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tnspd · 08-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Hey ya'll, Trying to figure out which cold air induction system I should buy. Any body know which system works best, looks the best installed, cost, etc.....

jpsuperman81 · 08-02-2009, 01:55 PM

I am waiting for the vararam sytem its an over the raadiator setup so i feel its in a better place to suck in more air. New era also offers this type of system. New era is around $500 and the vraram system will probably be close to that. Everyone else that advertises a CAI most of them are what i call short ram or side mounted intakes, they give better piping than stock and a better filter and all basically similiar. They are going from $300 to $400. Whichever you pick look for the dyno numbers and see what gains they advertise. Vararam comes with a pretty nice guarentee and the seem to be really concentrating on fine tuning their product before launch. Most everybody else pushed out some piping and a filter in a hurry to get into the market.

Mod007 · 08-02-2009, 02:11 PM

Vararam all the way!

OHIOSS · 08-02-2009, 03:19 PM

I'm trying to figure out the same thing, which one is better. I want to buy one locally and pay cash for it -vs- ordering one and putting it on a credit card. I don't want to hear about spending MORE money on the car from my wife and family.

Any idea where I could find one locally?

Russ

CWI · 08-02-2009, 03:23 PM

I'm also waiting on Vararam

shroomjohn · 08-02-2009, 03:24 PM

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Russ Hunsaker I'm trying to figure out the same thing, which one is better. I want to buy one locally and pay cash for it -vs- ordering one and putting it on a credit card. I don't want to hear about spending MORE money on the car from my wife and family.

Any idea where I could find one locally?

Russ

Just try checking your local tuner or speed shops they should be able to order let u pay cash and have it sent to their shop good luck

OHIOSS · 08-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Great suggestion John, now if I just knew which one to order!

Russ

camarossrs2150 · 08-02-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

Great suggestion John, now if I just knew which one to order!

Russ

wait a little while and let other people post on what they bought .

ibznu2010 · 08-02-2009, 07:20 PM

I got the Hennesey. You can here the diffrence of the amount of air coming in the engine. Seems to be working well for me & i love the extra sound under the hood under full throttle.

Watchamacoolitt · 08-02-2009, 08:02 PM

I'm also waiting for the Vararam

GEN-IV · 08-02-2009, 08:07 PM

The major restriction is in the 90 degree bend, Vararam works!

ZZcamaro · 08-02-2009, 09:07 PM

I carry the NEw Era, the Roto-Fab, and the VaraRam.

I do not know if there is one I would push more than the others, they all have great gains, sound good under the hood, and look much better than stock.

I have sold all 3 of these (ordered the vararam), and each customer has been happy so far.

Of course there is probably some difference in power gains, but they will still be very similar, and all are better than stock. If there is a look you like better, then go with it.

If you have any other questions or are looking to purchase one, feel free to get in touch, and I can take care of you.

herkman · 08-02-2009, 10:02 PM

I bought the Hennessey and was completely disapointed with it. I had a severe MPG drop and the system got too hot to touch. It was recommended that I run a few tankfulls of gas throught the car so after about 450 more miles on the car, nothing improved. I have decided to get the plastic RotoFab system, so in the meantime I put my factory air intake back on. Guess what.......my MPG went back up immediately with my next tankfull of gas. My car had gone from 22.5 to 14.5 and is now back up to 21. I reset the system everytime I fill up.

*mlee* · 08-02-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

I got the Hennesey. You can here the diffrence of the amount of air coming in the engine. Seems to be working well for me & i love the extra sound under the hood under full throttle.

No issues here either... may have picked up 1mpg or could be from break in... Definitely didn't lose any.

Try touching a New Era if you want to talk about HOT!!!

08-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	which cold air system is best Hey ya'll, Trying to figure out which cold air induction system I should buy. Any body know which system works best, looks the best installed, cost, etc.....

08-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
Mod007 Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin TX, Posts: 475	Vararam all the way! __________________ Camaro SS/RS Corsa Catback

08-02-2009, 03:23 PM	#5
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	I'm also waiting on Vararam __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

08-02-2009, 08:02 PM	#10
Watchamacoolitt KJ Drives: CGM 2SS/RS,MT6 sunroof Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 247 View My Garage	I'm also waiting for the Vararam __________________ “Living with a conscience is like driving a car with the brakes on”

08-02-2009, 08:07 PM	#11
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	The major restriction is in the 90 degree bend, Vararam works! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

08-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	I am waiting for the vararam sytem its an over the raadiator setup so i feel its in a better place to suck in more air. New era also offers this type of system. New era is around $500 and the vraram system will probably be close to that. Everyone else that advertises a CAI most of them are what i call short ram or side mounted intakes, they give better piping than stock and a better filter and all basically similiar. They are going from $300 to $400. Whichever you pick look for the dyno numbers and see what gains they advertise. Vararam comes with a pretty nice guarentee and the seem to be really concentrating on fine tuning their product before launch. Most everybody else pushed out some piping and a filter in a hurry to get into the market.

08-02-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I'm trying to figure out the same thing, which one is better. I want to buy one locally and pay cash for it -vs- ordering one and putting it on a credit card. I don't want to hear about spending MORE money on the car from my wife and family. Any idea where I could find one locally? Russ

08-02-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Great suggestion John, now if I just knew which one to order! Russ

08-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	I got the Hennesey. You can here the diffrence of the amount of air coming in the engine. Seems to be working well for me & i love the extra sound under the hood under full throttle.

08-02-2009, 09:07 PM	#12
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	I carry the NEw Era, the Roto-Fab, and the VaraRam. I do not know if there is one I would push more than the others, they all have great gains, sound good under the hood, and look much better than stock. I have sold all 3 of these (ordered the vararam), and each customer has been happy so far. Of course there is probably some difference in power gains, but they will still be very similar, and all are better than stock. If there is a look you like better, then go with it. If you have any other questions or are looking to purchase one, feel free to get in touch, and I can take care of you.

08-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	I bought the Hennessey and was completely disapointed with it. I had a severe MPG drop and the system got too hot to touch. It was recommended that I run a few tankfulls of gas throught the car so after about 450 more miles on the car, nothing improved. I have decided to get the plastic RotoFab system, so in the meantime I put my factory air intake back on. Guess what.......my MPG went back up immediately with my next tankfull of gas. My car had gone from 22.5 to 14.5 and is now back up to 21. I reset the system everytime I fill up.

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