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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Take the stock intake top off that is........

I noticed a lot of member have their stock intake box's top off.

Any gains/benifit/draw back at all by doing this ???

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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You lose power and are more prone to heatsoak with the intake cover off, I wouldn't do it.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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louder sound, heat soak potential, no hp gains. i did it for a day or so just because. didnt feel or see any difference then i got a cai and would never go back.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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not me, it's pointless...
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinchy,Oct 29 2007, 02:33 PM
Take the stock intake top off that is........

I noticed a lot of member have their stock intake box's top off.

Any gains/benifit/draw back at all by doing this ???

Thanks
I don't think "a lot" is accurate... I think most people.. atleast those who are smart enough to count to 5 know what a retard move it is to drive around with the lid off the OEM box.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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I wouldn't do it! If you want the sound by an intake
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MULDER,Oct 29 2007, 04:23 PM
I don't think "a lot" is accurate... I think most people.. atleast those who are smart enough to count to 5 know what a retard move it is to drive around with the lid off the OEM box.
WTH? People take off the lid because the sound is muffled bu the box, but you lose some hp and I think the car runs richer than normal because the intake now sucks hotter air from the engine bay and thus makes less power.

If you're not in need of all your hp and don't mind slightly lower mpg, the sound can be fun. I don't see what's so retarded about it though.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Intentionally reducing power from a stock engine for noise is pretty retarded.


Buy a CAI.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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mine is on 95% of the time. I actually took it off today, just to enjoy the sound. The car just sounds amazing with it off! There is no noticeable power loss that you could tell by yourself, but there is heatsoak. It's just fun to do for a day.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Not I.
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