Rotofab CAI - Page 2

DangerZL1 · 12-06-2022, 03:06 PM

Copied this from Roto-Fab's website: "The oil and the dry filter are just about equal in popularity. We typically recommend the oil filter for best performance and the dry for ease of maintenance. Performance difference is minimal at the 400 HP range. Most customers base their decision on personal preference."

It implies the oiled filter offers better performance.

Drnick · 12-06-2022, 03:15 PM

They use oil treated pleated gauze fiber in dirt bikes
They Don’t use dry filters because they don’t filter out
The dirt….but there is a case to be made that the dry filters
Flow more air…..this is getting more like an oil thread

PS dry filters are a throw away, whereas oil filters can be cleaned and re-oiled
I just don’t know why rotofab charges more for there dry filters, should be
The other way around. IMPO

arpad_m · 12-06-2022, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

They use oil treated pleated gauze fiber in dirt bikes
They Don’t use dry filters because they don’t filter out
The dirt….but there is a case to be made that the dry filters
Flow more air…..this is getting more like an oil thread

PS dry filters are a throw away, whereas oil filters can be cleaned and re-oiled
I just don’t know why rotofab charges more for there dry filters, should be
The other way around. IMPO

Because it's a perception game, Drnick. Moar powa', moar looks, moar price

KingLT1 · 12-06-2022, 06:14 PM

The dry filter on the rotofab made a little more power than the oiled. Jenetty dyno tested the shit a few years back and Rotofab has also stated it flowed more.

Here is a post from Rotofab.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485613

I can probably dig up Jenetty's testing if I need to go that far with this subject.

Z OH 6 · 12-06-2022, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingLT1

The dry filter on the rotofab made a little more power than the oiled. Jenetty dyno tested the shit a few years back and Rotofab has also stated it flowed more.

Here is a post from Rotofab.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485613

I can probably dig up Jenetty's testing if I need to go that far with this subject.

Any power difference between dry and oiled would be so miniscule that it wouldn't matter. 2hp would not be felt by anyone and arguably within the margin of testing variability, scientifically speaking.

cvp33 · 12-31-2022, 11:33 AM

Everything I’ve been able to find shows more HP and less TQ. I believe the only reason to get these is looks and sound. That’s not a bad thing. $440 is the best price I’ve seen for roto-fab oiled. Anyone seen lower?

LT4Greg · 12-31-2022, 03:15 PM

Ted recommended a RotoFab when I emailed him about my ZL1 even though it was stock. I bought mine from Summit Racing.

AZ_1LE · 12-31-2022, 06:56 PM

Dude you are the effing KING of starting threads that could be found with the search function.

Mr_Beekay · 01-01-2023, 08:35 AM

What sort of maintenance do you have to do on the oiled rotofab CAI?

Drnick · 01-01-2023, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Beekay

What sort of maintenance do you have to do on the oiled rotofab CAI?

Just get a K&N oil filter cleaning kit, comes with a solution
To clean filter and filter oil to re-oil filter, u can buy this at
Any auto store.

Mr_Beekay · 01-01-2023, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

Just get a K&N oil filter cleaning kit, comes with a solution
To clean filter and filter oil to re-oil filter, u can buy this at
Any auto store.

Thank you! How often should this be done?

Jus Cruisin · 01-01-2023, 01:32 PM

Years ago I would clean and re-oil my K&N filter about once a year. This was on my toys that weren't driven daily. The key is to not saturate them with oil. I've read all kinds of statements that the oil will screw the maf.

DemonZL1 · 01-01-2023, 03:20 PM

Dry seems to lose performance after a cleaning.. they are never as good as they were when brand new, in my opinion, whereas, the oiled works just as good after proper cleaning.

SATINSTEEL1LE · 01-01-2023, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonZL1

Dry seems to lose performance after a cleaning.. they are never as good as they were when brand new, in my opinion, whereas, the oiled works just as good after proper cleaning.

What cleaning are you doing? I just use compressed air and blow mine out. When its actually dirty to the point it would need serious cleaning, then its time for a new one. Its such a cheap part to replace in the grand scheme of what these cars cost.

12-06-2022, 03:15 PM	#16
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	They use oil treated pleated gauze fiber in dirt bikes They Don’t use dry filters because they don’t filter out The dirt….but there is a case to be made that the dry filters Flow more air…..this is getting more like an oil thread PS dry filters are a throw away, whereas oil filters can be cleaned and re-oiled I just don’t know why rotofab charges more for there dry filters, should be The other way around. IMPO Last edited by Drnick; 12-06-2022 at 03:20 PM. Reason: Added

12-06-2022, 06:14 PM	#18
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	The dry filter on the rotofab made a little more power than the oiled. Jenetty dyno tested the shit a few years back and Rotofab has also stated it flowed more. Here is a post from Rotofab. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485613 I can probably dig up Jenetty's testing if I need to go that far with this subject. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA Last edited by KingLT1; 12-06-2022 at 06:26 PM.

12-31-2022, 11:33 AM	#20
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	Everything I’ve been able to find shows more HP and less TQ. I believe the only reason to get these is looks and sound. That’s not a bad thing. $440 is the best price I’ve seen for roto-fab oiled. Anyone seen lower? __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33 Last edited by cvp33; 12-31-2022 at 03:36 PM.

12-31-2022, 03:15 PM	#21
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Ted recommended a RotoFab when I emailed him about my ZL1 even though it was stock. I bought mine from Summit Racing. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-31-2022, 06:56 PM	#22
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12-06-2022, 03:06 PM	#15
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Copied this from Roto-Fab's website: "The oil and the dry filter are just about equal in popularity. We typically recommend the oil filter for best performance and the dry for ease of maintenance. Performance difference is minimal at the 400 HP range. Most customers base their decision on personal preference." It implies the oiled filter offers better performance.

01-01-2023, 08:35 AM	#23
Mr_Beekay Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Dubai Posts: 9	What sort of maintenance do you have to do on the oiled rotofab CAI?

01-01-2023, 01:32 PM	#26
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	Years ago I would clean and re-oil my K&N filter about once a year. This was on my toys that weren't driven daily. The key is to not saturate them with oil. I've read all kinds of statements that the oil will screw the maf. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

01-01-2023, 03:20 PM	#27
DemonZL1 199 Drives: like a granny Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,916	Dry seems to lose performance after a cleaning.. they are never as good as they were when brand new, in my opinion, whereas, the oiled works just as good after proper cleaning. __________________ 2023 Silverado LZ0 Duramax 2021 Shock SS 1LE A10 www.youtube.com/@DemonWorksPerformance Anderson composites coupon code : Demon

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