[Z06] Intake Recommendations!?!?!
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From: Beaverton OR
Intake Recommendations!?!?!
Ok, I am thinking about my next mod and am looking for some thoughts from everyone on this. I know everyone has an opinion on intakes, so just to complicate things let me explain my thought process. I already have a carbon fiber high flow airbridge that looks fancy and claims a gain of 8 to 10 HP, and I have a K&N air filter.
I like the looks of the air bridge (not to mention they cost $250+) and would like to keep it. That limits my options to basically a Blackwing or MTI Ram Air. Any thoughts/experience on either of these?
I will also accept persuasive arguments to get over the carbon fiber air bridge and go with a Halltech Stinger (which is basically like adding the Blackwing to my air bridge), Callaway Honker, or Vararam B2.
Thanks in advance for the input.
I like the looks of the air bridge (not to mention they cost $250+) and would like to keep it. That limits my options to basically a Blackwing or MTI Ram Air. Any thoughts/experience on either of these?
I will also accept persuasive arguments to get over the carbon fiber air bridge and go with a Halltech Stinger (which is basically like adding the Blackwing to my air bridge), Callaway Honker, or Vararam B2.
Thanks in advance for the input.
Melting Slicks
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You should also consider whether you want to cut your radiator shrowd or not. I didn't and stuck with a Blackwing (although you can buy a cover and cut for it too). Other than that, sell the air bridge and buy a Honker... or that's what I would do anyway.
Racer
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on my 1st z06, i had the wcc hurricane intake, you may want to look into that. car ran extremely well and made 372rwhp & 364rwtq with ONLY that mod. Now that being said, on my current Z i do have the honker.....honestly, i think the hurricane and bridge are as effective as the honker....so in your case i would just buy a hurricane and keep your bridge. 
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I like the hurricane, thanks SABLKZ06. Don't know if I want to spring for the carbon fiber at $200 more, but it sure looks good. Someone also mentioned the Vortex Rammer to me, but I am really leaning towards the hurricane. It looks like it completely replaces the shroud, so no cutting and easy install.
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Racer
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I like the hurricane, thanks SABLKZ06. Don't know if I want to spring for the carbon fiber at $200 more, but it sure looks good. Someone also mentioned the Vortex Rammer to me, but I am really leaning towards the hurricane. It looks like it completely replaces the shroud, so no cutting and easy install.
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I am very happy with my vararam 2B. had it installed by vette docs and the thing fits like a glove. Not sure why others have complained about fitment problems. I asked them about it and they showed me how it fit's perfectly. I think it depends on who installs it. I have also seen plenty of real world before and after track results to know it works when installed properly.
