Rotofab CAI or Tony’s TB, which mod to do first?

mrG8 · 02-08-2018, 10:25 PM

As the title states, which one you guys typically go with first?

TIA

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kttxz06 · 02-08-2018, 10:36 PM

Do both.

ScottV503 · 02-09-2018, 12:16 AM

Just do Both. I have the RotoFab on now and just received the Tony Mamo TB in the mail. But from what I've read most seem to appreciate the Tony Mamo more than the RotoFab when done separately.

speedraider · 02-09-2018, 02:55 AM

i just installed the TM throttle body 1st and I have an A10, every thing is so much smoother , next is the roto fab.

DangerZL1 · 02-09-2018, 04:29 AM

If you read Tony’s posts, he says most of the gains come from the throttle body and it makes the biggest overall drive ability improvement, so I’d do it first. Plus, it’s al less expensive mod. Even if I had both parts in my garage, I’d install the throttle body first just to make sure there are no problems before installing the CAI.

driven2exceSS · 02-09-2018, 07:33 AM

+1 This is how i went and I didn't have the troubling "ZL1 Bog" being it's an SS

S.T.A.R. · 02-09-2018, 07:55 AM

How less of a gain in (HP) would one lose by simply going with Tony's TM and a Green filter?

mrG8 · 02-09-2018, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the feedback folks.

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mrG8 · 02-09-2018, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.

How much less of a gain (HP) would one have by simply going with Tony's TM and a Green filter?

I was thinking on going that route for now. Will be good to hear some feedback from guys running this setup.

Also, I know Katech and NW makes a 103mm TB. Don’t think is necessary unless you are up in the 7xxrwhp range but I’m wondering who’s running it along with what other mods.

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S.T.A.R. · 02-09-2018, 08:22 AM

G8, I was eventually thinking of going with new exhaust (catless) and keeping the stock muffler, pulley and tune, that sort of thing.
I'm on the fence right now as to moving up to 650/650 at the rear wheels, no more than that.

ninetres · 02-09-2018, 09:29 AM

Intake first. Hp PLUS more blower whine.

*mlee* · 02-09-2018, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninetres

Intake first. Hp PLUS more blower whine.

^^^This... done.

Canadian ZL1 · 02-09-2018, 04:04 PM

[QUOTE=mrG8;10071267]As the title states, which one you guys typically go with first?

I went with the TB first (yet to be installed) and then I will be doing the green filter afterwards.

EMAX08 · 02-09-2018, 04:32 PM

I have both! Ready to go in this Saturday

It is supposed to snow tonight so no cars and coffee= Install time

02-08-2018, 10:25 PM	#1
mrG8 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with a procharge Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 9	Rotofab CAI or Tony’s TB, which mod to do first? As the title states, which one you guys typically go with first? TIA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-08-2018, 10:36 PM	#2
kttxz06 Drives: '18 Zl1. '18 GT350. Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Katy Posts: 2,104	Do both. __________________ There's only 2 people I trust. 1 of them is me, the other's not you. 2018 Zl1. 1199 RWHP/931 TQ.

02-09-2018, 07:33 AM	#6
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,040	+1 This is how i went and I didn't have the troubling "ZL1 Bog" being it's an SS __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

02-09-2018, 07:55 AM	#7
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	How less of a gain in (HP) would one lose by simply going with Tony's TM and a Green filter? Last edited by S.T.A.R.; 02-09-2018 at 04:47 PM.

02-09-2018, 04:04 PM	#13
Canadian ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1, 1995 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 319	[QUOTE=mrG8;10071267]As the title states, which one you guys typically go with first? I went with the TB first (yet to be installed) and then I will be doing the green filter afterwards. __________________ _____________________ '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|NAV\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|Sunroof

02-09-2018, 12:16 AM	#3
ScottV503 Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fairview, Or Posts: 74	Just do Both. I have the RotoFab on now and just received the Tony Mamo TB in the mail. But from what I've read most seem to appreciate the Tony Mamo more than the RotoFab when done separately.

02-09-2018, 02:55 AM	#4
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	i just installed the TM throttle body 1st and I have an A10, every thing is so much smoother , next is the roto fab.

02-09-2018, 04:29 AM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	If you read Tony’s posts, he says most of the gains come from the throttle body and it makes the biggest overall drive ability improvement, so I’d do it first. Plus, it’s al less expensive mod. Even if I had both parts in my garage, I’d install the throttle body first just to make sure there are no problems before installing the CAI.

02-09-2018, 08:11 AM	#8
mrG8 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with a procharge Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 9	Thanks for the feedback folks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-09-2018, 08:22 AM	#10
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	G8, I was eventually thinking of going with new exhaust (catless) and keeping the stock muffler, pulley and tune, that sort of thing. I'm on the fence right now as to moving up to 650/650 at the rear wheels, no more than that.

02-09-2018, 09:29 AM	#11
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Intake first. Hp PLUS more blower whine.

02-09-2018, 04:32 PM	#14
EMAX08 Drives: 2018 ZL1——2010 2 RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 50	I have both! Ready to go in this Saturday It is supposed to snow tonight so no cars and coffee= Install time

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