thecowboy
04-16-2009, 03:24 PM
This has been beaten to a death probably, but I figured I post up my views. Well, finally got my powerflash cable to go with my Rotofab I've had for a few weeks.
Rotofab: Even though I've had a 02 Z28 and Trailblazer SS in the family for a few years, this is the first CAI I installed. Bought from MarylandSpeed and got it quickly. Installed it outside of my work and got it done in about 40-45 minutes taking it easy. First thing I noticed and loved was the increased noise. Gave a nice throaty sound under throttle, much appreciated since I was getting tired of the quiet. Throttle Response was definitely improved and SOTP feel was that it was quicker. Of course a few days after I installed it, I got on board for the Vararam and purchased that.
VMS Powerflash & Tune: Finally got the powerflash cable in and after getting through a few hiccups I got everything working. Steve and Kirk were great getting back to me after I e-mailed them. After sending my stock files in, I got both a Rotofab and a Vararam version of their tunes less than 18 hours later. I installed the Rotofab tune no problem and both it and the TCM took less than 5 minutes to upload. So far I have only driven about 10-15 miles and the difference is complete night and day. The car squeals into second everytime, a feat I could never do in the Z28 with regularity.
I can't wait for the weekend to get more driving in and install the Vararam and its tune. Also have a Magnaflow Axleback to install too. Then to the track I go. I wanted to wait to do any mods until after I got stock times down, but I couldn't wait... Hopefully I will get to Atco this week and get some times! Hopefully I can beat my best in the Z28 of 13.4
EDIT: Just got back from washing the car. If I can describe the car in one word after the wash it would be dangerous, lol. No traction in first or most of second. And about 10 miles later on a downshift to 3rd I lost traction again. Acceleration is insane, I get to 80 on the backroads before I know it! I am going to get in so much trouble with this car... Now I can't wait for the Vararam.
Rotofab: Even though I've had a 02 Z28 and Trailblazer SS in the family for a few years, this is the first CAI I installed. Bought from MarylandSpeed and got it quickly. Installed it outside of my work and got it done in about 40-45 minutes taking it easy. First thing I noticed and loved was the increased noise. Gave a nice throaty sound under throttle, much appreciated since I was getting tired of the quiet. Throttle Response was definitely improved and SOTP feel was that it was quicker. Of course a few days after I installed it, I got on board for the Vararam and purchased that.
VMS Powerflash & Tune: Finally got the powerflash cable in and after getting through a few hiccups I got everything working. Steve and Kirk were great getting back to me after I e-mailed them. After sending my stock files in, I got both a Rotofab and a Vararam version of their tunes less than 18 hours later. I installed the Rotofab tune no problem and both it and the TCM took less than 5 minutes to upload. So far I have only driven about 10-15 miles and the difference is complete night and day. The car squeals into second everytime, a feat I could never do in the Z28 with regularity.
I can't wait for the weekend to get more driving in and install the Vararam and its tune. Also have a Magnaflow Axleback to install too. Then to the track I go. I wanted to wait to do any mods until after I got stock times down, but I couldn't wait... Hopefully I will get to Atco this week and get some times! Hopefully I can beat my best in the Z28 of 13.4
EDIT: Just got back from washing the car. If I can describe the car in one word after the wash it would be dangerous, lol. No traction in first or most of second. And about 10 miles later on a downshift to 3rd I lost traction again. Acceleration is insane, I get to 80 on the backroads before I know it! I am going to get in so much trouble with this car... Now I can't wait for the Vararam.