Which air intake is louder - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tannerl22 · 09-01-2014, 10:30 PM

Rotofab or cold air inductions? I'm trying to decide which to buy

zlone2987 · 09-01-2014, 10:41 PM

Sorry to throw this in but I actually get compliments on my K&N system from people I drive by and people I have raced as well.
Edit sorry.
What model do u have? when I had an ss I was in love with my Hennessey and the sound on that was incredible. I currently have a ZL1 with the K&N. Another plus is the carbon fiber look of the tube and box as well.

Tannerl22 · 09-01-2014, 10:45 PM

I'm going to try and stay away from k&n

KaBoom1701 · 09-01-2014, 10:57 PM

I love the way my CAI makes the exhaust sound more aggressive.

Skemer · 09-01-2014, 11:03 PM

CAI is the way to go

Arkios · 09-02-2014, 12:01 AM

I recently picked up an intake for the same reason (sound). After asking around, I decided to go with the Roto-Fab. From what I've heard, the CAI brand intake has an enclosed air box to help seal it off better from the hot air in the engine compartment. To me, as far as sound is concerned, this equates to more "stuff" in the way to deaden the sound.

Take what I say with a grain of salt, as I have never personally installed a CAI brand intake. From what I hear they are great, performance-wise. I just decided to go with Roto-Fab because I like the look better, and many have said that they are the loudest of the high quality intakes.

I just reviewed my new Roto-Fab a few hours ago. I included a video if you want to hear how it sounds for yourself.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375627

DSX_Camaro · 09-02-2014, 12:08 AM

I love my K&N intake. My buddies would always say that they can hear me from over half a mile away if I'm in the gas just because of my intake.

I would guess Rotofab would be louder though, due to the lack of top.

dmginc · 09-02-2014, 08:32 AM

at this point my exhaust is louder then the intake so it wouldn't matter lol!

iPaulll · 09-02-2014, 10:26 AM

I have a BBK Intake on my V6. It sounds really good inside the cabin.

Plus it's the only one for the V6 that I know of that has a chrome finish. Looks really good inside the engine bay.

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pickwithaustin · 09-02-2014, 10:28 AM

Purchasing intake based on which is louder?

CJ Dangle · 09-02-2014, 04:12 PM

CAI all the way

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garvyf22 · 09-02-2014, 04:13 PM

I have the injen lt an My 13 2LS is louder then my lil bro ' s rt charger...EVERY ONE THINKS I HAVE MORE THEN THE INTAKE JUST OFF THE SOUND IT MAKES...

enzia35 · 09-02-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

Purchasing intake based on which is louder?

Ricing out the Camaro.

pickwithaustin · 09-02-2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzia35

Ricing out the Camaro.

09-01-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
Tannerl22 A/C Off Drives: 2014 RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Which air intake is louder Rotofab or cold air inductions? I'm trying to decide which to buy

09-01-2014, 10:57 PM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	I love the way my CAI makes the exhaust sound more aggressive. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-01-2014, 11:03 PM	#5
Skemer SoCal HT5 Drives: 1lt Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tustin CA Posts: 268	CAI is the way to go __________________ Build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402807

09-02-2014, 12:01 AM	#6
Arkios Drives: 2015 Summit White 1SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Posts: 86	I recently picked up an intake for the same reason (sound). After asking around, I decided to go with the Roto-Fab. From what I've heard, the CAI brand intake has an enclosed air box to help seal it off better from the hot air in the engine compartment. To me, as far as sound is concerned, this equates to more "stuff" in the way to deaden the sound. Take what I say with a grain of salt, as I have never personally installed a CAI brand intake. From what I hear they are great, performance-wise. I just decided to go with Roto-Fab because I like the look better, and many have said that they are the loudest of the high quality intakes. I just reviewed my new Roto-Fab a few hours ago. I included a video if you want to hear how it sounds for yourself. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375627 __________________ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Traded in my V6 for a V8. She looks pretty similar, but sounds a whole lot different! Performance Mods: 3.91 rear-dif gears, Solo J-pipe axle-back exhaust, New Era Performance OTR intake, Vitesse throttle controller Cosmetic / Ergonomic Mods: SRP racing pedals, APEX skip-shift eliminator, RPI stealth splash guards, Plasti-dipped wheels and bowtie inserts, Matte black hood spears, rear copo spears, "Le Mans" hash marks, gills, and smoked tail lights / side markers

09-02-2014, 12:08 AM	#7
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	I love my K&N intake. My buddies would always say that they can hear me from over half a mile away if I'm in the gas just because of my intake. I would guess Rotofab would be louder though, due to the lack of top. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

09-01-2014, 10:41 PM	#2
zlone2987 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Westbury Posts: 15	Sorry to throw this in but I actually get compliments on my K&N system from people I drive by and people I have raced as well. Edit sorry. What model do u have? when I had an ss I was in love with my Hennessey and the sound on that was incredible. I currently have a ZL1 with the K&N. Another plus is the carbon fiber look of the tube and box as well.

09-01-2014, 10:45 PM	#3
Tannerl22 A/C Off Drives: 2014 RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 72	I'm going to try and stay away from k&n

09-02-2014, 08:32 AM	#8
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	at this point my exhaust is louder then the intake so it wouldn't matter lol! __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

09-02-2014, 10:26 AM	#9
iPaulll Drives: 2010 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 26 View My Garage	I have a BBK Intake on my V6. It sounds really good inside the cabin. Plus it's the only one for the V6 that I know of that has a chrome finish. Looks really good inside the engine bay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-02-2014, 10:28 AM	#10
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Purchasing intake based on which is louder? __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

09-02-2014, 04:12 PM	#11
CJ Dangle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 29	CAI all the way Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

09-02-2014, 04:13 PM	#12
garvyf22 Tonkaracing Drives: 2013 2LS RED CAMARO Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 142 View My Garage	I have the injen lt an My 13 2LS is louder then my lil bro ' s rt charger...EVERY ONE THINKS I HAVE MORE THEN THE INTAKE JUST OFF THE SOUND IT MAKES...