Air Intakes
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Burning Brakes
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Air Intakes
I have read so many comments about different intakes till I cannot take any more. I am leaning to the Ram air by Vortex (cold air induction) and the
RM racing twin flow intake. Which one is the best Vortex cold air from the bottom or RM twin from the top? :confused:
RM racing twin flow intake. Which one is the best Vortex cold air from the bottom or RM twin from the top? :confused:
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
VORTEX!!!!! your bringing in fresh cold dense air! dense=more power!!!
Dont hesitate. Get it!!! Call MattG @ exit28 motorsports for your hookup!!!
Dont hesitate. Get it!!! Call MattG @ exit28 motorsports for your hookup!!!
Instructor
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
I have read so many comments about different intakes till I cannot take any more. I am leaning to the Ram air by Vortex (cold air induction) and the
RM racing twin flow intake. Which one is the best Vortex cold air from the bottom or RM twin from the top? :confused:
RM racing twin flow intake. Which one is the best Vortex cold air from the bottom or RM twin from the top? :confused:
Racer
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
I didn't get the Vortex because it's a bottom feeder and hydrolock could be a problem in the rain with my daily driver... so I got the Blackwing instead. You didn't mention if your C5 is driven in the rain or not -- so I'm just tossing this out as something else for you to consider. :) Good luck with your choice! :cheers:
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
I've heard that the dual cone/twin flow systems are more hype than hp. I went with blackwing for ease of install but in your case I'd say vortex is you better bet.
Safety Car
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
The Vortex (and Proflow) are your best bet for a cheap, great performing Cold Air system. If you need an underhood system, the Donaldson is probably the best of them. All 3 are in the $200-240 range. Expect a .15-.2 sec improvement the quarter with an underhood, and a .3-.4 sec improvement with a COI. I went with the Vortex.
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Re: Air Intakes (Gunny)
I didn't get the Vortex because it's a bottom feeder and hydrolock could be a problem in the rain with my daily driver... so I got the Blackwing instead. You didn't mention if your C5 is driven in the rain or not -- so I'm just tossing this out as something else for you to consider. :) Good luck with your choice! :cheers:
Also, get a good look (from underneath the car) at the cavity between the radiator and shroud. Notice all the leaves, dirt, debris etc. Is this where you want your air filter?
Racer
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Re: Air Intakes (Scruffy)
JMO - hands down the K&N FIPK. Comes with larger intake tubes, recharge kit and is CARB certified. Cut your shroud below and mount to the brackets provided to allow air to ram into the filter from below and cut about 1/3 of you fog light vents out to allow cold air to come into the engine compartment. That makes it a cold air intake that is not confined to a small box. Air filter is huge as well. I think they are all similar in gains but the K&N came with more for the money and that's what I'm looking for. :yesnod:
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Re: Air Intakes (harleyvette)
I install the vortex last night. :D :D :D I love it. They say that it takes a while to see the improvement. I noticed after driving about 10 miles. The midrange just kicks in. Definately the vortex.