Cold air induction for C6
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From: Monroe Township New Jersey
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Originally Posted by jimman
Be careful when you defend a position. I've had hydoloc which cost me 11.5K and change.
Conditions:
less than 5mph
less than 3" of water in puddle
traffic behind me
no where to go
water wake from front wheels caused water to hit filter
two rods broken
two corresponding holes in block
Have docs to prove if you still doubt along with video of blowen motor
Conditions:
less than 5mph
less than 3" of water in puddle
traffic behind me
no where to go
water wake from front wheels caused water to hit filter
two rods broken
two corresponding holes in block
Have docs to prove if you still doubt along with video of blowen motor
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Originally Posted by Tommy D
Dam, what rotten luck was this your C6 or one of your prior Corvettes. I am assuming that you had the stock intake setup?
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Originally Posted by afdl62
I am looking to purchase a cold air induction system for my C6. I hear the Vortex or the lingenfelter are the ones to buy. Does anyone know which cold air induction is the best for the C6?
Thanks
Rick
Thanks
Rick
We will see if and how much a difference there is......
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Originally Posted by jimman
C5, and it was a cold air setup from below the the shroud.
Me too!
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C5 with Vortex, 4 to 5 inches water, waves, no way back out, dead engine, new engine - I personally do not believe the Haltech on our C6 will do the same thing since the water is not near the intake. Luckily, insuarance covered the cost
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Originally Posted by Guppies
C5 with Vortex, 4 to 5 inches water, waves, no way back out, dead engine, new engine - I personally do not believe the Haltech on our C6 will do the same thing since the water is not near the intake. Luckily, insuarance covered the cost
Insurance didn't cover mine.
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From: laguna niguel ca
what are you guys talking about,best against water or performance increase?
LPE knows but may not admit they tested all of these inake configurations,and found out what they already knew, graham included, that they don't make much if any HP. There unit made only 6-8 HP, no matter what they advertise, and it didn't improve there 1/4 mile times.
I'm not bashing these units, there are quality made, It's just that GM closed the gap between the factory unit and the aftermarket. So instead of making 12-16 HP like you did on the C5 units, you're making hardly any if any increase to justify the COST. The money would be better spent on headers or applied to a cam install. If you're looking for a 15 HP increase for $400 and 30 minute install time and SOTP feel,It's just not there!
Andy G.
I'm not bashing these units, there are quality made, It's just that GM closed the gap between the factory unit and the aftermarket. So instead of making 12-16 HP like you did on the C5 units, you're making hardly any if any increase to justify the COST. The money would be better spent on headers or applied to a cam install. If you're looking for a 15 HP increase for $400 and 30 minute install time and SOTP feel,It's just not there!
Andy G.
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Originally Posted by andreas g.
LPE knows but may not admit they tested all of these inake configurations,and found out what they already knew, graham included, that they don't make much if any HP. There unit made only 6-8 HP, no matter what they advertise, and it didn't improve there 1/4 mile times.
I'm not bashing these units, there are quality made, It's just that GM closed the gap between the factory unit and the aftermarket. So instead of making 12-16 HP like you did on the C5 units, you're making hardly any if any increase to justify the COST. The money would be better spent on headers or applied to a cam install. If you're looking for a 15 HP increase for $400 and 30 minute install time and SOTP feel,It's just not there!
Andy G.
I'm not bashing these units, there are quality made, It's just that GM closed the gap between the factory unit and the aftermarket. So instead of making 12-16 HP like you did on the C5 units, you're making hardly any if any increase to justify the COST. The money would be better spent on headers or applied to a cam install. If you're looking for a 15 HP increase for $400 and 30 minute install time and SOTP feel,It's just not there!
Andy G.
but you need to look at the very top end and look at the delta not the peak, it's close to 25rwhp.
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From: LongIsland,NY............
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
No hard data to my knowledge.
Vortex - HalTech - Honker
I went with the Calloway Honker cuz
my girl liked the name, it's
her nickname
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Vortex - HalTech - Honker
I went with the Calloway Honker cuz
my girl liked the name, it's
her nickname
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Shazam!!!!!!! Hey John,Can The twins come out to play for a few hours?
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Originally Posted by jimman
C5, and it was a cold air setup from below the the shroud.
Hey Jim
Thanks for the reply, I guess I am not going to play in the rain!
Tommy
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Cold air induction for C6
Originally Posted by afdl62
I am looking to purchase a cold air induction system for my C6. I hear the Vortex or the lingenfelter are the ones to buy. Does anyone know which cold air induction is the best for the C6?
Thanks
Rick
Thanks
Rick
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I had a vortex for over three years on my c5 daily driven. The only problem I had was one day pulling into a restaurant parking lot that had a puddle about 4" deep when I ran thru it I sucked up water the engine stumbled I shut of engine immediately, when I disconnected the snorkel there was water all way up to the throttle body. Very close call! Other than that ran car through light and heavy downpours and never had a problem.
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From: Ft. Liquordale Florida
Originally Posted by JAYC6
I had a vortex for over three years on my c5 daily driven. The only problem I had was one day pulling into a restaurant parking lot that had a puddle about 4" deep when I ran thru it I sucked up water the engine stumbled I shut of engine immediately, when I disconnected the snorkel there was water all way up to the throttle body. Very close call! Other than that ran car through light and heavy downpours and never had a problem.
Again, no one expects water inhalation to be a daily problem, but the added risk is what steered me clear. Since these are not FI systems anyway (ie: you're not FORCING more air into the intake), the safer choice seemed the better one for me...
Rick
