cold air intake suggestions
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cold air intake suggestions
I currently have a Granatelli cold air intake on my 2000 frc. I hate the "aftermarket" look. Which cold air intake system would offer the best flow and somewhat appear to be stock. I really dig the Vararam, but I have my doubts about how it works at lower RPM's. I think the Callaway Honker and SLP Blackwing are a nice piece too. Any thoughts? Thanks guys!
Anybody interested in a Granatelli cold air intake?
Anybody interested in a Granatelli cold air intake?
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I have read that they newer version of the Vararam has cured this. I am leaning towards the Honker, though. Thanks for the reply.
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I got a callaway due to the fitment and quality.
The only thing I don't like is the intake box-maf coupler. It's made of rubber, but it's accordion tubing. I understand why it has to be there it just looks kind of second rate next to the rest of the intake.
The only thing I don't like is the intake box-maf coupler. It's made of rubber, but it's accordion tubing. I understand why it has to be there it just looks kind of second rate next to the rest of the intake.
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With your tuning software, you can datalog IAT while driving or racing. If the intake is truly cold air, the IAT will match the ambient air temp.
The Vararam was on my car when I bought it. So I'm neither a fan or detractor, but the IAT does indeed read ambient when the car is moving. I have no reason to replace the Vararam.
I did however do the silicone mod to a K&N filter made for a Triumph. Works excellent.
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The Vararam was on my car when I bought it. So I'm neither a fan or detractor, but the IAT does indeed read ambient when the car is moving. I have no reason to replace the Vararam.
I did however do the silicone mod to a K&N filter made for a Triumph. Works excellent.
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Seems the whole world's forgotten about the Hurricane. I just checked their site (WCC) and don't see it now. What a shame, it replaces your factory radiator shroud with a sealed double shroud of sorts so you don't have to hack your stock shroud to let cold air into it. Here's looking up from the ground.
And here's me trying to post pics from another forum I'm not on.
When I was researching, IMO it was between this and the Vararam. I can plug my bumper screens at the track in hopes of maximizing the pressure differential across the radiator/OC without starving my intake for fresh air. Surprisingly, the air filter doesn't require cleaning every week like I thought it might given the layout.
And here's me trying to post pics from another forum I'm not on.
When I was researching, IMO it was between this and the Vararam. I can plug my bumper screens at the track in hopes of maximizing the pressure differential across the radiator/OC without starving my intake for fresh air. Surprisingly, the air filter doesn't require cleaning every week like I thought it might given the layout.
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While it not a true cold air intake (unless you modify the factory radiator shroud), the Blackwing is a nice improvement over the factory airbox. It installs easy, looks good, and works. Plus the price is reasonable.
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Exactly. Same with the Haltech,Volant twin cone, K&N,etc. Making a provision in the shroud for cold air will make any of these work better,as well as added cooling to the engine compartment. The price for my Blackwing was cheap because I bought it used. I paid $125 and it looked like new. I modified the shroud with a sawzall and bolted a scoop on the front to "scoop" the air in. Went to a swap meet and bought a used C5 shroud for $25 in case I ever went back to stock. It was a cheap DIY project that works. NO codes, no complaints.
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Thanks everyone for your input. I am still perplexed. I am really liking the "flip tie". Although, I really like the Vararam. Have they really improved their quality with the b2? From what I have read in the past, they were total pieces of ****.