A different way to get fresh air to the intake
05-03-2009, 09:28 PM
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A different way to get fresh air to the intake
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I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
Ryobi tool (just like Dremel)
From below air dam
From inside the engine
Looking through the grille
I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
Ryobi tool (just like Dremel)
From below air dam
From inside the engine
Looking through the grille
05-03-2009, 09:39 PM
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I'm going to get me a scan tool from the local O'Reillys and check on the temp at different points. Regardless, whis will help with fresh air from the moment you start moving.
05-03-2009, 10:04 PM
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Guys,
I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
Looks good to me but for the LS2's I like the "free air mod" by opening the bottom of the shroud. I know it wont work for ther LS3 Z51 option and I think it might cause LS3 Maf problems too.
]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=open+shroud
05-04-2009, 11:39 AM
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Guys,
I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
Ryobi tool (just like Dremel)
From below air dam
From inside the engine
Looking through the grille
I've been analyzing the different ways owners have modded their cars to get fresh air to their intakes. Most prople have cut the top of the radiator shroud to get fresh air to the intake.....I did it a little different. Instead making openings on the top part of the shroud, I cut openings on the side. I did this for 2 reasons:
1- With the air coming from the side, it doesn't hit the filter directly, thus not interfeering with the ultra-sensitive MAF. Other systems such as the Vette Air scoop has been shown to throw the MAF off.
2- In the event I hit water puddles somewhat fast, the water should be deflected to the side, thus avoiding the filter and hydrolock.
Anyway, question or comments; I'm all ears!
Rick
Ryobi tool (just like Dremel)
From below air dam
From inside the engine
Looking through the grille
05-04-2009, 11:43 AM
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05-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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The thing is, if Vette-Air can disturb the MAF, then how come Vararam works? You'd think that would be worse than the Vette-Air. Just thinking aloud...
05-04-2009, 02:57 PM
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Looks good to me but for the LS2's I like the "free air mod" by opening the bottom of the shroud. I know it wont work for the LS3 Z51 option and I think it might cause LS3 Maf problems too.
]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=open+shroud
]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=open+shroud
05-04-2009, 03:02 PM
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05-04-2009, 04:21 PM
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I does happen with the Vette Air though.
Last edited by USAF-Vette; 05-04-2009 at 04:27 PM.
05-04-2009, 04:45 PM
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It actually does happen with the Vararam too in some cases. Mine had low rpm surging which others have also complained about. That LS3 MAF is really sensitive. People have also had surging problems with the Callaway Honker, BPP Vortex, and Halltech Killer Bee/Vette-Air combo. Callaway has actually designed a peice to help with the issue.
05-04-2009, 04:55 PM
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