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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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The Donaldson Blackwing intake was already installed on my 98 Coupe when I purchased it, but the air bridge and the coupler remained stock factory items. If I purchase an aftermarket air bridge and smooth coupler, can I expect any additional performance from these mods? Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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The Donaldson Blackwing intake was already installed on my 98 Coupe when I purchased it, but the air bridge and the coupler remained stock factory items. If I purchase an aftermarket air bridge and smooth coupler, can I expect any additional performance from these mods? Thanks in advance.
Your engine may give you another 2 RWHP if your engine is basically stock. However, to prevent your engine's computer from scaling back power when intake air temps get past 100, you might want to consider my cold-air mod. It helps keep the air being pulled through your filter at outside temps. Another option is to slot your fog light covers to allow cold air to enter through the front. This is not as direct as my method, which involves cutting the lower radiator cover and installing a wire mesh screen and scoop to channel air directly at your air filter. This procedure is available for download in Halltech's website. Look for "Dave's cold air mod".
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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It's more of a show piece than a performance piece.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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Not much performance to be gained from this mod. More show than go.
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