Corvette Cold Air Intake Systems: The Complete Buyer's Guide (C4, C5, C6, C7 & C8)
Performance Buyers Guide
Corvette Cold Air Intake Systems: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Shop the best cold air intakes for C5, C6, C7 & C8 Corvettes — from budget-friendly performance kits to premium carbon fiber systems — all from the top brands in the industry.
A cold air intake is one of the most effective bolt-on upgrades for any Corvette. By routing cooler, denser air directly to the engine — bypassing the restrictive factory airbox — a quality CAI system delivers real improvements in throttle response, horsepower, and that addictive induction growl. Whether you're building a daily-driven C8 Stingray or a track-focused C7 Z06, this guide covers every intake system we stock, organized by brand, so you can find the right fit for your generation and budget. All products below are in-stock active listings; fitment details are drawn directly from each product's specification data.
aFe Power
Advanced Flow Engineering offers one of the most comprehensive CAI lineups for the Corvette — from the entry-level MagnumFORCE for C5 and C6 to the premium carbon fiber Track Series and Black Series for the C8. Choose Pro DRY S (oil-free synthetic) or Pro 5R (pre-oiled cotton gauze) filter media.
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C5 Cold Air Intake aFe MagnumFORCE Stage-2 PDS — C5 Corvette V8-5.7L (1997–2004) One-piece 16-gauge powder-coated heat shield — no cutting or drilling required. CARB-compliant and EPA-compliant. Fits 1997–2004 C5 Base and Z06. $387.99 Shop Now |
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C5 Cold Air Intake aFe MagnumFORCE Stage-2 P5R — C5 Corvette V8-5.7L (1997–2004) Same proven heat-shield design as the PDS, upgraded to pre-oiled Pro 5R five-layer cotton gauze media for maximum flow. CARB/EPA compliant. Fits 1997–2004 C5 Base and Z06. $376.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Cold Air Intake aFe MagnumFORCE Stage-2 PDS — C6 Corvette V8-6.0L (2005–2007) Powder-coated steel heat shield with Pro DRY S oil-free synthetic media. No cutting or drilling. Fits 2005–2007 C6 Base. $387.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Z06 Cold Air Intake aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Pro DRY S — C6 Corvette Z06 V8-7.0L LS7 (2006–2013) Oil-free Pro DRY S media in a purpose-built housing for the LS7. Fits 2006–2013 C6 Z06, including 427 Limited Edition and Z06 Carbon editions. $462.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Cold Air Intake aFe MagnumFORCE Stage-2 P5R — C6 Corvette V8-6.0L (2005–2007) Pre-oiled five-layer cotton gauze Pro 5R filter media for maximum airflow. Powder-coated heat shield; no modifications required. Fits 2005–2007 C6 Base. $376.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Cold Air Intake aFe Momentum Air Intake System Pro DRY S Stage-2 Si — C7 Corvette V8-6.2L (2014–2019) Sealed Momentum housing with oil-free Pro DRY S media. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. $462.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Cold Air Intake aFe Momentum Air Intake System PRO 5R Stage-2 Si — C7 Corvette V8-6.2L (2014–2019) Sealed Momentum housing with pre-oiled Pro 5R cotton gauze media. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. $451.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 / ZR1 Cold Air Intake aFe Momentum Pro DRY S Cold Air Intake — C7 Corvette Z06 V8-6.2L Supercharged (2015–2019) One-piece sealed housing with auxiliary air inlets for maximum cool-air draw. Oil-free Pro DRY S media. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06 and ZR1. $500.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 / ZR1 Cold Air Intake aFe Momentum Pro 5R Cold Air Intake — C7 Corvette Z06 V8-6.2L Supercharged (2015–2019) Smooth one-piece sealed housing with auxiliary air inlets and pre-oiled Pro 5R cotton gauze media. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06 and ZR1. $479.