[Z06] Best cold air intake for LS7?
02-24-2008, 02:13 AM
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Fast and easy does not always work
Log a run at a drag strip on a 90 to 100 degree day. When you finish your run you AIT will still be way hotter than the outside air temp. You will not make as much HP as and intake that gets air from outside the engine compartment. 
It's that simple!
Log a run at a drag strip on a 90 to 100 degree day. When you finish your run you AIT will still be way hotter than the outside air temp. You will not make as much HP as and intake that gets air from outside the engine compartment. It's that simple!
02-24-2008, 06:22 AM
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We're asking about these things because we obviously are wanting to make an educated choice with info from end users.
Just saying you like it doesn't help anyone. Do you like it becasue you spent your $450 and are now stuck with it or is there a real reason why it's better than any other?
Most people are not going to know if theirs is better than the other. I guess you have to have tried them all to make that call, BUT you can say why you like yours.
02-24-2008, 06:26 AM
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If it installs in 5 mintes or 2 hours does NOT matter.
Not sure why you would think the 5 minute install would be a selling point.
02-24-2008, 06:52 AM
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Fast and easy does not always work Log a run at a drag strip on a 90 to 100 degree day. When you finish your run you AIT will still be way hotter than the outside air temp. You will not make as much HP as and intake that gets air from outside the engine compartment. It's that simple!
Log a run at a drag strip on a 90 to 100 degree day. When you finish your run you AIT will still be way hotter than the outside air temp. You will not make as much HP as and intake that gets air from outside the engine compartment. It's that simple!
100%The big reason many go with the Halltech or K&N is because you don't have to cut the shroud. Are they better breathing than stock? YES, but call some reputable tuners and see what they use with their performance packages.
02-24-2008, 07:37 AM
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True a few did warp, albeit a very small percentage. The last I heard this is no longer an issue. And as you say, they are a great company to do business with and stand behind their product 100%.
In some cases they even shipped replacement tubes and new clamps via overnight shipping at no charge to the customer regardless of their determination of the cause.
In some cases they even shipped replacement tubes and new clamps via overnight shipping at no charge to the customer regardless of their determination of the cause.
02-24-2008, 01:37 PM
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A "first design, thick walled, non-warping, original clamped" K&N 
with Carlos' Vette Air.. A terrific combo w/ K&N's gratuitous carbon fiber bling for esthetics !
with Carlos' Vette Air.. A terrific combo w/ K&N's gratuitous carbon fiber bling for esthetics !
02-24-2008, 02:37 PM
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I opted for the "REAL" Carbon Fiber Hurricane Intake from West Coast Corvettes. It is one of the only True Cold Air Intakes available and the finish is perfect. The filter is cleanable and there is no possible way for water or debris to get into the airbox. You can also get a pre-cut shroud from WCC so you dont have to cut anything on your car. -Joe
02-24-2008, 03:22 PM
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I know that one of the tUners who works w/ Katech (Kirk) believes that in his tests the K&N is a little better than the killer B, and he uses K&N because of that and the savings in $.
Also I had been trying to get a K&N for weeks so Kirk could come down and do my tune. First it was a 3 week delay now it's a 10 week delay. Don't know what the problem is, but it's beginning to smell like a production problem---- so we ordered the killer be just to "Get er done"!
Also I had been trying to get a K&N for weeks so Kirk could come down and do my tune. First it was a 3 week delay now it's a 10 week delay. Don't know what the problem is, but it's beginning to smell like a production problem---- so we ordered the killer be just to "Get er done"!
02-24-2008, 07:54 PM
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Also I had been trying to get a K&N for weeks so Kirk could come down and do my tune. First it was a 3 week delay now it's a 10 week delay. Don't know what the problem is, but it's beginning to smell like a production problem---- so we ordered the killer be just to "Get er done"!
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02-24-2008, 08:52 PM
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I installed the Vararam ram air system on my 2006 Z06. The air induction system draws cold air from the front opening above the air splitter. The performance specs are about the same as other units. But the air induction does not help while the vehicle is stationary on a dyno. You can really feel the air charge when you hit third gear. A good tune will help the unit perform.
04-14-2008, 12:20 AM
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I have read all these posts and no one has really addressed the issue as to why. The way I see it, there are two distinct uses for a CAI...one for drag racing and the other for track use. The air ducting I have seen so far entails taking a portion of the air from the nose piece and diverting away from the radiator and into the engine bay/intake. From my experience with other cars, this is a great drag strip solution, but maybe not optimal for road course use where coolant temps and airflow over extended periods of time are essential.
My question to you all is which intake works best for the drag strip vs. which works best for the track? I suspect the vette-air and vararam are the winners for drag racing, but worry about diverting air from the radiator. Maybe the Callaway is the best for the track?
I will also start a new thread on this...
My question to you all is which intake works best for the drag strip vs. which works best for the track? I suspect the vette-air and vararam are the winners for drag racing, but worry about diverting air from the radiator. Maybe the Callaway is the best for the track?
I will also start a new thread on this...
Last edited by jdrake; 04-14-2008 at 12:21 AM. Reason: left out apiece of info
05-13-2011, 05:56 PM
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Melting Slicks
Air raid
I was at a speed shop today and my buddy who works there showed me dyno results for the Air raid cold air intake .If i go by that it seems like a great deal 22 h.p over stock.Anyone familiar with it?
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