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mister_goods1 · 07-23-2010, 08:48 PM

trying to decide which CAI to go with, AIRAID, ROTOFAB, OR VOLANT???? I can get the airaid and rotofab for the same price and the volant for $20 cheaper, looking for a good CAI for use without a tune.....please help

CAI Inc · 07-23-2010, 11:07 PM

Take a look at this: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...=1&output=html

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 07-23-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CAI Inc

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-Ivan

busaboy · 07-23-2010, 11:18 PM

This is where I decided to go with a New Era Performance. I was looking for most power with no tune. The tune will come sometime after warranty.

mike@newera · 07-23-2010, 11:34 PM

And you will get the best throttle response with the coldest intake air temp with our kits as well, as tested by multiple independent shops...

TXGooch21 · 07-24-2010, 12:47 AM

R2C CAI FTW!!

CamaroFTW · 07-24-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

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-Ivan

Works fine for me.

Don't know how accurate any of this is...Hennessey is about the worst yet they build some of the top tuner cars out there...hmmm

Apex Motorsports · 07-24-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@newera

And you will get the best throttle response with the coldest intake air temp with our kits as well, as tested by multiple independent shops...

Any results from those tests? I'd be interested in seeing them.

Apex Motorsports · 07-24-2010, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

Works fine for me.

Don't know how accurate any of this is...Hennessey is about the worst yet they build some of the top tuner cars out there...hmmm

Those are the results from the last Jannetty CAI test. Same car, same day, same equipment. As far as side-by-side comparison goes, it doesn't get any better than that.

Blackbean · 07-24-2010, 07:00 AM

Volant has aquired sort of a bad reputation for setting off the CEL on this forum.It did it to my 2010 SS L99.
When I got my 2011 SS LS3, I still had the Volant from my other car and liked the way it worked and was made.
I enlarged the center hole in the MAF supplied gasket so the sensor seats on the tube, I unhooked the battery when I installed it,and, no problems.Also, I made sure the screws were short enough to completely snug down the MAF senser,since none were provided with it.
I have been driving about 1000 mi. with it on,axle back Magnaflo, muffler exhaust, and no tune.
The air box is very heavily constructed and insulates well, also all the air comes from the front of the grill,creating a ram effect as you drive faster.
I personally, am glad I gave it anothet try.Some had mentioned bumps in the tube possibly causing turbulence for the MAF, but the bumps are below the sensor and don't affect the air flow going through the component.

Blastin' Metallica · 07-24-2010, 12:17 PM

I went with Cold Air Inductions. Very easy install and noticeable pickup in horsepower. Tune not required.

Given that this version is enclosed on top, it would seem to do a better job of keeping hot air around the engine out. Most of these don't seem to be true cold air intakes and rather just less restrictive intakes since they are open on top.

GMRULZ · 07-24-2010, 12:45 PM

Of those 3 I would go w/ Rotofab, otherwise if you open up the field ADM Race...

mister_goods1 · 07-24-2010, 02:25 PM

well thanks for everyones input and help, greatly appreciated. Although i would like to go with CAI or ADM, i would need to save more cash for that

JS · 07-24-2010, 02:52 PM

I dont now, the more I look at the Airaid the more I like it
The box is closed surround except for the washer hole, its very smooth inside the box, has a big tube and large filter and picks up air from the stock scoop, plus it seals to the hood very well.

Alot of companies are picking up air from the stock scoop in the rad support just like GM does it. This is what Airaid did too, they just improved upon the stock setup, it was within 3 hp of the best untuned kits that are on the market now.

Airaid did pretty good in JRE test and its cost around $330 which is ALOT cheaper than the best tested kits..I dont know if I am going to wait for the JRE's 2nd test as I have a Pro-torque 2800 coming for my L99 and I am itching to put a REAL CAI on my car..

ADM RACE IMO IS THE BEST, IT JUST LOOKS AND PREFORMS THE BEST
But $599 for a CAI is alittle too much for me.

I really like the Halltech, for the moola its a nice kit.
There R&D is excellent too.

Still in the long run the Airaid for the moola sure looks good to me..
JMHO

07-23-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
mister_goods1 Orange Thunder Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Agua Dulce, TX Posts: 161 View My Garage	NEED CAI HELP trying to decide which CAI to go with, AIRAID, ROTOFAB, OR VOLANT???? I can get the airaid and rotofab for the same price and the volant for $20 cheaper, looking for a good CAI for use without a tune.....please help

07-24-2010, 12:47 AM	#6
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	R2C CAI FTW!! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

07-24-2010, 12:45 PM	#12
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	Of those 3 I would go w/ Rotofab, otherwise if you open up the field ADM Race... __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

07-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#14
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	I dont now, the more I look at the Airaid the more I like it The box is closed surround except for the washer hole, its very smooth inside the box, has a big tube and large filter and picks up air from the stock scoop, plus it seals to the hood very well. Alot of companies are picking up air from the stock scoop in the rad support just like GM does it. This is what Airaid did too, they just improved upon the stock setup, it was within 3 hp of the best untuned kits that are on the market now. Airaid did pretty good in JRE test and its cost around $330 which is ALOT cheaper than the best tested kits..I dont know if I am going to wait for the JRE's 2nd test as I have a Pro-torque 2800 coming for my L99 and I am itching to put a REAL CAI on my car.. ADM RACE IMO IS THE BEST, IT JUST LOOKS AND PREFORMS THE BEST But $599 for a CAI is alittle too much for me. I really like the Halltech, for the moola its a nice kit. There R&D is excellent too. Still in the long run the Airaid for the moola sure looks good to me.. JMHO __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned Last edited by JS; 07-25-2010 at 12:09 PM.

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07-23-2010, 11:07 PM	#2
CAI Inc 1 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MI Posts: 121	Take a look at this: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...=1&output=html

07-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#4
busaboy Drives: Black RS/SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 233	This is where I decided to go with a New Era Performance. I was looking for most power with no tune. The tune will come sometime after warranty.

07-23-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	And you will get the best throttle response with the coldest intake air temp with our kits as well, as tested by multiple independent shops...

07-24-2010, 07:00 AM	#10
Blackbean Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Fl Posts: 168	Volant has aquired sort of a bad reputation for setting off the CEL on this forum.It did it to my 2010 SS L99. When I got my 2011 SS LS3, I still had the Volant from my other car and liked the way it worked and was made. I enlarged the center hole in the MAF supplied gasket so the sensor seats on the tube, I unhooked the battery when I installed it,and, no problems.Also, I made sure the screws were short enough to completely snug down the MAF senser,since none were provided with it. I have been driving about 1000 mi. with it on,axle back Magnaflo, muffler exhaust, and no tune. The air box is very heavily constructed and insulates well, also all the air comes from the front of the grill,creating a ram effect as you drive faster. I personally, am glad I gave it anothet try.Some had mentioned bumps in the tube possibly causing turbulence for the MAF, but the bumps are below the sensor and don't affect the air flow going through the component.

07-24-2010, 12:17 PM	#11
Blastin' Metallica Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS, 2005 Mag Red C6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 18	I went with Cold Air Inductions. Very easy install and noticeable pickup in horsepower. Tune not required. Given that this version is enclosed on top, it would seem to do a better job of keeping hot air around the engine out. Most of these don't seem to be true cold air intakes and rather just less restrictive intakes since they are open on top.

07-24-2010, 02:25 PM	#13
mister_goods1 Orange Thunder Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Agua Dulce, TX Posts: 161 View My Garage	well thanks for everyones input and help, greatly appreciated. Although i would like to go with CAI or ADM, i would need to save more cash for that