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 / ZR1 Cold Air Intake aFe Momentum PRO 5R w/ Extra Filter — C7 Corvette Z06 V8-6.2L Supercharged (2015–2019) Includes a spare Pro 5R filter so you're never off the road for maintenance. Sealed housing with auxiliary inlets. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06 and ZR1. $545.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 / ZR1 — Carbon Fiber aFe Momentum Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake PDS/P5R — C7 Corvette Z06 V8-6.2L (2015–2019) Premium carbon fiber housing with sight window. One-piece sealed design with auxiliary inlets. A premium visual upgrade with performance to match. Fits 2015–2019 Z06 and ZR1. $1,394.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Cold Air Intake aFe POWER Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Pro 5R — C7 Corvette V8-6.2L Stingray / Grand Sport (2014–2019) 7-inch 360-degree radial flow filter with 4-inch flange and pre-oiled Pro 5R media. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray and Grand Sport. $387.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Carbon Fiber Intake aFe Momentum Black Series Carbon Fiber Intake P5R — C7 Corvette V8-6.2L (2014–2019) Carbon fiber housing with integrated sight window and sealed one-piece design. Pre-oiled Pro 5R media. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. $1,314.99 Shop Now |
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C8 Cold Air Intake — Carbon Fiber aFe Track Series Carbon Fiber Intake w/ Pro DRY S — C8 Corvette Stingray (2020–2025) Dual 4-inch flange 360-degree radial flow filters with oil-free Pro DRY S media. Striking carbon fiber housing designed for the C8's mid-engine bay. Fits 2020–2025 C8 Stingray. $990.99 Shop Now |
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C8 Cold Air Intake — Carbon Fiber aFe Track Series Carbon Fiber Intake w/ Pro 5R — C8 Corvette Stingray (2020–2025) Dual 4-inch radial flow filters with pre-oiled Pro 5R five-layer cotton gauze media. Full carbon fiber housing. Fits 2020–2025 C8 Stingray. $961.99 Shop Now |
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C8 Cold Air Intake — Black Series aFe Black Series Carbon Fiber Intake w/ Pro DRY S — C8 Corvette Stingray (2020–2025) aFe's flagship C8 intake with full black carbon fiber construction and dual 4-inch radial flow filters. Oil-free Pro DRY S media. Fits 2020–2025 C8 Stingray. $1,746.99 Shop Now |
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C8 Cold Air Intake aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Intake w/ Pro 5R — C8 Corvette (2020–2023) Dual 4-inch radial flow filters with pre-oiled Pro 5R cotton gauze media. Designed for the C8's mid-engine layout. Fits 2020–2023 C8 Stingray. $581.99 Shop Now |
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2026 C8 Cold Air Intake aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Intake w/ Pro DRY S — 2026 C8 Corvette Stingray Dual 4-inch radial flow filters with oil-free Pro DRY S synthetic media. Built specifically for the 2026 C8 Corvette Stingray. $593.99 Shop Now |
Airaid
Airaid's MXP and CAD intake systems are renowned for their sealed cold-air dam designs, delivering meaningful horsepower and torque gains with a clean, factory-plus look.
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C5 Cold Air Intake Airaid MXP CAD Intake System w/ Tube — C5 Corvette (2001–2004) — Oiled / Red Media AIRAID MXP system with cold air dam and mandrel-bent intake tube. CARB/EPA compliant. Fits 2001–2004 C5 Base and Z06. $483.99 Shop Now |
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C5 Cold Air Intake Airaid MXP CAD Intake System w/ Tube — C5 Corvette (2001–2004) — Dry / Red Media Same MXP system with maintenance-free dry media filter — no oiling required. CARB/EPA compliant. Fits 2001–2004 C5 Base and Z06. $483.99 Shop Now |
Billy Boat Exhaust
Best known for exhaust, Billy Boat also produces a custom-engineered cold air intake system made specifically for the C7 Corvette Stingray. Note: made to order with a 2–4 week lead time; no returns on custom orders.
