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Intake Q&A...
Vararam Snake Charmer
After 1 full year of R&D the all new C-6 Snake charmer ram air induction kit is finally ready for the street. The snake charmer is a heavy development of the original C-5 B2 unit. VaraRam used information gathered from 12 special B2 Race units that they constructed for racing only. These units featured many different internal aerodynamic packages and filter combinations, to maximize peak CFM and time to peak manifold pressure. They have emphasized too many customers and racing teams that it’s not just peak pressure but the time to peak manifold pressure that they look at, this occurs at shift recovery, down in the meat of the power curve. This helps for shooting off of corners, general drivability and overall peak performance, this shows up in the form of torque and,,, LOTS of it. Like all VR units the snake charmer was not designed for dynoing (pulling air) it was designed for ramming as such the aero package and shape of the unit are designed around this. The philosophy is simple; design for the most efficient aero package possible at all speeds ranging from 10mph- 180mph. The snake charmer is over 108%-123% efficient depending on the filter used.
The Filter:
The filter for this unit was custom designed in house and produced by a subcontractor for Donaldson. It is a pleated unit that is washable and reusable, but that is where all similarities end, the filter features deeper pleats and more pleats per inch than other filters and the peaks and valleys have been opened to further increase flow capacity per sq inch. The end result is a very compact high flow filter that will out flow K&N’s of similar dimension by over 30% while actually giving better air filtration, you simply have more filter area that is effective area not dead space.
VaraRam used the latest in fluid dynamic software to check the flow path of the snake charmer. They say check because the snake charmer was originally designed by hand by company president Patrick Ledford. The flow is so well balanced into the mass airflow meter that at full speed 180mph+ the airflow is within 1mph across the entire circumference of the entrance leading into the air meter, the factory tube isn’t that good!
Rainwater will not affect this unit, nor will down pours, you will have to submerse the nose of the car.
Construction:
The unit is formed using two construction processes, the upper is roto molded to ensure a seamless internal aero package leading into the air meter. The second, the lower scoop is vacuum formed, this has been done to allow us to alter the scoop and its aero-packages to suit specific applications, giving us more flexibility and performance in street or racing use. This ensures maximum performance at all times.
How much power will you get?
So now the how much power will you get question- standing on a dyno without using any special programming you should expect 10-15hp from any cold air kit, but once moving the VR will put all the lost MAP pressure back into the plenum yielding another 17hp by 60 mph 19-20 by 90-100 mph and the way we rate these kits is through a ¼ mile Your total power through a ¼ mile is about another 22hp plus the dyno hp of 10-15hp,so, on the low side, 32 Rear wheel hp, high side 37 Rear wheel hp. That’s 39- 42hp at the fly wheel through a ¼ mile. This power shows up in the testing performance of the unit where we see gains of the fallowing,.
3.5 -4 tenths off the ¼ mile
+3.5-4mph+ added to the ¼ mile trap speeds
+7-10MPH to the cars top speed
Callaway Honker
Flows 34% more air than the factory system!
Smooth internal surface with CAD-designed contours; engineered to maximize laminar air flow.
Rigid base ingests cooler, denser inlet air from outside of engine compartment.
Callaway proprietary low-restriction filter element is washable and reusable for extended, reliable service.
Works with all OEM engine management sensors.
Comes with air inlet duct,
low restriction, washable and reusable air filter element,
sturdy filter element housing,
premium quality hardware,
and complete installation instructions
K&N
The K&N Air Charger for 2005+ C6 LS2 Corvette. 63 Series intake kits or AirCharger intakes are built for many different vehicles and represent a dramatic improvement over a K&N O/E replacement filter alone. They enjoy a faster speed to market than our 57 Series kits due to their pending CARB status.
These intakes use only non-metallic rotationally molded tubes that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. Restriction can exist BETWEEN an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of a K&N Air Filter. The weakest link in the airflow "chain" robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the engine.
K&N air intake kits virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine. The aerodynamically engineered tube drives a massive amount of air into an engine, which translates into POWER. 63 Series intake kits are not legal for street use in some U.S. states.
Lingenfelter
Now available is the new Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake for the 2005 C6 Corvette. This has been tested back to back against the competitions air intakes and has been proven to be a better choice. This system features a lifetime washable filter.
Caution should be used when driving in heavy rain and never drive through deep standing water.
Blackwing
One of the quickest and best ways to improve the performance of your C6 Corvette is to eliminate the restrictive stock air box. This easy-to-install air filter package from SLP (called the "Blackwing" for its unique appearance) out-flows the factory setup and can give you up to 10 additional horsepower. The Blackwing features a built-in flow indicator that changes color when cleaning is required.
This is a simple bolt-on installation that requires no cutting or vehicle modifications. All necessary parts and complete instructions are included.
Halltech
BLACK, now features our custom High Temp Silicone Hump/Transition Connector for a perfect fit. The Stinger does NOT require any cutting, chopping, dicing of your C6. Halltech's C6 Stinger™ The strongest dyno numbers of any intake system on the market is our guarantee, and the Stinger does it with no damage to your C6 shroud and provides the safest method of bringing cold ram air into our filter on the market. (You will need the Cold Air Induction Option) When the hood is closed, the C6 Stinger™ filter sits in the same basic location as stock, and is virtually sealed off from the engine bay. The hood liner effectively keeps hot air from entering the airbox area. In stock and available immediately.
