CAI questions.
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From: Southampton NJ
Oh no, after the fact, I clicked his profile to see if it said anything about his car. I wasn't about to search through his post history to get more information. You are completely ate up. According to some others you're a blow hard too. 
Whatever, I'm done. There's no sense talking to people who don't listen.
Whatever, I'm done. There's no sense talking to people who don't listen.
why would i or anyone else listen to you. you are from the show me state. did you run your car yet
thats ok i am the number 1 blow hard, i can laugh at myself and at you without calling names, i dont care who calls me any name, i have many friends and their respect. hows it feel when a blowhard proves you wrong
before or after you clicked, i believe before. you did click. the proof has been posted
Drifting
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From: DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA
St. Jude Donor '10-'13
If I decide to go faster in the same bolt-on class my next mods will be lighter wheels(drag pack), fast intake, electric water pump, remove my front pass seat(like you have) and a road trip to New Jersey in that nice cool weather.. After that maybe a supercharger...but that's a whole new class and I won't be able to compete with other real fast cars in this class and keep it a daily driver. Too many fast cars in that class that are dedicated race cars.
Last edited by theofel; Jun 4, 2010 at 10:23 AM.
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From: Dallas & Chicago TX & IL
First, let me get this out there, ALL CAI kits work…period. If I were to install one in a car then ask you to drive without opening the hood or telling which brand is on board, you’ll be hard pressed to tell the difference from one brand to the next.
Here is the catch: quality fit & finish and cost with effectiveness. All units work best as speed increases, however, units like the Vette-Air scoop and VR work best with greater air volume.
The unique things about the Vette-Air scoop are:
• Price
• It keeps warm air from the radiator cavity from getting sucked into your motor.
• The VA scoop is constructed from a three part fiberglass material which is strong, it will never flex due to heat like others offerings and it dissipates heat really quickly.
• Works with your stock AIS system, Halltech kits, Air-Raid, K&N and TKO filters…in many cases with LPE, and Calloway kits when shroud cut correctly.
• No water issues to worry about like others units
• No ECT/heating issues like some of the others units
AND WE OFFER GREAT SERVICE AND FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTENENTAL U.S.A!!!!!
Thanks,
Carlos
Here is the catch: quality fit & finish and cost with effectiveness. All units work best as speed increases, however, units like the Vette-Air scoop and VR work best with greater air volume.
The unique things about the Vette-Air scoop are:
• Price
• It keeps warm air from the radiator cavity from getting sucked into your motor.
• The VA scoop is constructed from a three part fiberglass material which is strong, it will never flex due to heat like others offerings and it dissipates heat really quickly.
• Works with your stock AIS system, Halltech kits, Air-Raid, K&N and TKO filters…in many cases with LPE, and Calloway kits when shroud cut correctly.
• No water issues to worry about like others units
• No ECT/heating issues like some of the others units
AND WE OFFER GREAT SERVICE AND FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTENENTAL U.S.A!!!!!
Thanks,
Carlos
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From: Southampton NJ
If I decide to go faster in the same bolt-on class my next mods will be lighter wheels(drag pack), fast intake, electric water pump, remove my front pass seat(like you have) and a road trip to New Jersey in that nice cool weather.. After that maybe a supercharger...but that's a whole new class and I won't be able to compete with other real fast cars in this class and keep it a daily driver. Too many fast cars in that class that are dedicated race cars.
i wish you would, and i could get some of the CF guys in the area to come so we can all meet each other, you can borrow my drag pack, you coulds race jmt1669 or LS1LT1, bring JoeG.
Drifting
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From: DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA
St. Jude Donor '10-'13
First, let me get this out there, ALL CAI kits work…period. If I were to install one in a car then ask you to drive without opening the hood or telling which brand is on board, you’ll be hard pressed to tell the difference from one brand to the next.
Here is the catch: quality fit & finish and cost with effectiveness. All units work best as speed increases, however, units like the Vette-Air scoop and VR work best with greater air volume.
The unique things about the Vette-Air scoop are:
• Price
• It keeps warm air from the radiator cavity from getting sucked into your motor.
• The VA scoop is constructed from a three part fiberglass material which is strong, it will never flex due to heat like others offerings and it dissipates heat really quickly.
• Works with your stock AIS system, Halltech kits, Air-Raid, K&N and TKO filters…in many cases with LPE, and Calloway kits when shroud cut correctly.
• No water issues to worry about like others units
• No ECT/heating issues like some of the others units
AND WE OFFER GREAT SERVICE AND FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTENENTAL U.S.A!!!!!
Thanks,
Carlos
Here is the catch: quality fit & finish and cost with effectiveness. All units work best as speed increases, however, units like the Vette-Air scoop and VR work best with greater air volume.
The unique things about the Vette-Air scoop are:
• Price
• It keeps warm air from the radiator cavity from getting sucked into your motor.
• The VA scoop is constructed from a three part fiberglass material which is strong, it will never flex due to heat like others offerings and it dissipates heat really quickly.
• Works with your stock AIS system, Halltech kits, Air-Raid, K&N and TKO filters…in many cases with LPE, and Calloway kits when shroud cut correctly.
• No water issues to worry about like others units
• No ECT/heating issues like some of the others units
AND WE OFFER GREAT SERVICE AND FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTENENTAL U.S.A!!!!!
