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Crazych66 · 12-09-2020, 07:35 AM

The prices are about the same. Which one would be the better choice for performance. I have an LS3 M6 with a Solo axle-back. Future mods may include LT headers and tune and nothing much beyond that....

Bigdumogre · 12-09-2020, 08:09 AM

Either one or the K&N system for half the price. All will perform pretty much the same function especially since you will be doing minimal modding.
I have had the K&N one on my car for the past year and I compared it to my friends rotofab and they are 90% identical and love the engine sound it gives.

GONIF · 12-09-2020, 11:10 AM

If you live in a hot climate , a sealed system than can only draw air from outside the engine compartment is what you want . Check out the tests posted here ,a couple years ago .

Crazych66 · 12-09-2020, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

If you live in a hot climate , a sealed system than can only draw air from outside the engine compartment is what you want . Check out the tests posted here ,a couple years ago .

Thanks gents good tips. Definitely opening up my options.

Bo White · 12-09-2020, 12:56 PM

Systems that have the filter on the left side of the car Im a RotoFab fan.

Crazych66 · 12-09-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Systems that have the filter on the left side of the car Im a RotoFab fan.

Thanks. What do you mean by "filter on the left side of the car"?

Bubblehead · 12-09-2020, 02:10 PM

For performance, Vararam hands down.

Bo White · 12-09-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazych66

Thanks. What do you mean by "filter on the left side of the car"?

In the factory spot on the left side if the car.
OTR style I'm a Vararam fan.

StingrayblueSS · 12-09-2020, 03:34 PM

For performance Vararam. For looks Rotofab.

InFiD3ViL · 12-09-2020, 04:31 PM

From what is claimed, the VR-DRX performs on par with or better than the VR-SS (Over the Radiator version for 2010/2011 ). Whether or not that's true I have no idea, but I have heard great things about the DRX. Apparently fit and finish is also better than the OTR version.

The DRX replaces and integrates the OEM windshield washer bottle into the design which is supposed to help insulate from the hot engine bay and in their words, to 'direct flow into the scoop assembly'. It's a pretty cool design. I personally don't think the DRX looks as good as the Roto Fab or Z28 spoilers do, but I prefer function over style any day of the week. Some people like the OEM look of the DRX too.

All that said, I really don't think you can go wrong with either one.

Crazych66 · 12-09-2020, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

In the factory spot on the left side if the car.
OTR style I'm a Vararam fan.

Gotcha. The DRX unlike the older version is on the left.

07-SRT · 12-09-2020, 05:59 PM

No other changes, I switched out the Roto Fab for the Vararam DRX on the same Dyno the Vararam made more fwiw.

Greenhornet2 · 12-10-2020, 09:54 AM

I have Cold Air Inductions system. Top notch

GONIF · 12-10-2020, 11:16 AM

I have the CAI with the Apex scoop ,works great in the Arizona heat .

if I recall Ted Janety did some tests on them. Is there any more recent tests of the new models around ?

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12-09-2020, 07:35 AM	#1
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Vararam VR-DRX or Rotofab CAI The prices are about the same. Which one would be the better choice for performance. I have an LS3 M6 with a Solo axle-back. Future mods may include LT headers and tune and nothing much beyond that.... __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...

12-09-2020, 08:09 AM	#2
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Either one or the K&N system for half the price. All will perform pretty much the same function especially since you will be doing minimal modding. I have had the K&N one on my car for the past year and I compared it to my friends rotofab and they are 90% identical and love the engine sound it gives. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

12-09-2020, 11:10 AM	#3
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	If you live in a hot climate , a sealed system than can only draw air from outside the engine compartment is what you want . Check out the tests posted here ,a couple years ago . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

12-09-2020, 02:10 PM	#7
Bubblehead Submarine Pilot Drives: 2015 Commemorative Edition SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 36	For performance, Vararam hands down. __________________ 2015 Commemorative Edition 2SS/RS [L99] -Black- \|GPI: Tune, Rod Mod, PTB; Vararam Intake; ARH 1_7/8 headers & 3" cat-back; GM 3.91 gears; Circle D 4c converter and trans rebuild; Derale trans cooler; B&M deep trans pan; JMS Pedalmax; Taylor Thundervolt 10.4 wires; NGK Ruthenium plugs; 160 tstat\|

12-09-2020, 12:56 PM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,017	Systems that have the filter on the left side of the car Im a RotoFab fan.

12-09-2020, 03:34 PM	#9
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	For performance Vararam. For looks Rotofab. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19

12-09-2020, 04:31 PM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	From what is claimed, the VR-DRX performs on par with or better than the VR-SS (Over the Radiator version for 2010/2011 ). Whether or not that's true I have no idea, but I have heard great things about the DRX. Apparently fit and finish is also better than the OTR version. The DRX replaces and integrates the OEM windshield washer bottle into the design which is supposed to help insulate from the hot engine bay and in their words, to 'direct flow into the scoop assembly'. It's a pretty cool design. I personally don't think the DRX looks as good as the Roto Fab or Z28 spoilers do, but I prefer function over style any day of the week. Some people like the OEM look of the DRX too. All that said, I really don't think you can go wrong with either one. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-09-2020, 05:59 PM	#12
07-SRT Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 713	No other changes, I switched out the Roto Fab for the Vararam DRX on the same Dyno the Vararam made more fwiw. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS Cam/Heads/FBO 498/447 SAE

12-10-2020, 09:54 AM	#13
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I have Cold Air Inductions system. Top notch __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

12-10-2020, 11:16 AM	#14
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I have the CAI with the Apex scoop ,works great in the Arizona heat . if I recall Ted Janety did some tests on them. Is there any more recent tests of the new models around ? __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW