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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Hi,

I have a 2004 Z06 and looking for an Air intake.
Is the Vararam make the engine running hotter due to the front Air Grill being use as a air intake and not engine cooling grill??

I live in united kingdom and drive a lot in towna dn heavy traffic.

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by evil chevy
Hi,

I have a 2004 Z06 and looking for an Air intake.
Is the Vararam make the engine running hotter due to the front Air Grill being use as a air intake and not engine cooling grill??

I live in united kingdom and drive a lot in towna dn heavy traffic.

Thanx

Jimmy
Shouldn't make any difference in cooling. Engine cooling air is taken from under the front bumper. The grille intakes on the Z06 provide additional cool air to the intake.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Shouldn't make any difference in cooling. Engine cooling air is taken from under the front bumper. The grille intakes on the Z06 provide additional cool air to the intake.
actully it makes quite a bit of differnce. For normal street use it is not a problem. For guys who do DEs / Track weekends we have taken many Vrams off so the car cools down better and for better breathing.

The more air you can get though the engine bay the better.
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