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Old 01-16-2017, 05:25 PM
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Default Intake Question : Halltech vs Afe

How does the Afe compare to Halltech?

I know that the Halltech makes more power but I'm worried about installing it. I've read numerous posts of members complaining about lack of instructions and poor fit and finish.

In terms of fit and finish, the Afe looks pretty good, just wonderring how much less power it's making.
Old 01-17-2017, 05:28 AM
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Which one clears the 2 hot water hoses under the airbox? The stocker clears them by a few inches.
Old 01-17-2017, 11:31 AM
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Halltech has better performance and is a little more expensive.

AFE is more user friendly for install..

Contact us for pricing, both in stock!

-Josh
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Bump: I'm currently trying to decide between the two and I was curious if there is any new info on the fitment of these two intakes.

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I installed my AFE intake over 3 years ago and its still performing well, isn't showing any signs of age or fatigue, etc. Not a single issue at all to mention, I'm still very happy with it! I've put about 23k miles on it.

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Originally Posted by Kracka
I installed my AFE intake over 3 years ago and its still performing well, isn't showing any signs of age or fatigue, etc. Not a single issue at all to mention, I'm still very happy with it! I've put about 23k miles on it.
How was the ease of install and fitment on it?
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Originally Posted by JCox23
How was the ease of install and fitment on it?
Fitment was fine and the install was easy enough working alone with a basic set of hand tools. Just take your time and be patient, it all goes together nicely. I also installed a ported throttle body at the same time.

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Old 11-01-2017, 10:04 PM
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There's a really good YouTube video for the halltech. I have the halltech and no regrets.
Old 11-02-2017, 08:32 AM
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Why not look at Vararam?
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Originally Posted by rrsperry
Why not look at Vararam?
I have looked into it. The main reason I'm comparing the Halltech and the AEM is because they are the only two offered through Maryland Speed with their "power pack" with the Kooks headers. Right now I have the Halltech on my order but I may change to the AEM.

So far I've been waiting 12 weeks and still no headers or intake. When I placed my order I was told 4 weeks and I was patient until 8 weeks. I've been in constant contact with them but it always the same story. If I don't get a tracking number by the end of next week I'm going to ask for my money back and order from somewhere else and I'll go with Stainless Works and a Vararam.
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Here is a good video on installing the Halltech

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Originally Posted by JCox23
I have looked into it. The main reason I'm comparing the Halltech and the AEM is because they are the only two offered through Maryland Speed with their "power pack" with the Kooks headers. Right now I have the Halltech on my order but I may change to the AEM.

So far I've been waiting 12 weeks and still no headers or intake. When I placed my order I was told 4 weeks and I was patient until 8 weeks. I've been in constant contact with them but it always the same story. If I don't get a tracking number by the end of next week I'm going to ask for my money back and order from somewhere else and I'll go with Stainless Works and a Vararam.
Good luck getting a refund from Maryland Speed. They will throw the no refund policy at you. Had a couple friends bit by their shenanigans.
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Originally Posted by Poppacapp
Good luck getting a refund from Maryland Speed. They will throw the no refund policy at you. Had a couple friends bit by their shenanigans.
I wondered how well that would work. They seem pretty full of sh*t every time I call. "The manager is working on it" "the owner is working on it" "They should be in the end of this week." I think its funny how they are a "premium sponsor" on here but they pull crap like this with us members.
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Here's how my AFE-1 (w/low flow gray dry filter) runs with the stock tune, maybe some more to be found? I 'think' there are more modified C7/Z06 AFE's in the 9's than Halltech on this forum.



In the AFE-1 pic below you can see where I added a home cut out stick-on 'egg shaped' heat reflector to the bottom side which is out of sight where the radiator hose goes by (but does not touch) the air tube.



Then you just stick what you see above into the AFE air box that is already bolted on the pass. side fender. There is a rubber seal that is part of the air filter that seals to the air box surface opening on the newer AFE-1 and then just clamp the other end to the throttle body with a second clamp that is not in the pic above. Oh, and you do not need to mess with that small coolant hose at all, it went over the top just like on the stock air box just fine for me. See below.







Note: I took that small non-stock 'screw clamp' back off the small rubber hose above and replaced it with the 'original' stock spring clamp one later on. If you need or want to go back to stock with no hose mods, etc. this is it.

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Originally Posted by MerakiAutoworks
Halltech has better performance and is a little more expensive.

AFE is more user friendly for install..

Contact us for pricing, both in stock!

-Josh
Originally Posted by brettmess24
There's a really good YouTube video for the halltech. I have the halltech and no regrets.
If want the most Hp get the Halltech but don't just trust this thread go back and do a search they have been compare a ton of times.
Look on the Callaway cars. See what you see!
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Originally Posted by 3 Z06ZR1
If want the most Hp get the Halltech but don't just trust this thread go back and do a search they have been compare a ton of times.
Look on the Callaway cars. See what you see!
That's interesting above. ^^^^^^ The one and only time that I saw an A8/Z06 Callaway at the track which has a CAI 'similar' to the Halltech but appears to be of 'higher quality' (in my book) was running slower than me. It's in a thread that I posted recently below.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ay-not-be.html

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Old 11-05-2017, 04:46 PM
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I have the carbon Halltech. Fits great, sounds good and no problems in 3 years.
Old 11-06-2017, 04:45 PM
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Love the aFe, have had it for almost 3 years.

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