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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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I am going to buy the ARC super inducton box and super intake chamber. Anyone have any good or bad things to say before i buy?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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No. You lose power. It's JDM bling.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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ive heard it doesn't really produce any gains, most for show. Heatsoak its an issue sometimes..
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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It looks pretty and sounds AMAZING.
But it will loose power, not that any intake on the S is going to make GOBS of power but I have heard lots of bad things about the aluminum getting lots of heatsoak and making the car run bad in hot weather.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Hot Air Intake...
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Eh.. I have a friend with one. It looks great, but it definitely absorbs some heat. You're going to lose inbetween 2-3 hp, would be my guess.

However, if you're into showing your engine bay off at shows/meets, why don't you just buy one and only use it when you go to shows? If you have that kind of money.

I just recently bought the AEM V2, I love it. It sounds deeper than the stock, and you can't go wrong with cold air.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Use the search function, a lot of owners have tried this and lost power. It does look nice though.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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it looks so nice sux that it dosent make power. have you thought about getting a snorkel and gutting your box it looks the most oemish compared to the filter on a stick
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Appreciate all the feedback guys... I think I will pass on the ARC for now. My car runs perfect as is and I definately don't want it running worse. I'm gonna do some more research. Thanks
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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try this you will like it.

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