But the more you vent, the dustier the engine compartment does get. 
Vette-Air, anyone?
Racer
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I've debated this to no end with the vendor, Carlos, who pushes them. But with a Halltech Stinger filter element (and the stock setup also), the opening is just about completely covered by the filter base! This is evident in their pic that is used. I just have CAI on each side, behind the front grille, to feed air to it. Otherwise, I'd just go with a Hurricane. IMO
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I had a friend help me put it in. I took the hood off (very easy to take off, PITA to put back on), so I'd have clean access to the shroud. I am sure that helped.
The shroud cuts very easily. I found the easiest and cleanest cut to be with a good steak knife.
Once you cut out the general shape, you'll need to have you or your friend reach under the car to hold the nuts while you screw the bolts in.
It took us about an hour, maybe 90 minutes if you count getting the hood back on straight.
I don't know how you would do it without a friend.
I gained about a tenth, about 1 mph over just having the Halltech. Still over 100 out here though. I think you'll see the most benefit when the outside air is around 86 degrees, because that's when normally you'd be sucking in air over 88 where it starts to pull timing.
Only downside to the vette air. The engine bay gets dustier much quicker. I don't daily drive mine, but if I did, I would fab up some kind of cover for the vette air for daily use.
The shroud cuts very easily. I found the easiest and cleanest cut to be with a good steak knife.
Once you cut out the general shape, you'll need to have you or your friend reach under the car to hold the nuts while you screw the bolts in.
It took us about an hour, maybe 90 minutes if you count getting the hood back on straight.
I don't know how you would do it without a friend.
I gained about a tenth, about 1 mph over just having the Halltech. Still over 100 out here though. I think you'll see the most benefit when the outside air is around 86 degrees, because that's when normally you'd be sucking in air over 88 where it starts to pull timing.
Only downside to the vette air. The engine bay gets dustier much quicker. I don't daily drive mine, but if I did, I would fab up some kind of cover for the vette air for daily use.
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Yeah there is definitely no ramming of air into the Stinger. The airflow goes straight into the big plastic bottom of the Halltech. However, the air does then go around the Halltech, and your IATs will drop significantly, about 10 degrees on average.
You'd get exactly the same effect by propping the shroud open or just cutting the hole without the vette air scoop. However, the vette air looks a lot cleaner, and it does keep the radiator covered, so your intake and radiator aren't sharing air.
You'd get exactly the same effect by propping the shroud open or just cutting the hole without the vette air scoop. However, the vette air looks a lot cleaner, and it does keep the radiator covered, so your intake and radiator aren't sharing air.
I've debated this to no end with the vendor, Carlos, who pushes them. But with a Halltech Stinger filter element (and the stock setup also), the opening is just about completely covered by the filter base! This is evident in their pic that is used. I just have CAI on each side, behind the front grille, to feed air to it. Otherwise, I'd just go with a Hurricane. IMO
Former Vendor
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From: Dallas & Chicago TX & IL
Does the Vette-Air provide cooler outside air into your filter, YES.
Does the Vette-Air sheild heat away from the radiator and oil cooler (if applicable), YES.
Does the Vette-Air help reduce AIT temp readings, YES.
Is the Vette-Air found in many of the fastest and more powerful Vettes, YES.
Is the Vette-Air cost effective over many other options out there, YES.
Can you mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter, YES.
Can you drive in the rain w/o worries of water ingestion, YES.
Plain and simple, does it work, YES.
We all know how sensitive our Vettes are to AIT temps...right? Well, the Vette-Air will help you lower those temps and thus help you produce more power consistently. And as you drive down the road, the ramming effect becomes greater.
For $124.95...YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!
Thanks,
Carlos
Last edited by Myhardtop; Sep 16, 2007 at 10:21 PM.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Hello Lindsey, and thank you for your support.
Does the Vette-Air provide cooler outside air into your filter, YES.
Does the Vette-Air sheild heat away from the radiator and oil cooler (if applicable), YES.
Does the Vette-Air help reduce AIT temp readings, YES.
Is the Vette-Air found in many of the fastest and more powerful Vettes, YES.
Is the Vette-Air cost effective over many other options out there, YES.
Can you mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter, YES.
Can you drive in the rain w/o worries of water ingestion, YES.
Plain and simple, does it work, YES.
We all know how sensitive our Vettes are to AIT temps...right? Well, the Vette-Air will help you lower those temps and thus help you produce more power consistently. And as you drive down the road, the ramming effect becomes greater.
For $124.95...YOU CAN BEAT IT!
Thanks,
Carlos
Does the Vette-Air provide cooler outside air into your filter, YES.
Does the Vette-Air sheild heat away from the radiator and oil cooler (if applicable), YES.
Does the Vette-Air help reduce AIT temp readings, YES.
Is the Vette-Air found in many of the fastest and more powerful Vettes, YES.
Is the Vette-Air cost effective over many other options out there, YES.
Can you mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter, YES.
Can you drive in the rain w/o worries of water ingestion, YES.
Plain and simple, does it work, YES.
We all know how sensitive our Vettes are to AIT temps...right? Well, the Vette-Air will help you lower those temps and thus help you produce more power consistently. And as you drive down the road, the ramming effect becomes greater.
For $124.95...YOU CAN BEAT IT!
Thanks,
Carlos
How?
Pro
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Yep, I agree with redline. I got a great deal from Carlos on the vette-air, but you can pretty much achieve the same goal by doing what he did.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
I just installed my Vette-Air today on my 08 Z51.
I did it myself (mostly), and it took me a about 3 hours.
I used a Dremel to cut the shoud (on the car).
I didn't take the hood off.
