50$ shortram intake
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50$ shortram intake
Anybody ever used before? Upgrading from stock.
This almost sounds too good to be true.
The ad says I will gain 5-10 HP, 6-8% torque, and increase MPG
Highly unlikely but for 48$ shipped Might just have to order.
Thoughts?
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Ebay I presume? Biggest issue I have with something like that is air filter quality. It might flow well, but if it's not doing a good job at filtering and lead to potential engine damage/issues... no thanks. It's a big unknown going with unknown brand/quality, not worth it to me.
I also don't like the idea of 2 separate air streams merging right before the MAF-- would likely cause extra turbulence and throw off fuel trims/possible CEL.
I also don't like the idea of 2 separate air streams merging right before the MAF-- would likely cause extra turbulence and throw off fuel trims/possible CEL.
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Ebay I presume? Biggest issue I have with something like that is air filter quality. It might flow well, but if it's not doing a good job at filtering and lead to potential engine damage/issues... no thanks. It's a big unknown going with unknown brand/quality, not worth it to me.
I also don't like the idea of 2 separate air streams merging right before the MAF-- would likely cause extra turbulence and throw off fuel trims/possible CEL.
I also don't like the idea of 2 separate air streams merging right before the MAF-- would likely cause extra turbulence and throw off fuel trims/possible CEL.
Guess you wouldn't advise straight pipes w/no cats either.
Been thinking about doing that too
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The loudness would be fun/cool for me for about 2 minutes and then I'd hate it... but that is a personal preference thing. Nothing really "wrong" with straight pipe and/or no cats. I have headers, high-flow cats w/ stock ti exhaust (Z06) and I do really like how it can be tame and relatively quiet just cruising...but I do wish it were a bit louder at times. Planning on doing heads/cam this winter, hoping that will make it a bit louder. Only reason I got cats is because it's a street car and for the guy driving behind me.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
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The loudness would be fun/cool for me for about 2 minutes and then I'd hate it... but that is a personal preference thing. Nothing really "wrong" with straight pipe and/or no cats. I have headers, high-flow cats w/ stock ti exhaust (Z06) and I do really like how it can be tame and relatively quiet just cruising...but I do wish it were a bit louder at times. Planning on doing heads/cam this winter, hoping that will make it a bit louder. Only reason I got cats is because it's a street car and for the guy driving behind me.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
I love the sound of the cam... Way out of my price range though
Gonna keep looking around for intakes..
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Twinflows are known to confuse the MAF readings under certain circumstances, but they are cheap. For the same money, you can buy a conical K&N that attaches right to your MAF. Look at a K&N catalog for custom filters. The one I used 10 years ago worked perfectly, and was a model # RF 1040, IIRC.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=RF-1040
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=RF-1040
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The loudness would be fun/cool for me for about 2 minutes and then I'd hate it... but that is a personal preference thing. Nothing really "wrong" with straight pipe and/or no cats. I have headers, high-flow cats w/ stock ti exhaust (Z06) and I do really like how it can be tame and relatively quiet just cruising...but I do wish it were a bit louder at times. Planning on doing heads/cam this winter, hoping that will make it a bit louder. Only reason I got cats is because it's a street car and for the guy driving behind me.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
The air intake is something I don't believe in "skimping" on or just throwing something together and hoping it works. It can have a dramatic effect on MAF/fueling and how the car runs (ie run lean or rich). For that reason I think it's best to get something that's tested or proven. With custom tuning I suppose it's not as big of an issue though.
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