Cold Air Induction (Single or dual)
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Cold Air Induction (Single or dual)
I'm debating K&N cold air induction - is there a reason to have dual cones over just a single or is it whichever look you like (assuming the volume of air handled would be the same)
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A single large cone (like what the Breathless Performance Vortex Rammer has) is more preferable because the air comes in straight with little to no turbulence. Believe me, it'll breath fine. I had a Vortex Rammer on my Z06 and it was great.
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Some people will argue that the dual cone is better, but my stance is its setup isn't usually setup right. The ones that use a "T" type dual cone are likely the worst because the air doesn't come in straight and a lot of turbulence is created at the junction of the two cones. Yes, your engine could (in theory) breath easier, but at a cost of turbulence. If you have a screened MAF, that would cut down the turbulence, but the goal would be to not have any turbulence at all.
A single large cone (like what the Breathless Performance Vortex Rammer has) is more preferable because the air comes in straight with little to no turbulence. Believe me, it'll breath fine. I had a Vortex Rammer on my Z06 and it was great.
A single large cone (like what the Breathless Performance Vortex Rammer has) is more preferable because the air comes in straight with little to no turbulence. Believe me, it'll breath fine. I had a Vortex Rammer on my Z06 and it was great.
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I noticed a nice gain with the Vararam when it was fairly stock and their support is unreal.
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On a mostly stock car, the vararam is pretty good. What makes it a good choice is that even though it gets its air from the two ports on the front, they come together at the filter which helps straighten out the air before going through the bridge. That's a huge benefit. Far less turbulence than a dual cone setup. The Calloway Honker, Blackwing and Vortex Rammer are all good choices.
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As already stated anything is better than stock. Its hard to believe this thing got any air stock. I like my Vortex Rammer, but would hesitate to go with a Honker, Vararam, or anything that gets air from under the radiator shroud.
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It gets air from some where other than a plastic box in the engine bay. 
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Couple of years now, and I believe it works great. 