[VIDEO] Halltech Introduces New Hornet Cold Air Intake for the C8 Corvette

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[VIDEO] Halltech Introduces New Hornet Cold Air Intake for the C8 Corvette

Photo Credit: Paragon Performance


If you’re looking for a little more performance out of your 2020-22 Corvette Stingray without breaking the bank, you might want to take a look at a new cold-air intake system just introduced by Halltech Systems.

The Wisconsin-based aftermarket parts company says its new Halltech Hornet CAI will add 17-hp and 25 ft-lb of torque. That means a C8 Stingray coupe equipped with the optional Performance Exhaust and outfitted with the cold-air intake would then deliver 512 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque – all for just $795.

[VIDEO] Halltech Introduces New Hornet Cold Air Intake for the C8 Corvette


Those performance upgrades don’t require any modifications or tuning, which is a good thing since no one has managed to crack into the C8’s ECU that’s proven to be impregnable so far.

Furthermore, the company says its stainless backplate ensures all harness fasteners and the antenna are attached in their factory locations, and customers will be able to reuse their stock t/b connector hose, PCV fitting, left and right inlet ducts, and mounting bolts.

[VIDEO] Halltech Introduces New Hornet Cold Air Intake for the C8 Corvette


Halltech says its huge Blue-Bee dry nano filter made by Attack Blue has more than 600 square inches of filtration, the molded-in velocity stack and reverse flow partition ensure laminar flow at the MAF sensor, and the filter box is made from military grade XLPE.

The intake doesn’t fit a C8 convertible without slight modifications to the access panel under the trunk carpet, according to Halltech. You can see more of the Halltech Hornet and its installation into a C8 Corvette Stingray by Paragon Performance in the video below:


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Halltech Systems via Paragon Performance

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5 COMMENTS

  1. A BIG NOOOOoooooo!!!!
    With tax you’re looking at aprox $850.00 for a mere 3.4% increase in HP (Claimed 17 HP). Not to mention a fairly major install, that if you happen to break something, who knows what the cost would be. Think about having a warranty claim on one of the related parts e.g., mass airflow sensor…you’re basically screwed. I can’t believe anyone would really buy this product for so little HP gain.

  2. What kind of gains would be sufficient for the cost and labor then John? Tons of people buy exhausts for way more with much less gains than this. Very curious to hear your expectations.

  3. Daniel,
    That’s a fair question. If I was going to modify the intake system, more than likely when it was time…I’d replace the air filter with an aftermarket version which we’ve seen claims at aprox 7 HP for the $100.00 to $140.00 range. Replacing the entire air box to gain another 10 HP seems to be costly and a lot of work. I think what this reinforces is the great job GM’s engineers did on the original design. To your point on exhaust, I think it’s safe to say that it’s more about the personal choice in sound the aftermarket systems produce than the HP gains. Just my 2 cents…

  4. John,
    Sure I would certainly replace the air filter as i think the vast majority of people do anyway due to the cost benefit as you mentioned (as I did a long time ago myself). Attack Blues were on back order everywhere. However in the grand scheme of mods to a C8 and the cost of the car, I honestly don’t think $800 is egregious at all for 17 more HP and 25 more lb-ft of torque! PPF with ceramic coat is like 6K to give perspective. Rocker panels/Side skirts easily cost you double price of the CAI. 17 hp and 25 lb-ft torque is sizable performance gain for the price and work it requires. Just my 2 cents…

  5. Thanks for the information. I am interested in torque numbers as it relates to acceleration. I would like to see actual speed test results on the track of 0-60 mph as I expect the time should drop by .1-.2 seconds. My math suggests a 9.4 % increase in torque. Does also changing air filter with kit impact times ?

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