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May 11, 2011 | 05:08 PM

c5smiling

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Cai intake for c5???

Hi was hoping somebody could tell me of a good cold air intake? Wanted a Vararam but the guys at vararam said it wont work, the problem is I have a 98 c5 w/a 05 z06 nose. Any suggestions for another quality intake that will work???

May 11, 2011 | 05:14 PM

mickey_7106

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pics of car?

May 11, 2011 | 05:22 PM

c5smiling

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working on it as that would help, having a little trbl uploading them. Having a fight w/the computer and i'm losing...

May 11, 2011 | 06:22 PM

BitViper

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a 98 with a 05 nose.... how is that possiable.. its like cats and dogs living together in harmony.. republicans and democrats agreeing on health care... its a mad world i tell's ya!

May 11, 2011 | 06:35 PM

jrose7004

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Just get a Blackwing and be done with it.

May 12, 2011 | 02:13 AM

manley845

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Just get a Blackwing and be done with it.

May 12, 2011 | 07:51 AM

DARRYLZO6

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Like they said. Blackwing. Also modify (scoop) the radiator shroud for real cold air induction. There is a DIY on the forum. This mod is cheaper, effective, and the quality of the Blackwing is top notch. Oh yeah , did I read you right? 2005 ZO6 front?

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May 12, 2011 | 09:05 AM

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I know its not performance related much, but can we see this '05 nosed c5?

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May 12, 2011 | 09:24 AM

rebelheart

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I really dont see how this would work,unless the hood and fenders were also changed.....

May 12, 2011 | 10:03 AM

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sablan'01

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Found these...follow link for more picshttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/3848650

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May 12, 2011 | 10:44 AM

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ricknyc23

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Just get a Blackwing and be done with it.

May 12, 2011 | 01:15 PM

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Paul 75 L82

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Why not a Halltech Venom?

May 12, 2011 | 04:51 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Personally that would have been my first choice but at almost $500, that's a bit too pricey for me. But I would take that over a VR.

May 12, 2011 | 05:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sablan'01

I know its not performance related much, but can we see this '05 nosed c5?

Could be wrong was told it was z06 nose buy previous owner but it looks similar when I look at photos of 05. When I get photos uploaded chk it out and let me know as I'm not a c5 expert but working on it. I know it doesnt have the fog light cutouts for sure, may go w/blackwing. Thanks for suggestions.

Working on uploading a couple pics but having trbl, forum says unable to upload, I will figure this out.

May 13, 2011 | 09:49 AM

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waddisme

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The Halltech and Blackwing are not true CAI as they use ambient air from engine bay. Vararaam, Honker and BPP are the only true CAI that comes to mind.

May 13, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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rebelheart

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The Halltech and Blackwing are not true CAI as they use ambient air from engine bay. Vararaam, Honker and BPP are the only true CAI that comes to mind.

May 13, 2011 | 11:25 AM

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amidei

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Save your money. Buy headers and get a A&A vortech blower Kit. Best bang for the buck. You will get 500-550RWHP!!!! That is the true Ram Air! Much better than any CAI.

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May 13, 2011 | 03:49 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by waddisme

The Halltech and Blackwing are not true CAI as they use ambient air from engine bay. Vararaam, Honker and BPP are the only true CAI that comes to mind.

True. That's why installing a scoop in the radiator shroud will turn it into a real cold air/RAM air setup.