INTAKE Question???
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INTAKE Question???
I am thinking about getting a intake for my 99 C5 and already have quad stingers on the back. I have been thinking about the Haltech and want to make sure I get the best bang for the buch.
Can anyone plesae give me their opinion on which INTAKE is the best out their?
Also, I have heard a lot about the intakes from different threads but noone seems to state the difference in SOUND their intake makes... Can anyone tell me about the sound difference they noticed after installing their intake. (Haltech, Blackwing, Vararam) I am looking for the sucking/whistling noise when a rev is placed against the engine.
Everyones advise is appreciated. Thanks.
Can anyone plesae give me their opinion on which INTAKE is the best out their?
Also, I have heard a lot about the intakes from different threads but noone seems to state the difference in SOUND their intake makes... Can anyone tell me about the sound difference they noticed after installing their intake. (Haltech, Blackwing, Vararam) I am looking for the sucking/whistling noise when a rev is placed against the engine.
Everyones advise is appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by crashOVERrideC5
Also, I have heard a lot about the intakes from different threads but noone seems to state the difference in SOUND their intake makes... Can anyone tell me about the sound difference they noticed after installing their intake. (Haltech, Blackwing, Vararam) I am looking for the sucking/whistling noise when a rev is placed against the engine.
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I have a Blackwing and like it, but have been hearing some good things about the Halltech Stinger.
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I have the Halltech Stinger and I think for bag for buck it's the best. The Vararam B gets a lot of good reviews and adds a lot of HP but it's 200$ more and a lot harder to install (well i guess depeding on your skill level) My intake does not make any noise....although it's hard to tell with the SLP exhaust being nice and loud 
It also depends on what you are looking for HP wise
Good luck
It also depends on what you are looking for HP wise
Good luck
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Been around cars with different intakes...I have a Halltech Stinger, they seem to sound the same to me, slightly louder "sucking" noise than stock. Seems most the noise comes from headers, exhaust. At idle, not much different unless you had some engine mods added.
My Halltech sounds better than the previous RM Racing set-up
My Halltech sounds better than the previous RM Racing set-up
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The best "bang for the buck" is certainly the Halltech Stinger IMHO, as it comes with a better flowing air bridge and coupler.
I have a Blackwing, along with an after market air bridge and coupler, and am completely satisfied with the SOTP (no dyno yet) improvement over stock.
The Vararam is probably the best for gains in HP and performance, especially if you race, as it's best gains are at speed. But it is a bit more involved to install.
As for sound, I can definitely hear some "sucking" (much less now that I've replace the stock exhaust with Z06 Ti's) when accelerating hard. Not a big deal, though.
Good luck. You will be pleased with whatever you choose over stock
I have a Blackwing, along with an after market air bridge and coupler, and am completely satisfied with the SOTP (no dyno yet) improvement over stock.
The Vararam is probably the best for gains in HP and performance, especially if you race, as it's best gains are at speed. But it is a bit more involved to install.
As for sound, I can definitely hear some "sucking" (much less now that I've replace the stock exhaust with Z06 Ti's) when accelerating hard. Not a big deal, though.
Good luck. You will be pleased with whatever you choose over stock
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Originally Posted by crashOVERrideC5
Thanks for the reply, what have you heard about the Haltech Stinger? Sound, HP increase, etc....
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Thanks guys!
I have the quad stingers on now. I am looking for the best sound quality setup and have always loved the muscle car sound on my cars.
I really am looking for a sucking sound, and HP increase is a must but within a reasonable budget since I am up for tires now to :-).
Halteck Stinger, not a cold air intake?
* What would be the differences with going with a cold air intake and not? Also, what cold air intake products are available at what prices?
* Just want to make sure I get something I am pleased with.
Jody
I have the quad stingers on now. I am looking for the best sound quality setup and have always loved the muscle car sound on my cars.
I really am looking for a sucking sound, and HP increase is a must but within a reasonable budget since I am up for tires now to :-).
