Halltech Black TRAP excitement
Team Owner
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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Originally Posted by Fastgenious
This intake is not worth the hassle that you go through during installation. You are much better off just using a Blackwing and the quality is MUCH better...
Racer
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Originally Posted by 93Polo
I disagree with that statement. Blackwing is easy but the TRAP gives better power and the next TRAP I could put in easily.
Last edited by Fastgenious; Nov 30, 2004 at 10:11 AM.
Racer
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From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
I had the same trouble. The idea of the cold air from the front of the car is great but the unit does not fit without bulging the radiator shroud and the lower bumper area. You will also find that it hits the hood. I sent mine back too, I like a clean fit and finish along with the performance gain. If it does not fit or look professional I don’t want it on my car.
Team Owner
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
CI 3-4-5-9 Veteran
TRAP never hit the hood I had that problem with the blackwing. Only problem with the TRAP is a small bulge on the bottom of the bumper that cannot be seen.
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From: North York Ontario
Originally Posted by Fastgenious
This intake is not worth the hassle that you go through during installation. You are much better off just using a Blackwing and the quality is MUCH better...
Has anyone ever wondered why none of these manufacturers of air filters dont publish a pressure tests at speed. They claim that there is an advantage and publish nothing to support the claim. I'm not talking about SOP or unsupported track times. Just measure the G'Damn MAF before and after and we'll know. But they don't.
For Example:
"Does the CRAP™ work? A very well known xxxxxx xxxxx Corvette shop told our most recent customer:.........that the CRAP™ works! ", this is not a claim, its hear say at best.
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Fastgenious
Poorly designed! Also has been known to throw codes on the newer Z06's.
Racer
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Originally Posted by Dave68
According to a well-known Southern Cal tuner, many aftermarket intake filter systems cause 04 Z06s to throw lean codes. Apparently, the combination of no MAF screen and a narrower range of AF adjustability often results in lean code generation.