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Dear Rich,
Installed your Pro Flow+ air box housing over my existing performance filter. Needless to say it is terrific. My et's fell by .2 sec and mph came up by 2. Not only am I extremely pleased but, it was very easy to install. I just finished installing the enlarged throttle body and was delighted to see my et fall another tenth and added 1 mph. Keep up the good work. Thanks for everything!
Brian S. in N.J.

waldenshew@aol.com


Hey Rich,
Chris did a great job on installing Pro-Flow+ in my car. He treated my car as if it were his own. Now for the improvement in a word GREATTT !!! It seems as though the car can finally breath. We also took a ride in your car it sounds great and runs great. I couldn't be happier. Thanks -Joe T.

JTempesta@aol.com


Chris,
Got it today. Took about 1.5 Hours to install, mostly due to foolin' around with the removal of the stock air box. Anyway,...it flat out feels GREAT!!! In the short drive home tonight it was very evident of the HP increase and response. The bottom end is definitely cured of the "bog" syndrome and most of all, the top end rocks. For the first time I can feel the Rev limiter is coming on too soon. I bet with a little more tweaking and computer access, this C-5 could redline over 6,500 RPM. Please feel free to use me as reference for any "non-believers". I'm going to publish my results in the news groups and send some customers your way. Ok, what's the next easy deal.? ..removal of the screen in the MAF ? What does that entail and what gains ?
Thanks, Charlie

Specialty_Motors@email.msn.com


Hi Guys,
I installed your Pro Flow+ Housing over my existing K&N filter and felt the immediate difference in power. The torque at low end is real nice for street use. Very impressed. The fit and finish of the product is A1 and to boot, looks factory stock. It's the best money I've ever spent. I would truly recommend it to anyone with a C5 looking for power you could feel. Thanks guys... keep up the good work.

Steve K - Arlington,Texas
817-784-1227


Hey Guys,
Thanks for building a performance product that really works. The car feels like my old L88. The throttle response is awesome ! The 3000 - 6000 range is way better than stock. The kit was easy to install and looks like a factory part. Keep the great idea's coming. I am amazed at how the old intake restricted the cars performance. I just measured the old system and found the intake area was about 4 - 5 square inches of "hot under hood air" compared to Pro Flows+ 144 square inches of cold ram air. Keep the good idea's coming !

Dave - djcleary@aol.com


To: C/R Motorsports Inc. RE: PRO FLOW + INSTALLED

Hi Guys,
I am very happy to report that I received and had installed the Pro Flow + Cold Air Induction System on my C5 & I'm very pleased with it's performance. At first I wasn't sure there was any appreciable difference after installation. But as I continued to drive her, I became aware of markedly greater acceleration, even at lower RPM's. Now when I "nail it" during a rolling start, I notice that simultaneously, the front end lifts up, the back end sits down, and she just "takes off" with reckless abandon. All the while, the LS1 emits a terrifying growl which is characterized by an ever rising pitch and increasing volume level, as the RPM's and ground speed climb at a scary rate. (No, I didn't copy the previous description from a recent automotive magazine featuring the road test of the '99 C5 Hard Top - they are all my own words!) This is all happening very quickly with no noticeable bogging down, as advertised. Since you called me back two or three weeks ago after I ordered your part, to get my feedback shortly after receiving the same, I just thought you'd still like to get the "after-installation scoop", especially from a relative sports car novice like myself. Besides my aforementioned satisfaction with your product, I was very impressed with your marketing efforts, in that you supplied me with a great deal of interesting and relevant info, that even I could easily comprehend. The bottom line: I regard your whole approach to selling and marketing this product greatly appealing, because it's honest, credible and very refreshing. Thanks, Rich. Hope your Pro Flow+ sales are successful beyond your wildest dreams !
Truly, Tom P.

T_PERARO@compuserve.com


Hello Rich,
The Pro-Flow arrived on Monday as you predicted, and I installed it on my '99 Hardtop that evening after work. Afterward, I took it for a couple of full throttle runs and could feel the increase in power. Before, the car felt like it was sort of holding back as rpms climbed beyond 4000. Now, it feels like it just keeps getting more powerful all the way to 6000. Your packaging, template, and instructions were very professional looking. It took me about 2 hours to install, which I expected given this was the first time my hands went under the hood, but there were no surprises. I like the way the intake system looks stock and clean in keeping with the overall clean appearance of the C5 engine compartment. It actually looks cleaner than stock. Please keep in touch regarding other products you have developed / tested.
Good luck, and thanks.

