ROTO FAB VS COLD AIR INDUCTIONS ELITE

mike71 · 07-13-2018, 07:54 PM

...I KNOW I KNOW
use the search function lol

tried that and it was only ss threads .......so what a do u guys think which is best ?

seems the rotofab with dry is what more and more people are grabbing.

So other than the elite carbon series cold air inductions looking badass ( get what you pay for ) ... which is the BEST? car is basically stock just have borla x with secondary cat delete and corsa axle back.

BlaqWhole · 07-13-2018, 08:12 PM

I like the CAI because it is a closed box style. However this car cools soo efficiently that the open element RF style doesn't really heat up at all. So it really is a toss up. The only thing I think the RF system has over CAI is that the huge filter looks cooler when the hood is open and you'll hear more of the whistle at WOT. Otherwise you can't go wrong with either choice.

yotaman96 · 07-13-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

I like the CAI because it is a closed box style. However this car cools soo efficiently that the open element RF style doesn't really heat up at all. So it really is a toss up. The only thing I think the RF system has over CAI is that the huge filter looks cooler when the hood is open and you'll hear more of the whistle at WOT. Otherwise you can't go wrong with either choice.

The Rotofab seals against the hood when it's closed. They do this to try and get more volume of air. That being said, I'm not seeing any gains at the track with the Rotofab.

SJFGTO · 07-13-2018, 09:42 PM

There is no quantifiable best here for a CAI. Whatever you think looks better or maybe sounds better is the key. Until you get into the much larger CAI like the one from Vengence, which requires a tune, there is zero tangible difference to speak of.

BlaqWhole · 07-13-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yotaman96

The Rotofab seals against the hood when it's closed. They do this to try and get more volume of air. That being said, I'm not seeing any gains at the track with the Rotofab.

Even if it gave you an extra 5-10 HP that would not have any significant effect on quarter mile times on a car at this weight and power level.

nicktechla · 07-14-2018, 12:56 AM

It doesn't matter.. I think without a tune you'll see negligible differences between the two. So whatever looks cooler when you pop your hood, do that one.

mdmoore23 · 07-14-2018, 03:57 AM

Rotofab and done

Gunkk · 07-14-2018, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nicktechla

whatever looks cooler when you pop your hood, do that one.

+1

Fraxum · 07-14-2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nicktechla

It doesn't matter.. I think without a tune you'll see negligible differences between the two. So whatever looks cooler when you pop your hood, do that one.

This: ^^^^^

Do it for looks and a little more SC whine. Still worth it. The tune can give you another 5-10 with or without the CAI.

But why possibly give up your motor warranty for that?

Biscuit.fr · 07-14-2018, 08:31 AM

Rotofab = +5/10 hp
Carbon elite= only design

hashtag · 07-14-2018, 09:12 AM

I think the CAI is aesthetically not pleasing. Enclose cold air inductions look retarded. The Roto-Fab is menacing & I love the blue dry filter. My favorite cold air is the $700 K&N carbon fiber.

07-13-2018, 07:54 PM	#1
mike71 Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: northridge Posts: 10	ROTO FAB VS COLD AIR INDUCTIONS ELITE ...I KNOW I KNOW use the search function lol tried that and it was only ss threads .......so what a do u guys think which is best ? seems the rotofab with dry is what more and more people are grabbing. So other than the elite carbon series cold air inductions looking badass ( get what you pay for ) ... which is the BEST? car is basically stock just have borla x with secondary cat delete and corsa axle back. Last edited by mike71; 07-13-2018 at 08:04 PM.

07-13-2018, 09:42 PM	#4
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	There is no quantifiable best here for a CAI. Whatever you think looks better or maybe sounds better is the key. Until you get into the much larger CAI like the one from Vengence, which requires a tune, there is zero tangible difference to speak of. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

07-14-2018, 12:56 AM	#6
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	It doesn't matter.. I think without a tune you'll see negligible differences between the two. So whatever looks cooler when you pop your hood, do that one. __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

07-14-2018, 09:12 AM	#11
hashtag Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10/2018 GT350R #JR603 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin CA Posts: 819	I think the CAI is aesthetically not pleasing. Enclose cold air inductions look retarded. The Roto-Fab is menacing & I love the blue dry filter. My favorite cold air is the $700 K&N carbon fiber. __________________ 2018GT350R+2018 ZL1 "Red Hot" A10 w/ PDR, Nav, Carbon Fiber Hood insert, Carbon Fiber Dash Insert, Carbon Fiber Fuel Dior & Sun Roof. T/M T-Body, Roto Fab & Borla S Type.

07-13-2018, 08:12 PM	#2
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	I like the CAI because it is a closed box style. However this car cools soo efficiently that the open element RF style doesn't really heat up at all. So it really is a toss up. The only thing I think the RF system has over CAI is that the huge filter looks cooler when the hood is open and you'll hear more of the whistle at WOT. Otherwise you can't go wrong with either choice.

07-14-2018, 03:57 AM	#7
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	Rotofab and done

07-14-2018, 08:31 AM	#10
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	Rotofab = +5/10 hp Carbon elite= only design

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