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xzmk07 · 10-04-2011, 09:35 AM

I need help choosing between a Injen Power Flow Long Tube CAI or a Vararam Intake, or K&N Typhoon. Im a noob with DIY and price isnt an option. Which has better gains? How do they both perform in rainy weather? It is my first upgrade.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 10-04-2011, 09:57 AM

I went with CAI but they were the first to sell for the 2012. CAI is a really great company so look at them too.

ron10 · 10-04-2011, 10:02 AM

for looks and performance i would take a look at CIA INC.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 10-04-2011, 10:34 AM

Check out Vararam, Injen, and Cold Air Inductions. Those three seem to be the top three choices. Out of your three choices, I would look at Vararam or Injen. The only reason I am not a fan of the Injen intake is because of its position. So I would pick Vararam from the three you listed.

booth8233 · 10-04-2011, 10:48 AM

I have a roto fab, and it looks great

contact Juiced1 if your intrested, theyll hook you up

but other then that i love my CAI from roto-fab and under the hood looks great.

BenningJ · 10-04-2011, 11:05 AM

I also have the Roto-Fab and I like it a lot. I have also had the Vararam from the pre-production days. I know they have worked out most of their kinks now. I don't think you will be disappointed with any setup you go with.

xzmk07 · 10-04-2011, 11:18 AM

Its between Vararam and Injen, I hate how injen is so close to the ground and im scared of hydrolocking, and vararam is new and i really don't know which one has better horsepower gains. I dont care about the looks btw.

TJ91 · 10-04-2011, 11:21 AM

ok, the VR performs slightly better then the Injen to 60, its pretty much identical. But the VR is designed to be even better in the top of third gear. Pulling somewhere around 27rwhp after 6000rpm in third
I love my VR, would also love a longtube injen.

Cincy10SSRS · 10-04-2011, 12:14 PM

I love my K&N Typhoon. I think it looks great and I couldn't believe the noticeable throttle response improvements it delivered and the sound is wicked. Plus, even though you said $$ weren't the biggest factor, you cannot convince me that a Vararam or Injen is worth $100+ more than the $200 shipped I paid for my K&N.

10RsCamaro · 10-04-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincy11RS

I love my K&N Typhoon. I think it looks great and I couldn't believe the noticeable throttle response improvements it delivered and the sound is wicked. Plus, even though you said $$ weren't the biggest factor, you cannot convince me that a Vararam or Injen is worth $100+ more than the $200 shipped I paid for my K&N.

I thought that K&N has CEL problems...did you come across any?

Cincy10SSRS · 10-04-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10RsCamaro

I thought that K&N has CEL problems...did you come across any?

This always seems to come up. For whatever reason(s) their series 63 had some history with that but the Typhoon (series 69) never has. I know I haven't.

bmorecam · 10-04-2011, 12:26 PM

Injen, AEM brute force(cold air version), vararam, CAI. You can't go wrong with any of them. I personally went with AEM custom modded my way a little

Shuffler · 10-04-2011, 12:58 PM

Vararam here..... very happy with it.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 10-04-2011, 02:12 PM

Isn't the choice obvious???? HEHE. On a more seroius note, here is a little bit about us:

Cold Air Inductions, Inc. intake systems benefits:

: Tig welded aluminum air box (high luster finish reflects radiant heat)

: Insulated air box (this adding another layer of thermal (convection) protection)

: Aluminum lid with stainless steel ¼ turn fasteners (fast filter removal)

: Viewing window for fast easy filter inspection.

: High Luster ceramic coated intake tube (coated inside and out, yet another layer of thermal protection)

: Smooth bore (88.9 mm) intake tube construction (this minimizes bends and restrictions within the system)

: 8” V-stack air filter with built in velocity stack (helps reduce turbulence for truer MAF reading)

: 8 layer air filter (maximizing filtration for prolonged engine life

: LIFETIME WARRANTY

We have sold thousands of intakes, have thousands of happy customers, and incorporate design features that make our system a true Cold Air Intake. We see great #’s on the Dyno as well as the track, and can keep our intake temps within 2 degrees of ambient air due to our design features.

Check out these links as well:

Testimonials Video - http://www.coldairinductions.com/testimonials
3D Filter Video - http://www.coldairinductions.com/air-filters/filters-in-action/

Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!!

