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Rjizzle10 · 06-05-2013, 02:07 AM

Currently what is the best one as far as acceleration, sound, no lag, no maintenance?

From tests it seems like Fastlane was on top but people say it looks like its made out of crap. For $500 dollars I don't want a 'home depot thrown together pipe'
Another concern about the Fastlane CAI that I had was how well can you drive in the rain and through puddles with it since it is located not far from the ground?

62nalide · 06-05-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjizzle10

Currently what is the best one as far as acceleration, sound, no lag, no maintenance?

From tests it seems like Fastlane was on top but people say it looks like its made out of crap. For $500 dollars I don't want a 'home depot thrown together pipe'
Another concern about the Fastlane CAI that I had was how well can you drive in the rain and through puddles with it since it is located not far from the ground?

Well If you have concerns what so ever about Fastlane then cross them out. Reason why I ended up with the ADM race intake was due to the fact that the MAF sensor is boxed in with the filter for cooler temps. It also has the scoop and been driving it in the rain all last week and its fine. Just sharing my opinion.

BlaqWhole · 06-05-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjizzle10

Currently what is the best one as far as acceleration, sound, no lag, no maintenance?

From tests it seems like Fastlane was on top but people say it looks like its made out of crap. For $500 dollars I don't want a 'home depot thrown together pipe'
Another concern about the Fastlane CAI that I had was how well can you drive in the rain and through puddles with it since it is located not far from the ground?

I personally don't like the fenderwell style intakes because of the potential of driving through deep puddles. I love my Vararam intake, but outside of that I would get an underhood style intake that is sealed off and has a scoop.

ssmike · 06-05-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dynosteve

Vararam is probably the best performing system on the market and is USA made

Rjizzle10 · 06-05-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dynosteve

Vararam is probably the best performing system on the market and is USA made

Vararam has a weird style to it doesn't it? Any pics of it under the hood?

litle88 · 06-05-2013, 09:17 AM

Search, there are Many bud.

Nutro · 06-05-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjizzle10

Vararam has a weird style to it doesn't it? Any pics of it under the hood?

Yep, lean the radiator in and install. They're great intakes but I'm not a fan of the "radiator lean" look.

Mchlgrrsn · 06-05-2013, 09:42 AM

Not a big fan of leaning the radiator either, but it does work well. . Don't get one with a metal tube because of heat soak. I personally like roto fab but most of them perform about the same. It's a 12hp part, it's not going to make or break your car. Enjoy

VADER SS L99 · 06-05-2013, 10:00 AM

I gave my report of this very intake just the other day. Its on this very forum page titled pipeline.

Camarojt · 06-05-2013, 11:51 AM

ADM all the way if your on the fence! Vararam does make good power but I don't care for the look at all. ADM intake IMO has the best balance of looks, quality of materials and design, and performance! And add the scoop and she's a bad b!tch! Plus Andy at ADM is excellent in customer service!

axis · 06-05-2013, 11:57 AM

If your car is a 12 or newer, that would eliminate the VR.

The rest are EASILY found with a simple search. Just type the name of the intake you're wanting information about in the "search this form" box, found in each section.

11TexaSS · 06-05-2013, 12:12 PM

I have the Vararam and I'm very happy with it. I think it looks good and performs just fine. The installation is a little off but I never had an issue with it in 9 months that I've had it. I'm taking it off soon to replace with a CAI and that's just because I'm installing a Magnacharger and Vararam won't work. The tilting back of radiator is really easy and isn't noticible once installed. Not saying its better them others just that I like it and like the idea it gets air from outside engine.

BlaqWhole · 06-05-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjizzle10

Vararam has a weird style to it doesn't it? Any pics of it under the hood?

It's a unique style. Yea you have to lean the radiator back to install it. But you probably won't notice it once the intake is installed. I was a little skeptical of it at first but it is a simple install. And leaning the radiator has no affect on cooling.

CMYarb · 06-05-2013, 11:37 PM

The CAI is nice too. High quality materials and great, flushed fit. I dropped about 4 something for the intake, which came with the ADM scoop and washer bottle. Installation wasn't bad and it looks great under the hood. I've heard good things about all of these intakes. either would seem to be a good bet.

06-05-2013, 02:07 AM	#1
Rjizzle10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 313	CAI vs Fastlane vs ADM Cold Air Intakes Currently what is the best one as far as acceleration, sound, no lag, no maintenance? From tests it seems like Fastlane was on top but people say it looks like its made out of crap. For $500 dollars I don't want a 'home depot thrown together pipe' Another concern about the Fastlane CAI that I had was how well can you drive in the rain and through puddles with it since it is located not far from the ground?

06-05-2013, 09:17 AM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Search, there are Many bud. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

06-05-2013, 09:42 AM	#8
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Not a big fan of leaning the radiator either, but it does work well. . Don't get one with a metal tube because of heat soak. I personally like roto fab but most of them perform about the same. It's a 12hp part, it's not going to make or break your car. Enjoy __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

06-05-2013, 10:00 AM	#9
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	I gave my report of this very intake just the other day. Its on this very forum page titled pipeline. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

06-05-2013, 11:57 AM	#11
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	If your car is a 12 or newer, that would eliminate the VR. The rest are EASILY found with a simple search. Just type the name of the intake you're wanting information about in the "search this form" box, found in each section. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

06-05-2013, 11:51 AM	#10
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	ADM all the way if your on the fence! Vararam does make good power but I don't care for the look at all. ADM intake IMO has the best balance of looks, quality of materials and design, and performance! And add the scoop and she's a bad b!tch! Plus Andy at ADM is excellent in customer service!

06-05-2013, 12:12 PM	#12
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	I have the Vararam and I'm very happy with it. I think it looks good and performs just fine. The installation is a little off but I never had an issue with it in 9 months that I've had it. I'm taking it off soon to replace with a CAI and that's just because I'm installing a Magnacharger and Vararam won't work. The tilting back of radiator is really easy and isn't noticible once installed. Not saying its better them others just that I like it and like the idea it gets air from outside engine.

06-05-2013, 11:37 PM	#14
CMYarb Drives: 2011 CAMARO SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 598	The CAI is nice too. High quality materials and great, flushed fit. I dropped about 4 something for the intake, which came with the ADM scoop and washer bottle. Installation wasn't bad and it looks great under the hood. I've heard good things about all of these intakes. either would seem to be a good bet.