Halltech Systems Black Killer Bee MF103 Cold Air Induction - S&B Red Oiled Filter - NOMEX Sleeve - Stock Throttle Body - No PCV Hole in Hose (2006 - 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 LS7 Z06 / 2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 LS3) - KBMF103
Give your LS3 or LS7 C6 Corvette a serious induction upgrade without turning a cold-air intake installation into a mandatory tuning project. The Halltech Black Killer Bee MF103 is Halltech's CAD-designed plug-and-play induction system for the LS3 and LS7, retaining the same nominal 103 mm internal diameter at the MAF sensor as the stock intake. That stock-size MAF architecture allows the MF103 to translate the MAF tables like stock while delivering the airflow and heat-management advantages of Halltech's Killer Bee design. This configuration pairs the MF103 with an S&B Red Oiled Filter, Halltech NOMEX heat-barrier sleeve, stock C6 throttle-body connection, and a throttle-body hose without a PCV hole.
Halltech's MAF-forward design is engineered for excellent idle quality and proper MAF translation, while the included Beehive heat shield isolates the air filter and MAF sensor from hot engine-bay air. This version adds Halltech's 18-inch NOMEX insulative sleeve around the intake tube for another layer of thermal protection. At the throttle body, Halltech's Flex-Lock reducing hump hose combines a seven-layer NOMEX-reinforced silicone construction with a compliant hump section and internal grip ridges, creating a secure connection that can accommodate engine movement and torque. Add the S&B Red Oiled Filter and this is a well-rounded MF103 package for C6 owners who want Halltech's oiled filtration option, additional intake-tube insulation, and stock throttle-body compatibility.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Halltech Systems
- Product: Black Killer Bee MF103 Cold Air Induction
- Part Number: KBMF103
- MAF Internal Diameter: Nominal 103 mm at the MAF sensor
- MAF Cross-Sectional Area: 8,332 square mm
- Filter: S&B Red Oiled Filter
- Filter Type: Oiled
- External Intake Sleeve: Halltech NOMEX insulative sleeve
- NOMEX Sleeve Length: 18 inches
- NOMEX Sleeve Material: Heat-resistant DuPont NOMEX aramid fabric with stretch elastomer
- Throttle Body Configuration: Stock C6 throttle body
- Throttle-Body Connector: Halltech Flex-Lock 4.5-to-4-inch reducing hump hose
- Connector Intake-End ID: 4.5 inches
- Connector Throttle-Body-End ID: 4 inches
- Connector Length: 3 inches
- Connector Thickness: Nominally .142 inches
- Connector Construction: Seven-layer NOMEX-reinforced silicone
- Connector Design: Compliant hump section with internal grip ridges
- Connector Clamps: Two stainless steel hose clamps
- PCV Hose Configuration: No PCV hole in throttle-body hose
- Heat Shield: Halltech Beehive heat shield
- Intake Design: MAF-forward
- Tuning Requirement: No additional tuning required for the MF103 intake
- California Emissions Status: No California EO number; not legal for sale in California except for off-road applications such as track racing
Features
- CAD-designed Halltech Killer Bee MF103 induction system for C6 Corvette LS3 and LS7 applications
- Nominal 103 mm internal diameter at the MAF sensor matches the stock intake
- 8,332 square mm of MAF cross-sectional area
- Engineered to translate the MAF tables like stock without requiring additional intake tuning
- MAF-forward architecture designed for excellent idle quality and proper MAF translation
- S&B Red Oiled Filter for Halltech's traditional oiled filtration option
- 18-inch Halltech NOMEX heat-barrier sleeve helps insulate the intake tube from engine-compartment heat
- Heat-resistant DuPont NOMEX aramid fabric combined with a stretch elastomer creates a lightweight thermal barrier
- Halltech Beehive heat shield helps isolate the air filter and MAF sensor from hot engine-bay air
- Halltech Flex-Lock reducing hump hose fits the stock C6 throttle body
- Seven-layer NOMEX-reinforced silicone throttle-body hose construction
- Compliant hump section accommodates engine movement and torque
- Internal grip ridges increase engagement with the throttle body and intake tube
- Includes two stainless steel throttle-body hose clamps
- No PCV hole in the throttle-body hose for this specific configuration
- No cutting of the radiator shroud required or recommended
NOMEX Heat Protection
This configuration includes Halltech's 18-inch NOMEX insulative sleeve to provide additional thermal protection for the intake tube. Halltech constructs the sleeve from heat-resistant DuPont NOMEX aramid fabric combined with a stretch elastomer, creating a lightweight barrier designed to help isolate intake-air-temperature flow from hot underhood temperatures. Depending on installation and intake configuration, Halltech notes that the sleeve length can also provide enough material to cover portions of the throttle-body hose and filter neck.
Flex-Lock Stock Throttle-Body Connection
For the stock C6 throttle body, Halltech uses its Flex-Lock 4.5-to-4-inch reducing hump hose. The intake side has a 4.5-inch inside diameter to fit the Killer Bee intake bridge, while the throttle-body side reduces to a 4-inch inside diameter for the stock C6 throttle body. The 3-inch-long hose uses seven-layer NOMEX-reinforced silicone construction, a compliant hump section to accommodate engine movement and torque, and internal grip ridges to increase engagement at both connections. Two stainless steel hose clamps are included. This specific configuration is supplied without the optional PCV hole.
No Additional Intake Tuning Required
The Killer Bee MF103 is Halltech's plug-and-play C6 induction system for the LS3 and LS7. Its nominal 103 mm internal diameter at the MAF sensor matches the stock unit, allowing Halltech to engineer the MF103 to translate the MAF tables like stock without requiring additional MAF tuning. Performance tuning can still produce additional horsepower and torque, but tuning is not required simply to install and operate the MF103.
Important Installation Information
This KBMF103 configuration is designed for the stock C6 throttle body and uses a throttle-body hose without a PCV hole. The external NOMEX sleeve can be trimmed as necessary to access the MAF sensor and other required locations during installation. Halltech also recommends against cutting holes in the Corvette radiator shroud in an attempt to direct more air toward the filter. Halltech states that the modification is unnecessary and can cause lean codes and surging.
Fitment
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2011 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 7.0L LS7
- 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
- 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
- 2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
- 2011 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
- 2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
- 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 6.2L LS3
FAQs
What does the NOMEX sleeve add to this Halltech Killer Bee MF103?
The included Halltech NOMEX sleeve is an 18-inch thermal barrier made from heat-resistant DuPont NOMEX aramid fabric combined with a stretch elastomer. It is designed to insulate the Halltech intake tube from hot engine-compartment temperatures and complements the Beehive heat shield's thermal-management function.
Does the Halltech KBMF103 require tuning with the stock C6 throttle body?
No additional tuning is required for the MF103 intake itself. Halltech designed its nominal 103 mm internal diameter at the MAF sensor to match the stock unit and translate the MAF tables like stock. Performance tuning can still be used to pursue additional horsepower and torque depending on the vehicle's complete combination.
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