Cold air intakes for the SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

timeoutdan · 06-24-2012, 01:06 PM

I'm looking to buy one and can't decide. I was looking at the Vararam among others. Can you please give me some feedback. Thanks.

Macfolk · 06-24-2012, 01:10 PM

I am in the same boat as you, Dan. CAI is a favorite, as are Halltech and Roto Fab. Most of these seem to be similar in performance, and the addition of the scoop and washer relocate ups these as well.

However, when I have looked at Florida drivers, including a tuner in Tampa, Vararam seems to be a good hot weather choice. That is swaying my choice to Vararam.

Be sure to PM some dealers to check for the best price, and every now and then one comes up for sale in the member classifieds.

Good luck!

Jason

timeoutdan · 06-24-2012, 05:33 PM

ttt

Dznts · 06-24-2012, 05:34 PM

CAI FTW!

Dirtdog · 06-24-2012, 05:39 PM

I love my Roto-Fab. I think it looks coolest. I Got rid of the washer bottle and im very happy with the sound and response.
With all Cold Air intakes, the gains are so little, it boils down to personal preference.

klawrencepdx · 06-24-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by timeoutdan

I'm looking to buy one and can't decide. I was looking at the Vararam among others. Can you please give me some feedback. Thanks.

Let us know what you decide! My vote goes to CAI inc plus the Apex washer relocate and airscoop! My L99 came alive

Cheers from Portland

GunnyG · 06-24-2012, 05:50 PM

I got the AirAid. Middle of the pack performance, kinda funky design, but I'm happy with it!

2xSSRS · 06-24-2012, 05:57 PM

Looking at a Jegs unit. They are claiming in their catalog a 30 hp gain. They are all over the racing circuit, so I figure they know what their doing.

Kiss My SS · 06-24-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2xSSRS

Looking at a Jegs unit. They are claiming in their catalog a 30 hp gain. They are all over the racing circuit, so I figure they know what their doing.

Its rated at 20 extra HP on their website...either way if thats true its a good gain for $300.00

Gigachip · 06-24-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by klawrencepdx

Let us know what you decide! My vote goes to CAI inc plus the Apex washer relocate and airscoop! My L99 came alive

Cheers from Portland

I suggest going with CAI

2xSSRS · 06-24-2012, 06:21 PM

Apex Chase · 06-24-2012, 06:25 PM

The CAI Inc systems are by far our best sellers. They produce very solid gains across the entire RPM range, especially when you add a cold air scoop, and look great. Vararam and Roto-Fab tie for second.

IndeedSS1 · 06-24-2012, 06:27 PM

I've ran the CAI, Halltech, and Vararam. Vararam is hands down my favorite.

John Deere Racer · 06-24-2012, 06:30 PM

Lg motorsports make a nice cai

angie7 · 06-24-2012, 06:30 PM

I have RotoFab and love it!

djxrated81 · 06-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Airaid for me, hasn't let me down yet

timeoutdan · 06-24-2012, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

OHIOSS · 06-24-2012, 07:18 PM

I can only speak about the one that I went with. I bought a G5CR and have zero problems with it in more than 3 years. It didn't cause the car to throw any codes when I hooked it up which I've heard is prett common.

Rocky1974 · 06-24-2012, 07:50 PM

Jannetty tested them twice and the CAI with the ADM scoop came out on top,making 18.6 horsepower over stock. I think some vendors started offering this combination after his test results came out. He did not test the Vararam, but I think it was because they didn't send him one.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...netty+CAI+Test

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en

TwistedEnergy · 06-24-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by John Deere Racer

Lg motorsports make a nice cai

I'm in the same boat as the OP, I'm trying to decide between LG or CAI Inc, since they are both priced the same I have not decided which one I want to go with although I have heard great things about LG Motorsports and am leaning towards that intake.

gelboy1015 · 06-24-2012, 11:56 PM

+1 for Cold Air Inductions

Blueovalman · 06-25-2012, 12:25 AM

Does anyone have the K&N cold air intake on their Camaro?
Post some pics if you can please.

SSGUNNER · 06-25-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEnergy

I'm in the same boat as the OP, I'm trying to decide between LG or CAI Inc, since they are both priced the same I have not decided which one I want to go with although I have heard great things about LG Motorsports and am leaning towards that intake.

Ditto

Dupontdon24 · 06-25-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueovalman

Does anyone have the K&N cold air intake on their Camaro?
Post some pics if you can please.

