[Z06] Rain + cai = ????
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Racer
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
Rain + cai = ????
I'm on the market for a CAI for my newly acquired 2001 Z06. Now I have been doing research on this site and a few other corvette forums and I've narrowed it down to either the Vararam or the Halltech.
Now my question.... and I have looked and couldn't find the answer anywhere....
How do these do in the rain? I live in South Florida and rain is as common as the air we breathe. So I want to make a purchase for a great performing CAI and I know I'll get that with either one of these. But I am worried about sucking water up into the engine. Can anyone give me some piece of mind or could someone let me know which of these 2 would be a better choice in regards to rain and moisture.
Thank you in advance.
John
Now my question.... and I have looked and couldn't find the answer anywhere....
How do these do in the rain? I live in South Florida and rain is as common as the air we breathe. So I want to make a purchase for a great performing CAI and I know I'll get that with either one of these. But I am worried about sucking water up into the engine. Can anyone give me some piece of mind or could someone let me know which of these 2 would be a better choice in regards to rain and moisture.
Thank you in advance.
John
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Racer
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
I have no choice in the matter. I purchased this car to drive day in and day out. I don't want it to just sit around and collect dust. So I'm curious if anyone has any feed back.
Especially pertaining to the VaraRam. I want that one most, but I'm more nervous about that one b/c of the design drawing air in from the lower part of the front bumper.
Especially pertaining to the VaraRam. I want that one most, but I'm more nervous about that one b/c of the design drawing air in from the lower part of the front bumper.
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St. Jude Donor '12
I'm on the market for a CAI for my newly acquired 2001 Z06. Now I have been doing research on this site and a few other corvette forums and I've narrowed it down to either the Vararam or the Halltech.
Now my question.... and I have looked and couldn't find the answer anywhere....
How do these do in the rain? I live in South Florida and rain is as common as the air we breathe. So I want to make a purchase for a great performing CAI and I know I'll get that with either one of these. But I am worried about sucking water up into the engine. Can anyone give me some piece of mind or could someone let me know which of these 2 would be a better choice in regards to rain and moisture.
Thank you in advance.
John
Now my question.... and I have looked and couldn't find the answer anywhere....
How do these do in the rain? I live in South Florida and rain is as common as the air we breathe. So I want to make a purchase for a great performing CAI and I know I'll get that with either one of these. But I am worried about sucking water up into the engine. Can anyone give me some piece of mind or could someone let me know which of these 2 would be a better choice in regards to rain and moisture.
Thank you in advance.
John
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
My avatar pic is from Watkins Glen at around 125-130 slowing down a bit because of the rain. I have a vararam and in 10yrs haven't had a problem a friend of mine lives in the Orlando, has a vararam and has't ad a problem Just use common sense, no river crossing without a bridge.
Racer
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From: Fort Hood Texas
Ok, I talked to you over on SVTP (BV600). Almost bought your red one after selling my procharged 12'. The dealer didnt want to entertain my offers with what I knew about the car haha.
Anyways ended up getting a C5 Z also. Havent had any issues with my Halltech, also love my Shortened C6 shifter. Seen you are looking for a shifter.
Anyways ended up getting a C5 Z also. Havent had any issues with my Halltech, also love my Shortened C6 shifter. Seen you are looking for a shifter.
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