97-00 Intake power duct, worth it?
10-24-2008, 05:50 PM
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Race Director
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97-00 Intake power duct, worth it?
I bought this a year ago, but never installed it, because it required drilling. Any of you install this on your 97-00 Vette? Is it worth it? Will it cause any trouble codes or more of a rough idle?
Below is the product...
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...60D0AE9CD0FDAB
Below is the product...
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...60D0AE9CD0FDAB
10-24-2008, 05:58 PM
#3
Race Director
I bought this a year ago, but never installed it, because it required drilling. Any of you install this on your 97-00 Vette? Is it worth it? Will it cause any trouble codes or more of a rough idle?
Below is the product...
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...60D0AE9CD0FDAB
Below is the product...
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...60D0AE9CD0FDAB
10-24-2008, 06:15 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
I think their claims of a 5 to 7 HP increase are 
, but I'd install it because it looks cool. It will not cause you any trouble codes or a rough idle. I doubt it will change anything as far as the way your car idles or runs but if it does, the computer will "learn" and make any changes needed after 50 miles.
, but I'd install it because it looks cool. It will not cause you any trouble codes or a rough idle. I doubt it will change anything as far as the way your car idles or runs but if it does, the computer will "learn" and make any changes needed after 50 miles.
10-24-2008, 06:17 PM
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10-24-2008, 09:59 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
Not to worry, you just have to drill a small hole in the side of the smooth rubber coupler for a small plastic tube to fit into ( circled in pic below ), it's no big deal.
Last edited by FFIN90; 10-24-2008 at 10:11 PM.
10-24-2008, 11:20 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
Agree with the Brother FireFighter. Installed the same air bridge and smooth coupler on my '99 and did have to drill a small hole for the sensor that fits in the air bridge. Not a big deal , but don't expect it to add 5-7 hp either.
10-25-2008, 02:16 PM
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hey Fin or Hawk - did the intake mod cause any trouble codes?
looks like you drill the hole into in the coupler that came in the package
looks like you drill the hole into in the coupler that came in the package
10-25-2008, 03:07 PM
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10-25-2008, 04:26 PM
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FYI - To set the record straight, on the early C5`s the IAT (Intake Air Temp Sensor) IS located on the side of the air bridge and you WILL have to drill a hole (3/8in I think) in most after mkt air bridges. You can re-install the sensor into the new air bridge...... fyi the sensor can be difficult to get out, I just bought a new one from the dealer as they don`t cost much.
On later model C5`s the hole is not needed as the IAT Sensor is built into the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor.)
The other small plastic hose that connects to the side of the rubber coupler can be deleted by simply plugging the plastic hose.......this will not cause any issues and serves a redundant function........
On later model C5`s the hole is not needed as the IAT Sensor is built into the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor.)
The other small plastic hose that connects to the side of the rubber coupler can be deleted by simply plugging the plastic hose.......this will not cause any issues and serves a redundant function........
10-26-2008, 01:22 AM
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Melting Slicks
FYI - To set the record straight, on the early C5`s the IAT (Intake Air Temp Sensor) IS located on the side of the air bridge and you WILL have to drill a hole (3/8in I think) in most after mkt air bridges. You can re-install the sensor into the new air bridge...... fyi the sensor can be difficult to get out, I just bought a new one from the dealer as they don`t cost much.
On later model C5`s the hole is not needed as the IAT Sensor is built into the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor.)
The other small plastic hose that connects to the side of the rubber coupler can be deleted by simply plugging the plastic hose.......this will not cause any issues and serves a redundant function........
On later model C5`s the hole is not needed as the IAT Sensor is built into the MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor.)
The other small plastic hose that connects to the side of the rubber coupler can be deleted by simply plugging the plastic hose.......this will not cause any issues and serves a redundant function........
And no, I had no problems with the change. Your cars computer will adjust any difference (if any) after driving the car for an hour or so.
Last edited by HawkIVette; 10-26-2008 at 01:25 AM.
10-26-2008, 01:27 AM
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ive got a carbon fiber power duct on my 04 Z. i put it on when i put on my vararam and got it mostly for the look although it suppossedly gets a few horses you wont feel SOP. my car will throw a MAF or left or right bank lean code once in a while due to the increased air flow but no real problems. id buy it again. Good luck
Jim
Jim
