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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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What is the best cold air intake and where to get it, for a 99 corvette 6sp stock everything. Need your help Thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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VaraRam
This link is to a current special price offer that is the best I have seen in a while
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733702
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or a Haltech. I have the Haltech Tric, they dont make them anymore. You can sometimes find someone selling them.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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This topic always brings up what a "true" cold air intake is...learn to use the term "cooler air intake" and everyone will be happy.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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VaraRam
This link is to a current special price offer that is the best I have seen in a while
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733702
This is probably the best you'll find for the money but it is a pain in the *** to install. If you decide to get a cold air intake I would suggest buying the following 1. MAF 2. High performance air bridge. 3. Hypertech programmer. You will spend some money for these but it will get you want you and everyone else on this forum wants, MORE POWER Yeah Baby
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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1. Take off stock air box
2.Replace filter with K&N
3.Zip Tie Mod ( Do a search for more info, its easy)
Cut retangle in radiator shroud and "FLIP" Filter assymbley upside down toward the ground.. Cold Air Ram Air.. With no Corvette Tax
RWHP=14 Price= K&N Filter Corvette Rip off Tax= 0 Grins= Priceless
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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The topic only comes up every other day
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I would change to a Airaid or a K&N filter, upgrade the mass air flow and retune the car. If you ever go with a forced induction system you will have to tear the cold air intake off anyway. I also find a lot of over stated horsepower gains with them as well, (just my two cents here). Some brands have a tendency to rub against your hood liner and make a mess of it.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Humanoid 2.0
The topic only comes up every other day
When did it slow down ?
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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If you install a cooler air intak that involves cutting a rectangular hole in the "floor" beneath the pickup to feed outside air to the engine, be VERY careful about driving through standing water EVER again if it is more than 6 inches deep or so. The GM 5.7 liter Corvette engine makes a MOST effective and efficient Shop Vac and will suck up large quantities of water in a VERY short time. The engine will let you know when it is full by stopping suddenly. There may be a metallic clank associated with the sudden stop. A quick survey of both sides of the engine will determine which bank of connecting rods has the failed rod as indicated by a piece of the rod sticking out through the block.

That's the bad news. The good news is that some auto insurance treats this as road hazard damage and will repair it under comprehensive coverage. $12,000 at the dealer is a good starting point for the repair.

Charlie
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Get a Blackwing and be done with it!
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Get a Honker
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Originally Posted by JPEAK
Get a Honker
I double Best out there for the money but all you have to do is SEARCH.......................There is about 10 zillion threads on this.
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Originally Posted by JPEAK
Get a Honker
Originally Posted by Funn One
Originally Posted by gorillavet
I double Best out there for the money but all you have to do is SEARCH.......................There is about 10 zillion threads on this.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Cold air intake?
Were I live it would be called a extremely hot & humid air intake.
Could only be called cold air intake Dec-Feb.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Hope I can save you some time:

I did a lot of research (read that as search and tech info) and decided on the Callaway Honker.
After long tubes and a dyno tune from the Vette Doctor's (the best in the business-my opinion) I'm doing 346 at the wheels. Not too shabby!

My vote is Callaway!
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisemon
The good news is that some auto insurance treats this as road hazard damage and will repair it under comprehensive coverage. $12,000 at the dealer is a good starting point for the repair.

Charlie
I would bet any insurance company would refuse this claim based on the use of "Non approved aftermarket parts "
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