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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Anyone have experience with it?

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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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do a search on subject ,you should find lots of info-i personally did the cut-out of the lid on my airbox, used a k & n , larger airbridge and coupler , was very happy with results...
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Hi pirate#3 -

What is it you are looking for?

The Zip tie mod will open up the intake - by removing the airbox cover.

Doing this, however, allows water to run into the airbox through the gap between the leading edge of the hood and the front fascia.

I recommend a hood seal with the zip tie mod.

It is a good way to save some $ for headers, or a tune etc.

I had mine done for a while, then put on a Halltech TRAP just because I liked the looks of that setup.

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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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did a zip-tie about 3 months ago, best 2.00 and 20 minutes ever spent on the car.
INSTANT GRAIFICATION

yes, I already had a hood seal and you shouldnt do it unless you have one too.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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I did it with a K&N filter with long black tie wraps and it looks like it was made that way. Definately use a hood seal
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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I did mine last week, bought the K&N filter $60 and a bag of zip ties for $5. what a deal! It's the cheapest mod you can do and completely reversible if you change your mind.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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I did it a long time ago and the car dyno'd 365rwhp & 358tq, with only this mod, I also drove thru some serious rain in florida last year on power tour and not a single problem, I have since switch but only because I got a great deal on a new intake.
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