I was thinking "bread box".
custom ram air
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Racer
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custom ram air
so i will be creating a custom ram air for my slp blackwing intake. i bought the car with it on and do not intend on spending another $300 for a vararam. i hope to replicate the power output with this custom ram air. i will have a part of the fan shroud cut, and install and "wall pocket" with mesh inserts underneath the filter. i will have plastic housing routed to the fog light housings. i also want to in some way isolate the intake from the motor somehow. this thread will be updated with pics within the next couple of days.
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Good luck with the job... Robert
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Nice ingenuity. Shouldn't be to hard to fab up. Take your time and try not to destroy the fan shroud. The corvette is a bottom breather so if you destroy the shroud you will have a dirty engine bay. Looking forward to the pics.
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That makes a lot of sense. To get the Vararam to work like it does took a lot of design and testing (read $$$$) - while you may be able to make the ductwork, etc, I have my reservations that it will perform as well as the Vararam. But good luck and will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
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Jeez,tough crowd!! Give the guy a break!!I applaud your creativity,and wish you good luck and success!! Guess a large majority of C5 owners have gotten financially set and subscribe to the just throw money at it and go fast!! Looking forward to seeing pics!!
