Three days ago, I just received the TRAP system.
It looks clean and very nice system, a impressive and big filter I ever seen.

Was checking the kit and technically the engine should breathe a LOT more cold air from the center plate and Z06 screens.

I will install it this weekend and make some test on highway...
Will post results.

BTW, has anyone already install this kit and tested already to know results??

Thanks!!

 

Greenbeat:

There is a post today on it in this section. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=563266


What kind of measurements had you planned on for the results?

RG


[Modified by RG in Dallas, 1:40 PM 5/17/2003]

 

Feedback please.

:seeya

 

Car run awesome. You can really feel the difference.

We don't have dyno here to test the car and see how many RWHP has gain, but my mid range and top end power is exceptional well.

I can rev faster than before, the redline come faster than before in all the gears. That means that the engine's response is better and car is quicker.

I really recomend this intake for everyone that interest in a bolt on stuff in his C5.

Thanks!!

 

The filter looks like it is made by Donaldson, who makes it do you know?

 

:lurk: :lurk: :lurk:

 

GREENBEAST/JIM HALL:

My mechanic looked at mine last nite briefly and thought the shroud had to be cut as mine just arrived also. I told him no cutting of the shroud is required and can you guys confirm this.

Mechanic states no install directions comes with the unit either and can one of you gentleman post simple and concise install directions.

Thanks, :seeya

 

Donaldson does not make our filters. We use a major filter manufacturer that competes directly with K&N. They have made our filters for 4 years.

Jim

 

Absolutely no cutting. 15 minute install to 30 minutes depending on your mechanical experience.

Installation link:
http://www.corvettec5.com/store/?page=shop/install&ps

 

I look forward to hearing your results too. I should be installing mine and tuning it this weekend on my 03 z06. :cool:

 

Well, the directions say to cut some of the black styrofoam. Hmmm.......

 

I ordered mine yesterday, and can't wait to get it. C'MON UPS!!!!!!!

 

Cutting the styrofoam is not necessary. Our original filter was 6.5" long and fit better with some additional clearance.

The production filters are 6" long and do not require this operation.

 

You wil feel the difference instantly!!

 

Just got my TRAP in today and it looks great. Nice quality product and visually pleasing as well. I have the Granatelli Mass Airflow Aluminum Housing but not the actual sensor and was wondering if it is better to run these or the stock housing? Jim maybe you could chime in and help as I would love to install it this weekend. My car is a 97 with only exhaust & X-pipe, LS6 manifold, MAF housing and will install LT Headers as soon as they arrive. Oh and I do have the Z06 style fog light indution or whatever you call them. Thanks.... :cheers:


[Modified by c3c4c5vettes, 10:22 PM 5/29/2003]


[Modified by c3c4c5vettes, 10:28 PM 5/29/2003]

 

I just had one of these units installed at 21st Century Muscle Cars on my stock 2003 C5 vert. RWHP increased from 301 to 316. HOWEVER -- (read on) -- the graphs showed that my car was retarding the timing quite a bit. John and company thought that it might be bad gas (I am a new owner and didn't realize that all gas stations are NOT equal). Also, on the non-Z06's, there are these little plastic shrouds around the fog lights where the vents would be for the Z06. These shrouds all but seal off the filter from breathing properly. I bought some modified shrouds (not sure if that is the right word to be using) from John that seem to be made out of the stock ones with custom holes cut in them and grilles added on. They still protect the fog lights, but have air holes for the filter to breathe. I have them installed and have a fresh tank of gas from Mobil with some octane boost just in case. I am waiting for an open slot on his dyno to check the results. I will post the graphs when complete. I seem to have noticed a 'seat of the pants' improvement, but I'm not sure how much of that is my own mind **wanting** it to feel faster.

With all that being said, I was impressed with the gain -- considering the gas situation and the factory fog light shrouds impeding the airflow. Nice looking, too! ;)

--dc.

 

Hey, even with a 15 RWHP gain with no tuning is a great gain. :thumbs: :cheers:

 

You could have had at least that much HP for a lot less than $500+. OK, it's a nice looking system, but I have always thought Haltech is too pricey.

 

 

Like what? In 2002, GM bumped the HP by 20 HP at the flywheel by changing the exhaust to a dual cat vs. 4 cat system. Increased the cam lift to .551"/.549"; removed the laminar airflow honeycomb screen from the MAF; coated the pistons, tighten the piston to wall clearances, utilized potassium/sodium filled lightweight valves; and reprogrammed the computer, all for 20 HP at the flywheel. That amounts to 17 RWHP.

This customer's results of 15 RWHP equals 17.65 HP at the flywheel, with one mod. Imagine what it would cost to replace the cam, MAF, exhaust ($1375) just to see 20 more HP. I think with a little bit of tuning he'll see 20 to 22 RWHP easy. Our 2003 automatic was up by 20.1 with this mod and programming. That costs around $900 total if tuned at the same shop.


[Modified by Jim Hall, 5:24 PM 5/29/2003]