Best CAI for new GS purchase?
03-22-2012, 06:50 PM
#41
Race Director
Yea, I was just looking at Halltech website, I don't have the newer MF103 design.
I sort of disagree... you say its not worth $400 to gain 10hp.. well lets multiply that by x10
So we are now spending $4000 to gain 100 hp I'd do that any day of the week..
Take a supercharger to buy & have one installed we're looking at app $10,000 + or - $1000 and the gain is about 150 hp (just my guess)
I spent over $1500 for a set of catted KOOKS and $400 for a Vararam CAI + $xxx for a tune..thats all I've done total expense is about $2400 and I only make 390 hp on a dyno.. & to be "HONEST" I DON'T CARE what HP it makes as long as it will give me good # at the track..
So far my best ET is 11.98 @ 117 mph.... but to be honest that run was made in "KILLER NJ AIR" in the warmer weather I'll probably run 12.30 + or - ... Bottom line $400 for 10 "HONEST" HP is a good deal in my eyes..
I just thought of this and added it after I posted....please give me an "honest" reply..
How much $$ do you think Warren Johnson, or Greg Anderson, or Jeggs, would "PAY" to gain 10 more HP!!!!
So we are now spending $4000 to gain 100 hp I'd do that any day of the week..
Take a supercharger to buy & have one installed we're looking at app $10,000 + or - $1000 and the gain is about 150 hp (just my guess)
I spent over $1500 for a set of catted KOOKS and $400 for a Vararam CAI + $xxx for a tune..thats all I've done total expense is about $2400 and I only make 390 hp on a dyno.. & to be "HONEST" I DON'T CARE what HP it makes as long as it will give me good # at the track..
So far my best ET is 11.98 @ 117 mph.... but to be honest that run was made in "KILLER NJ AIR" in the warmer weather I'll probably run 12.30 + or - ... Bottom line $400 for 10 "HONEST" HP is a good deal in my eyes..
I just thought of this and added it after I posted....please give me an "honest" reply..
How much $$ do you think Warren Johnson, or Greg Anderson, or Jeggs, would "PAY" to gain 10 more HP!!!!
Not to split hairs, but my 400 price for the Halltech was wrong, and also for the otehrs, most of the true CAI intake are running just over 500 bucks
I think you also gave a good example...you got kooks headers and CAI etc... but you had your car Tuned to get the best bang for those mods, and to not leave any HP (or lower ET times as you point out) on the table
In terms of Warren Johnson, Jeggs etc..... you can't really compare those guys to the average guy surfing the forum here with a stock Corvette who might run down the 1/4 mile or track once or twice a year...those guys are professional race car drivers... if I raced for a living, and stood to win a boatload of money winning a race...hell I'd pay 1,000 bucks to gain 5HP
Last edited by FrankTank; 03-22-2012 at 06:56 PM.
03-22-2012, 06:59 PM
#42
Safety Car
Thread Starter
03-22-2012, 07:07 PM
#43
Race Director
Thanks that is the product I would go with (Halltech). How does the Beehive mount against the front? I currently use a Speed Lingerie Bra that has velcro on what is the rear top edge of the front bumper. I guess I should look at pics more close.
03-22-2012, 07:20 PM
#44
Race Director
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...and-video.html
Last edited by FrankTank; 03-22-2012 at 07:24 PM.
03-22-2012, 08:02 PM
#45
Race Director
here is a thread with a pic...it may or may not...the front seal might go up against it.. hard to tell
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...and-video.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...and-video.html
03-22-2012, 08:55 PM
#46
Racer
03-22-2012, 11:18 PM
#47
Le Mans Master
You shouldn't have any issues with your speed bra.
03-23-2012, 11:05 AM
#48
I haven't installed my rubber seal either.
