Katech independently tests Halltech Camaro intake on the engine dyno +$100 promotion!
05-06-2011, 08:50 AM
#1
Katech independently tests Halltech Camaro intake on the engine dyno +$100 promotion! Halltech has been our intake of choice for many years now because of it's quality design, filtration, and consistent performance. We've tested several Corvette systems on our engine dyno over the years as well as matching them up to other brands and they always perform the best or are tied. For this reason they are our intake of choice for the Camaro also. This week we tested two of their systems on the engine dyno under controlled conditions to separate the variables from the actual intake performance itself.
Our test subject is a Torquer LS3 crate engine. Modifications are as follows:
Katech Torquer LS3 camshaft
Springs, Ti retainers and pushrods
WCCH Ported LS3 heads, 10.9:1 CR
C5-R timing chain
Katech ported oil pump
The engine controller is a MEFI 4B. We have performed an engine calibration before performing the intake testing, so keep in mind the tune is taken out of the equation and we are focusing on the pure performance of the air intake system. Often times you will see higher gains on the chassis dyno when switching to a Halltech intake or other brands for that matter. That is because there is a tune "built in" to the intake so to speak. The design of the filter leans out the air fuel mixture and has an increase in performance due to the factory calibration trending to the rich side. On the engine dyno we are tuning before the filter change so this gain is not in place.
Tests and peak numbers are as follows:
C2-9335 517hp/464tq - baseline with stock airbox
C2-9340 528hp/476tq - Halltech Yellow Jacket (plastic) air intake system
C2-9336 530hp/477tq - Halltech Bumble Bee (carbon) air intake system
Dyno curves are shown below. One in full view and one zoomed to see the detail.
To celebrate these results, we are offering $100 off the Halltech YJ440 Yellow Jacket intake in the form of a $100 Katech gift certificate. Purchase the intake, the gift certificate, and add the coupon code to subtract the $100 and you will receive a $100 gift certificate in your email that can be used to purchase more Katech products within the next six months. To order, click on the link below for the $100 gift certificate and follow the instructions. This promotion ends June 30th.
http://store.katechengines.com/100-k...tion-p264.aspx
Our test subject is a Torquer LS3 crate engine. Modifications are as follows:
Katech Torquer LS3 camshaft
Springs, Ti retainers and pushrods
WCCH Ported LS3 heads, 10.9:1 CR
C5-R timing chain
Katech ported oil pump
The engine controller is a MEFI 4B. We have performed an engine calibration before performing the intake testing, so keep in mind the tune is taken out of the equation and we are focusing on the pure performance of the air intake system. Often times you will see higher gains on the chassis dyno when switching to a Halltech intake or other brands for that matter. That is because there is a tune "built in" to the intake so to speak. The design of the filter leans out the air fuel mixture and has an increase in performance due to the factory calibration trending to the rich side. On the engine dyno we are tuning before the filter change so this gain is not in place.
Tests and peak numbers are as follows:
C2-9335 517hp/464tq - baseline with stock airbox
C2-9340 528hp/476tq - Halltech Yellow Jacket (plastic) air intake system
C2-9336 530hp/477tq - Halltech Bumble Bee (carbon) air intake system
Dyno curves are shown below. One in full view and one zoomed to see the detail.
To celebrate these results, we are offering $100 off the Halltech YJ440 Yellow Jacket intake in the form of a $100 Katech gift certificate. Purchase the intake, the gift certificate, and add the coupon code to subtract the $100 and you will receive a $100 gift certificate in your email that can be used to purchase more Katech products within the next six months. To order, click on the link below for the $100 gift certificate and follow the instructions. This promotion ends June 30th.
http://store.katechengines.com/100-k...tion-p264.aspx
03-04-2012, 11:28 PM
#3
Halltech has been our intake of choice for many years now because of it's quality design, filtration, and consistent performance. We've tested several Corvette systems on our engine dyno over the years as well as matching them up to other brands and they always perform the best or are tied. For this reason they are our intake of choice for the Camaro also. This week we tested two of their systems on the engine dyno under controlled conditions to separate the variables from the actual intake performance itself.
