Halltech Systems Hornet-518 Cold Air Intake - S&B Blue Dry Filter - NOMEX Sleeve (2020 - 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray / 2024 - 2026 E-Ray - Coupe / HTC) - HRNT.518
Give the LT2 in your C8 Corvette a purpose-built airflow upgrade with the Halltech Systems Hornet-518 Cold Air Intake. Engineered for 2020-2026 Corvette Stingray and 2024-2026 Corvette E-Ray models, the HRNT.518 combines a massive filter, application-specific airbox, molded-in velocity stack, and engineered MAF airflow management in a direct cold air intake replacement that Halltech states requires no tuning. Halltech's Stingray dyno testing recorded gains of more than 17 horsepower and 25 torque, although Halltech notes that results have varied. This specific configuration includes the S&B Blue Dry Filter and NOMEX insulating sleeve.
The Hornet-518 is engineered as a complete intake system rather than simply swapping the factory filter for a larger element. Its oversized filter provides more than 600 square inches of filtration area, while Halltech's molded-in velocity stack and reverse-flow partition are designed to maintain laminar airflow at the MAF sensor. The filter box is constructed from military-grade XLPE, and a stainless steel backplate retains the factory locations for the harness fasteners and antenna. The system also reuses the factory throttle-body connector hose, PCV fitting, left and right inlet ducts, and mounting bolts.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Halltech Systems
- Part Number: HRNT.518
- Product: Hornet-518 Cold Air Intake
- Vehicle Platform: Chevrolet Corvette C8
- Engine: 6.2L LT2 V8
- Filter Option: S&B Blue Dry Filter
- Filter Media: Dry
- Filter Area: More than 600 square inches
- Filter Box Material: Military-grade XLPE
- Backplate: Stainless steel
- Airflow Design: Molded-in velocity stack with reverse-flow partition
- Tuning Required: No
- Body Styles: Coupe and HTC
- Sleeve Configuration: NOMEX insulating sleeve included
- Factory Components Reused: Throttle-body connector hose, PCV fitting, left and right inlet ducts, and mounting bolts
- California Emissions: No California EO number; Halltech states this induction system is not legal for sale in California unless used for an off-road application such as track racing
Features
- Purpose-built cold air intake for LT2-powered C8 Corvette Stingray and E-Ray models
- S&B Blue Dry Filter configuration
- Dry filter media for owners who prefer a non-oiled filter
- NOMEX insulating sleeve included with this configuration
- More than 600 square inches of filtration area
- Molded-in velocity stack engineered to manage incoming airflow
- Reverse-flow partition designed to maintain laminar airflow at the MAF sensor
- Military-grade XLPE filter box
- Stainless steel backplate retains factory harness fasteners and antenna locations
- No ECU tuning required by Halltech
- Reuses the factory throttle-body connector hose and PCV fitting
- Reuses the factory left and right inlet ducts and mounting bolts
- Engineered for both Coupe and HTC body styles
- Halltech Stingray dyno testing recorded gains exceeding 17 horsepower and 25 torque, with results varying by vehicle and test conditions
S&B Blue Dry Filter
This HRNT.518 configuration comes specifically with Halltech's S&B Blue Dry Filter. Halltech offers four filter choices for the Hornet-518, including both dry and oiled media. The blue S&B version gives C8 owners a dry-filter option while retaining the massive filter dimensions and more than 600 square inches of filtration area engineered into the Hornet-518 system.
NOMEX Insulating Sleeve
This version includes the NOMEX insulating sleeve in addition to the S&B Blue Dry Filter. It is the correct HRNT.518 configuration for owners who want Halltech's dry S&B filter option paired with the additional insulating sleeve rather than the otherwise equivalent no-sleeve configuration.
Engineered Airflow at the MAF Sensor
The Hornet-518 is designed around airflow quality as well as airflow capacity. Halltech incorporates a molded-in velocity stack and reverse-flow partition specifically designed to maintain laminar airflow at the MAF sensor. That controlled airflow allows the HRNT.518 to deliver its performance-oriented intake design while Halltech specifies that no ECU tuning is required.
More Than 600 Square Inches of Filtration
The Hornet-518's oversized filter provides more than 600 square inches of filtration area. Halltech pairs that substantial filter surface with its velocity stack, reverse-flow partition, and application-specific filter box to create a complete airflow system for the LT2 rather than relying on filter size alone.
Coupe and HTC Compatibility
Halltech engineered the Hornet-518 for both Coupe and HTC versions of the C8 Stingray and E-Ray. For HTC installation, Halltech specifies that the top-center rivnut on the access panel must be drilled out. The system otherwise functions as a direct cold air intake replacement while reusing multiple factory components and mounting locations.
Fitment
- 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray HTC 6.2L LT2
- 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray Coupe 6.2L LT2
- 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray HTC 6.2L LT2
Does not fit C8 Z06, ZR1, or ZR1X models.
FAQs
Does this Halltech Hornet-518 include both the S&B Blue Dry Filter and NOMEX sleeve?
Yes. This specific HRNT.518 configuration includes the S&B Blue Dry Filter and NOMEX insulating sleeve. It is the sleeved version of the Blue Dry Filter configuration.
Does the Halltech Hornet-518 HRNT.518 require tuning?
No. Halltech states that the Hornet-518 requires no tuning. Its molded-in velocity stack and reverse-flow partition are designed to maintain laminar airflow at the MAF sensor while the oversized filter provides more than 600 square inches of filtration area.
Get Your Halltech Hornet-518 from Beefcake Racing
Upgrade your LT2-powered C8 with a cold air intake engineered specifically for Stingray and E-Ray applications. This HRNT.518 configuration combines the Halltech Hornet-518, S&B Blue Dry Filter, and NOMEX insulating sleeve for compatible Coupe and HTC models. For fitment or ordering questions, contact Beefcake Racing at sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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