10-04-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
xzmk07 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 19	Choice between CAI's. Need Help I need help choosing between a Injen Power Flow Long Tube CAI or a Vararam Intake, or K&N Typhoon. Im a noob with DIY and price isnt an option. Which has better gains? How do they both perform in rainy weather? It is my first upgrade. Last edited by xzmk07; 10-04-2011 at 10:01 AM.

10-04-2011, 09:57 AM	#2
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	I went with CAI but they were the first to sell for the 2012. CAI is a really great company so look at them too. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua) Last edited by JoshBobGuptaMarley; 10-04-2011 at 02:39 PM.

10-04-2011, 10:34 AM	#4
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Check out Vararam, Injen, and Cold Air Inductions. Those three seem to be the top three choices. Out of your three choices, I would look at Vararam or Injen. The only reason I am not a fan of the Injen intake is because of its position. So I would pick Vararam from the three you listed. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

10-04-2011, 10:48 AM	#5
booth8233 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 355	I have a roto fab, and it looks great contact Juiced1 if your intrested, theyll hook you up but other then that i love my CAI from roto-fab and under the hood looks great. __________________ 2010 Chevy camaro, Black rally stripes, 20% Tint, MRT v2.0 Axle back exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, AAC footwell lighting, Mods soon: BBK Long tube headers w/ high flow cats, ported throttle body & Trifecta tune (ghost cam)

10-04-2011, 11:05 AM	#6
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	I also have the Roto-Fab and I like it a lot. I have also had the Vararam from the pre-production days. I know they have worked out most of their kinks now. I don't think you will be disappointed with any setup you go with. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts Last edited by BenningJ; 10-04-2011 at 11:07 AM. Reason: Added photo

10-04-2011, 10:02 AM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	for looks and performance i would take a look at CIA INC.

10-04-2011, 11:18 AM	#7
xzmk07 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 19	Its between Vararam and Injen, I hate how injen is so close to the ground and im scared of hydrolocking, and vararam is new and i really don't know which one has better horsepower gains. I dont care about the looks btw.

10-04-2011, 11:21 AM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	ok, the VR performs slightly better then the Injen to 60, its pretty much identical. But the VR is designed to be even better in the top of third gear. Pulling somewhere around 27rwhp after 6000rpm in third I love my VR, would also love a longtube injen. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

10-04-2011, 12:14 PM	#9
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I love my K&N Typhoon. I think it looks great and I couldn't believe the noticeable throttle response improvements it delivered and the sound is wicked. Plus, even though you said $$ weren't the biggest factor, you cannot convince me that a Vararam or Injen is worth $100+ more than the $200 shipped I paid for my K&N.

10-04-2011, 12:26 PM	#12
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	Injen, AEM brute force(cold air version), vararam, CAI. You can't go wrong with any of them. I personally went with AEM custom modded my way a little Attached Images

10-04-2011, 12:58 PM	#13
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Vararam here..... very happy with it. Attached Images __________________

10-04-2011, 02:12 PM	#14
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Isn't the choice obvious???? HEHE. On a more seroius note, here is a little bit about us: Cold Air Inductions, Inc. intake systems benefits: : Tig welded aluminum air box (high luster finish reflects radiant heat) : Insulated air box (this adding another layer of thermal (convection) protection) : Aluminum lid with stainless steel ¼ turn fasteners (fast filter removal) : Viewing window for fast easy filter inspection. : High Luster ceramic coated intake tube (coated inside and out, yet another layer of thermal protection) : Smooth bore (88.9 mm) intake tube construction (this minimizes bends and restrictions within the system) : 8” V-stack air filter with built in velocity stack (helps reduce turbulence for truer MAF reading) : 8 layer air filter (maximizing filtration for prolonged engine life : LIFETIME WARRANTY We have sold thousands of intakes, have thousands of happy customers, and incorporate design features that make our system a true Cold Air Intake. We see great #’s on the Dyno as well as the track, and can keep our intake temps within 2 degrees of ambient air due to our design features. Check out these links as well: Testimonials Video - http://www.coldairinductions.com/testimonials 3D Filter Video - http://www.coldairinductions.com/air-filters/filters-in-action/ Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!!

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