New reason for 2002 Z06 air box
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Racer
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From: Livermore CA
New reason for 2002 Z06 air box
I've been sitting on the fence on the whole "air box mod" issue for almost 2 years now. I finally took the warranty friendly (although less HP beneficial) 2002 Z06 air box approach. Well here's a new reason why I'm glad I did. I popped the hood to do the install this morning and there sitting on my engine is............ a FREAK'N RAT! :eek: :eek: It scampers across my fender to places unknown. I have a nice clean garage in a good neighborhood so I don't what's up with this bull$__t. I looked for possible damage and could see none.
I'm glad I installed the air box today or who knows what might have happened. So the bottom line is.....Mod your car often as a check for critters! :D
I'm glad I installed the air box today or who knows what might have happened. So the bottom line is.....Mod your car often as a check for critters! :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicagoland Illinois
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
You have just scared me...and I don't scare easily...excuse me while I go to the garage on RAT PATROL!!! :eek: :mad :eek: :chevy
Did you go with the K&N???
[Modified by silversport, 2:15 PM 12/23/2001]
Did you go with the K&N???
[Modified by silversport, 2:15 PM 12/23/2001]
Pro
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From: Hot Springs SD
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Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
Know what that is like. I had the oil changed on my 98 coupe and was checking the oil after I got back home and noticed a mouse nest near the fuel rail. The darn dealer never mentioned this fact after he had changed the oil! Set many a trap after that incident.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
Okay on the rat...but how do you like the 2002 Z06 Air Box? Can you tell if it
really helped? I tried to order one with the new engine and 'they' are out of
stock in this area.
really helped? I tried to order one with the new engine and 'they' are out of
stock in this area.
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Racer
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From: Livermore CA
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (silversport)
You have just scared me...and I don't scare easily...excuse me while I go to the garage on RAT PATROL!!! :eek: :mad :eek: :chevy
Did you go with the K&N???
[Modified by silversport, 2:15 PM 12/23/2001]
Did you go with the K&N???
[Modified by silversport, 2:15 PM 12/23/2001]
I guess I'm a weenie :( , I went with a new factory filter. Did anyone else see the response in Corvette Quarterly to an owners question about air box mods? I could swear they said a K&N was a bad idea. I wish I still had that issue because I'm thinking I must have read it wrong. I've never heard anything but good things about K&N. Does anyone still have the last issue?
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Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (silversport)
poopie!!!!! I am going to the garage as well, and I am in my birthday suit :jester
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Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
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Racer
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From: Livermore CA
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (Dick Kriss)
Okay on the rat...but how do you like the 2002 Z06 Air Box? Can you tell if it
really helped? I tried to order one with the new engine and 'they' are out of
stock in this area.
really helped? I tried to order one with the new engine and 'they' are out of
stock in this area.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=200356
Ken Fichtner Cheverolet is great to deal with. I haven't got a chance to try some WOT runs yet but this is sure a good excuse!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chicagoland Illinois
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
My take on the '02 Z06 airbox cover...I have the stock paper filter...I did several WOT runs...a little louder...seemingly more midrange grunt and it pulled like a freightrain to 107 where I turned it off (just the speed, not the engine)
This could, of course, be in my mind. I am happy with the mod...I have seen negatives on the K&N but I keep hemming and hawing on this "mod."
This could, of course, be in my mind. I am happy with the mod...I have seen negatives on the K&N but I keep hemming and hawing on this "mod."
Melting Slicks
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From: Md
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (silversport)
I have had my K&N in for about 600 miles with an airbox modified by me :eek: :crazy: It has two big holes in the front now for lots of intake from my Z06 front air screens. Sounds a little louder from intake side, SOTP feels faster, no codes, no negative effects. So maybe those who have said negative things, have never used it :cuss :rolleyes:
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Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (Mike Siska)
I popped the hood to do the install this morning and there sitting on my engine is............ a FREAK'N RAT!
:D
When I upgraded to the new Z06 cover; I noticed more pull once the engine climbs to 3500 rpm and beyond. Subtle... but noticeable.
post #1 about our installation:
forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=196589
better pics post:
forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=197163
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern California
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
...Mod your car often as a check for critters! :D
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
I installed the 02 Z06 lid with a K&N and the car really pulls much stronger above 3500 RPM's. Of course without a before/after dyno this is just SOTP measurements but I have to believe part of the HP increase between the 01 and 02 Z06 was due to better front end breathing. Stands to reason the LS1 would also benefit from the mod.
In any event I would have to say that a C5 with this mod will have an advantage over a stock C5. Plus the the cost is right about $110 and no fear of water ingestion. How can you go wrong.
Tom
USAF Retired
In any event I would have to say that a C5 with this mod will have an advantage over a stock C5. Plus the the cost is right about $110 and no fear of water ingestion. How can you go wrong.
Tom
USAF Retired
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (AFVETTE)
I installed the 02 Z06 lid .......snip ....Plus the the cost is right about $110 and no fear of water ingestion. How can you go wrong.
Tom
USAF Retired
Tom
USAF Retired
Dick
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
K&N filters are fine; I have used them in all my cars for many years without any problem. They filter effectively and are much less restrictive than OEM units. :yesnod: :)
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: New reason for 2002 Z06 air box (All Are Red)
I've been sitting on the fence on the whole "air box mod" issue for almost 2 years now. I finally took the warranty friendly (although less HP beneficial) 2002 Z06 air box approach. Well here's a new reason why I'm glad I did. I popped the hood to do the install this morning and there sitting on my engine is............ a FREAK'N RAT! :eek: :eek: It scampers across my fender to places unknown. I have a nice clean garage in a good neighborhood so I don't what's up with this bull$__t. I looked for possible damage and could see none.
I'm glad I installed the air box today or who knows what might have happened. So the bottom line is.....Mod your car often as a check for critters! :D
I'm glad I installed the air box today or who knows what might have happened. So the bottom line is.....Mod your car often as a check for critters! :D
Maybe you have a "RAT" motor :) :)
Sorry couldn't resist!
