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Matt_RS · 07-18-2014, 01:02 PM

Im still confused on what would be a better option for me seeing i have a 2011 would vararram be the best choice for hp gains or would another intake with a cai scoop create more hp?

The_Grinch · 07-18-2014, 01:20 PM

I would think the only ones who could answer that are people who have owned both units. all I can do is give you a review of my experience. But I have a Vararam, Ported Throttle body and the Black Isolator and have been very happy.

I have taken Automatic SS owners for drives and they say it feels very close to how their cars feel.

For me the biggest power gains came from the Black Isolator.

Matt_RS · 07-18-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Grinch

I would think the only ones who could answer that are people who have owned both units. all I can do is give you a review of my experience. But I have a Vararam, Ported Throttle body and the Black Isolator and have been very happy.

I have taken Automatic SS owners for drives and they say it feels very close to how their cars feel.

For me the biggest power gains came from the Black Isolator.

Thank u for the info and i love ur engine bay!

DP Valentino · 07-18-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Grinch

For me the biggest power gains came from the Black Isolator.

Pumpkin1LT · 07-18-2014, 09:34 PM

When I had the V6 2010 1LT, I also purchased and installed the INJEN. I was extremely happy with the performance and noticeable increases. Because of the way it sits low Ian's in front of the wheel well, I was worried about hydro issues, but had not one problem. Although the install took considerably more time than the likes of the AIRAID or ROTOFAB set ups. My new CAI in my V8 2SS was a much quicker intall that sat directly under the hood.

The_Grinch · 07-19-2014, 08:32 AM

I don't know about the Vararam intake being loud. I did notice the exhaust note was much more aggressive sounding after the install.

Thanks Matt_RS.

One point of caution about the Vararam. It does rub on the hood insulation and after a couple years I now have a wear hole in the Hood liner felt.

BigRed585Lbs · 07-22-2014, 06:37 PM

AirAid MIT with a K&N filter in the stock air box.

Splitter · 07-27-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Because you have a pre-2012, I would definitely say get the Vararam intake.

Why?

Stalin100 · 08-10-2014, 09:26 PM

Splurge and spend the 399 for the CAI from CAI inc.

07-18-2014, 01:02 PM	#29
Matt_RS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Detroit, MI. Posts: 34	Im still confused on what would be a better option for me seeing i have a 2011 would vararram be the best choice for hp gains or would another intake with a cai scoop create more hp? __________________ 2011 Camaro RS // MRT 2.0 Exhaust // OBX LT Headers // Resonated X-Pipe // Resonator Delete // Vitesse Throttle Controler // VMAX Ice-olator // Roto-Fab CAI // Trifecta Tuned // Niche Milan Wheels

07-18-2014, 09:34 PM	#33
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	When I had the V6 2010 1LT, I also purchased and installed the INJEN. I was extremely happy with the performance and noticeable increases. Because of the way it sits low Ian's in front of the wheel well, I was worried about hydro issues, but had not one problem. Although the install took considerably more time than the likes of the AIRAID or ROTOFAB set ups. My new CAI in my V8 2SS was a much quicker intall that sat directly under the hood. __________________ A happy wife is one in the garage getting dirty under her 2010 Camaro!

08-10-2014, 09:26 PM	#37
Stalin100 Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Elmhurst, IL. Posts: 13 View My Garage	Splurge and spend the 399 for the CAI from CAI inc. Attached Images

07-18-2014, 01:20 PM	#30
The_Grinch Drives: car Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Location Posts: 130	I would think the only ones who could answer that are people who have owned both units. all I can do is give you a review of my experience. But I have a Vararam, Ported Throttle body and the Black Isolator and have been very happy. I have taken Automatic SS owners for drives and they say it feels very close to how their cars feel. For me the biggest power gains came from the Black Isolator.

07-19-2014, 08:32 AM	#34
The_Grinch Drives: car Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Location Posts: 130	I don't know about the Vararam intake being loud. I did notice the exhaust note was much more aggressive sounding after the install. Thanks Matt_RS. One point of caution about the Vararam. It does rub on the hood insulation and after a couple years I now have a wear hole in the Hood liner felt.

07-22-2014, 06:37 PM	#35
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	AirAid MIT with a K&N filter in the stock air box.