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Pumpkin1LT · 06-20-2010, 12:18 AM

After much debate and research on both the Airaid and Injen CAI, I've decided on......

NEITHER....

After talking with Chris and Glen, gonna go with the ROTOFAB once it comes out for the V6. The down side? Patience is a virtue not bestowed on me.. But certai. It will be worth the wait!!

Brownhornitt · 06-20-2010, 02:28 AM

awwwww.... I was rooting for Injen

*TAG UR IT* · 06-20-2010, 02:33 AM

Hey....it was nice meeting you tonight! But...I NEED A CAI TOO!!!

wbt · 06-20-2010, 03:09 AM

Well....I personally would go with the Injen and did. V-6 or V-8.

The V-6 version has plenty of data to support it's gains and I think it is well worth it. It will be weeks/months to get the same data for the Roto-Fab or CAI intakes for the V-6 once released

In the end it is your decision.

rhd · 06-20-2010, 04:43 AM

when is it gonna be out?

Camaro Freak · 06-20-2010, 07:35 AM

I have to agree with the others. Lots of data out on the Ingen CAI. Its the top dog of the V6's.

rtcat600man · 06-20-2010, 07:49 AM

+1 Would love to see someone set-up a poll for CAI, to see who has what. INJEN all the way. Only one independently tested that showed some gains.

Pumpkin1LT · 06-20-2010, 10:26 AM

I've read that there have been quite afew issues with the Airaid and that Injen was by far the most popular CAI. As far as gains, I'm not seeing that one over really produces a significant amount over the other..correct me please if I am wrong. I hear through the grapevine that ROTOFAB will be producing a V6 CAI within the next couple of months. I have checked out a ROTOFAB on a V8 and it was quite impressive.

Pumpkin1LT · 06-20-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Hey....it was nice meeting you tonight! But...I NEED A CAI TOO!!!

Right on Doug!!! But your Cammy is definately "drool worthy" !

Camaro Freak · 06-20-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpkin1LT

I've read that there have been quite afew issues with the Airaid and that Injen was by far the most popular CAI. As far as gains, I'm not seeing that one over really produces a significant amount over the other..correct me please if I am wrong. I hear through the grapevine that ROTOFAB will be producing a V6 CAI within the next couple of months. I have checked out a ROTOFAB on a V8 and it was quite impressive.

Yep. Rotofab builds a impressive V8 CAI, but the V6 engine is a totally different animal. Injen CAI has been the only CAI for the V6 that has been impressive with positive HP gains. Please do a little research before you buy. Its better to be safe than sorry. Theres been alot of folks on here that have been disappointed with there V6 CAI's, but I have yet to meet anyone that has the Injen CAI say that they are not happy with it. Just saying.....

Blade · 06-20-2010, 10:44 AM

Just my 2 cents............I can understand people staying patient in their choice of CAI. But I wish people would stop saying "That company does awesome work on the v8, so v6 will kick ass too" Blah blah blah........its getting about as annoying as the vuvuzelas.

You can't make comparisons between the v6 and v8 aftermarket products. There are 2 cylinders missing in the v6 you know?

If you are looking to wait till Rotofab rolls their model out because you want to see what their numbers are, thats cool. But there's no reason to think just because a company does great for the v8 that it will happen for the v6. Examples: Vararam, Lingenfelter's Supercharger, SCT and Diablo Tunes.

usa1camaro1969 · 06-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Go with what pleases you. 4hp and 6 ft/lbs is not a huge enough increase to claim injen as the almighty one so you can't convince me otherwise. I could understand if we were driving in the Nascar Sprint Cup but we aren't.

And I'm used to driving big blocks with massive amounts of torque, I just realize it is what it is. I may soon be throwing the juice at this baby to try to make up for some of the lack of torque.

Markal · 06-20-2010, 05:26 PM

Airaid works great on V8s but, they had to redesign the tube for the V6 due to HP losses. I bought the Injen because it drops below the heat in the engine compartment....heat rises...most of the so called CAI's are high and close to the engine.....there has to be heat up there and therfore less oxygen. The Injen rides low in the fender well. Research what others are saying and pay attention to dyno's and actual runs. Injen has been proven over and over. Most considering CAI's have concerns with water flooding the Injen...so far as I know that's not been a problem with Injen CAI owners driving through storms or large puddles of water. My Injen CAI looks good, sounds good....I'm happy!

