Roto-fab vs. CAI cold air induction - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bannonm · 08-07-2011, 04:37 PM

Anyone have options on which one of these is better on a 6.2L M6? Interested in quality of workmanship, performance, and ease of installation.

Thanks

Williasd · 08-07-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bannonm

Anyone have options on which one of these is better on a 6.2L M6? Interested in quality of workmanship, performance, and ease of installation.

Thanks

I have the Roto Fab X5. I went with it because it is upgradeable for my future goal of a SC. I have been very happy with it. The quality is very good and I know they have made some additional performance upgrades since I bought mine. You can look through this forum and you will find different opinions from everyone.

Jcobra · 08-07-2011, 05:19 PM

I really like my roto fab also. Def could feel/hear a difference and it looks good with the mathing yellow box.

Bay Area SS · 08-07-2011, 06:48 PM

Just installed my Rotofab. I really like it, quality and performance was more than I expected. And I like the fact that I was able to customize it a bit. Powdercoated victory red air box, red hoses, black decals and dry air filter. The price through Maryland Speed was still lower than a CAI I believe. I think both brands are two of the best, but I would get a Rotofab!

Juiced1 · 08-07-2011, 10:03 PM

You couldn't go wrong wither either system. They both install easy, look and perform great. You can upgrade both of them these days to fit a Magnacharger or Whipple supercharger to.

thallman91 · 08-08-2011, 11:21 AM

I installed the Roto Fab onto my 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert and love it. Next up is an exhaust...but it looks great, was easy to install..and gives some extra love at WOT:

faSSt · 08-08-2011, 11:59 AM

Also Roto-Fab here, love it. Install easy, workmanship A+! and cheaper the CAI right?

Both are great, im sure it can just be a personal pref. call

73camarolt · 08-08-2011, 12:06 PM

Roto-Fab here to. Love the look, get alot of compliments on the fit and finish. Although i do like the CAI but for the price, i think Roto-fab is better.

10camaross · 08-08-2011, 01:44 PM

I installed a CAI on my car. Looks, sounds, and works great. But either intake will do you justice

rsrsrs · 08-08-2011, 02:13 PM

CAI all day

Sales @ CAI Inc · 08-08-2011, 02:19 PM

Our system is super easy to install, has materials and craftsmanship found nowhere else in the industry, and has always been a top performer. Every poll taken on Camaro5 we have come out on top, we have sold thousands, and they are guaranteed for life. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!

STORMTROOPER · 08-08-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rsrsrs

CAI all day

2nd that.

Install is easy, Bill is a great guy to work with and it looks great under the hood.

BullF-16 · 08-08-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill @ CAI Inc

Our system is super easy to install, has materials and craftsmanship found nowhere else in the industry, and has always been a top performer. Every poll taken on Camaro5 we have come out on top, we have sold thousands, and they are guaranteed for life. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!

Im gonna go with the CAI but am installing an elite engineering catch can when it gets here. Will this affect how the PCV hose is connected to the CAI tube? Or is the line that hooks to the CAI tube a different than the inlet and outlet lines that go to the catch can. I hate new engines and all this technology. My 83 K10 with a ZZ4 crate motor is much simpler!

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jambo_ashang · 08-08-2011, 02:38 PM

I installed mine easy maybe 45 min. max. it came as the regular fininsh and I wet painted it to match the color of my car and it stays on there of course i put a few coats of clear coat. performance wise I see difference in my gas mileage I also have a SS M6 and the sound is just mean after i put my CAI with my SOLO performance exhaust. 100% satisfied. here's a pic.

08-07-2011, 04:37 PM	#1
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	Roto-fab vs. CAI cold air induction Anyone have options on which one of these is better on a 6.2L M6? Interested in quality of workmanship, performance, and ease of installation. Thanks

08-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#6
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	I installed the Roto Fab onto my 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert and love it. Next up is an exhaust...but it looks great, was easy to install..and gives some extra love at WOT: __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

08-08-2011, 11:59 AM	#7
faSSt Sold n' Sad Drives: 11 F150 Supercrew FX4 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cabot AR. Posts: 279 View My Garage	Also Roto-Fab here, love it. Install easy, workmanship A+! and cheaper the CAI right? Both are great, im sure it can just be a personal pref. call __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS, SIM, 6M, HUD, 10% tint, black out lenses, SS emblems, TSP 304 LT's, Roto-Fab, MGW shifter, gto res, 8K BFXENON, HP Tuners, Redline Fluids. *Sold* Now in an 11' F150 supercrew FX4. Still addicted to the this forum

08-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#8
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	Roto-Fab here to. Love the look, get alot of compliments on the fit and finish. Although i do like the CAI but for the price, i think Roto-fab is better. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

08-08-2011, 02:38 PM	#14
jambo_ashang "FLY NAVY" Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Point Mugu, California Posts: 108	I installed mine easy maybe 45 min. max. it came as the regular fininsh and I wet painted it to match the color of my car and it stays on there of course i put a few coats of clear coat. performance wise I see difference in my gas mileage I also have a SS M6 and the sound is just mean after i put my CAI with my SOLO performance exhaust. 100% satisfied. here's a pic. Attached Images

08-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
Jcobra Drives: 2010 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Il Posts: 931	I really like my roto fab also. Def could feel/hear a difference and it looks good with the mathing yellow box.

08-07-2011, 06:48 PM	#4
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Just installed my Rotofab. I really like it, quality and performance was more than I expected. And I like the fact that I was able to customize it a bit. Powdercoated victory red air box, red hoses, black decals and dry air filter. The price through Maryland Speed was still lower than a CAI I believe. I think both brands are two of the best, but I would get a Rotofab!

08-07-2011, 10:03 PM	#5
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	You couldn't go wrong wither either system. They both install easy, look and perform great. You can upgrade both of them these days to fit a Magnacharger or Whipple supercharger to.

08-08-2011, 01:44 PM	#9
10camaross Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs 6spd manual Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kiln, Mississippi Posts: 258	I installed a CAI on my car. Looks, sounds, and works great. But either intake will do you justice

08-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#10
rsrsrs Drives: '11 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 179	CAI all day

08-08-2011, 02:19 PM	#11
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Our system is super easy to install, has materials and craftsmanship found nowhere else in the industry, and has always been a top performer. Every poll taken on Camaro5 we have come out on top, we have sold thousands, and they are guaranteed for life. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!

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