Need Advise, Added CAI
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From: Brandon Florida
Need Advise, Added CAI
I just did my second mod for this month. I had Flowmaster mufflers installed, and now I put on the K&N FIPK. While installing it, it shows to cut out the lower radiator for more air and clearance. I decided not to put on the front part of the cover that you cut out. I figured it would still be a big restriction. Any thoughts on this? I don't believe it can get water soaked. The car is running like a scalded dog.
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The way K&N wants you to install it, would choke off cold air. The way I installed it, it gets what ever air that come through the front of the car. No restrictions. Well I guess here in sunny FLA, theres not to much cold air anyway.
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I refer to it as "semi-cold" air induction. It was for this reason that I made my own, inexpensive CAI setup. It not only directs cold outside air to the filter, but also keeps temps in the engine bay down - an advantage when your engine bay contains expensive electronic components.
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and Blackwing-equipped C5s
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and Blackwing-equipped C5s
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From: Brandon Florida
I refer to it as "semi-cold" air induction. It was for this reason that I made my own, inexpensive CAI setup. It not only directs cold outside air to the filter, but also keeps temps in the engine bay down - an advantage when your engine bay contains expensive electronic components.
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and
Blackwing-equipped C5s
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and
Blackwing-equipped C5s
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I refer to it as "semi-cold" air induction. It was for this reason that I made my own, inexpensive CAI setup. It not only directs cold outside air to the filter, but also keeps temps in the engine bay down - an advantage when your engine bay contains expensive electronic components.
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and Blackwing-equipped C5s
You can find it and other DIY tips here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
It is entitled: Cold air modification for Halltech Stinger and Blackwing-equipped C5s
I modified mine with Dave's set-up a couple years ago when I was still running a Blackwing. Worked great.Low restriction air intake is really more the appropriate name for the majority of air filter mods out there now.
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I decided to improve on the oem...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...tupdate005.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...tupdate005.jpg
That's awesome!!!!!! More pics (with instructions) please!
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I decided to improve on the oem...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...tupdate005.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...tupdate005.jpg
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