[Z06] Custom air intake
Burning Brakes
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Racer
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From: Springdale AR
Drifting
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Yes they seem to offer everything needed to attach the filter to the MAF then to the air bridge. They don't have a coupler that fits between the air bridge and TB though (close on diameters, but only 3" long when 5" is needed). The SLP one looks nice, but even on sale at $46.30, that seems expensive for a short rubber tube. The odd size needed to join air bridge and TB may force me into paying $40+ for one. Oh well.... Corvette Tax again!
Racer
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From: NJ 448rwhp done by tommy @angermanagement nj
St. Jude Donor '10
I finally got around to taking some pics of my custom setup (don't mind the dirty engine bay...)
After seeing a C6 K&N FIPK, I just ordered the 18" filter replacement and attached it to the air bridge with another coupler. It is huge (and costs a kit less than just about any kit out there.)
It runs great and appears to have much more air surface that a blackwing.
After seeing a C6 K&N FIPK, I just ordered the 18" filter replacement and attached it to the air bridge with another coupler. It is huge (and costs a kit less than just about any kit out there.)
It runs great and appears to have much more air surface that a blackwing.
Instructor
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Yes they seem to offer everything needed to attach the filter to the MAF then to the air bridge. They don't have a coupler that fits between the air bridge and TB though (close on diameters, but only 3" long when 5" is needed). The SLP one looks nice, but even on sale at $46.30, that seems expensive for a short rubber tube. The odd size needed to join air bridge and TB may force me into paying $40+ for one. Oh well.... Corvette Tax again!
bob
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I've got the same bridge.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...ower-duct.aspx
Take note that the coupler for this particular carbon fiber bridge to TB is ideally a 3.75" to 4.00" unit - unless you want to run an evil reducer... once bitten twice shy.
bob
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...ower-duct.aspx
Take note that the coupler for this particular carbon fiber bridge to TB is ideally a 3.75" to 4.00" unit - unless you want to run an evil reducer... once bitten twice shy.
bob
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Racer
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From: Springdale AR
The diameter of the hole on my stock air bridge on the TB side is just a hair under 5 inches, and the TB opening OD is just a hair under 4 inches. I'm not able to find any couplers on the internet that are the right diameters with the correct length (about 5 inches), so I'll go with the WCC coupler for $40 or the SLP one for $46.30. I definitely want to give this homemade intake a try though.
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Drifting
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Drifting
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Dont they sell them at Autozone for like $14.00 or are these a lot bigger?
Race Director
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I did the same thing about 4 years ago. I used a K&N "custom" filter that's conical shaped, and fits like a glove in the restricted space. About $45. RF1040 is the type #, if I remember correctly. I've since gone to a Vararam that I got cheap, and honestly, can't tell any difference.
Racer
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From: NJ 448rwhp done by tommy @angermanagement nj
St. Jude Donor '10
I've got the same bridge.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...ower-duct.aspx
Take note that the coupler for this particular carbon fiber bridge to TB is ideally a 3.75" to 4.00" unit - unless you want to run an evil reducer... once bitten twice shy.
bob
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...ower-duct.aspx
Take note that the coupler for this particular carbon fiber bridge to TB is ideally a 3.75" to 4.00" unit - unless you want to run an evil reducer... once bitten twice shy.
bob
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From: Soddy Daisy
Just ordered my air filter from Amazon.
Thanks guys.
Found the 4" straight piece on amazon......I ordered the filter last night though...ugh...
But whoever orders the filter can also order the 4" straight.
http://www.amazon.com/K-N-08761-Blac.../dp/B000FGI2WC
Thanks guys.
Found the 4" straight piece on amazon......I ordered the filter last night though...ugh...
But whoever orders the filter can also order the 4" straight.
http://www.amazon.com/K-N-08761-Blac.../dp/B000FGI2WC
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Melting Slicks
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When P&M started the C5R project they evaluated every means possible for air intake. The bottom breather was necessary for the 427 to make high end up and they continue for the C6R.
For road racing/HPDE/TT the bottom breather provides sufficient intake air in a turbulant environment (other cars blocking the steady inflo) because the ducts where the Veraram pick up is located is in a low airflow location.
Team Owner
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^ Or you could realize that the cold air screens in a Z06 or the massive front facia opening on a tigershark feeds air directly to the filter area.
Cold air is cold air... we're not dealing with pressureized air here.
Cold air is cold air... we're not dealing with pressureized air here.
Pro
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From: Soddy Daisy
I got mine installed last night.
I used a 3 3/4" silicone straight from siliconeintakes.com. I tried to use the 4" rubber pipe connector, but it looked too sloppy. The inside dim was 4.25", so I ordered the 3 3/4" silicone piece.
It fit snug on the intake, but turned out perfectly.
Just FYI.
I used a 3 3/4" silicone straight from siliconeintakes.com. I tried to use the 4" rubber pipe connector, but it looked too sloppy. The inside dim was 4.25", so I ordered the 3 3/4" silicone piece.
It fit snug on the intake, but turned out perfectly.
Just FYI.