After 1 full year of R&D the all new C-6 Snake charmer ram air induction kit is finally ready for the street. The snake charmer is a heavy development of the original C-5 B2 unit. VaraRam used information gathered from 12 special B2 Race units that they constructed for racing only. These units featured many different internal aerodynamic packages and filter combinations, to maximize peak CFM and time to peak manifold pressure. They have emphasized too many customers and racing teams that it’s not just peak pressure but the time to peak manifold pressure that they look at, this occurs at shift recovery, down in the meat of the power curve. This helps for shooting off of corners, general drivability and overall peak performance, this shows up in the form of torque and,,, LOTS of it. Like all VR units the snake charmer was not designed for dynoing (pulling air) it was designed for ramming as such the aero package and shape of the unit are designed around this. The philosophy is simple; design for the most efficient aero package possible at all speeds ranging from 10mph- 180mph. The snake charmer is over 108%-123% efficient depending on the filter used.
The Filter:
The filter for this unit was custom designed in house and produced by a subcontractor for Donaldson. It is a pleated unit that is washable and reusable, but that is where all similarities end, the filter features deeper pleats and more pleats per inch than other filters and the peaks and valleys have been opened to further increase flow capacity per sq inch. The end result is a very compact high flow filter that will out flow K&N’s of similar dimension by over 30% while actually giving better air filtration, you simply have more filter area that is effective area not dead space.
VaraRam used the latest in fluid dynamic software to check the flow path of the snake charmer. They say check because the snake charmer was originally designed by hand by company president Patrick Ledford. The flow is so well balanced into the mass airflow meter that at full speed 180mph+ the airflow is within 1mph across the entire circumference of the entrance leading into the air meter, the factory tube isn’t that good!
Rainwater will not affect this unit, nor will down pours, you will have to submerse the nose of the car.
Construction:
The unit is formed using two construction processes, the upper is roto molded to ensure a seamless internal aero package leading into the air meter. The second, the lower scoop is vacuum formed, this has been done to allow us to alter the scoop and its aero-packages to suit specific applications, giving us more flexibility and performance in street or racing use. This ensures maximum performance at all times.
How much power will you get?
So now the how much power will you get question- standing on a dyno without using any special programming you should expect 10-15hp from any cold air kit, but once moving the VR will put all the lost MAP pressure back into the plenum yielding another 17hp by 60 mph 19-20 by 90-100 mph and the way we rate these kits is through a ¼ mile Your total power through a ¼ mile is about another 22hp plus the dyno hp of 10-15hp,so, on the low side, 32 Rear wheel hp, high side 37 Rear wheel hp. That’s 39- 42hp at the fly wheel through a ¼ mile. This power shows up in the testing performance of the unit where we see gains of the fallowing,.
3.5 -4 tenths off the ¼ mile
+3.5-4mph+ added to the ¼ mile trap speeds
+7-10MPH to the cars top speed
Callaway Honker
Flows 34% more air than the factory system!
Smooth internal surface with CAD-designed contours; engineered to maximize laminar air flow.
Rigid base ingests cooler, denser inlet air from outside of engine compartment.
Callaway proprietary low-restriction filter element is washable and reusable for extended, reliable service.
Works with all OEM engine management sensors.
Comes with air inlet duct,
low restriction, washable and reusable air filter element,
sturdy filter element housing,
premium quality hardware,
and complete installation instructions
K&N
The K&N Air Charger for 2005+ C6 LS2 Corvette. 63 Series intake kits or AirCharger intakes are built for many different vehicles and represent a dramatic improvement over a K&N O/E replacement filter alone. They enjoy a faster speed to market than our 57 Series kits due to their pending CARB status.
These intakes use only non-metallic rotationally molded tubes that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. Restriction can exist BETWEEN an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of a K&N Air Filter. The weakest link in the airflow "chain" robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the engine.
K&N air intake kits virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine. The aerodynamically engineered tube drives a massive amount of air into an engine, which translates into POWER. 63 Series intake kits are not legal for street use in some U.S. states.
Lingenfelter
Now available is the new Lingenfelter High Flow Air Intake for the 2005 C6 Corvette. This has been tested back to back against the competitions air intakes and has been proven to be a better choice. This system features a lifetime washable filter.
Caution should be used when driving in heavy rain and never drive through deep standing water.
Blackwing
One of the quickest and best ways to improve the performance of your C6 Corvette is to eliminate the restrictive stock air box. This easy-to-install air filter package from SLP (called the "Blackwing" for its unique appearance) out-flows the factory setup and can give you up to 10 additional horsepower. The Blackwing features a built-in flow indicator that changes color when cleaning is required.
This is a simple bolt-on installation that requires no cutting or vehicle modifications. All necessary parts and complete instructions are included.
Halltech
BLACK, now features our custom High Temp Silicone Hump/Transition Connector for a perfect fit. The Stinger does NOT require any cutting, chopping, dicing of your C6. Halltech's C6 Stinger™ The strongest dyno numbers of any intake system on the market is our guarantee, and the Stinger does it with no damage to your C6 shroud and provides the safest method of bringing cold ram air into our filter on the market. (You will need the Cold Air Induction Option) When the hood is closed, the C6 Stinger™ filter sits in the same basic location as stock, and is virtually sealed off from the engine bay. The hood liner effectively keeps hot air from entering the airbox area. In stock and available immediately.
Last edited by Ultimate CC; Apr 9, 2007 at 01:41 AM.
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So maybe we can put the 10 thousand threads open about intakes all in one place...we should make stickies for this, its impossible to search on this forum with the amount of garabage 5 response post that are made...
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