Ebay cold air kits?
Le Mans Master
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I dont know if this helps at all, but one thing you should do is check out his feedback and see what their customers have to say about the same unit, word of mouth is the best.
Le Mans Master
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From: Memphis Tennessee
I have one very similar.
Not sure you get 20+ HP but it does involke a better intake sound and it sure could not be worse than OEM due to the increased breather area.
Mine is not chromed, but I am getting it chromed soon.
Good Luck
Not sure you get 20+ HP but it does involke a better intake sound and it sure could not be worse than OEM due to the increased breather area.
Mine is not chromed, but I am getting it chromed soon.
Good Luck
Instructor
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From: Logansport, IN
I've had mine for nearly two years with no issues. When I initially installed it I could actually hear the air being sucked into it! Ran straight pipes and have been having a blast ever since!
Le Mans Master
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From: NE OH
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Those thing aren't any more a cold-air kit than your stock setup; to get the advantage of better air, you need something like VaraRam, Callaway Honker, or Hurricane that draws air from outside the engine bay.
I've had stock airbox, Z06 airbox & Blackwing. All were about the same in 1/4 mile runs. Switched to Callaway Honker, 1/4 mile runs improved, both ET and mph.
It's not so much about getting more air, it's about getting better air. PCM pulls timing when Intake Air Temp goes up.
I've had stock airbox, Z06 airbox & Blackwing. All were about the same in 1/4 mile runs. Switched to Callaway Honker, 1/4 mile runs improved, both ET and mph.
It's not so much about getting more air, it's about getting better air. PCM pulls timing when Intake Air Temp goes up.
Race Director
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
What do you think the media filtering capabilities are of an intake system made off shore and sells for $68.00?
But, if it "sounds" better and "looks" better...it's your car to do with as you please.
But, if it "sounds" better and "looks" better...it's your car to do with as you please.
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I've had a couple of these, and they work great. Most of them only have LS1 sized couplers, so some modification might be in order. However, for the money they work great. I run one on my NASA car.
Team Owner
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but you can tell by testing the oil for silica and see how shot it is
Probably made from old Chinese socks!
wsph
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From: Bristol Ct.
I get a little nervous about buying these no name brand parts. I am a firm believer in YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, Wait till you get the money and buy the Vararam you won't be disappointed. Do it once Do it right I say Good luck with your choice PS Just my 2cents
Drifting
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I think for the money you will be buying a nice sound.That's about it.To check the filters run your hand on the inside of the chrome tube after some miles and see how much dust you get.I think the Y will cause some turbulence.I would rather have one large filter.If you are willing to spend more money for the right part first time I would go for something like the Callaway system.
Take care.
Take care.
Le Mans Master
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From: NE OH
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Fits all 1997-04 Corvette models - including Z06 models
New lightweight aluminum inlet casting
Available in titanium or chrome finish
High-flow conical filter
Add 10-15 rear wheel horsepower and show-stopping looks
System can be installed in just minutes
For about the same price of a cheap plastic cold-air kit - 1997-03 Corvette owners can now purchase one of our all-new lightweight aluminum systems. With its large conical filter and smooth cast finish in titanium or chrome - this BBK kit delivers maximum performance as well as unmatched great looks.
New lightweight aluminum inlet casting
Available in titanium or chrome finish
High-flow conical filter
Add 10-15 rear wheel horsepower and show-stopping looks
System can be installed in just minutes
For about the same price of a cheap plastic cold-air kit - 1997-03 Corvette owners can now purchase one of our all-new lightweight aluminum systems. With its large conical filter and smooth cast finish in titanium or chrome - this BBK kit delivers maximum performance as well as unmatched great looks.
Not likely
Advanced
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From: South Texas
I have that same intake on the C5.. Bought it for roughly 45 bucks shipped !!
No problems with it, my bro also has had one on his 99 c5 for the past 2 years with no adverse effects... (
I Definetely felt a change in the good old butt dyno) , but who knows.
This same intake is sold thru other vendors for 5 times the amount.
Ridiculous if you ask me!!!!!
Anyways... For the time being... Its a good mod that can be used in the mean time, rather than using the stock intake setup.
Shoud be worth a couple of ponies!!!
No problems with it, my bro also has had one on his 99 c5 for the past 2 years with no adverse effects... (
I Definetely felt a change in the good old butt dyno) , but who knows.
This same intake is sold thru other vendors for 5 times the amount.
Ridiculous if you ask me!!!!!
Anyways... For the time being... Its a good mod that can be used in the mean time, rather than using the stock intake setup.
Shoud be worth a couple of ponies!!!