Corvette CAI on F-body

[HuggerC8]

I was reading a thread in the main Z28 board where an individual converted his 90 degree F-body CAI design to a C5 set-up! Since the filter will be sitting right in front of the radiator, what better way to take advantage of the CamAerbody front fascia opening. I think I can increase my horsepower with this set-up significantly. Not to mention GM made all LS(x) a straight shot versus the LT(x) 90 degree set up on F-Bodies. Here is a picture

http://community.webshots.com/photo...118796895NXIcpX

Take care fellas

Johnny

 

[EricVonHa]

More (cool) flow, more go! :cool

 

[Aurora40]

Would that be an LT-4 SS? Or did he just change the intake manifold? I'm surprised to see such a dirty engine bay!

 

[SurfnSun]

Im not too sure about that. Seems one side of the filter is going to be sucking hot air right off the radiator.

 

[HuggerC8]

Im not too sure about that. Seems one side of the filter is going to be sucking hot air right off the radiator.

The 96-97 Camaro Super Sports have the air filters sitting on top of the radiator support while the C5 and other aftermarket CAI have the filter positioned directly in front of the radiator. The only variable would be if my hood would still be able to close since the plastic piece is sitting on top of the support. At high speeds I don't think the hot air will have a impact on performance. {in city driving I agree with you 100%} but its not a daily driver. I need to call Halltech, to see what they suggest. Anyone one else..........

Johnny

 

[Vettelt193]

The 96-97 Camaro Super Sports have the air filters sitting on top of the radiator support while the C5 and other aftermarket CAI have the filter positioned directly in front of the radiator. The only variable would be if my hood would still be able to close since the plastic piece is sitting on top of the support. At high speeds I don't think the hot air will have a impact on performance. {in city driving I agree with you 100%} but its not a daily driver. I need to call Halltech, to see what they suggest. Anyone one else..........

Johnny

I think it would work fine in town too, especially if the fan were on at low speeds. Maybe change the fan to run any time the car is under 25 MPH, and you would be fine.

I think the filter is a bad choice though.... A small rectangular shaped filter, pointed to the front of the car would probably be better IMHO.

 

[SurfnSun]

The 96-97 Camaro Super Sports have the air filters sitting on top of the radiator support while the C5 and other aftermarket CAI have the filter positioned directly in front of the radiator. The only variable would be if my hood would still be able to close since the plastic piece is sitting on top of the support. At high speeds I don't think the hot air will have a impact on performance. {in city driving I agree with you 100%} but its not a daily driver. I need to call Halltech, to see what they suggest. Anyone one else..........

Johnny

Yea low speed operation is what I was referring to. The original Halltech TRAP sat a good distance from the radiator. It actually rested on the front of the air dam!!! A perfect intake for clear weather Wouldn't do the rain thing tho.

 

[FX GS]

The setup on my '96 SNAT has the original air duct with a K & N air filter with open lid, but on the underside of the air duct there is another hole cut with another K & N mounted and there is also a hole cut in the radiator shroud. This allows air to be pulled from in front and behind. Fans are set to run at any speed.

My H20 temps never run over 193 and this has been in high 90's temps running numerous hot laps at the Summit Point road course.