CAI questions.
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CAI questions.
Hi all.
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
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Hi all.
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
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Don't get buried in Adspeak. CAI means COLD AIR INTAKE, not a $300 filter. If there is no provision to allow fresh air into the filter it's not a CAI, it's just an expensive fliter replacement. If you don't have to cut the radiator shroud or run ducting to the filter it's NOT a CAI.
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I like the quality of my LPE intake, but you're about to get 100 different opinions, none of which will agree with the previous. 
The intakes which require the radiator shroud to be cut are really easy to install. The only difficult part is getting that dang shroud out. In other words, I would consider these in your search.
The intakes which require the radiator shroud to be cut are really easy to install. The only difficult part is getting that dang shroud out. In other words, I would consider these in your search.
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Hi all.
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
I just have a couple of questions regarding CAI.
1) what is the most reputable CAI performance and quality wise.
2) does an aftermarket CAI suck up water?
I live in south florida and in here it rains in a regular bases.
3) is the slp blackwing II a good choice?
Thanks
2)Rain=no ------- flooded streets=maybe if you're not careful
3)It's not a CAI -------it must draw air from outside the engine bay to qualify as Cold.
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We have been using the Callaway Intakes for years. They work and perform flawlessly and Callaway and Corvette has gone together for years now. I can't remeber ever visiting the museum and there wasn't a callaway on there on display. Fit, finish, & quality beat anything else on the market.
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We have been using the Callaway Intakes for years. They work and perform flawlessly and Callaway and Corvette has gone together for years now. I can't remeber ever visiting the museum and there wasn't a callaway on there on display. Fit, finish, & quality beat anything else on the market.
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FWIW, Katech has tested multiple intakes, and the Halltech still reigns king from what I remember.
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I just did an LS2 car with a Callaway Honker on it, and that thing had some CRAZY turbulence from 2000 to 3000rpm. It was so bad that it was triggering maximum burst knock retard. Hopefully that was an isolated case...
FWIW, Katech has tested multiple intakes, and the Halltech still reigns king from what I remember.
FWIW, Katech has tested multiple intakes, and the Halltech still reigns king from what I remember.
i think the fast list says the VARARAM is KING
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I'm also referencing LS7 applications. If you want to split hairs, the fastest bolt-on C6 Z06 did 10.19 with a Halltech, and the fastest NA C6 Z06 did 9.95 with a Halltech intake. Also, thesubfloor went 9.95 in his A6 LS7 setup with a stock LS7 intake. I'm not a fan of the Vararam, but I'm not going to get into it.
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I know there are many more VaraRams installed compared to other CAI's. After all they were the first true CAI for the C6. That doesn't mean they are the best. The fit and finish of the VaraRam leaves a lot to be desired. I know they have improved on the original design but the quality and fit is still lacking. If your just racing the VaraRam is fine but if your using it as a true daily driver you must be on top of the maintenance of the filter. There has been numerous problems with the way the upper part of the housing fits into the lower part allowing dirt and debris to by-pass the filter. I've owned both the VaraRam and the BPP Vortex ...The quality of the BPP Vortex is superior. As far as performance..I would rate them equal.
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I'm also referencing LS7 applications. If you want to split hairs, the fastest bolt-on C6 Z06 did 10.19 with a Halltech, and the fastest NA C6 Z06 did 9.95 with a Halltech intake. Also, thesubfloor went 9.95 in his A6 LS7 setup with a stock LS7 intake. I'm not a fan of the Vararam, but I'm not going to get into it.
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I know there are many more VarRams installed compared to other CAI's. After all they were the first true CAI for the C6. That doesn't mean they are the best. The fit and finish of the VaraRam leaves a lot to be desired. I know they have improved on the original design but the quality and fit is still lacking. If your just racing the VaraRam is fine but if your using it as a true daily driver you must be on top of the maintenance of the filter. There has been numerous problems with the way the upper part of the housing fits into the lower part allowing dirt and debris to by-pass the filter. I've owned both the Vara Ram and the BPP Vortex ...The quality of the BPP is superior. As far as performance..I would rate them equal.
