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From: sharon MA
More Air
What is the least expensive and best way to get more air for my 2004 C5? Should I remove the air filter cover and strap down the air filter or purchase a Z06 cover or a modified air filter cover offered in the mags?Your suggestions will be helpfull.
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Steve
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Steve
Last edited by Steve Zamcheck; Aug 11, 2004 at 09:39 AM.
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Originally Posted by 1g1yy
You could do the zip tie mod, which would be least expensive. Do a search for it. 
Which is exactly what you described in your post. Don't waste any money on the Z06 box. The "zip tie" mod will work better, and costs basically nothing. Use "large" ties to secure, and seal, the filter. You'll feel the difference
The car may take 50-100 miles to adjust for the increased air flow into the intake.The Blackwing, or Halltech Stinger, are excellent aftermarket filters that look much better, than the "zip tie" mod, and will get you a tad bit
better performance. But they cost in the $200-$250 range.
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Originally Posted by roscoe118
:The Blackwing, or Halltech Stinger, are excellent aftermarket filters that look much better, than the "zip tie" mod, and will get you a tad bit better performance. But they cost in the $200-$250 range.
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Do the Zip Tie method or get something like the Blackwing or Halltech Stinger. All should deliver better performance.
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Want a stock looking set up, buy the factory GM Z06 air box #12567571. GM list price $64.68, another way is to cut a big square
in your stock air box with a dremel. Or buy an aftermaket style, all depends what you what to spend. Save the Wave.>george
in your stock air box with a dremel. Or buy an aftermaket style, all depends what you what to spend. Save the Wave.>george
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IMO, what's the point? Do you really think you'll feel the slight increase in HP? Unless you plan to race it, why spend the money? Use the money to buy gas and enjoy the ride! IMO.. 
unless you are going to race it at the track and also do other mods (LT headers, less restrictive exhausts etc. = $3k then you are really not going to get much for your $350 IMHO
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Originally Posted by roscoe118
Which is exactly what you described in your post. Don't waste any money on the Z06 box. The "zip tie" mod will work better, and costs basically nothing. Use "large" ties to secure, and seal, the filter. You'll feel the difference
The car may take 50-100 miles to adjust for the increased air flow into the intake.The Blackwing, or Halltech Stinger, are excellent aftermarket filters that look much better, than the "zip tie" mod, and will get you a tad bit
better performance. But they cost in the $200-$250 range.
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I've got the BW, install was easy. Step by step is at www.ls1howto.com
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I vararamed the coupe and zip tied the Z. Ziptie is the best if your not a drag racer, methinks 
Noticed on the C6 this past weekend that the new airbox lid is about 1" above the filter and you can see the filter from the sides. They just set it up as a rain shield but left it very open flowing.
Noticed on the C6 this past weekend that the new airbox lid is about 1" above the filter and you can see the filter from the sides. They just set it up as a rain shield but left it very open flowing.
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1g1yy----More Air
Originally Posted by 1g1yy
You could do the zip tie mod, which would be least expensive. Do a search for it.
Thanks
Steve
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The search will give you the step by step removal instructions (some with picturess).
short version:
unscrew the clamp. pull the crossover off of the grommets. pull the filter housing off the studs (both top and bottom) remove lid. put some zip ties together and wrap the filter on each side. reverse the first 3 steps.
short version:
unscrew the clamp. pull the crossover off of the grommets. pull the filter housing off the studs (both top and bottom) remove lid. put some zip ties together and wrap the filter on each side. reverse the first 3 steps.