Roto-fab CAI vs. Z28 CAI

[Roto-fab 1]

We've seen many questions about the Z28 intake and how it stacks up against some of the aftermarket CAI systems. We can't speak for others, but here is some good information shared with us about a head to head comparison of the Roto-fab CAI and the stock Z28 CAI.
The following is the actual email we received from Lethal Racing about their testing. In comparison to the Z28 CAI he Roto-fab CAI showed an improvement of about 4 HP and 6 ft/lb tq. Keep in mind this is a comparison of the Roto-fab and the Z28 intake, NOT the standard Camaro intake.

From: Lethal Racing [mailto:lethalracing219@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:35 AM
To: sales@roto-fab.com
Subject: Fwd: roto compare

Hi,

Here is the graph showing the rotofab intake on a 2015 Z28 VS the stock Z28 intake(which is pretty good from the factory). The blue line is the Rotofab, Purple is the Stock intake.

Mods on the Z28 are:
Ported heads
ported intake and tb
Lethal Racing Phantom cam
Yella Terra rocker arms
Coated 1 7/8"headers without cats
LR dyno tune
93 octane




thanks,
nick
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337-258-7692
lethal@lethalracing.com

[Sales@Phastek]

Very nice!!!

Always great to see improvements!!

Thank you,
Ricardo

[GONIF]

Never doubted the Rotofab was better.

[Camarotobeornottobe]

I'm not a Rotofab hater, and this is good info. But, it is done on a Z28 with multiple mods. Before everyone jumps to conclusions, it is worth noting that the results cannot be applied to LS3s or L99s, particularly with no mods. The results might be totally different there.

[Camarotobeornottobe]

I would love to see a back-to-back comparision of the Rotofab versus Z28 intake on an otherwise unmodded SS (with no tune).

[krisprz2010camaross]

How about roto-fab vs vararam intake tune and non-tune model. That is something I would like to see.

[Camarotobeornottobe]

Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

How about roto-fab vs vararam intake tune and non-tune model. That is something I would like to see.

It would have to be for the non-tune version to get a real comparison. Introducing tunes to both intakes would introduce additional variables that would make the comparison invalid.

[Joseph1LE]

That engine bay though...

[MrChrisLS3]

$400 for 4 ponies...pass

[el ess A]

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

$400 for 4 ponies...pass

You're missing the point. The comparison was against a Z/28 intake which costs about $400 (if you're not dumb enough to pay retail) vs. a rotofab which costs about the same. The claim is rotofab is 4 hp and 6 ft/lb > than Z/28 intake.

Which, to me, based on one single test, (one point a trend does not make) means the Z/28 intake works about as good as the other aftermarkets making my choice even easier.

Because what you DO get with the Z/28 intake that the others don't give you is an already-installed MAF and a DRY filter and a PERFECT fit. The MAF alone is around $75 or more retail and the worry about over-oiling a filter is a thing of the past.

No knock on rotofab, as they're intakes function as well as look good, too.

[Msingh]

I love my rotofab.. we picked up 3 of them over the c5 fest in KY. 3 different people in my club.

[Roto-fab 1]

Originally Posted by Msingh

I love my rotofab.. we picked up 3 of them over the c5 fest in KY. 3 different people in my club.

I'm glad you like the products and we certainly appreciate your support. I remember your group from the Fest.

[Roto-fab 1]

Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

I'm not a Rotofab hater, and this is good info. But, it is done on a Z28 with multiple mods. Before everyone jumps to conclusions, it is worth noting that the results cannot be applied to LS3s or L99s, particularly with no mods. The results might be totally different there.

Good points. Again, this isn't a test we conducted-just sharing some results found on one particular application. However, it certainly shows our intake is competitive or in some cases better than one of the popular alternatives to the stock SS intake.
In addition to performance, our intake offers you the ability to customize to your tastes or match the theme you have under the hood. With tons of Camaros out there it's nice to pop the hood and have something a little different than the guy next to you.

[dontlift19]

Originally Posted by el ess A

You're missing the point. The comparison was against a Z/28 intake which costs about $400 (if you're not dumb enough to pay retail) vs. a rotofab which costs about the same. The claim is rotofab is 4 hp and 6 ft/lb > than Z/28 intake.

Which, to me, based on one single test, (one point a trend does not make) means the Z/28 intake works about as good as the other aftermarkets making my choice even easier.

Because what you DO get with the Z/28 intake that the others don't give you is an already-installed MAF and a DRY filter and a PERFECT fit. The MAF alone is around $75 or more retail and the worry about over-oiling a filter is a thing of the past.

No knock on rotofab, as they're intakes function as well as look good, too.

Why not both? Lol



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