Thanks,
Carlos
Drifting
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From: DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA
St. Jude Donor '10-'13
Thanks for the invite and the offer to use your drag pack in NJ. I'm going to try to arange my schedule toward the end of the summer so this might be possible. Thanks again...MIKE
Le Mans Master
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
I just installed a Vette-Air on my Z. Just like Carlos said, simple...effiecient...and cost less.
I took the grill out to help in assembly....my blonde wife was helping me, and getting the grill back in was the biggest bitch in the whole operation.
Thanks Carlos for a nice piece.
Larry
I took the grill out to help in assembly....my blonde wife was helping me, and getting the grill back in was the biggest bitch in the whole operation.
Thanks Carlos for a nice piece.
Larry
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From: Southampton NJ
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I just installed a Vette-Air on my Z. Just like Carlos said, simple...effiecient...and cost less.
I took the grill out to help in assembly....my blonde wife was helping me, and getting the grill back in was the biggest bitch in the whole operation.
Thanks Carlos for a nice piece.
Larry
I took the grill out to help in assembly....my blonde wife was helping me, and getting the grill back in was the biggest bitch in the whole operation.
Thanks Carlos for a nice piece.
Larry
. I did it by myself. It wouldn't have taken as long if I had had a helper(with small hands). The blood cleaned up pretty easy.Finished the job, took the car for a spin around the neighborhood and no drama(no codes/check engine lights etc). I'm going to Branson tonight for a club meeting so I'll get a chance to see how it performs.
Last edited by JoesC5; Jun 4, 2010 at 02:35 PM.
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
Larry, I installed the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue filter on my Z this morning. After looking at the difficultly in removing/replacing the grille I decided to attempt installing from under the car. Having a 4-post lift is required(IMHO) to install the vette air from under the car. As luck would have it, I just happened to have two lifts in my garage . I did it by myself. It wouldn't have taken as long if I had had a helper(with small hands). The blood cleaned up pretty easy.
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
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what I meant is that the vararam scoop sits low on the bumper (see pic below) so you have a higher likelihood of "scooping" water in when going through a puddle. The callaway, lpe and bpp filters do not have a scoop, they sit on the shroud which is much higher off the ground. I have not claimed one is better than the other performance wise but surely there is a difference just in the design when water ingestion is an issue.
As far I can tell there are only two C6 CAI related products on the market that can make that claim.
Drifting
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From: STL MO
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
See sig for CAI choice LOL
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From: Southern Maryland
Larry, I installed the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue filter on my Z this morning. After looking at the difficultly in removing/replacing the grille I decided to attempt installing from under the car. Having a 4-post lift is required(IMHO) to install the vette air from under the car. As luck would have it, I just happened to have two lifts in my garage . I did it by myself. It wouldn't have taken as long if I had had a helper(with small hands). The blood cleaned up pretty easy.
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
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From: Southampton NJ
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From: Springfield MO
Larry, I installed the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue filter on my Z this morning. After looking at the difficultly in removing/replacing the grille I decided to attempt installing from under the car. Having a 4-post lift is required(IMHO) to install the vette air from under the car. As luck would have it, I just happened to have two lifts in my garage . I did it by myself. It wouldn't have taken as long if I had had a helper(with small hands). The blood cleaned up pretty easy.
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
I haven't changed the filter yet. I Haven't really decided, but it will be a TKO, or a ZR1.
Yeah, come to think....I had a little blood on me also. I wish Carlos was close by, he can install one in his sleep, and I love writing checks to someone that knows what they are doing.
My car didn't throw any kind of code either.
Larry
On my car the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue don't dance together.
Will put the factory paper filter back in tomorrow and see what happens. Apparently the high flow of air being directed into the Attack Blue by the Vette-Air, screws up the MAF. According to Attack Blue, their design is supposed to reduce turbulence, but I guess not. At speeds above 60 or so, there is a problem with the setup, throwing codes.
Anyone...how do I clear the CHL, or does it have to go through a bunch of start cycles to clear.
Last edited by JoesC5; Jun 5, 2010 at 11:41 AM.
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I was at Gateway once before as well, back in 2000 for the Viper Owner's Invitational event that was held in St. Louis that year.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '10-'13
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Well, my satisfaction didn't last long. At around 45 MPH very light surging, but out on the highway at 70MPH it was really bad, Service Traction Control and Service Active Handing both started flashing on the DIC with the icon lit on the IP. Cleared when engine stopped/started. Coming home, as soon as I got on the highway at 65 MPH, within two minutes, same thing as before, DIC flashing again and surging/bucking bad. Within five minutes the check engine light came on, this time.
On my car the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue don't dance together.
Will put the factory paper filter back in tomorrow and see what happens. Apparently the high flow of air being directed into the Attack Blue by the Vette-Air, screws up the MAF. According to Attack Blue, their design is supposed to reduce turbulence, but I guess not. At speeds above 60 or so, there is a problem with the setup, throwing codes.
Anyone...how do I clear the CHL, or does it have to go through a bunch of start cycles to clear.
On my car the Vette-Air and the Attack Blue don't dance together.
Will put the factory paper filter back in tomorrow and see what happens. Apparently the high flow of air being directed into the Attack Blue by the Vette-Air, screws up the MAF. According to Attack Blue, their design is supposed to reduce turbulence, but I guess not. At speeds above 60 or so, there is a problem with the setup, throwing codes.
Anyone...how do I clear the CHL, or does it have to go through a bunch of start cycles to clear.
Will disconnecting the battery cancel the CEL? Does anyone know how many start cycles it normally takes to clear the CEL if there are no more problems?