hurricane intake
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From: Alamogordo NM
hurricane intake
I just bought a Z06, and found it has a hurricane intake installed on it. I would like to get some opinions if its a good system or, are others out there better to justify switching to another system . Thanks for any and all opinions!
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington Texas
Hurricane
I have one on my ZO6 I love it!!! I had the Vararam on my 99 coupe it was fine but dirt got in my intake and it was pain in the a** tp install. The hurricane was clean easy to install and clean filter. It has the war head filter it seems to be somewhat like a halltech stinger set up. Fits well under the hood carbon fiber smooth and blends in. I did notice SOTP difference from stock. 
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Hurricane! I got one....
Here is the story...
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1148
Here is a pic...
Here is the story...
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1148
Here is a pic...
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A 30 hp gain? That's unlikely for any kind of naturally aspirated intake system. It is probably closer to 10-12.
I've never tried the hurricane, but I like my blackwing. It probably isn't worth the $ to change from one to another.
I've never tried the hurricane, but I like my blackwing. It probably isn't worth the $ to change from one to another.
Pro
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From: Richmond Hill Ontario
I noticed that in the picture the stock air bridge was used. According to West coast Corvette, you have to replace the stock one with their hi-flow unit in order to use the hurricane. I'd buy the hurricane but the air bridge adds another $169.00 to the cost. Is the neck of the air filter on the hurricane a different size or can you use the stock set up?
Also, is there really no cutting involved? Does it come with a complete new shroud to replace the stock one so you don't have to cut anything? If so, that's great.
Also, is there really no cutting involved? Does it come with a complete new shroud to replace the stock one so you don't have to cut anything? If so, that's great.
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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.
I just installed mine a few weeks ago. The hurricane comes with a new shroud that is already cut out. I used my stock airbridge. Here's a pic of the hurricane shroud.
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