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Originally Posted by Silver9k,Jan 31 2007, 12:34 PM
I agree with the above, stock intake is just fine especially if you simply replace the filter with a K&N variety and add either a snorkle or AUT design cooling plate.
That big plastic wall isn't causing problems, as noted, gutting it shows zero gains, the air guide from the front of the box actually puts air into that chamber.
That big plastic wall isn't causing problems, as noted, gutting it shows zero gains, the air guide from the front of the box actually puts air into that chamber.
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Originally Posted by MINES13,Jan 31 2007, 01:01 PM
I have to agree with this, when I did my K&N FIPK It was a wash, maybe 3hp but hell that could be attributed to a different ambient temp/press. Sure did sound nice though. From what Ive dont I think the K&N gains are inconclusive compared to the stock piece. Flow wise I believe it is neglible, and I will not accept manufacturer claims on ANY part.
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 31 2007, 12:58 PM
Q: Blocking airflow into the bay have any advantage for non-ITB setups? I do have a vented hood.
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Originally Posted by MINES13,Jan 31 2007, 04:08 PM
Really, you are just blocking heated air from the radiator. This is something you will only see in a setup where your intake pulls air behind the radiator. The only intake scenerios I can think of that would have this issue would be the PRM or ITBs off the top of my head, possibly a few others. Intakes that are well isolated behind the radiator and pull air from in front of the radiator likely wouldn't be as likely to pick up that hot air in a way that could actually kill hp. This ties in with what I said about heat management and the cooling effect from a vehicle at speed. When the fan sucks that hot air away from the radiator it throws it right at your ITBs, PRM, etc. Long story short, the K&N, Js, Spoon, AEM, etc. would not be effected.
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jan 31 2007, 01:08 PM
nate(who works for KN) dyno'd it, see a page back.
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[QUOTE=BlownAP,Jan 31 2007, 04:57 PM] I will get that for you tomorrow.....
I am also thinking about doing it again too, just for kicks.
My baseline was 211WHP and with the FIPK I peaked at 215-216WHP, 10-20 times, my A/F's did not change one bit.
I am in the process of making a bastard child intake,
I am also thinking about doing it again too, just for kicks.
My baseline was 211WHP and with the FIPK I peaked at 215-216WHP, 10-20 times, my A/F's did not change one bit.
I am in the process of making a bastard child intake,
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jan 31 2007, 10:54 PM
a little reminder......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh66nCrcvz0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh66nCrcvz0