best, intake system? (rookie question)
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From: west central Fl
best, intake system? (rookie question)
ok i'm very new to vette ownership. :rolleyes:
i would like to ''let it breathe'' a lil bit.
i have no plans to mod the car any further that the intake,,
and down the road,,, the exhaust. ;)
if i wanna ''kick azzz'' i'll do it on one of my bikes.. :thumbs:
so bearing this in mind.. what should i buy for better air supply?
i know there are many brands, n' types of systems!!!! :eek:
i just want a ''good'' one..
don't know if i need ''ram air'' or not?? i KNOW,,, it works on my bikes..
but read,,, it is a waste on a car.. (true,,, errr not???)
so what should i spend my money on ?
is there a ''kit'' that has all the parts i need?
(post a link, if you can?)
THANKS...............
i would like to ''let it breathe'' a lil bit.
i have no plans to mod the car any further that the intake,,
and down the road,,, the exhaust. ;)
if i wanna ''kick azzz'' i'll do it on one of my bikes.. :thumbs:
so bearing this in mind.. what should i buy for better air supply?
i know there are many brands, n' types of systems!!!! :eek:
i just want a ''good'' one..
don't know if i need ''ram air'' or not?? i KNOW,,, it works on my bikes..
but read,,, it is a waste on a car.. (true,,, errr not???)
so what should i spend my money on ?
is there a ''kit'' that has all the parts i need?
(post a link, if you can?)
THANKS...............
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Re: best, intake system? (Zturb00)
Donaldson Blackwing Kit (filter & box from air bridge foward) + smooth air coupling (replaces the accordian thing btwn. the air bridge & the MAF)
http://www.corvettetrader.com/_disc9/0000011a.htm
http://www.upfronttechnologies.com/
http://www.corvettetrader.com/_disc9/0000011a.htm
http://www.upfronttechnologies.com/
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From: Bandon Or
Re: best, intake system? (Zturb00)
On the left side of the home page for this forum, click on " C5 Items" under the Corvette Mall heading. Then click on "Intakes". This will take you to a page of vendors who have all the different intakes for sale. I first bought the RM Racing Twin Flow Intake, and changed to the Vortex. The Vortex is a very good intake. It draws cold air from outside the engine compartment. It does require cutting the radiator shroud, but it comes with a template and is easy to do. I noticed a guy with one for sale in the Used C5 Parts section yesterday for $150.00. The Vararam is more money, and a little harder to install. The difference between the two, and others is debated all the time here. The important thing is, get rid of the stock unit ! Good luck.
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Re: best, intake system? (Zturb00)
Blackwing! :steering:
And, hopefully they're still running the special: if you get it directly from Upfronttechnologies.com (manufacturer), you can save some money.
And, hopefully they're still running the special: if you get it directly from Upfronttechnologies.com (manufacturer), you can save some money.
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Re: best, intake system? (c5 devil)
:iagree: blackwing all the way simple, cheap, and no water problems....