vortex intake - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RICKYRJ1 · 12-16-2005

My 95 came with the vortex air intake, is this a good unit? I'm not thrilled with the looks of it and it looks like it could have been mfg. a little better. I know I'm being picky here, but it is my one and only Z. Only other mods on the car are B&B exhaust and B&M short throw shifter. Will the stock unit with a K&N be just as good? The car has the stock chip in it, should this be upgraded also? I"m new 2 this game so I'm still trying to learn all the rules. Thanks, from a rookie. Rick

Z Factor · 12-16-2005

Hi Rick,

A couple of quick points.

The vortex, if it is the one I am thinking of has not been proven to increase HP by anyone on the forum that I know of. A few of them liked it for the look, or for the sound they felt it had, but no dyno numbers to show any increase. Maybe this thread will bring new info on it. Many have come to the conclusion that the stock intake with a stock or K&N filter is as good as you can do without permanent modification, aka forced air.

As to the chip, the more mods you add, the more the chip would be needed. On your ZR-1 it can help some if you want to disable the CAGS, keep it running a little cooler, etc., but it will not be a seat of your pants type of mod. As you can see from the poll, there are many choices, and while most tuners chips do similar things, there are differences.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/...read.php?t=852

Aurora40 · 12-16-2005

Can you take a picture of it? I'm just curious what it is, never heard of it.

12-16-2005

It is garbage, pure and simple. The clear housing collapses and doesn't seal anymore.

Z Factor · 12-16-2005

I am assuming this is what you are referring to.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1758

RICKYRJ1 · 12-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Factor

I am assuming this is what you are referring to.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1758

Correct that is the one. Jeff is also correct the unit looks like it is warped and does not seal. Looks like I will install the stock unit or if anybody has any other suggestions let me know. Thanks again

Kevin · 12-16-2005

Stock with a clean paper filter or K&N is the only way to go. I think I have a spare stock one if you need it

RICKYRJ1 · 12-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

Stock with a clean paper filter or K&N is the only way to go. I think I have a spare stock one if you need it

Thanks Kevin, looks like I will be putting on the stock one with a new filter. Any bolt on bolt off mods you guys think I should have, let me know. I always want the option of putting her back to stock in the future. Rick

1990 quasar blue · 12-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

Stock with a clean paper filter or K&N is the only way to go. I think I have a spare stock one if you need it

I agree. The only thing that I might add is an open lid.

12-16-2005	#1
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,169	vortex intake My 95 came with the vortex air intake, is this a good unit? I'm not thrilled with the looks of it and it looks like it could have been mfg. a little better. I know I'm being picky here, but it is my one and only Z. Only other mods on the car are B&B exhaust and B&M short throw shifter. Will the stock unit with a K&N be just as good? The car has the stock chip in it, should this be upgraded also? I"m new 2 this game so I'm still trying to learn all the rules. Thanks, from a rookie. Rick

12-16-2005	#2
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,647	Re: vortex intake Hi Rick, A couple of quick points. The vortex, if it is the one I am thinking of has not been proven to increase HP by anyone on the forum that I know of. A few of them liked it for the look, or for the sound they felt it had, but no dyno numbers to show any increase. Maybe this thread will bring new info on it. Many have come to the conclusion that the stock intake with a stock or K&N filter is as good as you can do without permanent modification, aka forced air. As to the chip, the more mods you add, the more the chip would be needed. On your ZR-1 it can help some if you want to disable the CAGS, keep it running a little cooler, etc., but it will not be a seat of your pants type of mod. As you can see from the poll, there are many choices, and while most tuners chips do similar things, there are differences. http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/...read.php?t=852

12-16-2005	#3
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,704	Re: vortex intake Can you take a picture of it? I'm just curious what it is, never heard of it.

12-16-2005	#4
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: vortex intake It is garbage, pure and simple. The clear housing collapses and doesn't seal anymore.

12-16-2005	#5
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,647	Re: vortex intake I am assuming this is what you are referring to. http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1758

12-16-2005	#7
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: vortex intake Stock with a clean paper filter or K&N is the only way to go. I think I have a spare stock one if you need it __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"