Cold Air Induction
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Palm Beach Florida
Cold Air Induction
Sorry guys I don't mean to bombard you guys with questions right off the bat but there is so much I want to learn about this car.
I have seen pics of C-4's with the front license plate cover removed and a sort of forced air system put in its place. Who has this on their vette and did it make any change in performance? I am fortunate to live in Florida where we don't require a front plate on the car and this air vent looks real cool.
"So many Mods, So little time, Such a small bank account"
I have seen pics of C-4's with the front license plate cover removed and a sort of forced air system put in its place. Who has this on their vette and did it make any change in performance? I am fortunate to live in Florida where we don't require a front plate on the car and this air vent looks real cool.
"So many Mods, So little time, Such a small bank account"
Melting Slicks
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From: Lecanto Florida
I think the above picture is what you saw. It's really not "forced air" but the faster you go the more air is channeled into the plenum. It's also cooler air (as cool as we can get in Florida) for better performance. It's a pricey system (about $450.00) and I believe there's some cutting to do to make it fit. It does look good though.
Here's a link to Mid America's write-up on it.
http://www.madvet.com/-/shop?frame=1.737
Last edited by CREWZIN; Oct 22, 2004 at 11:22 AM.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Yep...that's the one. I don't have it personally - I just run a K&N filter with an open lid (also from Mid-America), but I made that decision based on $$$ and not the possibility for max. HP gains. For now, the K&N is perfect for around-town tooling. The money I saved went to my headers, which I *can* feel. If I wanted to set up my car for Auto-X, though, I'd probably be considering something like this setup. Unfortunately, I live in CA, so front plates are a must...
Then again...I have "illegal" longtube headers, and come to think of it, I don't run a front plate, either!
Hey...welcome to Corvette Forum. The only dumb question is the one not asked!
Then again...I have "illegal" longtube headers, and come to think of it, I don't run a front plate, either!
Hey...welcome to Corvette Forum. The only dumb question is the one not asked!
Le Mans Master
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From: SE TN
Here is my ZR-1.
This kit yielded 7 more RWHP on the dyno with a leaf blower pointed at the front of the opening. That was my informal test evaluation a few years back.
But above all, I think it looks great.
Ed
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Palm Beach Florida
Originally Posted by fastzr1
Here is my ZR-1.
This kit yielded 7 more RWHP on the dyno with a leaf blower pointed at the front of the opening. That was my informal test evaluation a few years back.
But above all, I think it looks great.
Ed
Do you find you have to peal bugs off of your air filter, or worry about too much water entry in underestimate puddle depth?
The reason for the interest is my front plate cover is damaged and the air induction looks cool and adds performance.... kind of a win win but if its $450 I may rethink it if it doesn't add too much on the performance end.
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From: Vancouver,Wa.
Originally Posted by fastzr1
Here is my ZR-1.
This kit yielded 7 more RWHP on the dyno with a leaf blower pointed at the front of the opening. That was my informal test evaluation a few years back.
But above all, I think it looks great.
Ed
You in a video a while back doing cookies in the street?
Le Mans Master
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From: SE TN
Originally Posted by scorp508
whats a cookie?
The bar is an auto power bar. I can take pictures if you want. But it is nothing special.
Ed
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Le Mans Master
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From: SE TN
Originally Posted by Justardnck
Do you find you have to peal bugs off of your air filter, or worry about too much water entry in underestimate puddle depth?
The reason for the interest is my front plate cover is damaged and the air induction looks cool and adds performance.... kind of a win win but if its $450 I may rethink it if it doesn't add too much on the performance end.
The reason for the interest is my front plate cover is damaged and the air induction looks cool and adds performance.... kind of a win win but if its $450 I may rethink it if it doesn't add too much on the performance end.
Ed
Le Mans Master
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From: Bahston Mass.
Here's my setup. Not cheap either, but the quality of the kit is like nothing I've ever seen. I'm guessing that it's gains are the exact same as the other "ram air" kit since it's scooping air from the front of the car. Engine temps haven't gone up a single degree.. In fact, they went down 3-5 degrees since I'm using a "Big Mouth Air Dam" with this. I felt a nice difference on speeds over 45MPH 
On the car:
And from underneath - I'm sorry, the car is filthy , it had dust from shaving the shroud all over it, and there's a trimming of the shroud on the Air Dam!!
I haven't taken any "clean/polished" pics of it now that the entire front end is spotless, and both units have been polished.
On the car:
And from underneath - I'm sorry, the car is filthy , it had dust from shaving the shroud all over it, and there's a trimming of the shroud on the Air Dam!!
I haven't taken any "clean/polished" pics of it now that the entire front end is spotless, and both units have been polished.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by Justardnck
Nice set up, well hidden. how much was that if you don't mind me asking?
Le Mans Master
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From: Bahston Mass.
Originally Posted by Admiral94
You can check it out here: http://www.corvetteramair.com/ . It's not cheap, that's for sure!
No, it's not. The guy that makes them is a great guy.. I talked to him a couple of times after buying this setup.
I got the Ram Air setup from a forum member - He got a C5, and obviously didn't need this. He saved me a few bucks, so I was happy .. But the day this arrived, my jaw hit the ground.. The workmanship is amazing.
If I keep saying that, you'll think I'm getting a commission, but I'm being honest.