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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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ive been wanting to get an intake for a while now..and was leaning towards a comptech icebox. but now that ive seen the arc intake..i just denno which one to get. i personally like the arc cause it looks nicer..but i denno how they both perform. can anyone tell me which one makes a difference and the sound of it etc..? anything would help..thanks.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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ive actually never see a dyno off of a arc...i dont think it makes any power
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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IMO- i would go with the comtech.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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tHE arc IS SUPPOSED TO BE FOR LOOKS ONLY FROM WHAT I HEAR....BUT DONT QUOTE ME ON THAT...
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Arc is one of the best Hot Air intakes around!
As a result you often loswe 2-3 whp by adding it.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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I would go for the comptech air box if you are looking for performance.

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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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i actually went with the comptech intake. thanks to aaron. but the thing is..i dont like the fitting with the cusco strut bar. basicly..it was a b*tch to put on.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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LOVE MY COMPTECH! thanks to California-S2K

had to give up my Spoon Strut Bar for it but - well worth it!

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