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C7 Cold Air Intake — Made to Order Billy Boat C7 Corvette Stingray Cold Air Intake System (2014–2019) Custom-designed, made-to-order intake system for the C7 Stingray. Allow 2–4 weeks for production. No returns on custom orders. Fits 2014–2019 C7. $699.99 Shop Now |
CORSA Performance
CORSA's carbon fiber intakes are the choice for Corvette owners who demand aerospace-grade aesthetics alongside serious performance. Handlaid construction, MaxFlow oiled, and DryTech oil-free filter options — plus a dramatic Limited Edition red carbon fiber series.
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C6 Z06 Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C6 Corvette Z06 7.0L V8 Carbon Fiber Air Intake (2006–2013) Handlaid, aerospace-grade carbon fiber construction designed to complement the Z06's engine bay. Fits 2006–2013 C6 Z06, Grand Sport, Base, and 427 editions. $941.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Stingray Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette 6.2L V8 Carbon Fiber Intake w/ MaxFlow Oiled Filter (2014–2019) 100% carbon fiber construction with MaxFlow oiled filter. Does not fit Z06 or ZR1. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray and Grand Sport. $1,136.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Stingray Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette 6.2L V8 Carbon Fiber Intake w/ DryTech Filter (2014–2019) Pure carbon fiber closed-box construction with DryTech 3D oil-free filter. Does not fit Z06 or ZR1. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray and Grand Sport. $1,136.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Red Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette 6.2L V8 Red Carbon Fiber Intake w/ DryTech Filter (2014–2019) Limited Edition red carbon fiber closed-box design — a genuine show-stopper under the hood. DryTech filter. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, and ZR1. $1,349.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette Z06 Carbon Fiber Intake w/ MaxFlow 5 Oiled Filter (2015–2019) Built specifically for the supercharged Z06. 100% carbon fiber housing with MaxFlow 5 oiled filter. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06 and Grand Sport. $1,174.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette Z06 Carbon Fiber Intake w/ DryTech Filter (2015–2019) Z06-specific carbon fiber housing with DryTech 3D oil-free filter media. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06 and Grand Sport. $1,174.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 Red Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C7 Corvette Z06 Red Carbon Fiber Air Intake (2015–2019) Limited Edition red carbon fiber for the C7 Z06. Striking visual upgrade with DryTech filter. Does not fit ZR1. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06. $1,387.99 Shop Now |
CORSA Performance
C8 Stingray Carbon Fiber Intake CORSA C8 Corvette Stingray Carbon Fiber Air Intake (2020–2023) 100% carbon fiber construction engineered for the C8's mid-engine bay. Pairs extreme aesthetics with DryTech filter performance. Fits 2020–2023 C8 Stingray. $1,952.99 Shop Now |
CORSA Performance
C8 Z06 Carbon Fiber Dual Intake CORSA C8 Corvette Z06 Carbon Fiber Dual Air Intake w/ DryTech Filter (2023–2025) Multi-layer 100% carbon fiber dual intake design built for the flat-plane crank Z06. DryTech oil-free filter. Fits 2023–2025 C8 Z06. $2,229.99 Shop Now |
Injen
Injen's Evolution Series intake systems are engineered to the highest standards for the C7 Corvette. A sealed cold-air design with a compact, purpose-built housing makes these a popular choice for both street and track use.
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C7 Cold Air Intake Injen Evolution Intake — C7 Corvette 6.2L V8 Stingray / Grand Sport / Z06 / ZR1 (2014–2019) Sealed EVO-series cold air intake designed for maximum airflow and a direct factory-style fitment. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. $464.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 Cold Air Intake Injen Evolution Intake — C7 Corvette Z06 6.2L V8 (2015–2019) Z06-specific EVO sealed system tuned for the supercharged LT4. Direct-fit, no modification required. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06. $464.99 Shop Now |
K&N Engineering
K&N is one of the most recognized names in performance air filtration. Their Performance Intake and AirCharger kits cover every Corvette generation from the C5 through the C8, with CARB-compliant options available for California buyers.
