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Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 08:30 AM

2011Black2SS came by the shop and picked up a CAI Inc ZL1 intake and VMAX LSA spiral ported throttle body package and boy did it make a difference! I'll let him give his observations as well but you can tell that the LSA appreciates every bit of air you give it. And the sound is incredible! You can really hear the supercharger SCREAM.

2011Black2SS · 11-20-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

2011Black2SS came by the shop and picked up a CAI Inc ZL1 intake and VMAX LSA spiral ported throttle body package and boy did it make a difference! I'll let him give his observations as well but you can tell that the LSA appreciates every bit of air you give it. And the sound is incredible! You can really hear the supercharger SCREAM.

Best bang for the buck in my opinion for simple mods that don't void the warranty. It doesn't even seem like the same car anymore. It has a much better throttle response, I can actually hear the S/C whine, and the butt dyno feels a noticeable difference. The car is spinning in gears and at rpms that it never did prior to the upgrade.

Thanks Chase!

Al C. · 11-20-2013, 09:20 AM

Im not running the CAI brand intake but I do have these mods.. I would venture to say any aftermarket cold air intake combined with the Vmax throttle body make this car a totally different experince.. Worth every penny

Debo3883 · 11-20-2013, 09:29 AM

I'm stuck between ordering a CAI brand intake vs a rotofab for my Z. Is there any noticeable difference between the two. (Sorry I know this subject has probably been beaten to death)

2011Black2SS · 11-20-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Debo3883

I'm stuck between ordering a CAI brand intake vs a rotofab for my Z. Is there any noticeable difference between the two. (Sorry I know this subject has probably been beaten to death)

I don't have any experience the the Roto-Fab intake.

I do like my CAI Inc intake having a lid on it and the inside of the box has a type of insulation on it to keep the warmer air from the engine bay out more. I know when I was researching it the CAI Inc picked up on average 19 rwhp and the Roto-Fab was around 15-18 rwhp average gains.

I am sure you probably can't go wrong with either brand.

Debo3883 · 11-20-2013, 10:57 AM

Yeah the enclosed box seems like it would definitely be better for keeping heat out. I kind of like the looks of it as well. At this point I may just try to see which one I can find cheaper lol

bumblebeecamaro · 11-20-2013, 12:50 PM

it makes me giggle when I see these posts from people that say they noticed a big difference in power and or throttle response. I installed a VMAX tb on my car and I didnt't notice jack. lol

Neuf Cruz · 11-20-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

it makes me giggle when I see these posts from people that say they noticed a big difference in power and or throttle response. I installed a VMAX tb on my car and I didnt't notice jack. lol

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Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

it makes me giggle when I see these posts from people that say they noticed a big difference in power and or throttle response. I installed a VMAX tb on my car and I didnt't notice jack. lol

On your ZL1 or a previous Camaro? I can't imagine not noticing it on a ZL1.

bumblebeecamaro · 11-20-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

On your ZL1 or a previous Camaro? I can't imagine not noticing it on a ZL1.

My Z.

mkorgan · 11-20-2013, 02:05 PM

Does the VMAX require a tune? I have the rotofab cai and love it.

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Debo3883

Yeah the enclosed box seems like it would definitely be better for keeping heat out. I kind of like the looks of it as well. At this point I may just try to see which one I can find cheaper lol

Unless you load the Roto-Fab up with a bunch of options it is going to have an advantage on price. If you are looking at more than one item look into package deals to save some money. And, of course, Black Friday is just next week.

SargeantSarcasm · 11-20-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Black2SS

Best bang for the buck in my opinion for simple mods that don't void the warranty. It doesn't even seem like the same car anymore. It has a much better throttle response, I can actually hear the S/C whine, and the butt dyno feels a noticeable difference. The car is spinning in gears and at rpms that it never did prior to the upgrade.

Thanks Chase!

You have a decent guesstimate as to how much power these mods added? Considering making this my next upgrade

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mkorgan

Does the VMAX require a tune? I have the rotofab cai and love it.

No tune is needed. Bolt on and go.

11-20-2013, 08:30 AM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	CAI Inc ZL1 intake and VMAX LSA spiral ported throttle body installed! 2011Black2SS came by the shop and picked up a CAI Inc ZL1 intake and VMAX LSA spiral ported throttle body package and boy did it make a difference! I'll let him give his observations as well but you can tell that the LSA appreciates every bit of air you give it. And the sound is incredible! You can really hear the supercharger SCREAM.

11-20-2013, 12:50 PM	#7
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	it makes me giggle when I see these posts from people that say they noticed a big difference in power and or throttle response. I installed a VMAX tb on my car and I didnt't notice jack. lol __________________

11-20-2013, 09:20 AM	#3
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	Im not running the CAI brand intake but I do have these mods.. I would venture to say any aftermarket cold air intake combined with the Vmax throttle body make this car a totally different experince.. Worth every penny

11-20-2013, 09:29 AM	#4
Debo3883 Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 "Elvira" Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Johnstown Posts: 91	I'm stuck between ordering a CAI brand intake vs a rotofab for my Z. Is there any noticeable difference between the two. (Sorry I know this subject has probably been beaten to death)

11-20-2013, 10:57 AM	#6
Debo3883 Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 "Elvira" Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Johnstown Posts: 91	Yeah the enclosed box seems like it would definitely be better for keeping heat out. I kind of like the looks of it as well. At this point I may just try to see which one I can find cheaper lol

11-20-2013, 02:05 PM	#11
mkorgan Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sanford, Fl Posts: 973	Does the VMAX require a tune? I have the rotofab cai and love it.