Halltech Stinger "SSM" Intake
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Halltech Stinger "SSM" Intake
Just recieved my Halltech Stinger "SSM" air intake. I researched intakes for a while and the Halltech claims the highest hp and torque numbers for a non "forced air" system. (wanted easy install and no cutting) Halltech states 11hp and 8tq TO THE REAR WHEELS. Other companies state similar numbers but thats at the fly. Cost only $329 from CorvetteGarage.com or other CorvetteForum vendors. I installed it in around 12-15 minutes and no programming is needed. What I like best is the corrigated intake tube in front of the MAF is replaced with a short straight tube, im sure that adds to the hp & tq numbers.
I had no idea how restrictive the factory air intake system is. Its hard to believe the car could breath at all. After taking the factory airbox out and seeing how it works (or lack of working) I was amazed.
OK so heres the best part. On the typical roads that I have been driving on for a year now my car now chirps 2nd gear every time! It has NEVER chirped 2nd before. That 11/8 at the rears was just enough to do it. The outside air temp is the usual 85-90 and the tire pressure perfect at 30 rear and 34 front. Other then the Halltech my 06 is stock! Now I just need a good exhaust system.
I had no idea how restrictive the factory air intake system is. Its hard to believe the car could breath at all. After taking the factory airbox out and seeing how it works (or lack of working) I was amazed.
OK so heres the best part. On the typical roads that I have been driving on for a year now my car now chirps 2nd gear every time! It has NEVER chirped 2nd before. That 11/8 at the rears was just enough to do it. The outside air temp is the usual 85-90 and the tire pressure perfect at 30 rear and 34 front. Other then the Halltech my 06 is stock! Now I just need a good exhaust system.
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Sorry, got mine for $299 direct from Haltech with free shipping. I installed mine but I wonder about the design since the filter sits directly on top of the radiator shroud. How does any air get pulled in from the underside of the filter? For example, the K&N has a brace that supports the filter body and allows access across the entire filter face. I may eventually swap my Haltech out for the K&N setup.
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Originally Posted by D. Togo
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I had no idea how restrictive the factory air intake system is. Its hard to believe the car could breath at all. After taking the factory airbox out and seeing how it works (or lack of working) I was amazed.
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I had no idea how restrictive the factory air intake system is. Its hard to believe the car could breath at all. After taking the factory airbox out and seeing how it works (or lack of working) I was amazed.
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
It's not as restrictive as it looks. It was designed that way to prevent water ingestion.
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Originally Posted by PapaTango
Sorry, got mine for $299 direct from Haltech with free shipping. I installed mine but I wonder about the design since the filter sits directly on top of the radiator shroud. How does any air get pulled in from the underside of the filter? For example, the K&N has a brace that supports the filter body and allows access across the entire filter face. I may eventually swap my Haltech out for the K&N setup.
First congrats! I thought $329 /$10 shipping was a great deal because I saw others selling for $370-$400 + shipping!
I totally agree with the filter sitting on the shroud and not getting air from the bottom. Thats the first thing I thought of. The second was putting the foam pad (about 4x1x1 inches) that came on the factory intake on the shroud! That will be not only a padding but allow air to flow from all sides. One more thing, the Halltech claims more HP/TQ then the K&N and I believe its mainly because of the smooth intake tubing. Doesnt the K&N use the factory corrugated tube?
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11-8?
I seriously doubt you get those kinds of #'s from the halltech without pulling in outside air fron the front.It's just an air filter,not a magic wand.No offense,but I'd really like to see before and after DYNO results,not that they're all that accurate.Real world Testing in a magazine a couple of years back showed no gain after the car was ata operating temps.Cold= 19 H.P. gain,operating temp= 0-1 gain,so basically,any gain was negated by the time the car warmed up.
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Originally Posted by jesse12804
I seriously doubt you get those kinds of #'s from the halltech without pulling in outside air fron the front.It's just an air filter,not a magic wand.No offense,but I'd really like to see before and after DYNO results,not that they're all that accurate.Real world Testing in a magazine a couple of years back showed no gain after the car was ata operating temps.Cold= 19 H.P. gain,operating temp= 0-1 gain,so basically,any gain was negated by the time the car warmed up.
Normaly I would totally agree with you but after seeing how choking and pathetic the factory air box is im convinced the Halltech puts out those numbers on a otherwise unmodified C6. Man you can even see light through the filter easily. The stock filters are like trying to see light through a **** carpet besides all the air box crap. Its all about emissions.
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I bought and installed a Halltech SSM
I bought it thinking I'd get 10 or more RWHP like the Blackwing did in the C5's. Before and after dyno testing netted me 5 RWHP. The OEM air box/filters is very efficient as compared to the restrictive C5 setup.
