intake dilemma
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From: im in COLD wisconsin for a few more years.... then to somewhere warm, with more Z days wi
intake dilemma
is there any air intake system other than a TRUE ram air set up that is any better than just a simple zip tie mod? i think zip tie with a K&N would be just as good as anything that dosent have a ram air scoop. any thoughts or proof out there?
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No.
But the Blackwing is much more graceful..
Oh, and the argument can be made that the surface area of such a filter is much larger and less restrictive (or more unrestrictive-ish
).
Judgement call...
But the Blackwing is much more graceful..
Oh, and the argument can be made that the surface area of such a filter is much larger and less restrictive (or more unrestrictive-ish
).Judgement call...
Drifting
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The flip mod is more of a ram air setup and will yield more hp when moving fast. Most regular air induction systems are about the same. Now you can modify a regular air induction system by cutting out the radiator cover to get the ram air effect. There are threads out there about this.
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Hmmm, maybe a larger filter with an air bridge and coupler would be a bit more affective that just the zip tie mod. I had the zip tie mod and went to the VORTEK RAMMER and there was a larger difference. I left the large cut out that is in my shroud and went with the BLACKWING and noticed a bit more throttle response than the VORTEK and now I have the HALTECH STINGER and it is perfect, the look, the performance and styling. That is my .02 on this topic.
Micah
Micah
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From: im in COLD wisconsin for a few more years.... then to somewhere warm, with more Z days wi
thanks for the insight, and a flipped zip tie would prob work nice. im not a hood popper, so i dont care if it looks all cool, it can look stock for all i care, just want to open that up a bit and do the Ti exhaust mod
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