What is it?

[NathanY]

What is the square box on top of the intake on the end of the air hose that says VORTEC? Does it serve a purpose or is it just for looks to cover the throttle body? May seem like a stupid question, but I was wondering. I am wanting to put a different air intake system on it.

 

[Vigh_J]

Its a silencer, take it off and block the hole off and you'll swear this is a massive 4 barrel carb under there when ya rug on it!

 

[sewlow]

Ooo..Ooo..Ooo! More noise! Always wondered what that was for, & what would happen if I removed it! It's outta here!

 

[DRAGGIN95]

Yeah take it off, drop kick it, and block off the hole!

 

[Super Silvi 1990]

Exactly who needs silence when you need more power?