Callaway Honker installed
Melting Slicks
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Something I've been curious about... In a dyno situation, with little or no air flowing into the front of the car, the fans will be on the majority of the time. Now, with the fans on, they will be trying to pull air from anywhere and create somewhat of a vacuum in the area where the honker pulls air from. Would the fans not try to pull air from the honker itself, thereby robbing air meant for the intake system?
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At the dyno facility that tuned my car, they run a huge fan in front of the car to help cool things down. Also, after a couple of runs, they let the car cool for a period of time as well.
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From: North shore,Ma./Naples Florida
Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Does this uint require a hole to be cut in the radiator shroud?
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by 3cRider
I'm trying to decide between the Honker and the VaraRam but wish someone would do back to back comparos of them to see which nets better dyno and track numbers.
the way i looked at it when deciding on the intakes was that if the honker makes 99.5% of the power of the vararam, but has 100x more fit and finish quality, why choose something that makes a smidge more power but fits like junk?
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by gja
yes
Is the Callaway piece smooth in the interior of the air bridge portion of the ducting?
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
I also notice it has a convoluted air bridge which in most case folks replace the OEM piece with a smooth coupler.
Is the Callaway piece smooth in the interior of the air bridge portion of the ducting?
Is the Callaway piece smooth in the interior of the air bridge portion of the ducting?
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by jdmvette
yes. see mcv's other posts to confirm.
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Architect, you call BS, how would you know?
Went for a ride yesterday and feel the Honker is well worth the cost and time to install. Rev range pulls very strong, second feels great and forth pulls much cleaner. Hard first to second shift still had hop but I think that may be due to my base suspension from what I read. Base suspension will go away this winter for upgraded parts and see what happens.
Have a great weekend to all,
Darion
Have a great weekend to all,
Darion
Last edited by Darion; Oct 8, 2006 at 07:48 PM.
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The point I was trying to make was that this guy is claiming a 36 hp gain by simply changing to a different aftermarket breather system. The biggest claim to fame for his system is the ram air effect and the cooler air from in front of the radiator. A lot of people cut out the scoops where the fog lights are to get cool air to their aftermarket breathers, so there is no real advantage there. The only thing left is the ram air effect which, even with a fan blowing in the general area of the front end, has no real effect on a dyno. And since the fans on the car are probably running, there is the possibility of taking air away from the intake area, as the fans are pulling directly throught the radiator in direct line with the intake area, furthter decreasing the ram air effect.
All this, and still making 36 hp. Imagine if it was working correctly and you could tune it with the actual amount of air that comes into it at xx mph. It would probably make 60+ hp.
All this, and still making 36 hp. Imagine if it was working correctly and you could tune it with the actual amount of air that comes into it at xx mph. It would probably make 60+ hp.
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Have any of you guys cleaned your Honker filters yet ??
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
Also, does anyone have a good pic of the filter element?
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Well, I just put mine in so I can't say about cleaning. But, I did find this pic
As for removal of the filter, I would say it would be easiest to remove the coupler/MAF to get it out. This really isn't a bad job though, wouldn't take more than a few min. to get out and re-install.
Darion
As for removal of the filter, I would say it would be easiest to remove the coupler/MAF to get it out. This really isn't a bad job though, wouldn't take more than a few min. to get out and re-install.
Darion
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From: Montoursville Pa
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Have any of you guys cleaned your Honker filters yet ??
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Have any of you guys cleaned your Honker filters yet ??
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
How long did it take, do you have to remove the coupler/MAF, how long did it take for filter to dry before oiling......
DH
1. unscrew and remove all 4 fasteners on the air filter frame.
2. loosen (not necessary to remove) the band clamp holding the oval rubber bridge to the filter housing.
3. loosen (not necessary to remove) the clamp holding the rubber coupler to the throttle body.
4. unhook the connector for the MAF and if 97-2000 the air temp sensor.
5. pull back and lift up on the rubber coupler on the throttle body end.
6. you can now slide the whole assembly back and up, un-hooking the tabs on the front of the air filter frame.
7. pull the filter out, clean, dry, re-oil, installation is reverse of removal (well, almost; after slipping the coupler back onto the throttle body and seating everything, I re-install the 4 filter frame screws, make my way back tightening the clamps).
Last edited by Dan_the_C5_Man; Oct 8, 2006 at 09:19 PM.
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Originally Posted by kingsey
Is your car a daily driver? if it is would you still have the stinger on it compaired to the honker.
I responded to your PM I hope that helped.
Darion
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From: Menifee CA
Originally Posted by Howard Wolf
I tried 3 different brands before installing the Callaway honker. Picked up 36 hp on the chassis dyno (with the hood closed). Biggest difference I noticed at the track was how much smoother it ran at the higher rpm's (6500+). Highly recommend it.
gimme some of dat $hiT u smoking..
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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
36 hp?!!??
gimme some of dat $hiT u smoking..
gimme some of dat $hiT u smoking..
I've seen the car in person. It hooks like there's super glue stuck to the rear tires(1.3x 60' times).
