Callaway Honker results...
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
I also have been very interested but am concerned about the water issue. It seems nearly every intake that cuts the shroud are the ones you hear about with hydrolock. Too bad there is not some sort of scoop on the underpart of the shroud also to block splashing or debris from hitting the filter. Or is it just mounted too high for any of that to be a problem?
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From: Z16 #1990 Ridgecrest CA
Originally Posted by AllCammedUp
Thanks for your reply.
A couple of questions - Vararam claims a "up to 40 HP increase" while the Callaway site says the Honker is worth 16 HP. Looking at the numbers, the Honker wouldn't really be a competitor. Did Callaway have any way to justify the $120 price differential between their product and the Vararam or did you ask?
I did have a Halltech TRIC several years back and got rid of it due to fear of water injestion due to the area I was living in. Otherwise, it was an awesome intake and worth every penny.... therefore if the Honker is similar (and it appears to be) it could definitely be 'the real deal'.
Also - would it be possible for you to post some pictures of underneath the shroud? I'd like to see what the filter looks like and whatthe rest of the product looks like - about all I can see from the picture on the website is a (albeit nice looking) filter cover that feeds into the MAF/TB. Thanks!
A couple of questions - Vararam claims a "up to 40 HP increase" while the Callaway site says the Honker is worth 16 HP. Looking at the numbers, the Honker wouldn't really be a competitor. Did Callaway have any way to justify the $120 price differential between their product and the Vararam or did you ask?
I did have a Halltech TRIC several years back and got rid of it due to fear of water injestion due to the area I was living in. Otherwise, it was an awesome intake and worth every penny.... therefore if the Honker is similar (and it appears to be) it could definitely be 'the real deal'.
Also - would it be possible for you to post some pictures of underneath the shroud? I'd like to see what the filter looks like and whatthe rest of the product looks like - about all I can see from the picture on the website is a (albeit nice looking) filter cover that feeds into the MAF/TB. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by stano
Callaway.com has pic's and as far as water injestion, I don't see any difference over the stock intake.
Because we had more manifold pressure and two spots where I had very slight knocking, we pulled some timing in a couple of places, but not much, maybe one degree. Otherwise, I don't think a tune is necessary. In fact, I would like to set it back to where it was and see how it performs at sea level now that I've tested it with the minor tweaks at sea level and cooler temps. I personally think it pulled better off throttle without the tweaks, but until I can try it, I won't know for sure.
I'm very happy with the results to say the least. Callaway in my opinion did a great job with this set-up. It seems to have pulled everything I've done to my car together nicely.
Because we had more manifold pressure and two spots where I had very slight knocking, we pulled some timing in a couple of places, but not much, maybe one degree. Otherwise, I don't think a tune is necessary. In fact, I would like to set it back to where it was and see how it performs at sea level now that I've tested it with the minor tweaks at sea level and cooler temps. I personally think it pulled better off throttle without the tweaks, but until I can try it, I won't know for sure.
I'm very happy with the results to say the least. Callaway in my opinion did a great job with this set-up. It seems to have pulled everything I've done to my car together nicely.
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From: "Same as it always was"
Originally Posted by AllCammedUp
callawaycars.com
Bluerag - thanks for the additional information - that's pretty amazing. What filter did the Vararam have in it - do you remember?
Bluerag - thanks for the additional information - that's pretty amazing. What filter did the Vararam have in it - do you remember?
It was the baja filter that I was using in the Vararam.
Sorry about the address mistake Callawaycars.com as mentioned above
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From: "Same as it always was"
Originally Posted by 1KLRTOY
Check out the Aug. issue of Vette magazine p.92 for a full review of the Honker 
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From: "Same as it always was"
Originally Posted by Dave68
The cutout in the shroud for most of the CAI systems I've seen is even higher than the fog light "scoops", so if anyone is crazy enough to try to cross a foot-high stream of water - good luck, even with an OEM setup!
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From: Dublin CA
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From: Pleasanton CA
Originally Posted by stano
Is that online anywhere?? I can't get it here where I live.
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From: ABQ NM
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AllCammedUp,
I don't have a picture but I saw the Honker. The filter it uses is a large rectangular panel-style Green filter. I hesitate to approximate its dimensions, as I surely would get it wrong.
I don't have a picture but I saw the Honker. The filter it uses is a large rectangular panel-style Green filter. I hesitate to approximate its dimensions, as I surely would get it wrong.
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From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
It looks to me like it the car was not moving forward, a lot of heat raising off the radiator would enter the intake, making for a sluggish take off from a traffic light. Even if the fans were running, this location would be the hottest point in the shroud.
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
Does the shroud come out easily so you can cut it? Also, I see two different models of this air intake on their site. Which one is for an 04?
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From: Shelbyville KY
Originally Posted by JeffC5
Does the shroud come out easily so you can cut it? Also, I see two different models of this air intake on their site. Which one is for an 04?
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From: Shelbyville KY
Originally Posted by wamara
AllCammedUp,
I don't have a picture but I saw the Honker. The filter it uses is a large rectangular panel-style Green filter. I hesitate to approximate its dimensions, as I surely would get it wrong.
I don't have a picture but I saw the Honker. The filter it uses is a large rectangular panel-style Green filter. I hesitate to approximate its dimensions, as I surely would get it wrong.
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From: Insert Wittty Comment here
The pic on their site shows it going over the radiator.What does it look like going down.
Does it go all the way to the fog light openings?
Does it seal off the front of the car from the engine compartment?
Any other pics?
Does it go all the way to the fog light openings?
Does it seal off the front of the car from the engine compartment?
Any other pics?
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by BlueRag
I helped Stano button up his shroud after He installed the Honker, and it is a nice quality piece. I did a HPTuners scan afterwards and was shocked at the difference in airflow compared to a scan I did a couple months back with the Vararam. Vararam scan was done in 75-80' weather, and the Honker scan was done in 95' weather on the same roads. His gains in grams/cylinder (airflow) varied from 5% to 8% better between 2800rpm up to redline over the Vararam. I was not expecting to see gains like this.....
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From: ...tearing up the highways, one state at a time™®©
Originally Posted by J-Rod
The pic on their site shows it going over the radiator.What does it look like going down.
Does it go all the way to the fog light openings?
Does it seal off the front of the car from the engine compartment?
Any other pics?
Does it go all the way to the fog light openings?
Does it seal off the front of the car from the engine compartment?
Any other pics?
Here are a couple - Hope this helps
