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CAI Intakes for 2014
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CAI Intakes for 2014
I know I will get 10HP or less doing an intake on the C7 however when you pop the hood, the look of those ugly resonator boxes is unbearable for me…
Is this page accurate with their intakes, i have not seen any out and then all of the sudden this page has them…
http://www.corvette7tuning.com/2014-...r-intakes.html
thanks
Is this page accurate with their intakes, i have not seen any out and then all of the sudden this page has them…
http://www.corvette7tuning.com/2014-...r-intakes.html
thanks
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There's currently as least one intake and two more on the way.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
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There's currently as least one intake and two more on the way.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
There's currently as least one intake and two more on the way.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
Halltech has a $1369
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...stingerckn.htm
And they have a "cheaper" version @ $899
http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...ger-hybrid.htm
A few other vendors are working on the intakes.
I can only assume SC kits have a lot more profit in them.
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Well it's allot more involved than what the C6 was. We have been working on one since the car came out, but have not even finalized anything yet. Once issue is the price, because of how complicated it is, they will not be cheap, unless they are cheap if you know what I mean. The way the factory filter attaches to the side fender also complicates things. They will be coming out, be glad that they are not rushed, it means they were tested and will work.
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What happened to 300-400$ intakes? K&N? Sorry hall tech but I'm not paying over $500 for anything intake related.. and I'm a carbon fiber freak! Does the factory air box provide some sort of ram air? All the companies are doing the elbow pipe to the box, no one is dipping down to the nose like on the c6….
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St. Jude Donor '09
What happened to 300-400$ intakes? K&N? Sorry hall tech but I'm not paying over $500 for anything intake related.. and I'm a carbon fiber freak! Does the factory air box provide some sort of ram air? All the companies are doing the elbow pipe to the box, no one is dipping down to the nose like on the c6….
There is no way to "dip down" anywhere. Take a look at your C7 and you will see that pulling air from the side fender well is the best that can be done with the C7.
If GM had a radiator diffuser that kept hot radiator heat segregated from the intake tube, there would be dozens of intakes already on the market already. That fact that Halltech is the only company currently making one after 7 months past introduction should tell you something.
Jim
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Intake Design and Engineering since 1999
Halltech Systems, LLC
423-915-6056
For service email:
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From: Baltimore Maryland
$869.00 for 1 week. Plenty of stock vs. Halltech dynos. If their dyno and others do not convince you, then you should keep it stock. Our market are the enthusiasts out there that are looking for the best.
If you want a drop in filter, I would go with the K&N unit. We sell those as well.
If you want a drop in filter, I would go with the K&N unit. We sell those as well.
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Keeping it stock is fine. GM did a great job with their intake.
There is no way to "dip down" anywhere. Take a look at your C7 and you will see that pulling air from the side fender well is the best that can be done with the C7.
If GM had a radiator diffuser that kept hot radiator heat segregated from the intake tube, there would be dozens of intakes already on the market already. That fact that Halltech is the only company currently making one after 7 months past introduction should tell you something.
Jim
There is no way to "dip down" anywhere. Take a look at your C7 and you will see that pulling air from the side fender well is the best that can be done with the C7.
If GM had a radiator diffuser that kept hot radiator heat segregated from the intake tube, there would be dozens of intakes already on the market already. That fact that Halltech is the only company currently making one after 7 months past introduction should tell you something.
Jim
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
My guess on the price 'issue' is that the materials needed to keep the IATs low can't really be changed.
I get the feeling that to hit that price point, they'd essentially be selling you your factory tube with a high-flow filter on it that wouldn't give you the heat-shielding benefits.
I get the feeling that to hit that price point, they'd essentially be selling you your factory tube with a high-flow filter on it that wouldn't give you the heat-shielding benefits.
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I thought I would just share a nicely priced Intake. Looks clean, and i'm sure it makes more power than just a drop in air filter. If I had the money to spare I would pick it up. Sure, another brand might net 1-3 more HP, but paying 300-400 more $ for that little extra power isn't worth it. Either way, it's nice to have options 