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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Whats the best airbox or cold air intake for the C5's.I just got an 01 ZO6 and was wondering what to get for it.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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I'm using the v-ram...opinions will vary on the best one !
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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I had the V-ram on my C5....no complaints here.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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VB2 or Callaway Honker which I have. Both are proven.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Free, same principle as Honker or Vortex:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1820171

Don't waste your $$$. Except maybe $30-$40 for a K&N style filter to replace the stock paper one. But don't blow $300 and up on an intake.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Pretty slick indeed !!
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Has any body done this and have any numbers on it?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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callaway honker here - no complaints
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blackwing is what I'm running and I love it. It is a good piece.
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