Ray_Somers@FrankParsons.com


Hi Chris:
I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how impressed I am with your product, the Pro Flow+. After looking at some of the competing products, I am glad that I saw how much better your design and product is. Everything from the quality and composition of the parts to the well thought out and written installation instructions was first rate. I have used other performance intake products on other cars and your design and product quality is far superior. Enough of the boring stuff... How does it perform. Well, the car feels like a rocket. First and second gear seem to go by way to quick. The car is even more drivable with the low engine speed bogging gone. I would certainly recommend this product to any C5 enthusiast. Good Luck.
Pete

pete@uhmc.sunysb.edu


Hello Gentlemen,
Just wanted to let you know that I am extremely pleased with the Pro Flow+ system. I felt an immediate improvement in acceleration and throttle response, also it's as quiet as stock. The installation is straight forward. One Installation tip I would suggest is to have a sharp knife to cut the shroud.
Bill Russo

shobizz@webtv.net


Hey folks -
I'm very impressed by what I've seen so far with the ProFlow+. The instructions are very clear, nicely prepared, and easy to follow. I'm also quite impressed by the apparent thoughtfulness you guys put into the design and fabrication of the plastic filter cover that attaches to the radiator shroud. A co-worker and fellow car-nut came over on a Friday evening to help me with the modification. We had no trouble following the instructions, but I think the next time we'll try and remove the radiator shroud. Although doing so will take quite a bit more time I'd imagine, the cutting and hole-poking will be substantially easier. The perkiness in the engine was almost immediately evident. During the first test run, I could feel a noticeable change at around 2000 RPMs. As the revs climbed past 3500, the engine became even happier. One of your claims is that the box creates a ram of sorts. I tested this out on a lonely stretch off road. With my foot planted into the cut pile in fourth gear, I watched as the speedo clicked off 135, 136, 137 and was amazed at how strongly the car was pulling. The engine is definitely a little easier to live with now that it has some more low-end torque. That was always one of my gripes with the LS1, but no more. Although I don't think the ProFlow+ completely flattened the torque curve of the engine, it definitely lifted it quite a bit. For anyone thinking about changing the intake on their C5: I strongly recommend you give the ProFlow+ some serious consideration. It's one of the more professionally thought out and constructed units I've seen so far. I've looked at others, and I don't like the way they leave the A.I.R. hose flapping under the hood, or the way they leave the air filter(s) in a direct line of water should you open your hood. Also, the guys at C/R Motorsports aren't a "Sell It and Forget Their Customers" kind of shop. In fact, Rich from C/R checked my installation photos, called me on the phone, and pointed out a mistake I'd made. Very nice indeed.

Jason Van Patten

jasonvp@mindspring.com


Rich,
The Pro Flow+ is well worth the money spent. It looks like a "from-the-factory" part. I noticed an immediate improvement in throttle response, it really revs freely. I also noticed an increase in low-end performance as well, less bogging down at low speed and 4th gear. The instructions were great and so is the look.

Bill Washington

wwashing@pacbell.net


Chris & Rich,
Wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the Pro Flow+ and the way you take care of your customers! The housing is well made with thick ABS plastic and the instructions and the cut out template were informative and professionally put together. At the track I picked up 2/10's and 3 miles an hour when I switched out the stock induction system with the Pro Flow+ which was done at the track on the same day. I chose your product over all other induction systems, because it's simply the BEST CHOICE FOR PERFORMANCE.

60ft - 2.107 ..1/4 - 12.79 MPH - 110.03
60ft - 2.170 ..1/4 - 12.87 MPH - 110.26
60ft - 2.113 ..1/4 - 12.76 MPH - 110.38

Thanks for all the help guys,
Mike Wadsworth
Information Technology

Mike_Wadsworth@bscc.bls.com


Hey Rich,
I installed the Pro Flow+ kit this week and I must say that you guys really did your homework. This thing really works! Looks like it came from the factory..... it should have. After installation I immediately noticed superior throttle response and to my surprise, no more "low - end bog". I expected improved performance in the upper RPM range, but the low - end was a very pleasant surprise! The car reaches the 6000 RPM shut-off very quickly now and you need to be ready to shift as soon as you nail it. This car now feels like my 1965 396-425 without all the maintenance. I have a friend with a Viper GTS and I still can't beat him.. But I'm GETTING CLOSER!

