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There are several forum members who run these or something similar. They certainly aren't as good as a Vararam system, but they are slightly better than stock. Do be aware that their HP claims are rather dubious. You are not going to see 15 HP added to an otherwise stock car. However, with several other mods and a proper tune, then it might give you an extra 15 HP. They're cheap, and look nice. So if you want to, go for it. Just don't expect to feel any real difference in performance.
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That really is not a cold air intake unless you open up the front fascia to allow cold air in. Otherwise it just takes air from the engine bay like the stock air cleaner does.
If you want a true CAI, look at the Vararam or the Callaway Honker (if it is still made).
And I agree, on a stock car you will not see a 15 hp increase with just that mod.
That really is not a cold air intake unless you open up the front fascia to allow cold air in. Otherwise it just takes air from the engine bay like the stock air cleaner does.
If you want a true CAI, look at the Vararam or the Callaway Honker (if it is still made).
And I agree, on a stock car you will not see a 15 hp increase with just that mod.
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Love mine because it expands on the C5 bottom feeder design. Hopefully they still make them.
I have a Vararam air intake, headers, and a tune, auto trans. Run consistent 12.7@109.
good luck and have fun.
I concur what others say, you won’t feel a difference with just the air intake, add long tube headers, exhaust, and a tune, and your looking at a +5-7 mph trap speed
With that intake you will only loose about 5 hp. The dual air entry points actually slows down the air entering the MAF and the PCM makes the engine adjustments accordingly. In the early 2000's we had 3 or 4 members working at Milford on the engine development and they tested almost every aftermarket part for a short time period.
With that intake you will only loose about 5 hp. The dual air entry points actually slows down the air entering the MAF and the PCM makes the engine adjustments accordingly. In the early 2000's we had 3 or 4 members working at Milford on the engine development and they tested almost every aftermarket part for a short time period.
I view these open cone intakes more as "Show Intakes". They really don't add performance but some of the chrome and powder coated versions have a really nice finish and help dress up the engine bay. I've also seen some pretty ratty looking stainless steel versions that discolor over time and have the opposite effect.
I saw in another thread that you were asking about forced induction. That is a totally different level. However, if you are going that route, you should know that most of those systems have their own intakes that are not compatible with this.
I have never read anything positive about that dual system. Somewhere in my reading past, I actually saw an write up that saw it lose a few hp from stock. I can't remember where. It had something to do with the air coming in from both directions, and 'scrambling' the airflow, iirc. Wish I could remember where I saw the article.......
I put a Halltech Venom 2 on my car a few months ago and wasn’t expecting much but I was wrong. I’m not saying it added a ton of horsepower but the car definitely runs differently for the better and especially at higher rpm. The throttle response is much better as well which to me is worth it.
With that intake you will only loose about 5 hp. The dual air entry points actually slows down the air entering the MAF and the PCM makes the engine adjustments accordingly. In the early 2000's we had 3 or 4 members working at Milford on the engine development and they tested almost every aftermarket part for a short time period.
I have read that they cause a loss in HP as well. Any intake has to have an opening someplace to allow cool air in as was already stated.
I bought that intake ==extra 15hp, muffler bearings =extra 20hp, polished exhaust tips=10HP, exhaust plate-20HP, Lloyds floor mats=5hp, C5 logo on the front plate cover=10HP, side spears=50HP and downforce. Ecklers tells me I’m actually adding an extra 25HP with all of that combined. Ecklers said so, that means it’s true!!!!!!!!!!!
TOTAL HP INCREASE= 175HP
NOW=520 HP, I THINK, I DON’T ADD GOOD
BLOWER VETTE= SAY BYE BYE,
IT SAYS BYE BYE ON MY LISCENSE PLATE
I bought that intake ==extra 15hp, muffler bearings =extra 20hp, polished exhaust tips=10HP, exhaust plate-20HP, Lloyds floor mats=5hp, C5 logo on the front plate cover=10HP, side spears=50HP and downforce. Ecklers tells me I’m actually adding an extra 25HP with all of that combined. Ecklers said so, that means it’s true!!!!!!!!!!!
TOTAL HP INCREASE= 175HP
NOW=520 HP, I THINK, I DON’T ADD GOOD
BLOWER VETTE= SAY BYE BYE,
IT SAYS BYE BYE ON MY LISCENSE PLATE
A Buddy told me he got an additional 5mph on his ford truck with corvette rallys! I believe it!
Keep in mind you may also need to get a tune with the intake. I had an Airaid intake on my car for about 6 months. After about 5 months it kept causing check engine lights. I just wound up taking it off and going back to stock.
You got more Air / fuel which is a good thing. Tuner would have fixed that problem. he would of got u 15 to 20 or maybe more Hr
The vararam works because you get ambient temperature air into the engine instead of heated under hood air. The ecu will pull timing when pulling hot underhood air. I got a $150 tune from east coast supercharging for my vararam that was causing lean codes. If I had to do it again I probably would have just done the flip tie mod. At least with the tune I got a bonus in that they got rid of the skip shift and the 2mph limit. Car does run better and has a bit more power.
I put a Halltech Venom 2 on my car a few months ago and wasn’t expecting much but I was wrong. I’m not saying it added a ton of horsepower but the car definitely runs differently for the better and especially at higher rpm. The throttle response is much better as well which to me is worth it.
My 2 cents; Haltech and Callaway are probably 2 of the better units available. I remember Tony Mamo had a Vortex Rammer on his low 11 second C5 years ago. I had him on the phone about it, and asked what he thought was the best CAI on the market, and he replied "probably the Vortex Rammer". When asked about the best air bridge, he replied "probably the Haltech Stinger". I didn't want to buy both, so I bought neither!!! I ended up with a Blackwing. Not a true CAI, but it did help!!!
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Cold Air Intake - 2004 C5 vette
