jburt

I was wondering what's the best cold air intake for the C6 LS2?

Wayne88

Others will differ in their opinions, but IMO the Callaway Honker is the best.

I chose the Honker for my C6. You can't go wrong with Callaway.

Tikiman12

vararam. dont be run off b/c people talk about hydrolock. To get hydrolock you'd have to drive your car into 12in or deeper water and in the case there is going to be water inside the cabin of the car and you'll have a lot more issues then just water in your intake.

Vararam is a True cold air intake and true ram air, it gets fresh "cold" air from outside of the engine bay.

phileaglesfan

I think the best intake would be one that requires no cutting. Anyone know of one for the LS3? I think Halltech makes one for the LS2 with no cutting.

jpuli28

with both (1/2), I have the Airaid and Vette Aire Scoop (cut shroud so cold air gets forced in, looks like the tip of the vararam). Its the least expensive new.

Your main objective is to block heat from the filter and get cold air in. There are many set ups that shield the filter from the radiator forward to minimize heat soak. And cutting the shroud will be a necessity for any "gains". The Airaid doesnt have a shield like some (killerbee), it has more of a dam with weatherstripping. It blocks from the radiator up to the hood (but leaves the sides open).
Otherwise filter to filter most are comparable, they are all competing with each other.

Our cars pick up alot of sand so make sure you clean the filter often, probably every 5k miles.

Halltech

KWIKTOY

This won't help but I thought you could get a good laugh.

Wayne O

There are several decent brands but IMO you won't find anything better than the Lingenfelter high-flow intake. The Callaway Honker would be by second choice. As with any modification be aware there are pros and cons.

lebvette

You will probably get about a half dozen different opinions. I would do a search on 'intakes' and read what has been argued about for the last 5 years. Maybe....you will be able to choose one.
Good luck.

Larry

jburt

Thanks guys. So does the VaraRam gen 2 snake charmer require cutting?

sferlisi

I'm in the same position. In addition to CAI would a new MAF make a noticable difference. Also, would any/all of this require a reprogram because of the new air mixture?

OBSSSD

I recommend the Airaid

hawkgfr

the one that is on it right now..

Rogers 07

YES, you have to cut the plastic radiator shield. Not that big of a deal as long as you don't cut into the radiator !! like vararam says, protect the radiator before you cut. !!

Rogers 07

we have a winner !!!!

S'vette

If you change the MAF, then yes for sure. Even the amount and force of air coming in that is different than the stock program was tuned for will require a tune to make things right.

S'vette

So is it the duct tape you are talking about? Cuz the pringles can is the ****.

elitebomberX

You can buy the pre-cut radiator shroud for an extra $30 - $40 and you won't have to do any cutting.

I kind of regret getting the pre-cut shroud. They recommend that you don't cut the shroud in place, but removing the shroud and putting the pre-cut in one ate up most of the install time. There's so much plastic crap underneath.

DSOM Z06

And definitely the most "stock looking" of them all.

elitebomberX

The reason I went with Vararam was because it is an actual RAM air system and air is forced in.

Looking at the Callaway intake, it appears to be similar to the stock intake and pulling ambient air near the radiator.

Can't go wrong with Callaway though, they know their stuff and have been around the block. As mentioned earlier, their design looks the most like the OEM intake.