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Old 06-20-2018, 08:54 PM
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As title states whats the deal are they worth investing in - like to hear what AFE users think about it - much appreciated
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Installed an AFE with dry filter on my z51 and all I can say is great mod. Instantly heard a sound differents especially on WOT. Felt a slight increase in power aswell. Add a Borla catless x pipe, great combo
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I've had mine installed for almost 4 years/27k miles now! Very quality intake system.
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Installed an AFE with dry filter on my z51 and all I can say is great mod. Instantly heard a sound differents especially on WOT. Felt a slight increase in power aswell. Add a Borla catless x pipe, great combo
Sound difference ? in motor area or the exhaust ? thanks Guys
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Sound difference ? in motor area or the exhaust ? thanks Guys
From the engine bay. A nice induction growl.
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From the engine bay. A nice induction growl.
At idle also ? thanks much
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This Intake is one of the most popular "bolt -on's" we sell for the C7-& C7 Z06
Makes great power, Sounds great and looks very good under the hood

https://horsepower-addicts.com/colle...xtra-filter-15
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This Intake is one of the most popular "bolt -on's" we sell for the C7-& C7 Z06
Makes great power, Sounds great and looks very good under the hood

https://horsepower-addicts.com/colle...xtra-filter-15

Thanks mine is a stingray with a widebody conversion - thanks for link
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As title states whats the deal are they worth investing in - like to hear what AFE users think about it - much appreciated




Bolted one on my personal Car

Generally have them instock and ready to ship with FREE SHIPPING

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I think these can be installed without cutting water line ? also having Z06 hood doesnt hurt which I have
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I think these can be installed without cutting water line ? also having Z06 hood doesnt hurt which I have

Correct, no cutting of any kind

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Thanks mine is a stingray with a widebody conversion - thanks for link
Here are the C7 Lt1 options.
https://horsepower-addicts.com/colle...stem-pro-dry-s
https://horsepower-addicts.com/colle...-system-pro-5r
Free shipping on all AFE intakes
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Yes sir. Nice bang for the buck mod.

No modifications needed. Reported better fitment than some other brand intakes.

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At idle also ? thanks much
No change at idle until you step on the gas.
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No change at idle until you step on the gas.
Thank you much - answered one of my important questions
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Absolutely makes a difference, especially on the Z 06
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It comes with a dry or oiled filter. Which filter is better?
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Originally Posted by rsvette12
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NO not worth doing.
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Originally Posted by Gunny27
It comes with a dry or oiled filter. Which filter is better?
The Oiled Filter flows about 5% better
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They both give more air than the car can use, so there is no performance drop between them

Just personal preference...

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Originally Posted by Gunny27
It comes with a dry or oiled filter. Which filter is better?
The dry filter has a higher filtering efficiency and is easier to clean. The oiled filter flows more air, but it's not needed on the LT1 (it does yield more power on the LT4 though). Dyno testing has shown no power difference between the dry vs. oiled filters on the LT1.
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