Bbk intake question
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Racer
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Bbk intake question
I need your opinion on the BBK intake for my C-5. I saw a few cars at Captree today, and they had a positive review of it. My questions are:
1. Is it worth the $265.00? ( Corvette Guys)
2. Will it effect the computer and throw off any codes?
3. How difficult is it to install?
Thanks again
1. Is it worth the $265.00? ( Corvette Guys)
2. Will it effect the computer and throw off any codes?
3. How difficult is it to install?
Thanks again
Safety Car
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
For the price there are alot of other intakes that in my opinion are better for the same price. Blackwing(bigger filter), aFe(bigger filter and air bridge), Vararam (true cold air intake), and so on. All but the Vararam are very easy to install including the BBK. The only one you might get codes with is the Vararam. The best for the money I would say is the Vararam. ( and no I dont have one on my car I have an aFe)
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For the price there are alot of other intakes that in my opinion are better for the same price. Blackwing(bigger filter), aFe(bigger filter and air bridge), Vararam (true cold air intake), and so on. All but the Vararam are very easy to install including the BBK. The only one you might get codes with is the Vararam. The best for the money I would say is the Vararam. ( and no I dont have one on my car I have an aFe)
Search the parts for sale section and I'm sure you can find a better deal. I'm just not a fan of the aluminum air bridge from BBK. I run the Callaway Honker.
Burning Brakes
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Air intake
I just finished a AFE and it definetly was not just a replacement. It would not fit properly until I cut a rectangle in my front shoud and I had to cut up my radiator cover to make it fit. Just something to consider. I'm not sure if anyone else had this experience.
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
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Safety Car
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
Its a 01. It fits naturally. The coupler is stright. The air bridge lines up with the same mounting points as the stock air bridge. If you want I can PM you and ill give you my number. I might be able to help.
Burning Brakes
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Afe
I appreciate you help. I'm already done at this point. Did you notice a difference between stock?
Burning Brakes
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Afe
I appreciate your help. I am done at this point. Did you notice a difference over stock?
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
Burning Brakes
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
You are probably right. I went with the aFe for the size of the air bridge and the filter size. Its one of the biggest air bridge/filter combo I have seen for a C5.
Burning Brakes
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I'm not going to race mine, but I did notice a difference even with the BBK. I've also got a Billy Boat Route 66 cat back. It seems the Vararam probably adds more horsepower, but I don't like the way the look as well as the BBK.
