I am still waiting to install my new BB shorty headers and decided to also install a smooth, so called power coupler in place of the accordian OEM style, which if nothing else, will be a much more easy task to keep clean.

Mfg. CLAIMS 3 to 5 H.P. increase, true or false ?

Did I just waste 46.00 bucks ?

Thanks,

 

Think I know what the answer will be, but I'll tune in just in case..

 

I don't think it would add any extra HP. It's kinda like the hood seal.
But, that said. I did install them both. Looks better anyway.

 

If it is just the coupler and no aftermarket intake i.e. Black wing, Varra ram I don't see a real increase. However it looks better easier to keep clean and I am sure there is a very minimual performance enhancement from it.

 

Nice under hood, very attractive! Looks like the same one except mine will be black. I do have dual cone intakes and also shorty BB`s soon, can`t wait !

 

Is it worth it???

Is it worth looking a little nicer. Yes!
Is it worth any sort of power. No!

I have one, think it looks good.

 

Added one with a carbon fiber air bridge....for looks only

 

Purely a cosmetic enhancement

 

I was looking in mine and with all the ribs inside I thing the smooth one would flow better

 

And since I have the "worst" CAI intake dual cone type, which once again the hype says more turbulance, loss of power, etc., I thought the smoother flow in might help improve the airflow. But again bottom line, it can`t hurt and like I already stated, cleaning will be much improved, getting dirt out from between the ribs kinda sucked some.

Anyway, hey whatever floats ones boat, I spect.

 

I read the same claim that it was good for an additional 5hp due to the fact that the air flow was not disturbed as in the original coupler. I bought mine more for the looks then the added hp, althought if there is an additional hp gain, I am not going to complain.

 

It will not help. Dont waste your$$$$.

 

I could have sworn that I felt a difference right after I put mine on, but then again, I think it runs better right after a fresh coat of wax!

 

It definitely looks better than the ol accordian!

 

 

Doubt you will see any power increase, but it will look better.

 

It is worth it if you like the look.. that is all

Chip has them pretty cheap

 

It sure is a PITA to put on compared to the stock coupler. Looks nice, but can't comment on performance either way since I didn't notice a change.

 

Is anything we do really worth it. Probably Not. But you only go around once so GOFORIT.