Thank you
Richard Caprio


Guys,
Just wrote to tell you what I thought.
My 99' C5 is showroom stock, 6-speed with MAF screen removed. Prior to the addition of the PRO FLOW+ kit, it would flatten out at 4800 RPM in Denver's mile high altitude. After installing the kit (I used my own screws and washers) my C5 pulls strong from the bottom all the way up to 6000 RPM shift point. On one occasion, it pulled so hard that I hit the REV limiter before I could shift. To anyone not familiar with the C5, it looks Factory Stock.
It's a GREAT product. Thanks

Jim Lemieux

jajl@uswest.net


Hello,
I got the PRO FLOW+ installed in less than 3 hours, but boy was it worth it! It is a very clean installation that looks O.E.M. but runs and sounds GREAT. The hardest part was cutting the shroud. The sound of the LS1 with the PRO FLOW+ brings back memories of the howl of open air cleaners on the sixties cars. On the road, my C5 accelerated from 35 to 80 MPH much quicker than before. The car feels stronger now when the automatic shifts under power. This is the the way Chevrolet should have done it. Pulling air from under the car will keep the top side of the shroud area cleaner than using those replacement screens in the fog light area.
I will send my ET results later in the summer. keep the new products coming.

Thanks
Jerry Bolton

bolton@jtt.net


Hi Rich,
I was very impressed with the kit when it arrived. Very professional & well thought out. Installation instructions and hardware are top notch. I worked slow and methodical, total time to install was about 2 hours. It looks great! I've never had my car on a dyno, so I can't report any firm numbers, but the seat of the pants tells me there is a definite improvement in acceleration. This is the only modification to my C5 so far. I would highly recommend this product to anyone wanting a quick and easy improvement in performance to their LS1.

Thanks again'
Randy Metzler

devyn59@cybertron.com


To the Guys at C/R Motorsports,
Thank you for bringing out a remarkable product, in the Pro Flow+. It was a very simple installation, looks great, draws in cool air unlike the others that grab HOT air from under the hood. The benefits so far are great. Quick throttle response and sounds great also. haven't made it to the track just yet but very excited to see what your fine product has done for my C5.

Thank you,
Andrew Pagan

slpbird@aol.com


Hey Guys,
I looked at all the different air induction systems currently available. Yours made the most sense and seemed to be the best system for getting the maximum amount of cool air into the engine. Your PRO FLOW+ kit is well thought out and installs without any major problems. The instructions that were included were straight forward & easy to follow. The best part however, is the ADDED performance. My car has a new crispness & throttle response is now instant - pinning you back into the seat, like a Corvette should. Thanks for a good product.

B. Roger Weaver

theweavman@earthlink.net


I was very disappointed with the performance of the K&N flat filter using the engine compartment air. So when I saw the PRO FLOW+ setup I was very excited. I contacted Rich at C/R Motorsports and he assured me that I would be impressed with the performance. I received my PRO FLOW+ kit in 3 days, spent an hour installing it and then off I went to the track. Right away I felt a better throttle response and a .5 second off 1/4 mile time. 13.85 to 13.35. 106.02 .to 107.68 MPH.
Thanks Rich and everybody at C/R Motorsports- keep working on new products.

Tim Faw

isaak98@aol.com


Hello Rich,
I wanted to drop you a note about the ProFlow+ unit I installed. I must say this a beautifully crafted product. Fit and finish is excellent with the highest quality materials. This is a very well designed package. My impression after driving the car with this unit is that it should have been factory equipment. Acceleration at any speed is greatly improved and the hesitation I used to experience is gone. I believe that tapping into the high-pressure cool air under the car is what makes this product work so well. I highly recommend this upgrade to any C5 owner. It is an excellent value.
Thanks again,
Tom

lotzahp@worldnet.att.net


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