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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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1999 frc stock, 57k miles, strong dyno numbers. would like to spend a few hundred and get the most (and safest) bang for those bucks. thinking a new air intake system would be the start, yes? which one and why? or?

with a $350-400ish budget, what would you do? daily driver.

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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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tuned and hit the dyno just before i bought her. strong numbers. she pops nice.

which air filter? or?
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people have good results with the honker and vararam setup.
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VARARAM Very good CAI>
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As mentioned above the Vararam and Honker are good. I switched to the Honker after having the Vararam for a couple of years. I don't know if the fit and finish of the Vararam has improved or not over the past few years but the one I had left a little to be desired.
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with some looking into the honker looks better. the car is a daily driver and i'm seeing reports of hydrolock using the vararam - as well as fit and finish issues.

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Honker or Vararam. The Honker is a much better fit and finish though.
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vararam or mickey thompsons.

the 305/35/18 WILL fit on the stock wagon wheels. trust me. got 5k miles on mine
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