MSG C5

I'm considering swapping out the stock air intake for a chrome dual cone air intake system. I saw one at a local show and I really liked it.

I know not to expect "amazing HP increases", etc., however I am curious if there are any negatives to the design. Obviously, the cone filters are exposed, etc., however the systems seem to be completely reversable without any cutting, drilling, etc.

I know it's more of a engine bling/cosmetic upgrade, however I would appreciate any feedback either positive or negative on the design.

Thanks!

ggeldy

I had a dual cone setup for almost 2 years ,never had a problem with it. Just switch to a vararam intake this weekend

Indy

The dual cone intakes do give 10-15hp increase, depending if you also have a tune or not...If you drive in the rain, put some weatherstripping up front to seal the hood...otherwise it's a good mod. Indy

JW Motorsports

I had one and didn't notice any improvements in power. They do look better than stock though.

Just like Indy said get that seal. Water will get into it.

bullmarket

I have one and noticed an immediate improvement over stock. You must do the seal. Looks cool too.

34RedRage

you cannot beat the dual cone with what it cost, i bought mine off ebay for $60.00 including shipping, it also passed the famous grease test with flying colors.....don't forget the front hood seal

itzza427

Go ahead,,especially if you find one at a good price!! There is a SLIGHT improvement,,though MOST don't feel it!! You may see a tiny MPG improvement as well. As stated if you don't like it,,you can always change it back!!

peter pan

Had one on my C5 for 3 years before boost and zero issues go for it

MSG C5

Thanks guys! I already have the hood seal and the amazing HP increase that was promised by installing it!

I also plan to get a tune after I install any new air intake.

C5Vette168

2 years installed with no problems. Go for it!

1sickz51vette

stock my car went 13.2 @ 108, with the twin flow and borla exhaust it went 12.7 @ 112!

vettenova

Mine came w/ the dual cone I have had no prob yet but I have not oiled them! I've driven car for 3 summers. The previous owner had the cats replaced twice. I spoke w/ someone @ an autocross who worked for GM & asked why would they have needed to be replaced he immed. asked if I had that (K&N filter) and he said the oil can get sucked in make the car run a little rich which fried the cats. I just keep mine clean but wanted to oil them a little over the winter

MATT-X

Anyone care to post pics of where to put said weatherstripping? I drive in the rain quite a bit...

LT1driver

nay

road dog

For the money they look great much nicer then stock but if you going to run the **** out of your car you can go with something else but I like it stock and it's fast enough for me it out runs most other cars on the road and were talking 11 year old technology

jon c

I have had my dual intake on for about 3 yrs with no issues, was just wanting the bling effect

jon c

if you look above the C5 logo on the nose of the car between the edge of the nose peice and the chrome you will see a black peice stuck along the edge of the nose ontop of the chrome peice that is the stripping they are talking about

jrose7004

I had a dual cone set up on my 98 and liked it fine. I have a Blackwing on my 04.

MATT-X

Thanks jon c I wasnt sure bc my car already has that but no dual cone.

Wicked C5

It was my 1st intake 8 C5's ago. I didn't like through P0131 and p0171. Went to a Vortex and never had another issue.