Vararam or CAI for 2011 V6? Help me decide - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bradrulz · 11-23-2012, 06:47 PM

I can either get a Vararam for $290 or a polished CAI for $300. Trying to decide which one to go with. Any input would be appreciated. Would prefer something where I am not going to hear the "whistle".

I used to have a Volant CAI and never had a whistle. Rotofab I have a whistle around 1500 to 2000 RPM. Need to make the decision tonight whether to go with with CAI or Vararam or just stick with the Rotofab.

Bradrulz · 11-23-2012, 07:53 PM

Nobody has any opinions/advice?

Wvlsxjunkie · 11-23-2012, 07:54 PM

cai

Trah · 11-23-2012, 07:56 PM

i haven't used either, but i just ordered a CAI today and i must say that $300 is a hell of a deal, jump on it.

Abomb1223 · 11-23-2012, 08:11 PM

CAI

Bradrulz · 11-23-2012, 08:11 PM

I am very torn which one to go with. I like the Vararam designs nd concept and also that it isn't around the windshield washer resivor. Reading some threads I have saw some comments that the air in the box makes the whistle from flowing around the resivor.

rocknRllr · 11-23-2012, 08:14 PM

Had a K&N on my 2011 Camaro but on my new 2013 2LT/RS in the CAI and I like it much better and looks really nice installed.

zandron263 · 11-23-2012, 08:40 PM

I love my CAI intake but it does whistle a little. I don't mind it but I can hear it. I would happliy order it again.

ENV US · 11-23-2012, 09:22 PM

CAI from Apex - Chase! First class service, Awesome product especially with the w/shield washer relocation kit and the scoop. Sounds mean and my butt Dyno can feel the difference. I am trying to figure out how to install one of these on a 2013 Caddy ATS!

RubyCamaro · 11-23-2012, 09:32 PM

Both will give you some good gains in responsiveness & some in HP. The CAI inc with scoop & washer bottle relocation the HP gains are about equal but the CAI looks better & is insulated to keep air colder. That is just IMHO. Check out the V6 bolt on section for more info & opinions.

Cruz'n 45th · 11-24-2012, 12:04 AM

So what did you decide? I went with a CAI from APEX purchased yesterday. BTW $300 is heck of a price - at that price for such an outstanding product there should be no hesitation.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 11-24-2012, 06:47 AM

By posting in the 2012+/LFX section, you're going to get predominently CAI recommendations as Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX. I'm surprised you got as many responses without someone pointing out that you posted in a slighly off-topic section in the first place.

But I digress. Go CAI.

John B.

Trah · 11-24-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

By posting in the 2012+/LFX section, you're going to get predominently CAI recommendations as Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX. I'm surprised you got as many responses without someone pointing out that you posted in a slighly off-topic section in the first place.

But I digress. Go CAI.

John B.

wasn't aware, good thing i went with CAI...

its a syn · 11-24-2012, 11:23 AM

I'll take the whistle and HP-Injen!!!!!

11-23-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Vararam or CAI for 2011 V6? Help me decide I can either get a Vararam for $290 or a polished CAI for $300. Trying to decide which one to go with. Any input would be appreciated. Would prefer something where I am not going to hear the "whistle". I used to have a Volant CAI and never had a whistle. Rotofab I have a whistle around 1500 to 2000 RPM. Need to make the decision tonight whether to go with with CAI or Vararam or just stick with the Rotofab. __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

11-23-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Nobody has any opinions/advice? __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

11-23-2012, 07:54 PM	#3
Wvlsxjunkie ^ Has LSX addiction Drives: 2010 L99 SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern West Virginia Posts: 72	cai __________________ 2010 1SS Minor mods

11-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#6
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	I am very torn which one to go with. I like the Vararam designs nd concept and also that it isn't around the windshield washer resivor. Reading some threads I have saw some comments that the air in the box makes the whistle from flowing around the resivor. __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

11-23-2012, 09:32 PM	#10
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Both will give you some good gains in responsiveness & some in HP. The CAI inc with scoop & washer bottle relocation the HP gains are about equal but the CAI looks better & is insulated to keep air colder. That is just IMHO. Check out the V6 bolt on section for more info & opinions. __________________

11-23-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
Trah Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 106	i haven't used either, but i just ordered a CAI today and i must say that $300 is a hell of a deal, jump on it.

11-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#5
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	CAI

11-23-2012, 08:14 PM	#7
rocknRllr Drives: 2013 2LT Crystal Red Metallic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: virginia Posts: 195 View My Garage	Had a K&N on my 2011 Camaro but on my new 2013 2LT/RS in the CAI and I like it much better and looks really nice installed.

11-23-2012, 08:40 PM	#8
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	I love my CAI intake but it does whistle a little. I don't mind it but I can hear it. I would happliy order it again.

11-23-2012, 09:22 PM	#9
ENV US Drives: 2011 Synergy Green RS, 1999 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 325	CAI from Apex - Chase! First class service, Awesome product especially with the w/shield washer relocation kit and the scoop. Sounds mean and my butt Dyno can feel the difference. I am trying to figure out how to install one of these on a 2013 Caddy ATS!

11-24-2012, 12:04 AM	#11
Cruz'n 45th Drives: 2020 Convertible 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 158 View My Garage	So what did you decide? I went with a CAI from APEX purchased yesterday. BTW $300 is heck of a price - at that price for such an outstanding product there should be no hesitation.

11-24-2012, 06:47 AM	#12
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	By posting in the 2012+/LFX section, you're going to get predominently CAI recommendations as Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX. I'm surprised you got as many responses without someone pointing out that you posted in a slighly off-topic section in the first place. But I digress. Go CAI. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

11-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#14
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	I'll take the whistle and HP-Injen!!!!! __________________