It's a pain in the you-know-what.
Just take your time, and it'll come out just fine.
You'll definitely need help bolting it onto the shroud.
There are 4 bolts, and it's impossible to install them by yourself.
My Z51 has an oil cooler in front of the radiator.
The bracket conflicts with the Vette-Air.
I must have spent about an hour messing with it & making a custom bracket.
Generally, I'm really happy with the way it turned out.....very stealthy.
I don't know yet about any performance gains or temperatures.
I haven't driven it that much since the install.
I installed a Halltech Killer Bee intake last week - which definitely makes the car feel more responsive.
I'd say go for it.
I did it myself (mostly), and it took me a about 3 hours.
I used a Dremel to cut the shoud (on the car).
I didn't take the hood off.
It's a pain in the you-know-what.
Just take your time, and it'll come out just fine.
You'll definitely need help bolting it onto the shroud.
There are 4 bolts, and it's impossible to install them by yourself.
My Z51 has an oil cooler in front of the radiator.
The bracket conflicts with the Vette-Air.
I must have spent about an hour messing with it & making a custom bracket.
Generally, I'm really happy with the way it turned out.....very stealthy.
I don't know yet about any performance gains or temperatures.
I haven't driven it that much since the install.
I installed a Halltech Killer Bee intake last week - which definitely makes the car feel more responsive.
I'd say go for it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,249
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
Yep, I agree with redline. I got a great deal from Carlos on the vette-air, but you can pretty much achieve the same goal by doing what he did.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
I got the same combo deal you did.
I installed the Killer Bee intake last weekend.
Just push the filter & bridge down as far as you can.
Drive it for a while to get everything heated up a bit.
The rubber connector sleeve will loosen up significantly
That will allow the filter to drop down nicely into the shroud area.
Mine was really tight & hit the hood at first too.
It'll be fine.
Burning Brakes
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From: W. Covina CA
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,798
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From: Dallas & Chicago TX & IL
Yep, I agree with redline. I got a great deal from Carlos on the vette-air, but you can pretty much achieve the same goal by doing what he did.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
Carlos, how exactly do you "mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter."
The halltech bridge is pretty stiff, and if you could bend it, the filter is pretty much up against the hood as it is.
Believe it or not, in some cars you can simply rest the filter on the seam found on the frame with out any other adjustments. On others, you can trim about a 1/4" off the rubber coupler on both ends that connect to the TB and the MAF, then rest the filter on the seam of the frame. Or if applicable, you can install your filter assembly with out sliding the rubber all the way in to the end of the TB.
Thanks,
Carlos
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,537
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From: Southlake Texas
Hello Lindsey, and thank you for your support.
Does the Vette-Air provide cooler outside air into your filter, YES.
Does the Vette-Air sheild heat away from the radiator and oil cooler (if applicable), YES.
Does the Vette-Air help reduce AIT temp readings, YES.
Is the Vette-Air found in many of the fastest and more powerful Vettes, YES.
Is the Vette-Air cost effective over many other options out there, YES.
Can you mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter, YES.
Can you drive in the rain w/o worries of water ingestion, YES.
Plain and simple, does it work, YES.
We all know how sensitive our Vettes are to AIT temps...right? Well, the Vette-Air will help you lower those temps and thus help you produce more power consistently. And as you drive down the road, the ramming effect becomes greater.
For $124.95...YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!
Thanks,
Carlos
Does the Vette-Air provide cooler outside air into your filter, YES.
Does the Vette-Air sheild heat away from the radiator and oil cooler (if applicable), YES.
Does the Vette-Air help reduce AIT temp readings, YES.
Is the Vette-Air found in many of the fastest and more powerful Vettes, YES.
Is the Vette-Air cost effective over many other options out there, YES.
Can you mount your filter so it rest on the frame of the car so the Vette-Air feed even more air into the filter, YES.
Can you drive in the rain w/o worries of water ingestion, YES.
Plain and simple, does it work, YES.
We all know how sensitive our Vettes are to AIT temps...right? Well, the Vette-Air will help you lower those temps and thus help you produce more power consistently. And as you drive down the road, the ramming effect becomes greater.
For $124.95...YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!
Thanks,
Carlos
I have a 2008 coupe with an A6 and I am installing the Z06 oil cooler to reduce engine temp. So, now would be a good time to add the Vette-Air.
Will the Z06 oil cooler interfere with the Vette-Air installation? Do Z06 owners use the Vette-Air?
Thanks for any help.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,798
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From: Dallas & Chicago TX & IL
Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, the Vette-Air will work with the Z06 oil cooler with out any issues. In fact, the vette-air has been used on Z06’s for over a year now. Please feel to stop by the shop and take a look at a few installs, we currently have 5 Z06 getting various modifications.
You can also take at look at these:
http://theair-charger.com/files/Z51_...l_Pictures.ppt
http://theair-charger.com/files/vett...harger-med.wmv
Thanks,
Carlos
FYI, we had a 1,700 miles A6 LS3 on Friday, with only the Vette-Air, Killer bee and tuning...that bad boy dyno 392/388 in the HEAT...I was very impressed; with more miles...400rwhp easy!
Those LS3's are NO JOKE!
Last edited by Myhardtop; Sep 17, 2007 at 01:18 PM.
Drifting
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From: Southlake Texas
Carlos,
Thanks very much for the information.
I did not realize where you were located until I saw the phone number. I will definitely stop by and check thinks out!
Yes, I think many people have been surprised by the LS3. GM did good.
Thanks very much for the information.
I did not realize where you were located until I saw the phone number. I will definitely stop by and check thinks out!
Yes, I think many people have been surprised by the LS3. GM did good.