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Earlier today, we independently tested the AFE intake system for the C7 currently available.
Test vehicle was a 2014 C7 Z51, manual, stock.
Conditions were typical for South Florida, 90* and muggy.
Installation was straight forward, and easy enough for any beginner to handle in his/her garage. You'll need a variety of tools, most of which come in a standard Craftsmen box set!
After install, we completed a full dyno tune on our Mustang Dyno (MD500).
Results were much better than we expected.
Baseline: 405 RWHP/405 RWTQ
AFE/Tune: 429 RWHP/414 RWTQ
Of course, some of this power comes from the tuning that we do - improving timing and AFR to maximize efficiency. However, one could bolt this one without a tune and still feel some improvement in power AND audible engine noise. We DO recommend a tune though, just to make sure your MAF and fueling are calibrated correctly!
Dyno graph and installation photos below:
Test vehicle was a 2014 C7 Z51, manual, stock.
Conditions were typical for South Florida, 90* and muggy.
Installation was straight forward, and easy enough for any beginner to handle in his/her garage. You'll need a variety of tools, most of which come in a standard Craftsmen box set!
After install, we completed a full dyno tune on our Mustang Dyno (MD500).
Results were much better than we expected.
Baseline: 405 RWHP/405 RWTQ
AFE/Tune: 429 RWHP/414 RWTQ
Of course, some of this power comes from the tuning that we do - improving timing and AFR to maximize efficiency. However, one could bolt this one without a tune and still feel some improvement in power AND audible engine noise. We DO recommend a tune though, just to make sure your MAF and fueling are calibrated correctly!
Dyno graph and installation photos below:
