98 Vettes and cold air systems
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Melting Slicks
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98 Vettes and cold air systems
My 98 is stock and runs well with no issues. I am thinking of adding a Vortex or K&N intake at Carlisle next week. I have been reading that the 98 cars run rich and the intake will put in more air. This will lean out my 98, make it run better. Is this right or wrong? Thanks, Skip
Melting Slicks
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Re: 98 Vettes and cold air systems (skip89)
No, it will not cause any issues. They only run rich because of the FP and settings in the early years for safety. They leaned them out 99+
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Re: 98 Vettes and cold air systems (skip89)
Aftermarket Air filters allow more airflow, but the air is still metered quite effectivly with a non modified MAF. You should be fine.
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Re: 98 Vettes and cold air systems (skip89)
Skip,
I have a '98 and added a MTI Ram Air. I could tell an immediate difference. Lowered my ET in the 1/4 by .35sec. It is louder than before, but at WOT. It sounds stronger.
I have a '98 and added a MTI Ram Air. I could tell an immediate difference. Lowered my ET in the 1/4 by .35sec. It is louder than before, but at WOT. It sounds stronger.
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Re: 98 Vettes and cold air systems (skip89)
skip89.......Been running a Vortex for over a year. No problemo. If your C5 is stock and you plan on doing mods, do them in this order:
1) Vortex
2) Exhaust (x-pipe, optional)
3) TTS POWERLOADER!!!!!
4) Pull up the tirerack.com and order a new set of rear Goodyears - your gonna need 'um!!
1) Vortex
2) Exhaust (x-pipe, optional)
3) TTS POWERLOADER!!!!!
4) Pull up the tirerack.com and order a new set of rear Goodyears - your gonna need 'um!!