Our test subject is a Torquer LS3 crate engine. Modifications are as follows:
Katech Torquer LS3 camshaft
Springs, Ti retainers and pushrods
WCCH Ported LS3 heads, 10.9:1 CR
C5-R timing chain
Katech ported oil pump
The engine controller is a MEFI 4B. We have performed an engine calibration before performing the intake testing, so keep in mind the tune is taken out of the equation and we are focusing on the pure performance of the air intake system. Often times you will see higher gains on the chassis dyno when switching to a Halltech intake or other brands for that matter. That is because there is a tune "built in" to the intake so to speak. The design of the filter leans out the air fuel mixture and has an increase in performance due to the factory calibration trending to the rich side. On the engine dyno we are tuning before the filter change so this gain is not in place.
Tests and peak numbers are as follows:
C2-9335 517hp/464tq - baseline with stock airbox
C2-9340 528hp/476tq - Halltech Yellow Jacket (plastic) air intake system
C2-9336 530hp/477tq - Halltech Bumble Bee (carbon) air intake system
Dyno curves are shown below. One in full view and one zoomed to see the detail.
To celebrate these results, we are offering $100 off the Halltech YJ440 Yellow Jacket intake in the form of a $100 Katech gift certificate. Purchase the intake, the gift certificate, and add the coupon code to subtract the $100 and you will receive a $100 gift certificate in your email that can be used to purchase more Katech products within the next six months. To order, click on the link below for the $100 gift certificate and follow the instructions. This promotion ends June 30th.
http://store.katechengines.com/100-k...tion-p264.aspx
Our test subject is a Torquer LS3 crate engine. Modifications are as follows:
Katech Torquer LS3 camshaft
Springs, Ti retainers and pushrods
WCCH Ported LS3 heads, 10.9:1 CR
C5-R timing chain
Katech ported oil pump
The engine controller is a MEFI 4B. We have performed an engine calibration before performing the intake testing, so keep in mind the tune is taken out of the equation and we are focusing on the pure performance of the air intake system. Often times you will see higher gains on the chassis dyno when switching to a Halltech intake or other brands for that matter. That is because there is a tune "built in" to the intake so to speak. The design of the filter leans out the air fuel mixture and has an increase in performance due to the factory calibration trending to the rich side. On the engine dyno we are tuning before the filter change so this gain is not in place.
Tests and peak numbers are as follows:
C2-9335 517hp/464tq - baseline with stock airbox
C2-9340 528hp/476tq - Halltech Yellow Jacket (plastic) air intake system
C2-9336 530hp/477tq - Halltech Bumble Bee (carbon) air intake system
Dyno curves are shown below. One in full view and one zoomed to see the detail.
To celebrate these results, we are offering $100 off the Halltech YJ440 Yellow Jacket intake in the form of a $100 Katech gift certificate. Purchase the intake, the gift certificate, and add the coupon code to subtract the $100 and you will receive a $100 gift certificate in your email that can be used to purchase more Katech products within the next six months. To order, click on the link below for the $100 gift certificate and follow the instructions. This promotion ends June 30th.
http://store.katechengines.com/100-k...tion-p264.aspx
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03-05-2012, 11:54 PM
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I think those are more realistic numbers than other air intake test.
Another thing to consider when choosing an air intake is the material that the tube and box are made of. Halltech uses a plastic tube and box. Cold Air Inductions and ADM use an Aluminum coated tube and box and they produce a lot of heat soak. The coating doesn't do anything to reduce the heat and here's the proof with the CAI intake that I have in my car. Inside the tube, outside the tube and the ambient temperature that night.
Another thing to consider when choosing an air intake is the material that the tube and box are made of. Halltech uses a plastic tube and box. Cold Air Inductions and ADM use an Aluminum coated tube and box and they produce a lot of heat soak. The coating doesn't do anything to reduce the heat and here's the proof with the CAI intake that I have in my car. Inside the tube, outside the tube and the ambient temperature that night.
