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Power Hungry · 04-20-2011, 06:04 PM

Im looking at doing my first mod to my SS. I think im gonna go with an intake first. I like the looks and sounds of the Roto Fabs and the C.A.I.s. Any good reason to choose one over the other?

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-20-2011, 06:13 PM

I just ordered a CAI... after much research it seams as though it may give a little edge over roto-fab... I was in the air between both of them too.

nomadicdogg · 04-20-2011, 06:15 PM

[ATTACH][/ATTACH]Very close numbers, but for looks, Roto-Fab has them hands down. I love the look, the sound, the feel.
even better, Mike and the rest of the team has THE best service out there. 100% roto for me

Buffnshine · 04-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Love my new CAI got at Fest great company and product. Can feel the difference

Tshepp · 04-20-2011, 06:34 PM

Considering these two as well. Also thought about the Halltech cuz of the numbers. It really comes down to price for me, I haven't found which one I can get for the cheapest yet but I am looking to purchase soon.

DHSS · 04-20-2011, 06:42 PM

I debated the same two intakes and so happy I went with CAI. I was able to see both on cars at 21st century muscle car. The CAI looks way better and per Janettys test the Roto-Fab lost hp on average and the CAI gained an avg of 10.8hp. Enough said, pay the extra $80 (over the Roto-Fab) and get the ceramic coated CAI that keeps the hot air on the outside and the cool air inside. I installed my CAI in my service department Monday after picking it up and all the ASE techs were in aww. The entire tone of my magnaflow 3" system is much deeper.

HP Addicts · 04-20-2011, 06:49 PM

I like Cold Air Inductions! They are a great company to deal with and you will find tons of Camaro5 members happy with their kits.

nomadicdogg · 04-20-2011, 07:28 PM

the results from Janetty's test dont hold water to other 3rd party tests, even Ted himself said he didnt understand the results.
not that CAI is a bad setup, just want to make sure the facts are the facts

Jcobra · 04-20-2011, 07:32 PM

I don't think those tests were done with the redesigned roto rab. Would like to see tests between the those two done again.

nomadicdogg · 04-20-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcobra

I don't think those tests were done with the redesigned roto rab. Would like to see tests between the those two done again.

re design just came out. But every other test other than that janetty test the roto fab is above, tied or right below the others.
there was a whole thread on this in which Ted even said it was a fluke.
why they didnt retest I dont know/
I know my HP went up just by ass in seat feel
I just dont like the closed in box. the open filter looks meaner to me

Jcobra · 04-20-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

re design just came out. But every other test other than that janetty test the roto fab is above, tied or right below the others.
there was a whole thread on this in which Ted even said it was a fluke.
why they didnt retest I dont know/
I know my HP went up just by ass in seat feel
I just dont like the closed in box. the open filter looks meaner to me

Did your roto fab change the sound of the engine and exhaust like some are saying the CAI did.

nomadicdogg · 04-20-2011, 07:45 PM

very slightly, more noticable with the muffler delete. has a bit more growl at wide open throttle

Power Hungry · 04-20-2011, 09:43 PM

I really like the way the CAI looks with the plexi glass window. It sounds like both are excellent products, so I think im gonna go with CAI. Thanks for the responses!

CAI Inc · 04-20-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

re design just came out. But every other test other than that janetty test the roto fab is above, tied or right below the others.
there was a whole thread on this in which Ted even said it was a fluke.
why they didnt retest I dont know/
I know my HP went up just by ass in seat feel
I just dont like the closed in box. the open filter looks meaner to me

Not sure where you got your info from? This is what ted had to say about this in a previous post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

The CAI will repeat the numbers whether the hood is open or closed.

The Hood Open vs Hood Closed is the Single biggest discrepancy in HP numbers advertised or obtained by dyno testing Air intake kits.

ALL OF OUR TESTING WAS DONE WITH THE HOOD CLOSED!! which represents real world numbers.

Systems with Open Tops do very well with the HOOD OPEN vs CLOSED, I can repeat 10-15 HP difference, Depending on the kit, over and over and over just by opening and closing the hood run after run.

My testing was criticized for showing low numbers, But I Stand My Ground you can't Test Cold Air Kits with the Hood Open!

Sealing the Filter from the Engine bay is Critical to Performance.

Ted.

04-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	Roto Fab or C.A.I. Intake? Im looking at doing my first mod to my SS. I think im gonna go with an intake first. I like the looks and sounds of the Roto Fabs and the C.A.I.s. Any good reason to choose one over the other?

04-20-2011, 06:15 PM	#3
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	[ATTACH][/ATTACH]Very close numbers, but for looks, Roto-Fab has them hands down. I love the look, the sound, the feel. even better, Mike and the rest of the team has THE best service out there. 100% roto for me Attached Images

04-20-2011, 06:17 PM	#4
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	Love my new CAI got at Fest great company and product. Can feel the difference __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

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04-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#2
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	I just ordered a CAI... after much research it seams as though it may give a little edge over roto-fab... I was in the air between both of them too.

04-20-2011, 06:34 PM	#5
Tshepp Show & Go Drives: '10 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Racine,WI Posts: 239	Considering these two as well. Also thought about the Halltech cuz of the numbers. It really comes down to price for me, I haven't found which one I can get for the cheapest yet but I am looking to purchase soon.

04-20-2011, 06:42 PM	#6
DHSS Drives: Empty Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, Tx Posts: 454	I debated the same two intakes and so happy I went with CAI. I was able to see both on cars at 21st century muscle car. The CAI looks way better and per Janettys test the Roto-Fab lost hp on average and the CAI gained an avg of 10.8hp. Enough said, pay the extra $80 (over the Roto-Fab) and get the ceramic coated CAI that keeps the hot air on the outside and the cool air inside. I installed my CAI in my service department Monday after picking it up and all the ASE techs were in aww. The entire tone of my magnaflow 3" system is much deeper.

04-20-2011, 06:49 PM	#7
HP Addicts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 898	I like Cold Air Inductions! They are a great company to deal with and you will find tons of Camaro5 members happy with their kits.

04-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#8
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	the results from Janetty's test dont hold water to other 3rd party tests, even Ted himself said he didnt understand the results. not that CAI is a bad setup, just want to make sure the facts are the facts

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04-20-2011, 07:45 PM	#12
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	very slightly, more noticable with the muffler delete. has a bit more growl at wide open throttle

04-20-2011, 09:43 PM	#13
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	I really like the way the CAI looks with the plexi glass window. It sounds like both are excellent products, so I think im gonna go with CAI. Thanks for the responses!