I purchased a used k&n typhoon off here from a guy for 150.00. very pleased. I'll see about a pic if no one beats me to it. I'll eventually spend more money for either cai or varaam later down the road.S

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byrosol · 06-25-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueovalman

Does anyone have the K&N cold air intake on their Camaro?
Post some pics if you can please.

K&N typhoon.

06-24-2012, 01:06 PM	#1
timeoutdan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 21	Cold air intakes for the SS I'm looking to buy one and can't decide. I was looking at the Vararam among others. Can you please give me some feedback. Thanks.

06-24-2012, 01:10 PM	#2
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 278 View My Garage	I am in the same boat as you, Dan. CAI is a favorite, as are Halltech and Roto Fab. Most of these seem to be similar in performance, and the addition of the scoop and washer relocate ups these as well. However, when I have looked at Florida drivers, including a tuner in Tampa, Vararam seems to be a good hot weather choice. That is swaying my choice to Vararam. Be sure to PM some dealers to check for the best price, and every now and then one comes up for sale in the member classifieds. Good luck! Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: wheels, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

06-24-2012, 05:34 PM	#4
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 2007 Tahoe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 18,005	CAI FTW! __________________

06-24-2012, 05:39 PM	#5
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 548 View My Garage	I love my Roto-Fab. I think it looks coolest. I Got rid of the washer bottle and im very happy with the sound and response. With all Cold Air intakes, the gains are so little, it boils down to personal preference. __________________ Borla S Cat-Back, Roto-Fab CAI, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, and End Links, HURST, Lots of AAC Goodies ORDERED 02/22/10 3800 04/09/10 6000 04/30/10

06-24-2012, 05:50 PM	#7
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,637 View My Garage	I got the AirAid. Middle of the pack performance, kinda funky design, but I'm happy with it! __________________

06-24-2012, 05:33 PM	#3
timeoutdan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 21	ttt

06-24-2012, 05:57 PM	#8
2xSSRS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 702	Looking at a Jegs unit. They are claiming in their catalog a 30 hp gain. They are all over the racing circuit, so I figure they know what their doing. __________________

06-24-2012, 06:21 PM	#11
2xSSRS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 702	__________________

06-24-2012, 06:25 PM	#12
Apex Chase Drives: it like I stole it. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 17,624	The CAI Inc systems are by far our best sellers. They produce very solid gains across the entire RPM range, especially when you add a cold air scoop, and look great. Vararam and Roto-Fab tie for second. __________________ 502.930.2739 \| Contact By Email \|Facebook\|Twitter

06-24-2012, 06:27 PM	#13
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,849	I've ran the CAI, Halltech, and Vararam. Vararam is hands down my favorite. __________________ She is only memory now.

06-24-2012, 06:30 PM	#14
John Deere Racer Drives: 2013 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Williamsport,IN Posts: 757	Lg motorsports make a nice cai __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 black on black 10 spokes 585rwhp 616rwtq bolt ons only www.mikenorrismotorsports.com Www.lgmotorsports.com

06-24-2012, 06:30 PM	#15
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: '11 1SS/RS, '13 Cruze Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,784	I have RotoFab and love it! __________________

06-24-2012, 06:34 PM	#16
djxrated81 Drives: 2011 camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 405	Airaid for me, hasn't let me down yet __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Airaid cai, ARH HF cats X pipe, SLP LM1, 160stat,RX Catch can, Tuned @ Tune Time Performance, side marker black outs, decepticon bowtie emblems, stealth turn sig. bulbs,Hyper White DTRL Painted GFX, Havoc Spoiler

06-24-2012, 07:09 PM	#17
timeoutdan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 21	Thanks for the feedback.

06-24-2012, 07:18 PM	#18
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,699	I can only speak about the one that I went with. I bought a G5CR and have zero problems with it in more than 3 years. It didn't cause the car to throw any codes when I hooked it up which I've heard is prett common. Attached Images

06-24-2012, 07:50 PM	#19
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 541 View My Garage	Jannetty tested them twice and the CAI with the ADM scoop came out on top,making 18.6 horsepower over stock. I think some vendors started offering this combination after his test results came out. He did not test the Vararam, but I think it was because they didn't send him one. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...netty+CAI+Test https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en

06-24-2012, 11:56 PM	#21
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 897	+1 for Cold Air Inductions __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3, M6. - Build Thread/Mods List

06-25-2012, 12:25 AM	#22
Blueovalman Drives: Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 284	Does anyone have the K&N cold air intake on their Camaro? Post some pics if you can please.