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ron8879 · 08-03-2009, 10:40 AM

just took a look on the hennessey site.....kinda looks like the v6 is getting the short end of the stick....the v8 intake looks polished and really nice...the v6 looks like a flat silver and doesnt have nearly as nice of a bend to it in comparison to the v8...

the v6 even kinda bends upwards vs staying level and there the same price!!! plus what is the hp gain on the v6?!?

az5thgen · 08-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Teccboxx - thanks for a great product review. I don't feel you are bashing Hennessy - just reporting what you experienced. I was really hoping for a better review, because I was planning on this unit for my 1LT. I lied what I heard about the V8 version, so I was hoping the V6 was a good, and looked as good. This version is butt ugly!

Thanks Hennessey for stepping up to correct this problem - thats great to see!

Can some one please post pics of what the "real" version looks like - and some accurate #'s? I'm still interested, especially after Hennessey stepped up.

Teccboxx - let us know how this works out! (Hopefully good!)

Nick

noisemker · 08-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Im not going to lie but I think I could make a better looking one out of ABS pipe

Tecca · 08-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Well I talked with Dave at Hennessey today and got a lot of things straightened out. He is a real class act and was a pleasure to deal with.

On to answering some questions:

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the v6 even kinda bends upwards

The picture there does show it bending upwards but it is different from mine and it seems to be backwards there. Once installed it is level most the way and then it actually bends down where the filter attaches.

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....the v8 intake looks polished and really nice...the v6 looks like a flat silver

The one I recieved was bead blasted, I do agree a polished or painted tube is the only way to go. I think they can help with that if I read some of the V8 threads correctly.

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I was really hoping for a better review

Let me know exactly what you need to know and I will do my best.

From what I am told it will give a 8-14hp gain

JesseJames · 08-04-2009, 06:24 PM

Hmm 8-14 Hp, what did they project about tq? AirRaid claims 11 hp/14 tq at a cheaper price. To me, the 14 Tq looks mighty delicious.

On a 2nd look.. AirRaid costs $279 currently through preorder and it comes with a housing and dyno is shown..

So whats the deal Hennessy?

scrming · 08-05-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Teccboxx

From what I am told it will give a 8-14hp gain

I was told the UD pulley on my Stang would give me 12 RWHP gain... turned out to be more like 4 to 6 RWHP... Which is why I always independently dyno my mods... LOL!

scrming · 08-05-2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseJames

Hmm 8-14 Hp, what did they project about tq? AirRaid claims 11 hp/14 tq at a cheaper price. To me, the 14 Tq looks mighty delicious.

On a 2nd look.. AirRaid costs $279 currently through preorder and it comes with a housing and dyno is shown..

So whats the deal Hennessy?

ok... Airaid did post a dyno sheet in their thread...

They left off the actual HP and TQ numbers...

I did print it out and got my ruler out... I would say 11 RWHP/ 14 RWTQ is a bit on the optimistic side.... I'm thinking it looks more like 6 to 7 RWHP and 8 to 9 RWTQ... IMHO, YMMV...

Personally I'm waiting for someone to get a tuner out for this car... Think the biggest gains are going to be a CAI/Tuner combo.... Probably going to be a while yet, but I'm doing my best to be patient! LOL!

Quackaddict · 08-05-2009, 10:35 PM

It is nice to see them try and fix the mistake, but like the saying also goes. "you don't get a second chance to make a first impression" and this is my first impression of hennessy.

Thrillz · 08-06-2009, 05:41 PM

I think pouring all there energy on the V8 and ignoring the V6 is a monster mistake. This V6 is going to change the way people think about this kind of motor on these type's of cars. I can see a lot of demand happening with this V6. Time will tell

Unfair · 08-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Umm sorry bro, but you paid $500 for a cold air intake? FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for two tubes and a filter? wth is hennessey doing with these prices?

08-03-2009, 10:40 AM	#15
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	just took a look on the hennessey site.....kinda looks like the v6 is getting the short end of the stick....the v8 intake looks polished and really nice...the v6 looks like a flat silver and doesnt have nearly as nice of a bend to it in comparison to the v8... the v6 even kinda bends upwards vs staying level and there the same price!!! plus what is the hp gain on the v6?!? Attached Images __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018*...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come!

08-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#19
JesseJames Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 129	Hmm 8-14 Hp, what did they project about tq? AirRaid claims 11 hp/14 tq at a cheaper price. To me, the 14 Tq looks mighty delicious. On a 2nd look.. AirRaid costs $279 currently through preorder and it comes with a housing and dyno is shown.. So whats the deal Hennessy? Last edited by JesseJames; 08-04-2009 at 07:02 PM.

08-05-2009, 10:35 PM	#22
Quackaddict Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 209	It is nice to see them try and fix the mistake, but like the saying also goes. "you don't get a second chance to make a first impression" and this is my first impression of hennessy. __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin

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08-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#16
az5thgen Drives: 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 334 View My Garage	Teccboxx - thanks for a great product review. I don't feel you are bashing Hennessy - just reporting what you experienced. I was really hoping for a better review, because I was planning on this unit for my 1LT. I lied what I heard about the V8 version, so I was hoping the V6 was a good, and looked as good. This version is butt ugly! Thanks Hennessey for stepping up to correct this problem - thats great to see! Can some one please post pics of what the "real" version looks like - and some accurate #'s? I'm still interested, especially after Hennessey stepped up. Teccboxx - let us know how this works out! (Hopefully good!) Nick

08-03-2009, 10:09 PM	#17
noisemker Drives: RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls ONT. Posts: 457	Im not going to lie but I think I could make a better looking one out of ABS pipe

08-06-2009, 05:41 PM	#23
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I think pouring all there energy on the V8 and ignoring the V6 is a monster mistake. This V6 is going to change the way people think about this kind of motor on these type's of cars. I can see a lot of demand happening with this V6. Time will tell

08-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#24
Unfair Banned Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 754	Umm sorry bro, but you paid $500 for a cold air intake? FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for two tubes and a filter? wth is hennessey doing with these prices?