Halteck Stinger, not a cold air intake?
* What would be the differences with going with a cold air intake and not? Also, what cold air intake products are available at what prices?
* Just want to make sure I get something I am pleased with.
Jody
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Jody,
Cold air prevents a loss of power when intake temps exceed 100 degrees or so. At 135 degrees, your power is down by 8-10 and THAT is very noticable. For less than $30, you can provide cold air to either the Halltech Stinger-R or Blackwing. As I mentioned in another post, you can download this mod procedure in PDF format from Halltech's website.
IMO, most aftermarket intakes are leaps and bounds ahead of the OEM box, especially the non-Z06 box, which has an opening the size of a hotwheels car. The Blackwing (a very good filter) used to be the best bang for the buck intake, but for the last four months or so, the Halltech Stinger-R, which includes the airbridge and smooth TB coupler along with the largest filter made for a C5, has my vote for that title.
Cold air prevents a loss of power when intake temps exceed 100 degrees or so. At 135 degrees, your power is down by 8-10 and THAT is very noticable. For less than $30, you can provide cold air to either the Halltech Stinger-R or Blackwing. As I mentioned in another post, you can download this mod procedure in PDF format from Halltech's website.
IMO, most aftermarket intakes are leaps and bounds ahead of the OEM box, especially the non-Z06 box, which has an opening the size of a hotwheels car. The Blackwing (a very good filter) used to be the best bang for the buck intake, but for the last four months or so, the Halltech Stinger-R, which includes the airbridge and smooth TB coupler along with the largest filter made for a C5, has my vote for that title.
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Dave68,
I have spoken with Jim this evening about the TRAP (He stating it was the king of HP...)
Could you give me the pros and cons of the TRAP vs. the Stinger?
What is the HP increase of the Stinger? Also can you do programming and a colder thermo to make a better HP increase with the stinger system?
Thanks
Jody
I have spoken with Jim this evening about the TRAP (He stating it was the king of HP...)
Could you give me the pros and cons of the TRAP vs. the Stinger?
What is the HP increase of the Stinger? Also can you do programming and a colder thermo to make a better HP increase with the stinger system?
Thanks
Jody
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Well, I most certainly won't dispute that statement! The TRAP with tunnelport provides the most direct path of cold air to the throttlebody, bar none.
Pros: Big HP gains on the track and dyno
Cons: More expensive than the Stinger, Tunnelport detracts from front end appearance
Stinger-R:
Pros: Low cost and slightly less HP, but can be upgraded to stage II (my term) with my cold air mod. No alteration to the C5's front end.
Cons: Causes some Z06s to produce lean codes, which can be eliminated with tuning. One person with a 98 C5 has had trouble fitting the airbridge under his hood.
Here are my results (in chart form) after running my car on a Dynojet dyno (both STD and SAE-correction):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1547863209
Yes, more power is available from a cooler thermostat AND tuning, which among other things can program your fans to come on sooner. I've seen 10+ RWHP as a result of tuning.
Dave
Pros: Big HP gains on the track and dyno
Cons: More expensive than the Stinger, Tunnelport detracts from front end appearance
Stinger-R:
Pros: Low cost and slightly less HP, but can be upgraded to stage II (my term) with my cold air mod. No alteration to the C5's front end.
Cons: Causes some Z06s to produce lean codes, which can be eliminated with tuning. One person with a 98 C5 has had trouble fitting the airbridge under his hood.
Here are my results (in chart form) after running my car on a Dynojet dyno (both STD and SAE-correction):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1547863209
Yes, more power is available from a cooler thermostat AND tuning, which among other things can program your fans to come on sooner. I've seen 10+ RWHP as a result of tuning.
Dave
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Well, the cost was a big factor and because I live in CA, I need to easily remove the system to install my Z06 box whenever the semi-annual smog check is due. I was considering slotting the fog light panels, but after reviewing many different variations of radiator cover-modded systems, I decided that this was the best option. Bang-for-buck, the Stinger-R wins every time.