Hello everyone I am actually planning to buy the AFE air intake system for my c7 do guys have any ideas about it?

 

There's a ton of info/debate about cai's. Read through the tech section, but this is a good place to start and may be enough for you to decide if it's worth it to you or not:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-install.html

 

I have it. Actual gain verified through dyno testing: 9 rwhp, around 4 ft lb gain in torque. Testing was done at forum vendor 21st Century Muscle Cars, Addison, TX They did the install. 2 sets of before and after dyno pulls. Ambient temps were almost identical. Second set was done a week later to allow the ecm time to re learn. I also had a set of ARH mid length headers installed right after the second set of pulls. Trying to make time to get back on the dyno to see what kind of gain they added.

 

Let's say it truly gives you 9 RWHP. That's about a 3% increase over stock. I don't know about others, but I could never feel a 3% increase. My opinion, it's throwing money out the window!

 

As others have said there is a small gain in power. It also adds a nice sound which is worth something to me. It fits well, looks nice, and is easy to install.

 

Thanks for the feedback! About what I expected when I installed mine and was "hoping" there would be some power gain along with the "increased sucking sound!"
Love the sound the 8.2 Liter BB makes in my street rod at WOT! It does have a larger area K&N filter (14 inch OD, 5 inches high) but it also has to compete with straight thru Borlas and 3 inch pipes from long tube headers. The intake makes as much "noise" as the exhaust at WOT in the street rod. The extra sound is very noticeable from the aFe I installed in my C7.
You said you would answer the question for all the previous posters who said it won't produce "any more power," and you did!
Yep a quality aftermarket company can engineer a less restrictive intake when not being constrained by noise limits and filter/air duct costs, etc.
Bet many of those naysayers paid $1195 for NPP to get 5 hp and more "noise." On that basis the ~$500 for the 9 hp achieved with the aFe is a 4.3 times better investment!!
I used the aFe oil impregnated filter that has an even lower flow restriction for probably another few hp! As you said previously, because of possible warranty issues your installer will only use the somewhat more restrictive dry filter option from aFe.
I understand that approach, and their concern. Unless you are very careful when oiling the filter after a cleaning it could cause a problem with the mass airflow sensor! (Reminds me of my Zaino applications - a little goes a long way and excess creates removal problems!)
I have understood how to oil my K&N filters for many years and did not have an issue with prior Vette's or my 2 modified trucks when between Vettes. Also I'm sure many folks with dry sumps who have had oil dripping from the filter due to dealer overfills did not have their sensor replaced by the dealer! Don't recall any saying it tripped codes.

 

Understand. I'm sure you didn't spend the $1195 for NPP that is a 4.3 times "poorer investment" measured in $'s/hp than the reported 9 hp for ~$500 cost for the aFe intake!!
I probably gained a few more hp since I opted for the lower restriction oiled filter option. Actually, like my NPP the increased sucking sound at WOT paid for the investment!

 

I finished my aFe CAI install last night. I really like the sound and I plan on taking it for a drive today.

 

I've had the AFE on my 2014 since their initial release group-buy and have been very happy with it. Best quality I've ever seen on an aftermarket intake, fit perfectly, sounds great, plus gives you a choice in filters. I've used both, but prefer the dry for the better filtering ability and ease of cleaning.

 

My dyno testing of the aFe was a bit more than MikeyTX, but far short of claims. About 10HP peak and 13HP in the low-mid-5k RPM range.

For me, as others have said, the improved under hood appearance and sound are worth it even if the gains are relatively modest.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eaponx-tb.html

 

As long as you drive around with your hood up,you could very well gain those 9 or 10 ponies...

 

Love mine. Also added a ported TB, Corsa X, and Diablew tune, and performance and sound is noticeably improved over stock. I found a sweet deal on a set of LG Super Pro Stepped LT's so Corsa X will be available in a couple of months...

 

Based on your assessment, that means that all those that have shelled out for the NPP which only gains 5 hp at the flywheel have pissed their money down the drain. This places you in the minority based upon sales numbers for vehicles sold with the NPP. Considering that the aFe CAI only cost me $450, and the gains are actual, I'd say that it is extremely inexpensive hp per dollar. Considering that the dyno pulls were done by 21st Century Muscle Cars, one of the best performance shops nation wide, my money is on their numbers. They would have nothing to gain by fudging them.

 

Oh bull sh*t ! And you know it. Considering the C7 does not draw air from the front as the C6 did.

 

In fact, I did spring for the NPP (again). Why? The sound it offers is worth an easy $1,200 to me. I would have bought it even if it added 0 HP. Increasing HP is not important to everyone. And this is why I didn't spring for the Z06. I simply could care less if my Vette has 460 HP or 650 HP. Heck, my daily driver has only 200 HP (AFAIK). Different strokes....

 

As you said, different strokes. I've also added headers. Many will question that too. I look at it this way, we each modify our cars to our individual tastes. It is my money. As long as I'm happy with the end results, that is all that counts. Heck, I may add a s/c at some point. I've already started looking into doing that. If I am truly lucky, my s/o will move in with her mother as she keeps threatening to every time i buy another Corvette ............

 

aFe is a great company to deal with. The unit really wakes up the Z06.
Customer Service is top notch.

 

It's a very popular product - we sell bunches of them
Had them stacked to the celling over Black Friday and Cyber
Monday - Every one of them was gone by Saturday night

http://www.customcorvetteaccessories.com/afepower.html

Regards
Chip

 

That's right. One of them is mine.

 

Regards
Chip