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May 26, 2013 | 02:54 PM

Apalombo

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C5 performance air intake

Anyone have a recommendation for upgrading the air intake on a c5.

May 26, 2013 | 04:16 PM

repman

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Callaway Honker true cold air intake.

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May 26, 2013 | 07:33 PM

DARRYLZO6

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USED Blackwing, modify the radiator shroud for cold air. $150 and 2 hrs work. Cheap CAI as true as any other CAI that takes in outside air.

May 26, 2013 | 09:52 PM

bikeriderga

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Vararam CAI is the best for overall power, die to ram air effect at higher speeds.

May 27, 2013 | 12:39 AM

Bill Curlee

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iM A vararam FAN AND IT WORKS EXCELLENT but that blackwing with the cold air cover looks nice!!

Bill

May 27, 2013 | 01:12 AM

Bill Curlee

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iM A vararam FAN AND IT WORKS EXCELLENT but that blackwing with the cold air cover looks nice!!

Bill

May 27, 2013 | 01:53 AM

Sleezy E

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new paper filter. done.

if you have the coin though, I'd spring for the A&A "cai"... I hear they make good power

May 27, 2013 | 03:08 AM

striper

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Callaway Honker. Best quality, looks OEM, works great too. Easily serviced for cleaning. Makes excellent power. Easy to install.

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May 27, 2013 | 06:44 AM

dcmock

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Hurricane intake system proven performance true cold air

May 27, 2013 | 03:31 PM

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printmanjackson

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09

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May 27, 2013 | 04:47 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

iM A vararam FAN AND IT WORKS EXCELLENT but that blackwing with the cold air cover looks nice!!

Bill

Thanks Bill. Options are always a good thing.

May 27, 2013 | 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DARRYLZO6

USED Blackwing, modify the radiator shroud for cold air. $150 and 2 hrs work. Cheap CAI as true as any other CAI that takes in outside air.

Is that cover a piece you can purchase? My car came with a Blackwing and I'd like to get it altered to pull in cool air before I get the car tuned. Thanks.

May 27, 2013 | 08:09 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DooDooBear1999

Is that cover a piece you can purchase? My car came with a Blackwing and I'd like to get it altered to pull in cool air before I get the car tuned. Thanks.

Team ZR1 has them for about $165. There are other vendors. You can also Google "Blackwing Icebox retailers" for the best price. It's a must to have a "real Blackwing CAI." It's just as "real" as the Honker,Hurricane, or Vortex Rammer.

May 27, 2013 | 08:11 PM

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onlyavette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DARRYLZO6

USED Blackwing, modify the radiator shroud for cold air. $150 and 2 hrs work. Cheap CAI as true as any other CAI that takes in outside air.

That looks great. How about a little more information though. What did you make the top cover and the bottom scoop out of?

May 27, 2013 | 08:32 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Originally Posted by onlyavette

That looks great. How about a little more information though. What did you make the top cover and the bottom scoop out of?

The top cover is the IceBox. The scoop I found in a parts bin at a swap meet. But a plastic wall folder from Office Depot will also work as a good plan B for the underside scoop. Its a great mod, it pulls harder,and the engine temps are lower as well as slightly better MPG. It's much cheaper than the $500+ for the Honker, same "real/true" result.

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