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Old 10-04-2016, 09:23 AM   #43
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I went with Roto-Fab. It looks great and was an easy install.

However, I intend to go forced induction in the future and am slowly building up to see the best gains I can from that. Cold Air, then exhaust and headers, then SC and tune, possibly with a few experiments en route.

If I were keeping otherwise stock, I wouldn't drop $400+ on a cold air intake. I don't think the car needs it, and the gains are not noticeable from the drivers seat. They WILL be noticeable if you apply it to forced induction, as the OEM system will then become a restriction - it's simply not designed to flow that much air because it doesn't need to. That isn't to say the stock system won't work with an SC - it absolutely will! But you'll get much larger gains with an aftermarket system at that point.

Anyway, my advice would be to grab a drop-in filter if you're just looking for something you don't need to change for a while. If you have money to burn or want to go much further in the future, then the Roto-Fab is great and won't be a disappointment. It's certainly a great piece of dress-up.
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Roto-Fab FTW!! Great quality piece
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Bought my rotofab and could not be happier. Definitely some gains that were had and I would not even consider the garbage CAI, mishimoto, or AFE has to offer. Rotofab actually did their homework unlike the other brands who just release it and try to make a buck.
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I hate arguing with people but this isn't true. They definitely do give you some gains.

That being said, I have my money on the Roto-Fab. I would say the AFe unit is a good contender but I won't buy it until I see some dyno sheets.
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My vote would be on the Roto-Fab.

Thanks for the votes of confidence everyone! If you ever have any comments or concerns, please let me know.

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Old 10-04-2016, 12:52 PM   #44
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Im only stating another advertised option. Excuse me if im not "reputable" or "knowledgeable" enough for you...fwiw you lost my business...
It is very common for manufacturers *cough Mitshimoto cough* to post elevated numbers to make the product more enticing. RotoFab's gains aren't as high, but they are legitimate and checked by a third party.

Check out LethalHammer's review on YouTube over that intake, the gains were not as advertised.
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Old 10-04-2016, 02:38 PM   #45
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It is very common for manufacturers *cough Mitshimoto cough* to post elevated numbers to make the product more enticing. RotoFab's gains aren't as high, but they are legitimate and checked by a third party.

Check out LethalHammer's review on YouTube over that intake, the gains were not as advertised.
His testing was also not as advertised. There's a full retest of all the intakes coming when he gets his dyno issues resolved.
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:35 AM   #46
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aFe posted up numbers on their website.
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:10 AM   #47
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I just installed the roto-fab and I love it!
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:59 AM   #48
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Thanks for the kind words Zack! We really put in the work to make this the best CAI available for the 2016 Camaro SS. If interested, we have a Roto-fab Photo's thread going. These pictures would make a great addition!

Thanks again for doing business with us. If you ever need assistance in the future, please let me know. I'd be glad to help!

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Old 10-10-2016, 11:30 AM   #49
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Old 10-10-2016, 12:24 PM   #50
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love it! no whistle but my exhaust is so loud probably wouldnt hear it anyways lol
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Thanks for the kind words Zack! We really put in the work to make this the best CAI available for the 2016 Camaro SS. If interested, we have a Roto-fab Photo's thread going. These pictures would make a great addition!

Thanks again for doing business with us. If you ever need assistance in the future, please let me know. I'd be glad to help!

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Your welcome! It is by far the best looking CAI available in my opinion, thing looks awesome!
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Old 10-10-2016, 01:47 PM   #53
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Your welcome! It is by far the best looking CAI available in my opinion, thing looks awesome!
I'm glad you like the looks of it. It's also the best performing from the tests I've seen. And the highest quality of the intakes that I've installed. We really wanted this system to be on par with the quality of the vehicle, which was no easy task on the 2016 Camaro!

Thanks again for sharing the pictures,
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Old 10-10-2016, 02:15 PM   #54
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Old 10-11-2016, 08:57 PM   #55
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Old 10-21-2016, 06:09 AM   #56
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I just installed the roto-fab and I love it!
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Bought my rotofab and could not be happier. Definitely some gains that were had and I would not even consider the garbage CAI, mishimoto, or AFE has to offer. Rotofab actually did their homework unlike the other brands who just release it and try to make a buck.
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Roto-Fab FTW!! Great quality piece
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I have heard of some CAIs setting codes and running very rich. The Roto-fab system has never set a code, in over 100 prototype configurations, and 10,000+ miles of testing! But our goal wasn't to "not set a code". We mechanically tuned this system to run efficiently and effectively with the stock calibration.

After extensively data logging with our CAI, a very knowledgeable forum member had this to say about the system:

"Your intake is still the only one I would recommend to anyone. The lack of any MAF skew is exactly why anyone unwilling to tune should select Rotofab. The FI install proves it brings value to a modified car." -tsloper

Thanks for your interest!
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There is some great information on this thread! I believe without a doubt thay the Roto-fab CAI will continue to be the top performing CAI.

Thanks for your interest everyone!
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