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LitosZX · 06-28-2017, 12:31 AM

Out of all of the aftermarket intakes these seem to be the top three. (Specifically for performance)

Vararam vs Roto Fab vs Cold Air Inductions

Has anyone experienced more than one of these three and came to a conclusion with results of which one gives the highest gains ?

I know there was a shop that dyno'd most of them but the spreadsheet was deleted from the post

Bo White · 06-28-2017, 02:05 AM

I have experience with all 3. Put the one that looks the best to you on and enjoy. Im a Vararam fan but the Rotofab is the easiest to install of the 3.

07-SRT · 06-28-2017, 06:08 AM

My Dyno test showed I gained with the new vararam over the roto-fab with no other changes SAE corrected

pyroguy · 06-28-2017, 06:21 AM

Vararam classic will give the highest gains, but is not able to be used with supercharger. CAI and roto-fab make excellent intakes and are a wash between who has the bigger power gains. In the end you can't go wrong with any of these. Personally I'm running a roto-fab and it's my second vehicle with one.

Bo White · 06-28-2017, 07:25 AM

Ive owned a RotoFab and a Vararam. Installed a few CAI as well.

Avenging Orange · 06-28-2017, 08:34 AM

If you do a search...there are hundreds of threads on the subject.
My advice.....flip a coin and pick one.

sales@vararam.com · 06-28-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LitosZX

Out of all of the aftermarket intakes these seem to be the top three. (Specifically for performance)

Vararam vs Roto Fab vs Cold Air Inductions

Has anyone experienced more than one of these three and came to a conclusion with results of which one gives the highest gains ?

I know there was a shop that dyno'd most of them but the spreadsheet was deleted from the post

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mdean2011 · 06-28-2017, 09:27 AM

I've got CAI and it was an easy install and works great.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 06-28-2017, 09:35 AM

Staying N/A? Vararam.

Going F/I? I'd recommend CAI or ADM Race with the air scoop. The Z/28 and RotoFab are nice units too.

xc_SS/RS · 06-28-2017, 09:56 AM

Vararam unless you're going FI or if you like the look of another brand of CAI. Vararam now also has an intake with a box and a cone filter if you don't want to go with their OTR CAI, but I would highly recommend the OTR CAI since you have a 2010.

OlePhu · 06-29-2017, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LitosZX

Out of all of the aftermarket intakes these seem to be the top three. (Specifically for performance)

Vararam vs Roto Fab vs Cold Air Inductions

Has anyone experienced more than one of these three and came to a conclusion with results of which one gives the highest gains ?

I know there was a shop that dyno'd most of them but the spreadsheet was deleted from the post

If you're talking about the Jannetty testing, there's a link on this page. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=48202&page=43 that should work but the test was done a few years ago so I'm sure improvements were made by all three.

I have the CAI but my primary criteria wasn't hp gains. Each one has it's strong points but any of them will help.

LitosZX · 07-07-2017, 10:00 PM

Gentleman, greatly appreciate all of your input.

I went with the vararam, the cold air inductions looks absolutely beautiful but I want power and for now the car will be staying N/A.

As you all heard before installation was an absolute and utter nightmare. I am not a full time mechanic but never has it taken me this long to install an intake.

Aside from the dreaded installation process for this intake, it is great.

06-28-2017, 12:31 AM	#1
LitosZX Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 117	Vararam vs Roto Fab vs Cold Air Inductions Out of all of the aftermarket intakes these seem to be the top three. (Specifically for performance) Vararam vs Roto Fab vs Cold Air Inductions Has anyone experienced more than one of these three and came to a conclusion with results of which one gives the highest gains ? I know there was a shop that dyno'd most of them but the spreadsheet was deleted from the post __________________ M6, 376ci, LS3 Top End, Holley High Ram, A little compression.

06-28-2017, 02:05 AM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,095	I have experience with all 3. Put the one that looks the best to you on and enjoy. Im a Vararam fan but the Rotofab is the easiest to install of the 3. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

06-28-2017, 06:08 AM	#3
07-SRT Drives: 2022 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 715	My Dyno test showed I gained with the new vararam over the roto-fab with no other changes SAE corrected __________________ 2022 Camaro SS 1LE

06-28-2017, 06:21 AM	#4
pyroguy Keeper of “THE list” Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GA Posts: 7,117 View My Garage	Vararam classic will give the highest gains, but is not able to be used with supercharger. CAI and roto-fab make excellent intakes and are a wash between who has the bigger power gains. In the end you can't go wrong with any of these. Personally I'm running a roto-fab and it's my second vehicle with one. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

06-28-2017, 07:25 AM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,095	Ive owned a RotoFab and a Vararam. Installed a few CAI as well. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

06-28-2017, 08:34 AM	#6
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	If you do a search...there are hundreds of threads on the subject. My advice.....flip a coin and pick one. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

06-28-2017, 09:27 AM	#8
mdean2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 44	I've got CAI and it was an easy install and works great.

06-28-2017, 09:35 AM	#9
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Staying N/A? Vararam. Going F/I? I'd recommend CAI or ADM Race with the air scoop. The Z/28 and RotoFab are nice units too. __________________ 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.

06-28-2017, 09:56 AM	#10
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Vararam unless you're going FI or if you like the look of another brand of CAI. Vararam now also has an intake with a box and a cone filter if you don't want to go with their OTR CAI, but I would highly recommend the OTR CAI since you have a 2010. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

07-07-2017, 10:00 PM	#12
LitosZX Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 117	Gentleman, greatly appreciate all of your input. I went with the vararam, the cold air inductions looks absolutely beautiful but I want power and for now the car will be staying N/A. As you all heard before installation was an absolute and utter nightmare. I am not a full time mechanic but never has it taken me this long to install an intake. Aside from the dreaded installation process for this intake, it is great. __________________ M6, 376ci, LS3 Top End, Holley High Ram, A little compression.