New K&N Typhoon CAI??? What do you think?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jeffro · 12-19-2009, 12:40 AM

What do you think about the new K&N Typhoon CAI it looks just like the roto-fab but the k&n only comes with a polished metal intake tube versus a plastic tube like the roto-fab. I understand the roto-fab has an optional polished intake tube also but what is better?? Is a plastic intake tube better than a polished?? or vise versa??? Im sure there is not much difference between the filters and Im sure theyre both oiled filters but why did it take k&n so long to come out with a CAI if there is nothing special about it. Dont get me wrong I like how the k&n looks and I also like the roto-fab but right now Im trying to get to the bottom line because I dont know which CAI I want to go with and this just confuses me even more. I know most of the CAI out there perform the same and you basically buy one because its your preference and you like it because of the way it looks.

MadMav · 12-19-2009, 12:44 AM

K&N has a plastic tube too. Do a search, they list the part number somewhere in there.

I would bo with the roto-fab. I believe it uses an S&B filter which is twice the filter that the K&N provides.

Mav

ZZcamaro · 12-19-2009, 01:05 AM

While they are both awesome systems.
The Roto-Fab has proved to me that they are a great company to work with, and I would use them hands down.

I do not knwo why K&N has taken so long to release their version, and to be honest I was a little turned off by the fact that they would not give me any info when I called for months on end.

I am sure the K&N will be a great product, but with what knowledge we have available today, i would go with the Roto-Fab.

If you have any questions please let me know, i am always happy to help.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-19-2009, 09:01 AM

Here is the K&N on the car, And yes there will be a blk plastic tube, On Wednesday i called there R&D department and was told that late in the week the plastic tube was coming in.

PAUL SS · 12-19-2009, 09:23 AM

How much is the K & N?

I like it.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-19-2009, 09:40 AM

I think some one is on the board selling it here.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56622

camarossrs2150 · 12-19-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

How much is the K & N?

I like it.

300 with shipping last i heard

camarossrs2150 · 12-19-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Here is the K&N on the car, And yes there will be a blk plastic tube, On Wednesday i called there R&D department and was told that late in the week the plastic tube was coming in.

how did it perform .how do compare it to the vararam system .i believe you have both not sure .

ZZcamaro · 12-19-2009, 11:47 AM

I do not have their final pricing info just yet. But I already have it liste don my website, and I will have a bunch on order for our warehouse.

And yes, I will be giving the best price that I possibly can. Check out my site, and send me an email if you want to get on the list. First come First served when these are ready.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

how did it perform .how do compare it to the vararam system .i believe you have both not sure .

It works fine, (But lets not kill this thread so if you want more info PM me) Its as good as all this type of CAI are. It looks good too.

mr_desmo · 12-19-2009, 10:32 PM

buy the kn because it includes a velocity stack where the rottofab does not

tjbusa · 12-21-2009, 06:54 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-T...Q5fAccessories

less than 300 delivered

axis · 12-22-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_desmo

buy the kn because it includes a velocity stack where the rottofab does not

Rotofab does indeed have a radius'd inlet which is what a "velocity stack" is.

JANNETTYRACING · 12-22-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffro

What do you think about the new K&N Typhoon CAI it looks just like the roto-fab but the k&n only comes with a polished metal intake tube versus a plastic tube like the roto-fab. I understand the roto-fab has an optional polished intake tube also but what is better?? Is a plastic intake tube better than a polished?? or vise versa??? Im sure there is not much difference between the filters and Im sure theyre both oiled filters but why did it take k&n so long to come out with a CAI if there is nothing special about it. Dont get me wrong I like how the k&n looks and I also like the roto-fab but right now Im trying to get to the bottom line because I dont know which CAI I want to go with and this just confuses me even more. I know most of the CAI out there perform the same and you basically buy one because its your preference and you like it because of the way it looks.

These are suppose to be COLD Air Intakes, JOB Deliver Cold Air to the engine.

Plastic is a Great Insulator, Where Metal Transfers heat quite Fast.

Ted.

12-19-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
Jeffro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Woodridge,IL Posts: 57	New K&N Typhoon CAI??? What do you think?? What do you think about the new K&N Typhoon CAI it looks just like the roto-fab but the k&n only comes with a polished metal intake tube versus a plastic tube like the roto-fab. I understand the roto-fab has an optional polished intake tube also but what is better?? Is a plastic intake tube better than a polished?? or vise versa??? Im sure there is not much difference between the filters and Im sure theyre both oiled filters but why did it take k&n so long to come out with a CAI if there is nothing special about it. Dont get me wrong I like how the k&n looks and I also like the roto-fab but right now Im trying to get to the bottom line because I dont know which CAI I want to go with and this just confuses me even more. I know most of the CAI out there perform the same and you basically buy one because its your preference and you like it because of the way it looks.

12-19-2009, 12:44 AM	#2
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	K&N has a plastic tube too. Do a search, they list the part number somewhere in there. I would bo with the roto-fab. I believe it uses an S&B filter which is twice the filter that the K&N provides. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

12-19-2009, 09:23 AM	#5
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	How much is the K & N? I like it. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein Last edited by PAUL SS; 12-19-2009 at 10:10 AM.

12-21-2009, 06:54 PM	#12
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-T...Q5fAccessories less than 300 delivered __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

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12-19-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	While they are both awesome systems. The Roto-Fab has proved to me that they are a great company to work with, and I would use them hands down. I do not knwo why K&N has taken so long to release their version, and to be honest I was a little turned off by the fact that they would not give me any info when I called for months on end. I am sure the K&N will be a great product, but with what knowledge we have available today, i would go with the Roto-Fab. If you have any questions please let me know, i am always happy to help.

12-19-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Here is the K&N on the car, And yes there will be a blk plastic tube, On Wednesday i called there R&D department and was told that late in the week the plastic tube was coming in.

12-19-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I think some one is on the board selling it here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56622

12-19-2009, 11:47 AM	#9
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I do not have their final pricing info just yet. But I already have it liste don my website, and I will have a bunch on order for our warehouse. And yes, I will be giving the best price that I possibly can. Check out my site, and send me an email if you want to get on the list. First come First served when these are ready.

12-19-2009, 10:32 PM	#11
mr_desmo Banned Drives: beated up old mini austin Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north pole Posts: 440	buy the kn because it includes a velocity stack where the rottofab does not