Double digit HP gains just aren't there.
Tom
I bought it thinking I'd get 10 or more RWHP like the Blackwing did in the C5's. Before and after dyno testing netted me 5 RWHP. The OEM air box/filters is very efficient as compared to the restrictive C5 setup.
Double digit HP gains just aren't there.
Tom
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I heard that before about the C6 air box being efficient compaired to the C5 but wow they still look horrible to me after taking one apart.
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I have a quick question...does the filter or any parts of the halltech, make an impression on the hood? In other words, when you open and close the hood, does the filter make an indent on the hood insulator?
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Originally Posted by suitedup
I have a quick question...does the filter or any parts of the halltech, make an impression on the hood? In other words, when you open and close the hood, does the filter make an indent on the hood insulator?
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Bought mine expecting to feel at least some difference. Installed it and....NOTHING! Total waste of $ in my opinion. I ran with it on for about 3 weeks and switched back to stock just to see again if there was a subtle difference. Again, no difference before or after....
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No it doesnt touch the hood. It is not just a filter. It includes the bridge which does make the entire unit provide much cleaner flow than the OEM which is pretty much terrible in that regard because of the dueling suction that then needs to bang a 90. None of the various pieces from the vendors have shown consistent power. I have seen dyno graphs from LPE, Callaway, Halltech, etc all showing good gains and all showing nothing. I got the Halltech more than anything because I was hoping for some induction noise which is a sound I miss from my youth. It was just perceptible so I was let down in that regard. I did not expect SOTP and did not get it. For my purposes It was one of the few that wasnt a bottom feeder and I wont touch those as living in the rainy NW I actually know a few people who have hydrolocked engines. A rarity but not a place I wanna go. If my car was a dry weather toy or I lived in a sunnier area I would have probably went LPE or Callaway.
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Originally Posted by suitedup
I have a quick question...does the filter or any parts of the halltech, make an impression on the hood? In other words, when you open and close the hood, does the filter make an indent on the hood insulator?
Nope, not at all, the Halltech fits perfect and has a hugh open air filter and straight tubing that eliminates turbulence. Don't know why GM still uses that corrugated crap!?!? Damn I had corrugated tubing in my C4!
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Originally Posted by webdzynes
Bought mine expecting to feel at least some difference. Installed it and....NOTHING! Total waste of $ in my opinion. I ran with it on for about 3 weeks and switched back to stock just to see again if there was a subtle difference. Again, no difference before or after....
Well if the Halltech gives 11hp and 8tq to the rear thats great! You wont feel it but its there. Its not like your installing a S.C.! Just look at the factory plastic restrictive air box then look at the Halltech, you KNOW IT DOES SOMETHING. The poor car couldnt breath. I also clocked my MPG and it was a consistant 29 MPG at 70 MPH with rear pressure @ 30 and front @ 34 on my interstate. Outside air temp between 85-90 and guess what, it is now a consistant 31mpg after my only mod. (Halltech)!!!! PLUS as stated my car chips 2nd and its never done that before! I LOVE IT! Next is a X pipe or full exhaust system.
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Originally Posted by crabman
No it doesnt touch the hood. It is not just a filter. It includes the bridge which does make the entire unit provide much cleaner flow than the OEM which is pretty much terrible in that regard because of the dueling suction that then needs to bang a 90. None of the various pieces from the vendors have shown consistent power. I have seen dyno graphs from LPE, Callaway, Halltech, etc all showing good gains and all showing nothing. I got the Halltech more than anything because I was hoping for some induction noise which is a sound I miss from my youth. It was just perceptible so I was let down in that regard. I did not expect SOTP and did not get it. For my purposes It was one of the few that wasnt a bottom feeder and I wont touch those as living in the rainy NW I actually know a few people who have hydrolocked engines. A rarity but not a place I wanna go. If my car was a dry weather toy or I lived in a sunnier area I would have probably went LPE or Callaway.
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All I know is my Halltech gave me zero gains at the track. I could care less what a dyno says if there are no gains where it counts. Chirping gears isn't what I would call a gain but that's just me. I gained a bit after my tune (.2 and up to 4 mph), so maybe a Halltech and tune give gains (taking advantage of the extra airflow) but without the tune, nothing.
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Originally Posted by Guitarstar
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Absolutely LOVE the look of that system but I like the idea of one giant air filter instead of 2 smaller ones. However because most of the air enters from the sides where your filters are sticking out a little further it compensates from the lack of filter volume. Im sure its just as good as the Halltech. just a different concept.
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