhaust?

Before the intake, my only "performance" mod was my Dynomax VT axle-back #38493. By itself, I would describe the sound at WOT as a toned down exotic sports car (think a less aggressive sounding lamborghini gallardo). It is not V8-ish at all, so keep that in mind if that is what you are looking for.

Its pretty decent by itself, and as I said before, its a great setup for a spirited daily driver. Its loud when you get on it, but quiet when rolling around at low RPMs and no drone when cruising on the highway. The Roto-Fab added a LOT more low-end throatiness to her growl when the car is under load. I love it.

While I'm pretty happy with my overall sound so far, there is something in me that wants to get a 2.5in cat-back system. I've mainly been looking at the Stainless works retro-chambered exhaust system, but I'm just worried that it will be to obnoxiously loud and/or have terrible drone on the highway.

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Originally Posted by crc91

Ugh LOVE my rotofab I can't stop driving it! As those Rpm's rise the growl comes alive!

I know that feel! My car's lifetime MPG average (at almost 15k miles) dropped by 0.5 in about 2 weeks... all due to me having a heavier foot and enjoying the sound too much!

brewmaster4 · 10-31-2014, 05:06 PM

I've heard that the VT is quieter than stock at idle. Was this true before the intake? How about after?

Camarolover85 · 10-31-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brewmaster4

I've heard that the VT is quieter than stock at idle. Was this true before the intake? How about after?

i can say I think it is quieter at idle yes, but i have no proof. I cut off my resonators last week and it's MUCH louder! Some V6 camaro raced me and asked me if I had an SS, I said no and then he asked what mods i had lol. I spanked him somehow.

crc91 · 10-31-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarolover85

i can say I think it is quieter at idle yes, but i have no proof. I cut off my resonators last week and it's MUCH louder! Some V6 camaro raced me and asked me if I had an SS, I said no and then he asked what mods i had lol. I spanked him somehow.

Have you added te throttle controller yet? It's suppose to really wake up the car! I ordered mine Thursday!

09-24-2014, 02:10 PM	#31
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I think the stock intake is decent sounding. I mean, I'd definitely like a CAI, but the GF says no. And I should be using that money for the new car. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

09-23-2014, 10:42 PM	#29
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	I installed my rotofab this evening and there is a definite growl when on the gas now, just cruising around especially in first or second gear you can't tell much, but once you get the Rpm's up to about 2700 or 3k it definitely becomes noticeable from inside the cabin. Anywhere from medium to heavy throttle she definitely begins to snarl!

09-25-2014, 12:12 AM	#32
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	^^^ trust me if you think the stock intake is decent sounding do yourself a favor and get the rotofab , you will be smiling like a kid on Christmas morning starting at. 2k rpm all the way till red line ! Ask me how I know !

09-25-2014, 01:59 AM	#34
MountaineerTom Drives: Summit White 2014 2LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: South Carolina Posts: 134	I love my Roto-Fab. I may have to look into that Dynomax VT, I like the sound of it. Is that the only thing you changed on your exhaust?

09-25-2014, 09:02 AM	#36
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	Intake or exhaust which would you get first?

09-25-2014, 10:49 AM	#38
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Ugh LOVE my rotofab I can't stop driving it! As those Rpm's rise the growl comes alive!

10-31-2014, 05:06 PM	#40
brewmaster4 Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NY Posts: 14	I've heard that the VT is quieter than stock at idle. Was this true before the intake? How about after?