k&n air intake
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Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom CA
k&n air intake
Have a chance go pick up a almost new k&n system for my 99 FRC. I have read a lot of the discussions on the various types of intakes and was going to go with the Z06 box until the k&n came for sale locally.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
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Originally Posted by folsomlarry
Have a chance go pick up a almost new k&n system for my 99 FRC. I have read a lot of the discussions on the various types of intakes and was going to go with the Z06 box until the k&n came for sale locally.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
Been using it for two years on my Nitrous Motor
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Originally Posted by folsomlarry
Have a chance go pick up a almost new k&n system for my 99 FRC. I have read a lot of the discussions on the various types of intakes and was going to go with the Z06 box until the k&n came for sale locally.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
This seems to be the only system that no one seems to talk about. Is it that bad?
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject.
If it's the single K&N, it's probably just as good as the Halltech Stinger.
BTW, I'm in EDH. Nice to see a neighbor on the forum.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom CA
It's actually the single filter model. Just starting to make some modifications to the car. Was going to do some track days with it, but now I think I will just put a few "bolt on mods" and build some kind of a track day car.
Now I need to get into a Corvette club so I can start attending some events.
Thanks for all of the replies.
Now I need to get into a Corvette club so I can start attending some events.
Thanks for all of the replies.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Originally Posted by folsomlarry
It's actually the single filter model. Just starting to make some modifications to the car. Was going to do some track days with it, but now I think I will just put a few "bolt on mods" and build some kind of a track day car.
Now I need to get into a Corvette club so I can start attending some events.
Thanks for all of the replies.
Now I need to get into a Corvette club so I can start attending some events.
Thanks for all of the replies.
Too bad I can't remember the name, because several of them were nice enough to start up their cars, so I hear all the different exhausts they they had. I actually got to hear all the varieties, with and without x-pipes, and the works. I think some are actually on this forum, so I'm sure posting an enquiry will draw some replies.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northville, MI
In a drag race, you should see some benefit over a stock system. Any increase would be due to cooler incoming air and at idle to 50 mph is the place you will see the most gain. When running a road course, you will experience very little, if any, benefit as the IAT will usually not be that different from one enclosed system to another. Also, in a stock system, stay away from larger smooth couplers. They actually slow down the incoming air passing through the MAF. The computer then thinks you are going slower than you actually are and can either decrease the fuel available or take out timing.
Plan you mods carefully and remember most of the marketing claims contain large amounts of air. Good mods and tuning is where the gains are found.
Plan you mods carefully and remember most of the marketing claims contain large amounts of air. Good mods and tuning is where the gains are found.
Burning Brakes
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From: Torrance CA
I went with the Z06 airbox cover, K&N filter, WCC cold air screens, and performance hood seal 
. I have a 2004 A4 with 2.73 gears and there is a noticable increase in power. Very easy to spin the tires at a light now. It is louder than before so you can hear the power. My $0.02. I am happy with it.
. I have a 2004 A4 with 2.73 gears and there is a noticable increase in power. Very easy to spin the tires at a light now. It is louder than before so you can hear the power. My $0.02. I am happy with it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Originally Posted by Gordy M
Also, in a stock system, stay away from larger smooth couplers. They actually slow down the incoming air passing through the MAF. The computer then thinks you are going slower than you actually are and can either decrease the fuel available or take out timing.
