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dmginc · 02-12-2014, 11:49 AM

if they go with a common cone/tube design then they might as well just quit now. unless it is as good as the best ones out there at half the cost it will not do well.

looking at the pics of the old style one, where does it actually get air from? doesn't seem like it would be a true "ram air" once the hood is closed.

Skilerb · 02-12-2014, 11:51 AM

The guy told me it has to do with retooling. Basically I am just tired of hearing the same song and dance. I bought this car in March of last year and have been asking them almost monthly to no more than every other month and always the same story. I have been waiting because others rave about how great their product is. Well it isn't that great when you can't produce it. And like you I also wonder if it's going to be worth the wait if they are going to basically the same design as others. Just need to research the others so I can get a good one and order it. They lost my business.

Skilerb · 02-12-2014, 11:55 AM

I was told the air intake is going to be right between the radiator and the lights on the drivers side. Which to my understanding is where the others get theirs from also. So my question to the forum is what is the best CAI you have had experience with? Want real world experience and not some company's technical data.

djcfuzz · 02-12-2014, 12:00 PM

My CAI cold air is great. Others are big fans of the Rotofab. I would focus on those two.

pgustavson · 02-12-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skilerb

I was told the air intake is going to be right between the radiator and the lights on the drivers side. Which to my understanding is where the others get theirs from also. So my question to the forum is what is the best CAI you have had experience with? Want real world experience and not some company's technical data.

An independent dyno test was done on a bunch of units by Jannetty Racing some time ago. Though the tests were on the LLT models, they showed that the Cold Air Inductions and Injen long-tube gave the highest peak gains. A number of others weren't that far behind, however.

dmginc · 02-12-2014, 12:18 PM

i have the CAI intake and love it. The only problem with the long tube is water if you drive in the rain.

Jason@JacFab · 02-12-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

An independent dyno test was done on a bunch of units by Jannetty Racing some time ago. Though the tests were on the LLT models, they showed that the Cold Air Inductions and Injen long-tube gave the highest peak gains. A number of others weren't that far behind, however.

A vararam intake was never tested in either the v6 or v8 test... I guess they chose not to participate in the test.

911medic · 02-12-2014, 02:40 PM

When are you guys going to stop letting them string you along with their BS?

Buy one of the several quality intakes available and start enjoying it now. I love my Roto-Fab, and the CAI brand has great feedback as well.

Move on with your lives! The LFX Vararam dream is just that...a dream.

DSX_Camaro · 02-12-2014, 05:18 PM

If it's affordable and makes more power than the CAI, I would switch from my K&N to an OTR...

911medic · 02-12-2014, 08:49 PM

If it ever sees the light of day, it doesn't sound like the LFX model will even be OTR, based on what's been said above.

KMPrenger · 02-13-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

A vararam intake was never tested in either the v6 or v8 test... I guess they chose not to participate in the test.

It just wasn't available at that time. What you see in the test is what was widely available when they did the test.

911medic · 02-13-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

It just wasn't available at that time. What you see in the test is what was widely available when they did the test.

I believe at one point or another in one of the several (V8, V8 re-do, V6) comparisons, Jannetty mentioned that they declined to participate.

KMPrenger · 02-14-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

I believe at one point or another in one of the several (V8, V8 re-do, V6) comparisons, Jannetty mentioned that they declined to participate.

Gotcha. For the V8 tests, that could be the case.

KILLA BEE · 02-14-2014, 01:37 PM

Two words.....F....... V....
sorry

: im PISSED

....ordered rotofab.!!!!

02-12-2014, 11:49 AM	#113
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	if they go with a common cone/tube design then they might as well just quit now. unless it is as good as the best ones out there at half the cost it will not do well. looking at the pics of the old style one, where does it actually get air from? doesn't seem like it would be a true "ram air" once the hood is closed. __________________ 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

02-12-2014, 12:00 PM	#116
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	My CAI cold air is great. Others are big fans of the Rotofab. I would focus on those two. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

02-12-2014, 12:18 PM	#118
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	i have the CAI intake and love it. The only problem with the long tube is water if you drive in the rain. __________________ 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

02-12-2014, 02:40 PM	#120
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	When are you guys going to stop letting them string you along with their BS? Buy one of the several quality intakes available and start enjoying it now. I love my Roto-Fab, and the CAI brand has great feedback as well. Move on with your lives! The LFX Vararam dream is just that...a dream. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

02-12-2014, 05:18 PM	#121
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	If it's affordable and makes more power than the CAI, I would switch from my K&N to an OTR... __________________ 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

02-12-2014, 11:51 AM	#114
Skilerb Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 38 View My Garage	The guy told me it has to do with retooling. Basically I am just tired of hearing the same song and dance. I bought this car in March of last year and have been asking them almost monthly to no more than every other month and always the same story. I have been waiting because others rave about how great their product is. Well it isn't that great when you can't produce it. And like you I also wonder if it's going to be worth the wait if they are going to basically the same design as others. Just need to research the others so I can get a good one and order it. They lost my business.

02-12-2014, 11:55 AM	#115
Skilerb Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 38 View My Garage	I was told the air intake is going to be right between the radiator and the lights on the drivers side. Which to my understanding is where the others get theirs from also. So my question to the forum is what is the best CAI you have had experience with? Want real world experience and not some company's technical data.

02-12-2014, 08:49 PM	#122
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	If it ever sees the light of day, it doesn't sound like the LFX model will even be OTR, based on what's been said above. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

02-14-2014, 01:37 PM	#126
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	COMING FROM THE GUY WHO STARTED THIS FAKE VARAM SHIT POST Two words.....F....... V.... sorry: im PISSED....ordered rotofab.!!!! __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed