From Vortex to Ziptie...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
From Vortex to Ziptie...
Well, a long story short, I went from a vortex intake to the ziptie modded stock intake. I swear the car sounds better and runs better. I also picked the perfect day to do this, as it rained for the first time in what seems like forever in Dallas. The streets were flooding a little even.
I think to make this perfect, would be something less...redneck engineered with the zipties, maybe an LS1 f-body lid instead of the factory stuff and a nice big air bridge. Oh, and a new filter
I think to make this perfect, would be something less...redneck engineered with the zipties, maybe an LS1 f-body lid instead of the factory stuff and a nice big air bridge. Oh, and a new filter
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Why? I've had a Vortex for almost 3 years and over 60,000 miles w/o issue.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Gotcha... you going to stay with it or get a new one?
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From: Virginia Beach
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Originally Posted by 5W0P3
I may stay with it for a while... but i've had my eye on a red halltech stinger... we'll see what happens.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
My dad just got an '04 Z-16 and it came w/ some crappy K&N dual cone setup that didn't fit well. He just ordered the red Stinger to tidy it up.
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From: Plano TX
I still have my zip tie mod. 8-10 rwhp is what you get for the cost of a few zip ties and a K&N Filter. I'm happy with mine. I do not drive in the rain. Make sure you get some weather stripping for your hood. I think Ecklers sells this for around $25.00
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by David426
I still have my zip tie mod. 8-10 rwhp is what you get for the cost of a few zip ties and a K&N Filter. I'm happy with mine. I do not drive in the rain. Make sure you get some weather stripping for your hood. I think Ecklers sells this for around $25.00
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From: Poulsbo WA
Originally Posted by 5W0P3
maybe an LS1 f-body lid instead of the factory stuff and a nice big air bridge. Oh, and a new filter
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548661
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by Ackattack1
take a look at what I did
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548661
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548661
My dirty nasty airfilter that my friend gave me because he stole my nice clean K&N.
