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blackvetterzo6 · 05-16-2008, 05:28 PM

Hey guys, what do you think of the air charger intake. It will be this or the killer bee with the new induction shroud.Suggestions would be great. No vararam or honker,don't feel like cutting up shroud.Just in case I have warranty work.
Thanks

BLEUBYU · 05-16-2008, 06:24 PM

I have the Halltech Killer Bee - I believe it has the largest filter unit and it is recommended by Katech, who builds the C6.R motors. The unit is extremely well made and looks like it belongs under the hood of an $80k car.

**MikesZ06** · 05-16-2008, 09:17 PM

I haven't modded my C6Z yet but if I did add a c/a intake, it would be the Halltech Killer Bee. It put out some good numbers when MCRacing installed it on a Z (actually it was my Z but they were just testing it for results). It also looked very good under the hood!

Didn't have them leave it on because I'm not ready for any mods on it yet but it was tempting.....

Mike

blackvetterzo6 · 05-17-2008, 04:30 AM

Thanks guys, think its gonna be the BEE with the shroud. Thats what I will do the the famous stimulous check from uncle sam.
Thanks again.

6speeder · 05-17-2008, 06:27 AM

Katech tested the Killer Bee and the K&N on a stock Z06, there was virtually no difference, within 1 hp all the way across the board. That being said, the KB is available and the K&N isn't. It is being redesigned because they had a bad batch come out (few). A shame because it's a nice unit also, real carbon fiber and less money than the KB.

BLEUBYU · 05-17-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 6speeder

Katech tested the Killer Bee and the K&N on a stock Z06, there was virtually no difference, within 1 hp all the way across the board. That being said, the KB is available and the K&N isn't. It is being redesigned because they had a bad batch come out (few). A shame because it's a nice unit also, real carbon fiber and less money than the KB.

First time I have heard anyone say that. Halltech publically advertises that Katech tests showed a 12 h/p gain and Katech has never disputed this. In fact, Katech specifies the Halltech intake on their engine packages. Have talked to Jason at Katech and they like this unit. Given the prominence of Katech due to their engine building role in the C6.R program, I personally don't think they would lend their support to a non performing product.

Common sense would dictate that once you see the stock air intake and filter and compare it to just about any of the after market units, the after market units offer some improvement. For example, the Killer Bee filter area is less restrictive and approximately 3 times the size of the stock paper filter. I am also using it in conjunction with an Air Charger that I picked up for $25 to provide additional ambient air flow. THe Killer Bee depends on air from the NACA duct. It also meets my concerns re using a high quality product in my $80k car. Some aftermarket intakes look like they were made in an unlighted basement.

That said, the last thing I want to get involved in is yet another silly air intake controversy. This is my 7th Vette, and I have been there and done that.

The above are my opinions based upon my personal research and "that's all I have to say about that."

If you guys want to argue about it, I will sit back and enjoy the recreational reading...

F Gump.

6speeder · 05-17-2008, 12:49 PM

I didn't say the KB didn't show gains over the stock unit, it does. But the K&N gains were identical to the KB's, and cost a fair amount less. If you do a search on corvettefourm, probably in the archives because it's over a year old, you can find the Katech test results. Those are facts, now opinions, everybody has one, and I prefer the black and carbon fiber of the K&N over the red of the KB. To each his own, they both are quality pieces that will let you extract extra horsepower. I also run the air-charger, it does give cooler air without the increased risk of hydrolocking that the closed systems give.