intake question. please don't throw rocks...
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
Go for the Vortex! It sits up high like the stock intake box, but pulls in cold air with a scoop.
Its susceptible to water ingestion if you drive through deep water. But SO IS THE STOCK BOX.
Its an insurance issue, not a warranty issue.
Since your in Dallas, give 'RG in Dallas' a shout. He will hook you up and treat you right.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 10:57 AM 11/26/2001]
Its susceptible to water ingestion if you drive through deep water. But SO IS THE STOCK BOX.
Its an insurance issue, not a warranty issue.
Since your in Dallas, give 'RG in Dallas' a shout. He will hook you up and treat you right.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 10:57 AM 11/26/2001]
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
Check out this sight for a bit of info: http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/#conclusion
You will find info on intakes and other mods you may consider in the future. I believe it was developed by the the previous poster, if so many thanks to ya for the great info.
PJW
[Modified by PJW001, 3:31 PM 11/26/2001]
You will find info on intakes and other mods you may consider in the future. I believe it was developed by the the previous poster, if so many thanks to ya for the great info.
PJW
[Modified by PJW001, 3:31 PM 11/26/2001]
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
Last Saturday I took out my Halltech Tric/mac and switch to the Halltech Sidewinder. Just changed the straight tube to a curbed tube and filter. The Sidewinder sits in about the same position as the stock. The performance is the same for what I can feel. No dynos around here. I try not to drive in the rain, but sometimes I can not help it. The best thing is that every times it rains and in here it really rains, I do not have to drive holding my heart for fear of destroying my engine
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
The Donaldson is a nice option. And RG has them on sale.
Check out this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=182891
Good Luck.
Check out this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=182891
Good Luck.
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (kewlbrz)
My vote is for the Vortex! Very easy install... I used a drumel tool to do the cutting. I have driven in heavy rain with no problems. I checked the box once I got home and found it to be dry. I wouldn't however drive in deep water.
Robert
Robert
Go for the Vortex! It sits up high like the stock intake box, but pulls in cold air with a scoop.
Its susceptible to water ingestion if you drive through deep water. But SO IS THE STOCK BOX.
Its an insurance issue, not a warranty issue.
Since your in Dallas, give 'RG in Dallas' a shout. He will hook you up and treat you right.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 10:57 AM 11/26/2001]
Its susceptible to water ingestion if you drive through deep water. But SO IS THE STOCK BOX.
Its an insurance issue, not a warranty issue.
Since your in Dallas, give 'RG in Dallas' a shout. He will hook you up and treat you right.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 10:57 AM 11/26/2001]
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
I have the vortex box and power duct with the MAF ends with the foil. I fortunately felt a difference in the acceleration. unable to go to the track yet to see how much. I also have driven in heavy rain and noticed No problems though don't suggest driving through deep standing water.
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (jandj)
I have a Vortex, and hated the install, loved the performance.
I don't think rain is the problem. Standing water over a few inches is. That wonderful spoiler flap is really a scoop to force air into the radiator at around 25+ miles an hour.
Standing water builds up at certain speed/water depth and the flap becomes a scoop forcing water up towards the radiator (just like air)-and towards your air filter. If your filter gets even a few drops of water into the compression chamber...?
BANG :eek: !!!!!!!!!!! Your wet, towed, and generally your engine is now offically F@#ked.
It is rare, and certain conditions have to be met-but it is a legitimate risk.
I don't think rain is the problem. Standing water over a few inches is. That wonderful spoiler flap is really a scoop to force air into the radiator at around 25+ miles an hour.
Standing water builds up at certain speed/water depth and the flap becomes a scoop forcing water up towards the radiator (just like air)-and towards your air filter. If your filter gets even a few drops of water into the compression chamber...?
BANG :eek: !!!!!!!!!!! Your wet, towed, and generally your engine is now offically F@#ked.
It is rare, and certain conditions have to be met-but it is a legitimate risk.
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Re: intake question. please don't throw rocks... (dmasters)
I too have the Vortex. I thought the install was pretty painless, as long as you take your time and have a dremmel tool. The only downside that has thus far been reported with some of these aftermarket systems has to do with the possibility of water getting into the engine (and destroying it), where the water would typically be from heavy rain that results in large standing water. Of course, since you're not driving in rain then you need not worry about it.
I also live in DFW (work in Dallas, live in Las Colinas) and my Vortex-equipped C5 is a daily driver. I haven't surfed through huge standing water, but the C5 has seen rain many times. So far, no problems.
If you decide to go with a Vortex and are interested, shoot me an e-mail if you want my thoughts on the install. Good luck. :cheers:
I also live in DFW (work in Dallas, live in Las Colinas) and my Vortex-equipped C5 is a daily driver. I haven't surfed through huge standing water, but the C5 has seen rain many times. So far, no problems.
If you decide to go with a Vortex and are interested, shoot me an e-mail if you want my thoughts on the install. Good luck. :cheers:
