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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Has anyone seen HP gains in just putting in an airfoil? Im deciding whether or not to get one. They say up to 14 hp increase. I would like to hear user comments before committing to buying more for the LT4.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Achilleus07
Has anyone seen HP gains in just putting in an airfoil? Im deciding whether or not to get one. They say up to 14 hp increase. I would like to hear user comments before committing to buying more for the LT4.
You might want to read this, with that said still many have them on,
https://www.wku.edu/~nathan.plemons/...rformance.html
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Crap, dont buy it. Never believe any claims you see for something that simple.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Achilleus07
Has anyone seen HP gains in just putting in an airfoil? Im deciding whether or not to get one. They say up to 14 hp increase. I would like to hear user comments before committing to buying more for the LT4.


i think a gain or 1-2 chp.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Every little bit helps. If you can pick one up for $25 or less, then it is worth it. $60+ for this $1.30 piece of poured pot metal is wasting your money.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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I saw an actual dyno test on a stock 1994 LT-1 Firebird that picked up 7 RWHP when all they added was an airfoil. Some cars may not gain anything but that LT-1 did pick up power.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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I put one on my 95 LT-1 Z-28 last year and I really didnt notice a difference, so needless to say I will not make the same mistake and buy another one.
My findings are not backed with any dyno tests just what I noticed. I you really want one you could get one for cheap on ebay. Instead of the more expensive part dealers.
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