cold air induction kits
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cold air induction kits
I'm sure it has probally been covered before but i'm new in corvette world Does the slp kit item 609-197 page 138 advertised in mid america actually serve a pupose or does it just look good also does it change the sound and 3rd is it difficult for a novice to install thanks
Sorry, guess I should have mention I have 1993 with an LT1 Im not necessarilly looking for a huge increase in proformance but if there is any gain from it and if it makes for better hy pro sound then it may be worth the bucks doesnt seem like a lot of money so i am a little skeptical
Sorry, guess I should have mention I have 1993 with an LT1 Im not necessarilly looking for a huge increase in proformance but if there is any gain from it and if it makes for better hy pro sound then it may be worth the bucks doesnt seem like a lot of money so i am a little skeptical
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looks good, sounds good, not very helpful
YES, I own the SLP unit and got very little from it. Some people below talk when they dont know. Your setup for your year is the Claw, which draws air from the stock location, and isnt actually a cold air setup.
YES, I own the SLP unit and got very little from it. Some people below talk when they dont know. Your setup for your year is the Claw, which draws air from the stock location, and isnt actually a cold air setup.
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Some are, some aren't, there are several different options. Depends on what year you have. Some claim to be cold-air kits but are absolutely not. The "Claw" is one of those.
Vader is always the first to chime in and call b.s. on cold-air induction, but he has nothing to back up his claims. It's hard to quantify the increases though, since you can't test them on a dyno.
Vader is always the first to chime in and call b.s. on cold-air induction, but he has nothing to back up his claims. It's hard to quantify the increases though, since you can't test them on a dyno.
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I'll tape over mine this summer and test it. I don't get to the track to often and it can be tough to get a bunch of runs in. I have a road race track closer then a drag track. Can't have everything.
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Done be disillusioned if you get a "drive by" response from some responders,,,, someone with knowledge or experience about the topic will eventually chime in.
I think the cool air kits that are useful come in thru the front of the bumper, but it has been said that this type of device only helps at upper RPM's.
The Claw type breathers are still sucking hot air from the engine bay, if I recall from what others say that have actually bought and used them.
Done be disillusioned if you get a "drive by" response from some responders,,,, someone with knowledge or experience about the topic will eventually chime in.
I think the cool air kits that are useful come in thru the front of the bumper, but it has been said that this type of device only helps at upper RPM's.
The Claw type breathers are still sucking hot air from the engine bay, if I recall from what others say that have actually bought and used them.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Here's all the kits, in some sort of order of effectiveness:
A/O Engineering/Zip (L98, LT1)
-Ram air from license plate opening, replaces license plate cover.
-Requires cutting.
SLP Cold Air (L98)
-Ram air from below license plate opening
-Requires cutting and paint.
TPIs Cold air(L98)
-Cold air from pressurized area in front of radiator.
-Really hot air from radiator surface at idle.
-Benefits from big mouth air dam
-Requires cutting
Breathless Vortex (L98, LT1)
-Same as TPIs, but horrible quality.
SLP Claw (LT1, ZR1)
-Not a cold air kit, no more effective than a cut lid.
-Does not require cutting (because it's not a cold air kit)
A/O Engineering/Zip (L98, LT1)
-Ram air from license plate opening, replaces license plate cover.
-Requires cutting.
SLP Cold Air (L98)
-Ram air from below license plate opening
-Requires cutting and paint.
TPIs Cold air(L98)
-Cold air from pressurized area in front of radiator.
-Really hot air from radiator surface at idle.
-Benefits from big mouth air dam
-Requires cutting
Breathless Vortex (L98, LT1)
-Same as TPIs, but horrible quality.
SLP Claw (LT1, ZR1)
-Not a cold air kit, no more effective than a cut lid.
-Does not require cutting (because it's not a cold air kit)
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I like mine. I have to wonder if the detractors have ever run one or are merely speculating. It looks great, sounds better and gets colder air than stock because of its design. It is extended down in the cavity and gets air all around, not just the top.
it is a cinch to put in in place of the stock airbox. I 'cut the lid' and put in a K&N. It was a horrible fit. It couldn't be airtight. This SLP piece is tight and right. I recommend it for looks alone, but feel it functions better than stock as well.
it is a cinch to put in in place of the stock airbox. I 'cut the lid' and put in a K&N. It was a horrible fit. It couldn't be airtight. This SLP piece is tight and right. I recommend it for looks alone, but feel it functions better than stock as well.
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Some are, some aren't, there are several different options. Depends on what year you have. Some claim to be cold-air kits but are absolutely not. The "Claw" is one of those.
Vader is always the first to chime in and call b.s. on cold-air induction, but he has nothing to back up his claims. It's hard to quantify the increases though, since you can't test them on a dyno.
Vader is always the first to chime in and call b.s. on cold-air induction, but he has nothing to back up his claims. It's hard to quantify the increases though, since you can't test them on a dyno.
I have one, but then again SLP gave it to me, so I wasn't going to turn them down.
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When you say cutting, what exactly needs to be cut?
Thanks.