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C5 Cold Air Intake K&N Performance Intake Kit — C5 Corvette V8-5.7L (1997–2000) HDPE rotationally-molded intake tube with a guaranteed horsepower increase. CARB/EPA compliant. Fits 1997–2000 C5 Base. $562.99 Shop Now |
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C5 Z06 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C5 Corvette Z06 V8-5.7L (2001–2004) Replaces the factory airbox with a high-flow AirCharger system. Fits 2001–2004 C5 Z06. $505.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C6 Corvette V8-6.0L (2006–2007) Replaces the restrictive factory airbox with a high-flow intake housing. Fits 2006–2007 C6 Base. $674.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Z06 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C6 Corvette Z06 V8-7.0L (2006–2009) Engineered specifically for the LS7-powered Z06. High-flow design replaces factory airbox. Fits 2006–2009 C6 Z06. $562.99 Shop Now |
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C6 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C6 Corvette V8-6.2L (2008–2013) High-flow AirCharger intake for the LS3/LS9-powered C6. Fits 2008–2013 C6 Base, Grand Sport, and ZR1. $562.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C7 Corvette Stingray 6.2L V8 (2014–2019) HDPE rotationally-molded intake tube for maximum airflow volume. Fits 2014–2019 C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, and ZR1. $562.99 Shop Now |
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C7 Z06 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake — C7 Corvette Z06 6.2L V8 (2015–2019) LT4 supercharged Z06-specific intake system with HDPE tube. Fits 2015–2019 C7 Z06. $899.99 Shop Now |
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C8 Cold Air Intake K&N AirCharger Performance Intake System — C8 Corvette Stingray / E-Ray 6.2L V8 (2020–2026) HDPE intake tube maximizes airflow volume in the C8's mid-engine bay. Fits 2020–2024 C8 Stingray and E-Ray. $674.99 Shop Now |
SLP Performance
SLP's legendary Blackwing Cold-Air Induction Package is one of the most recognized bolt-on upgrades for the C5 Corvette. The distinctive design delivers measurable performance gains for the LS1 engine.
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C5 Cold Air Induction SLP Blackwing Cold-Air Induction Package — C5 Corvette LS1 (1997–2000) SLP's iconic Blackwing induction system for the early LS1 C5. Fits 1997–2000 C5 Base. $352.99 Shop Now |
Volant Performance
Volant's sealed closed-box intake systems are designed to deliver maximum cool-air performance by completely isolating the filter from engine heat. A clean, effective solution for the C5 Corvette.
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C5 Cold Air Intake Volant Blue Recharger Pro5 Open Element Air Intake — C5 Corvette 5.7L (1997–2000) CARB/EPA compliant open-element design with Pro5 blue filter. Optimized airflow and free-flowing filtration. Fits 1997–2000 C5 Base. $433.99 Shop Now |
Auto Accessories of America
Auto Accessories of America offers cold air intake solutions spanning multiple Corvette generations — from the classic C2/C3 with a Super Flow air cleaner to a Weapon-R system for the C7 and a Vortex Rammer for C4 owners.
Auto Accessories of America
C7 Cold Air Intake Weapon R Secret Weapon Cold Air Intake — C7 Corvette Stingray (2014–2015) Delivers up to triple the OEM airflow for the 2014–2015 C7 Stingray. High-performance intake tube and filter assembly. $841.99 Shop Now |
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C4 Cold Air Intake Vortex Rammer Cold Air System — C4 Corvette (1985–1989) — Black Designed for the 1985–1989 C4, this Vortex Rammer system upgrades intake airflow with a purpose-engineered cold-air route. $479.99 Shop Now |
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C2 / C3 Air Cleaner Assembly Super Flow Air Cleaner Assembly — C2/C3 Corvette (1963–1982) — 14" / 5-1/8" Neck Maximizes airflow through the carburetor on 1963–1982 C2 and C3 Corvettes. Engineered for a direct factory-style fit with improved flow. $161.99 Shop Now |