$0.00 performance upgrade.
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Burning Brakes
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$0.00 performance upgrade.
Let your engine breath.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
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Originally Posted by john_g_46
Let your engine breath.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
Last edited by talon90; Aug 10, 2006 at 08:18 PM.
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Originally Posted by john_g_46
Let your engine breath.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
Definitely improved performance in the 2k to 4k rpm range. Now my 2005 C6 feels as snappy as my 2004 Z06 was.
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Originally Posted by john_g_46
Let your engine breath.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
My 2005 C6 has always felt a little sluggish compared to my 2004 Z06.
I never liked the way my air filter covers looked. They appeared to severely restrict airflow to the filters. I decided to do something about it. I cut 1-1/2" off the inboard end of both covers (without cutting through the cover base). Then I used my hole saw to cut three 1-3/4" holes in the outboard ends of the top overall cover.
We do need some pics please.
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So then I cut one hole in each of my mufflers & man that unleashed the power. Gettin dynoed by Dino tomorrow!!! Craftsman 3/8th drill with 1 inch drill bit,6 bud lites, extension cord, sun glasses.. Pictures with injuries comin soon..................
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Burning Brakes
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UPDATE: I have one of the earliest C6s...took delivery in Sept. 2004. I just looked under the hood of my buddy's brand new C6. The air filter covers are already cut back on both ends compared to the stock condition of my own covers. So, unless you own a very early C6, my $0.00 performance enhancement does not apply.