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Spud - 05 Jan 2006 15:02 GMT

I've seen in the Vette catalogs quite a few air intake systems. You know,
K&N type filters and low retriction tubes and forced air boxes. What type
do you have and did you feel measureable results?

I'm wanting an under $500 system for my '04 ZO6 that requires no cutting,
has the filters inside a box getting outside air, and won't suck up a bunch
of water in the rain.

Your input is appreciated.

TIA, Ed

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Dad - 06 Jan 2006 05:15 GMT

> I've seen in the Vette catalogs quite a few air intake systems. You
> know,
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> TIA, Ed

They seem to have a wide variety -
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/p02.html

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RBG Z06 - 09 Jan 2006 20:09 GMT

I installed a vararam Air Induction system on my 04 Z06 and a borla x
pipe. I can really feel the difference. Im not saying you should get
one, just letting you know about my set up and how pleased Ia with it.
I plan to install the long tube headers in the near future. Not sure if
I should swap the titanium muffler for the borla stingers system.

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Spud - 09 Jan 2006 23:21 GMT

>I installed a vararam Air Induction system on my 04 Z06 and a borla x
> pipe. I can really feel the difference. Im not saying you should get
> one, just letting you know about my set up and how pleased Ia with it.
> I plan to install the long tube headers in the near future. Not sure if
> I should swap the titanium muffler for the borla stingers system.

Is it this one:
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/shop_online/prod_detail.cfm?id=599#largeimage

Did you install it yourself? Was it very difficult. What about water?
Will it suck up water in the rain?

The Borla x-pipe is supposed to change the tone of the exhaust according to
Borla. Does it? Isn't there already a crossover on the stock exhaust?

Thanks, Ed

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Dad - 10 Jan 2006 00:48 GMT

>>I installed a vararam Air Induction system on my 04 Z06 and a borla
>>x
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> Thanks, Ed

Yes, there is a crossover on the stock pipe and it can be modified to
do nearly the same thing. I took mine off and cut it in half, the
twisted the 2 pipes enough to cut out the pipes on both sides of the
crossover pipe. There were only about 3/4 in holes in both sides if
the crossover pipe. Welded the cut and reinstalled the pipe, took
about an hour and cost me nothing. Made a very different sound to the
Corsa Indy cat backs that I was running. Completely removed the burble
from the sound, no more motor boat sound or popping. I say nearly the
same thing because I didn't have a dyno before or after so I have no
proof of any change in performance.

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RBG Z06 - 11 Jan 2006 16:39 GMT

I had the air induction system and x pipe installed at a local corvette
shop. The work as done in one day. I have had my car in the rain
twice. I have heard that this system will suck up the water. I didnt
noticed any problems with sucking up water. The tone did change some
and I am real please with it. I had the car dyno before I did the
modifications and I plan to do another dyno after I install the headers.
Corvette Fever mag. did a article on the c5 crossover pipe. They cut
the center pipe out and showed a 2 inch pipe only with a 1/2 center hole
inside the pipe.
Doing the mod. dad way or changing the to an x pipe will be a plus to
the exhaust
system. Just remember dads way didnt cost him anything. My way, it set
me back afew hundered bucks. Either way your Z06 will sound and run
better. Good luck.
Ruben 04 Z06CE

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