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Feb 12, 2013 | 08:01 PM

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PaulaDanielleSchultz

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While dyno tuning my car just a few days ago, we took off the top and it dropped 5 HP right there. It did sound more badass without the cover, but I'd rather have the power.

Feb 13, 2013 | 10:38 AM

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e3opian

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It can drop 5HP in consecutive dyno runs from a number of factors. It would take a lot more than just 2 runs back to back on one car to pass peer review.

Feb 13, 2013 | 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LagunaBlu2k

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Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda' timestamp='1360632802' post='22330878

Completely normal. I keep mine off because it sounds better at WOT (edited to say that it is also because I am too cheap to buy an intake). I have read that you lose a few HP by taking it off, but I like the noise more than I miss the 2 or 3 HP.

Kills your MPG's more than anything else.

Probably from the increased desire to put the hammer down more often.