Roto-fab 1 · 06-20-2010, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence. We are planning to dyno test the V6 CAI this late this coming week. While we've had good success with the V8 intake, we do realize the V6 is a "different animal" as one member stated it. We do have a very popular and proven G8 V6 intake on the market which is a very similar application. Between our experience with it along with our V8 Camaro intake, we are extremely confident this system will give us great results.

06-20-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	It's settled then.... After much debate and research on both the Airaid and Injen CAI, I've decided on...... NEITHER.... After talking with Chris and Glen, gonna go with the ROTOFAB once it comes out for the V6. The down side? Patience is a virtue not bestowed on me.. But certai. It will be worth the wait!! __________________ A happy wife is one in the garage getting dirty under her 2010 Camaro!

06-20-2010, 02:28 AM	#2
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	awwwww.... I was rooting for Injen __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

06-20-2010, 07:35 AM	#6
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	I have to agree with the others. Lots of data out on the Ingen CAI. Its the top dog of the V6's. __________________

06-20-2010, 07:49 AM	#7
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	+1 Would love to see someone set-up a poll for CAI, to see who has what. INJEN all the way. Only one independently tested that showed some gains. __________________ MY BUILD

06-20-2010, 10:26 AM	#8
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	I've read that there have been quite afew issues with the Airaid and that Injen was by far the most popular CAI. As far as gains, I'm not seeing that one over really produces a significant amount over the other..correct me please if I am wrong. I hear through the grapevine that ROTOFAB will be producing a V6 CAI within the next couple of months. I have checked out a ROTOFAB on a V8 and it was quite impressive. __________________ A happy wife is one in the garage getting dirty under her 2010 Camaro!

06-20-2010, 02:33 AM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Hey....it was nice meeting you tonight! But...I NEED A CAI TOO!!!

06-20-2010, 03:09 AM	#4
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Well....I personally would go with the Injen and did. V-6 or V-8. The V-6 version has plenty of data to support it's gains and I think it is well worth it. It will be weeks/months to get the same data for the Roto-Fab or CAI intakes for the V-6 once released In the end it is your decision.

06-20-2010, 04:43 AM	#5
rhd dirtbag Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Addison TX Posts: 1,037	when is it gonna be out?

06-20-2010, 10:44 AM	#11
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Just my 2 cents............I can understand people staying patient in their choice of CAI. But I wish people would stop saying "That company does awesome work on the v8, so v6 will kick ass too" Blah blah blah........its getting about as annoying as the vuvuzelas. You can't make comparisons between the v6 and v8 aftermarket products. There are 2 cylinders missing in the v6 you know? If you are looking to wait till Rotofab rolls their model out because you want to see what their numbers are, thats cool. But there's no reason to think just because a company does great for the v8 that it will happen for the v6. Examples: Vararam, Lingenfelter's Supercharger, SCT and Diablo Tunes. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

06-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#12
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Go with what pleases you. 4hp and 6 ft/lbs is not a huge enough increase to claim injen as the almighty one so you can't convince me otherwise. I could understand if we were driving in the Nascar Sprint Cup but we aren't. And I'm used to driving big blocks with massive amounts of torque, I just realize it is what it is. I may soon be throwing the juice at this baby to try to make up for some of the lack of torque.

06-20-2010, 05:26 PM	#13
Markal White Lightnin Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gulf Coast - Biloxi MS Posts: 273 View My Garage	Airaid works great on V8s but, they had to redesign the tube for the V6 due to HP losses. I bought the Injen because it drops below the heat in the engine compartment....heat rises...most of the so called CAI's are high and close to the engine.....there has to be heat up there and therfore less oxygen. The Injen rides low in the fender well. Research what others are saying and pay attention to dyno's and actual runs. Injen has been proven over and over. Most considering CAI's have concerns with water flooding the Injen...so far as I know that's not been a problem with Injen CAI owners driving through storms or large puddles of water. My Injen CAI looks good, sounds good....I'm happy!

06-20-2010, 07:55 PM	#14
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	Thanks for the vote of confidence. We are planning to dyno test the V6 CAI this late this coming week. While we've had good success with the V8 intake, we do realize the V6 is a "different animal" as one member stated it. We do have a very popular and proven G8 V6 intake on the market which is a very similar application. Between our experience with it along with our V8 Camaro intake, we are extremely confident this system will give us great results.

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