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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Hi - is it worth Hp wise to get the fog light screens. I'm not sur if it improves gas mileage or Hp??

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Fog light screens alone wont do anything except make a difference in looks!

Now if your going to get the "FOG LIGHT BUCKETS" with the slats cut in them then you'll get fresh air up to the air cleaner inlet.

What I would do is buy a VARARAM which will replace the Fog Light Buckets (Plus keep the fog lights) with a fres path of air to the MAF and TB and Manifold.

Check here:
http://www.thelapd.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=VRAM

Then you can put the screens in front to look good or keep leaves out!

Screens:
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.597

Thanks,Matt
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MedChoice Tony
Hi - is it worth Hp wise to get the fog light screens. I'm not sur if it improves gas mileage or Hp??

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Replacing your muffler bearings will give you more horsepower than fog light screens.

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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type R sticker is the best bang for the buck as EG
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by INGER67
Replacing your muffler bearings will give you more horsepower than fog light screens.

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...sarcasm....just one more service we provide here...free of charge
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MedChoice Tony
Hi - is it worth Hp wise to get the fog light screens. I'm not sur if it improves gas mileage or Hp??

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For some one who has already modified their intake and exhaust, this has got to be a joke, right?

If not, you need to spend more time on the Forum and catch up!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MedChoice Tony
Hi - is it worth Hp wise to get the fog light screens. I'm not sur if it improves gas mileage or Hp??

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I installed mine and I did seem a noticeable increase in Gas Milage!


but then again, maybe thats because I drove slower so people could notice the front end more.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MedChoice Tony
Hi - is it worth Hp wise to get the fog light screens. I'm not sur if it improves gas mileage or Hp??

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All sarcasm aside. It will improve the temp in your engine bay and some people have seen improved gas mileage. Anyways, It's mostly for looks and people that get the vararam system usualy go with the Screens to keep debry from entering the intake system.

Good luck with your choice though.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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I'll be looking for screens at Carlisle this year. I think they look cool, while protecting the lights.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I cut the plastic out that is around the fog light (just inside of it). This allowed air flow into the engine bay and into my HALTECH. Sure it allows dirt in to, but guess what it keeps things cooler and allows better air flow into your intake.

Have fun,

Micah
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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save your knuckles and your $$$ and cut out the stockers, install Z06 screens, and enjoy the added air benefits. I did mine with a drywall saw, rough edges cannot be seen with the SS screens on.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mph1972
I cut the plastic out that is around the fog light (just inside of it). This allowed air flow into the engine bay and into my HALTECH. Sure it allows dirt in to, but guess what it keeps things cooler and allows better air flow into your intake.

Have fun,

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I did the same thing, cut the plastic and installed the Z06 screens.
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Anyone have pictures of where they cut?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Zilla
type R sticker is the best bang for the buck as EG
I thought the "NAWS" stickers gave you the most hp.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Thanks for the info

Originally Posted by wettevette
For some one who has already modified their intake and exhaust, this has got to be a joke, right?

If not, you need to spend more time on the Forum and catch up!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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regular fog light screens are just for looks
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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"Muffler bearings"............lol..............yo u gotta love sarcasm.

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