Old Car And Driver Article On The 1996 Z28 SS
I know the hardtop and t-top SS models received 17X9 wheels and BFG Comps as standard. I think the verts got a 16" ZR1 style wheel, but not sure what tire.
What really sucked is there was a BFG R1 option available. Four R1 tires on four ZR1 wheels for $1000 and I failed to get it.
What really sucked is there was a BFG R1 option available. Four R1 tires on four ZR1 wheels for $1000 and I failed to get it.
It was the R1s I was thinking about because I remember people used to post pictures of the two sets of wheels with their SS' and I think Comp T/As too.
How come everyone is always so quick to point out the 90* bend in the SS air intake, but they don't seem to admit that all the other CAI (LS1 Lid swaps excluded) also make a 90* which is pretty pinched on most I've seen?
I'm not saying that they are better, or just as good even. Just that I don't see how the bends are that bad on the real SLP systems. Now the aftermarket copies I have seen from Suncoast & others look like they are alot worse. The original 90's have large, smooth curves to them whereas the aftermarket set-ups have very sharp turns. Look at the underhood pic above and compare it to one. There is no wonder they get a bad rep when alot of people are using pics of aftermarket systems as examples. Also, the original parts have shielding to eliminate alot of the heat soak issues mentioned.
I agree that the scoop is not high enough to pic up alot of true ram air, but I don't see my K&N CAI or my Moroso CAI getting any ram air from the fenderwell either....unless I were to do that "free ram air" mod with the lil scoop hanging down. That looks only safe for track use to me.
I'm not saying that they are better, or just as good even. Just that I don't see how the bends are that bad on the real SLP systems. Now the aftermarket copies I have seen from Suncoast & others look like they are alot worse. The original 90's have large, smooth curves to them whereas the aftermarket set-ups have very sharp turns. Look at the underhood pic above and compare it to one. There is no wonder they get a bad rep when alot of people are using pics of aftermarket systems as examples. Also, the original parts have shielding to eliminate alot of the heat soak issues mentioned.
I agree that the scoop is not high enough to pic up alot of true ram air, but I don't see my K&N CAI or my Moroso CAI getting any ram air from the fenderwell either....unless I were to do that "free ram air" mod with the lil scoop hanging down. That looks only safe for track use to me.
