I got and installed my new Halltech Stinger today. First, I MUST compliment Jim Hall (got your ears on, Jim? ) on his OUTSTANDING customer service. You see, some parts were on backorder for Jim, so he shipped the Stinger for my '01 Cpe equipped it with the newest Warhead filter, which was originally designed for the C6. Jim says his testing has shown that the newest Warhead filter flows more than the previous version, or if I remember his words correctly, it "flows a heck of alot of air!"

Now, for some notes on the install:

Thanks to some heads-up tips in Dave68's instructions posted on the Halltech web site, the install went even smoother than I thought it would. One thing I noticed was that the airbridge installed MUCH easier than I had anticipated, which had me a bit worried because it went on so much easier than I was led to believe on this forum. And, that worry was a good thing, because when I stuck my fingers inside the smooth coupler that comes with the Stinger to ensure that I hadn't crimped it while putting on the airbridge, I detected slivers of the coupler material that I presume got scraped off when I pushed the coupler onto the throttle body. I'm sure it was no biggie either way, but I feel better knowing nothing foreign went into the engine when I started it up for the first time.

As for "unsure" idling for a short period after installing, I detected NONE WHATSOEVER! I had previously asked Jim about this, and he said there was no reason to have to mess with any idle re-learning, and he was right. As far as performance is concerned, I do "feel" that the engine no longer seems to be straining, for lack of a better term. It really does seem to be "breathing easier". Even when gentlly accelerating at city speeds, I can hear the engine suck more air, especially when the sound of the air flow changes when the engine begins to suck more air when I reach what I presume to be the advance curve kicking in.

While I haven't had the chance yet to test much when "normally" accelerating from a stop (test drove in rush hour), I can definitely feel the car accelerate faster from the mid to higher RPM range. Horsepower numbers? Who cares about numbers? But, the seat of my pants definitely feels the car is more torque-y.

So, to all of you who are unsure of which way to go with an air induction mod, give my new friend, Jim, a call. You won't regret it!

Thanks again, Jim!

 

without pics man. Come on get the pics up here. Congrats on the awesome intake. Now, bring on the GHLs!

 

Here's a pic for ya (with C5 filter):



Congratulations, MrLeadFoot on buying the best intake for the buck anywhere! I'll bet you gained at least 11-12 RWHP!

 

Wait for about 50 miles for the a/f ratio to be recalculated... I put my stinger on a month ago and sure enough...she got better as more miles were put on her. I could tell a big difference from when I first put it on. You be a happy driver! And I agree, Jim is first class...got my stinger quickly and for the promised price.

 

You already know that will be the next step, but I'm gonna install a small sub amp and small subwoofer (which I already have) to fill out the bass first. THEN, I'll drown that out with the GHLs!

 

Congrats and glad you like the intake. Halltech is a classy vendor.

 

Does the Halltech Airbridge have plenty of clearance to the hood? I hear that some units have no clearance.

 

Jim's customer support is great too. He very quickly took care of a problem I experienced (2nd day air shipped a part to me).

Great product and great service equals lots of success--thanks Jim

 

I, too, had concerns, but figured that if it didn't fit properly I could always send it back, so I thought I'd at least take a chance. But, frankly, now that I have it installed, I don't see how there COULD be a problem. The fit is so nice.

I think the people having problems probably didn't install it properly, or there was something wrong with the car they were installing it on, eg. accident repair, which made the radiator fit not quite right, causing the airbridge to butt up against the hood, or something. Improper installation might also explain why people had weird idles, because of something like the coupler being bunched up where the airbridge slips in. Along with an idle problem, I can see where a bunching up of the coupler would result in the airbridge sitting too high up on the radiator shroud, which would cause it to press against the hood.

Just thoughts.

 

Thank you for the info on the install. I have seen airbridge telescope an impression on the hood. I guess Halltech is flatter than some and offers a good fit.

 

I have since noticed that the red from the halltech logo is starting leave red on the hoodliner. I'm sure the airbridge is contacting the hoodliner, and I see the impression in the hoodliner from the airbridge, but I'm pretty sure there was already an impression there from the original airbridge. Please do me a favor, since you still have a stock airbridge. Check your hoodliner, and let me know if you have an impression already. If you do, then we'll both know that there will be an impression in the liner with all airbridges, including the stock one. But, as far as so much pressure that it's visually apparent from the outside of the car, that's definitely not happening with my Stinger.

 

Buy a digital Camera so that we can see you amp and sub setup

 

Already have a digital camera, so I'll post something when I get the stuff installed.

 

 

Anyone still waiting for their Stinger? I thought all orders were shipped by the 15th but I'm still waiting!

 

Vetterlatethanever

Like you I'm waiting for my stinger also. I spoke with Jim's wife and she said they had some problems getting filters. Apparently that's been resolved and they're expecting a shipment this week. I was told my stinger would ship Monday. Hope she's right!

 

Got mine in four days after ordering....easy install, plenty of clearance, and yup, it sure feels better on your backside. And the forum discount is a big thumbs up to Jim.

 

Sorry that I did not answer faster. I do not see an impression on the hood liner with the stock airbridge.

 

Then I guess the Halltech airbridge must be taller (or thicker depending upon how you look at it) than the stock one. I'll compare the two and post the difference, but it sure looks to me like the Halltech airbridge sits nicely on the radiator shroud, just like the stock one. In either case, I'll compare the two real close, because I'm curious to know, even though I don't see it being a problem even if it is pressing against the hoodliner. Now, if it was pressing hard enough to put pressure on the hood itself, I'd be pretty unhappy.

BTW, I sprayed some carb cleaner around the fittings to check for leaks today on the Halltech and noticed NONE. Obviously, it's design provides for a nice fit.

 

MrLeadFoot,

Be carefull with solvents such as carb cleaner on thermoplastics, such as most intake components. Hopefully, they are made of polyethylene (very chemical resistant) and not some other type of plastic, as many plastics can develope catastrophic cracks after being exposed to solvents. Even standard Loctite threadlocking compound such as 222 and 242 will attack plastics such as acetal and some nylons.

Dave