IS IT WORTH IT?
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Instructor
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From: Soddy Daisy TN
IS IT WORTH IT?
Hey Guys,
I removed the screens from my mass air flow sensor and the difference was noticeable. Now I am wondering about the accordian coupler between the throttle body and the intake duct. Is it worth while to change it out to a smooth coupler? If so what are the gains? Thanks
I removed the screens from my mass air flow sensor and the difference was noticeable. Now I am wondering about the accordian coupler between the throttle body and the intake duct. Is it worth while to change it out to a smooth coupler? If so what are the gains? Thanks
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (drumboytroy)
I'll let you know, just ordered one from corvette central, if no change, the solid will look alot nicer in the engine anyway....
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Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (drumboytroy)
You should page ATOTALNINCOMPOOP. He's making carbon fiber intake ducts. I'm not sure if they're "on the market" yet, but they are definetely worth waiting for.
Racer
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From: Good Old USA
Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (vinnies87)
I've considered doing the same thing myself. The installation of smooth tubes and K&N filters is considered a must in the Viper community, with definite objectifiable HP gains. All aftermarket smooth tubes that I have seen for my '96 are are made from foam and generally garbage. I'd love some nice form-fitting silicone smooth tubes.
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Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (Midgetfist)
Corvette central has a Max Air Flow pkg: #154564 (Mod Air filter lid & K&N filter) for 96 - $114.95 & Power Couplers (solid) 96 Front #154507 Rear 154573 for $59.95 each.
Drifting
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Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (vinnies87)
You actually Noticed a difference in performance by removing the MAF sensor screens? That is a free mod, that I have not done. I thought that the consensus on the forum, is that removing the screens gives minimal, if any noticable gains in HP/performance. All those who know, pls check in.
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (dbwade36)
You actually Noticed a difference in performance by removing the MAF sensor screens? That is a free mod, that I have not done. I thought that the consensus on the forum, is that removing the screens gives minimal, if any noticable gains in HP/performance. All those who know, pls check in.
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Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (1990CORVETTE)
1990 CORVETTE.... You DON'T have one podna.
You have a "speed density" system. No MAF. You have a MAP... those other guys wuth MAFs don't have one'a'them.
You have a "speed density" system. No MAF. You have a MAP... those other guys wuth MAFs don't have one'a'them.
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Re: IS IT WORTH IT? (VetNutJim)
1990 CORVETTE.... You DON'T have one podna.
You have a "speed density" system. No MAF. You have a MAP... those other guys wuth MAFs don't have one'a'them.
You have a "speed density" system. No MAF. You have a MAP... those other guys wuth MAFs don't have one'a'them.