Halltech Killer Bee - Impressions?
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Melting Slicks
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Halltech Killer Bee - Impressions?
How does the Killer Bee intake affect sound in the cabin? When I had my 350Z the aftermarket intake produced a significant increase in sound inside the cabin.
Any other general impressions, especially if used with the Vette Air would be appreciated.
I did use the search but most commentary is older. I would like some current input based on the LS3.
Any other general impressions, especially if used with the Vette Air would be appreciated.
I did use the search but most commentary is older. I would like some current input based on the LS3.
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How does the Killer Bee intake affect sound in the cabin? When I had my 350Z the aftermarket intake produced a significant increase in sound inside the cabin.
Any other general impressions, especially if used with the Vette Air would be appreciated.
I did use the search but most commentary is older. I would like some current input based on the LS3.
Any other general impressions, especially if used with the Vette Air would be appreciated.
I did use the search but most commentary is older. I would like some current input based on the LS3.
For the Corvette, it's designed such that I don't think you'll notice any difference from stock, unless the one for the LS3 is a very different design than the one for the LS7.
BTW, I think it's a great intake.
Bob
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I've got the Killer Bee on my LS7 and do not have Vette Air, but there is absolutely no difference in sound.
For the Corvette, it's designed such that I don't think you'll notice any difference from stock, unless the one for the LS3 is a very different design than the one for the LS7.
BTW, I think it's a great intake.
Bob
For the Corvette, it's designed such that I don't think you'll notice any difference from stock, unless the one for the LS3 is a very different design than the one for the LS7.
BTW, I think it's a great intake.
Bob
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I have it on my '08 LS3, but I had it installed at the same time, I had AR headers, and a Corsa Z06 exhaust installed, so I can't comment on the individual performance/sound difference. That said, it certainly doesn't seem to be hurting performance, that's for sure because my car is a screamer.
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I can't hear anything different unless the top is off. Then I can hear some faint whistle and whoooosshhh sounds. Just figured this out yesterday as it was the first day I had the top off since I installed the intake. FWIW, I leave my NPP open so the exhaust is a little louder than normal.
Man I remember back in the pre-Corvette days when I put new intake on a Turbo MR2. Holy crap that thing was LOUD and heard it in between every gear shift.....sorry got off topic.
Man I remember back in the pre-Corvette days when I put new intake on a Turbo MR2. Holy crap that thing was LOUD and heard it in between every gear shift.....sorry got off topic.
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I can't hear anything different unless the top is off. Then I can hear some faint whistle and whoooosshhh sounds. Just figured this out yesterday as it was the first day I had the top off since I installed the intake. FWIW, I leave my NPP open so the exhaust is a little louder than normal.
Man I remember back in the pre-Corvette days when I put new intake on a Turbo MR2. Holy crap that thing was LOUD and heard it in between every gear shift.....sorry got off topic.
Man I remember back in the pre-Corvette days when I put new intake on a Turbo MR2. Holy crap that thing was LOUD and heard it in between every gear shift.....sorry got off topic.
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Mine was that HKS green mushroom foam intake....ended up taking it off.
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I have an 08 with the Killer Bee and Vette Air. I could hear it very faintly over stock, but I really had to listen for it. I too had a 350z with a JWT intake and know what you mean about the noise. The Killer Bee is MUCH quieter. When you get an exhaust, you wont hear it at all.
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Thanks for the input, guys. It's funny how my mentality has changed a bit with the new vette. My previous perf cars were always modded with intake, exhaust, cats, suspension, etc almost right away. With the vette I hesitate to mess with it's out of the box perfection.
I bought a Killer Bee and Vette air while I waited for it to come in but now I am not sure I want to mess with it. I did the MGW shifter and a couple of subtle cosmetics and feel 100% satisfied with the car.
I bought a Killer Bee and Vette air while I waited for it to come in but now I am not sure I want to mess with it. I did the MGW shifter and a couple of subtle cosmetics and feel 100% satisfied with the car.