[Z06] cold air induction
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 183
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From: Severna Park MD
St. Jude Donor '08
I've tried a K&N filter in the stock air box, a Halltech Stinger and the Callaway Honker. The Callaway Honker is a definite keeper. Not knocking the others, but I like the engineering that went into the Callaway. It also produces the best quarter mile times and speed in my 04 Z. Another good thing is that there are no codes or check engine light with this intake, probably due to the relocation of the MAF close to the throttle body. 04 Zs are known to be finicky with some after market intakes, requiring computer tuning or a screened MAF to eliminate the check engine light and codes. The bottom line is that any of the cold air systems you mentioned will produce more horsepower than the stock intake. My vote goes to the Callaway Honker.
Jim M
Jim M
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,756
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From: Gulf of Mexico Florida West Coast
I Installed a VaraRam Vr-2B on my '04. no codes thrown. Took engine less than 5 minutes to learn it. Very noticable difference on highway runs. I even considered removing my screens to ram even more air, I decided against. Stick you hand out a window at 60 mph, palm into the wind. Now think about how much pressure and volume forced into the throttle body. Power is instant. You must do before and after runs to appreciate it. A ZO6 is strong stock. Anything you do can only help.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 625
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
Everyone is pretty much going to recommend the intake they have. Any of them work well and all are an improvement over the stock setup.
With that said, I have the Vararam2b and am completely satisfied. I can totally feel the difference at highway speeds and just the ram air set up is pure genious and with the front grill vents, it's almost as if the car was meant to come with the Vararam
so that gets MY vote.
With that said, I have the Vararam2b and am completely satisfied. I can totally feel the difference at highway speeds and just the ram air set up is pure genious and with the front grill vents, it's almost as if the car was meant to come with the Vararam
so that gets MY vote.
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 433
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From: Vancouver Washington
I agree with the others about the Vararam.
Noticable seat of the pants difference. Especialy over 3000 RPM or over 60MPH.
I did alot of research before I put this in my car and found the VaraRam was the one for me.
You will hear may opinions here as well.
You just need to decide which is best for your needs.
Noticable seat of the pants difference. Especialy over 3000 RPM or over 60MPH.
I did alot of research before I put this in my car and found the VaraRam was the one for me.
You will hear may opinions here as well.
You just need to decide which is best for your needs.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 18,484
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
I don't have one yet . . . heck I won't even have the car until next week, but I have landed on Vararam as my CAI of choice.
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From: Virginia Beach
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Running the BPP vortex rammer here, love the look and great results. Of course, they all do well and will all make good power. The new Callaway does show impressive engineering, and the Halltech Stinger is super easy to put on.
My only gripe w/ the Vararam is that it blocks the cold air screens which is bad for road racing/HPDE use... those allow air into the engine compartment to sweep away hot air, the Vararam blocks that.
My only gripe w/ the Vararam is that it blocks the cold air screens which is bad for road racing/HPDE use... those allow air into the engine compartment to sweep away hot air, the Vararam blocks that.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by StingerZ16
I agree with the others about the Vararam.
Noticable seat of the pants difference. Especialy over 3000 RPM or over 60MPH.
I did alot of research before I put this in my car and found the VaraRam was the one for me.
You will hear may opinions here as well.
You just need to decide which is best for your needs.
Noticable seat of the pants difference. Especialy over 3000 RPM or over 60MPH.
I did alot of research before I put this in my car and found the VaraRam was the one for me.
You will hear may opinions here as well.
You just need to decide which is best for your needs.
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Winchester TN
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi ov666 -
I have had a vararam, a twin-ram, a halltech trap and the zip tie mod.
I currently run the Halltech Trap on my Z06 and the twin-ram on the 99 coupe.
If I had it to do over, I would have saved the cash and just done the zip tie mod and saved the money for something else (headers etc).
best regards -
mqqn
I have had a vararam, a twin-ram, a halltech trap and the zip tie mod.
I currently run the Halltech Trap on my Z06 and the twin-ram on the 99 coupe.
If I had it to do over, I would have saved the cash and just done the zip tie mod and saved the money for something else (headers etc).
best regards -
mqqn
