Smooth power coupler worth it ?
03-24-2008, 01:19 PM
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Smooth power coupler worth it ?
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,
Mfg. CLAIMS 3 to 5 H.P. increase, true or false ?
Did I just waste 46.00 bucks ?
Thanks,
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vettpapaw (05-03-2019)
Looks better anyway.
03-24-2008, 01:34 PM
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Melting Slicks
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.
03-24-2008, 01:37 PM
#5
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 !
03-24-2008, 01:53 PM
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Race Director
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.
Is it worth looking a little nicer. Yes!
Is it worth any sort of power. No!
I have one, think it looks good.
03-24-2008, 05:40 PM
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Purely a cosmetic enhancement
03-24-2008, 06:07 PM
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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.
03-24-2008, 06:14 PM
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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.
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03-24-2008, 10:20 PM
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03-24-2008, 10:39 PM
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Doubt you will see any power increase, but it will look better.
03-24-2008, 10:41 PM
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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,
Mfg. CLAIMS 3 to 5 H.P. increase, true or false ?
Did I just waste 46.00 bucks ?
Thanks,
Chip has them pretty cheap
