Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp....
Drifting
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (Phil97SVT)
I installed one. It more or less completed my change out of everything in front of the throttle body. I can't say I saw any SOTP change. I think they will provide more benifit on cars with SC's.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (MY1Fast99C5)
I am debating about lowering my radiator and custom fabricating a 3.5" to 4" pipe. IMO it will look alot cleaner and cost of mod less than $50.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (Phil97SVT)
For the money these air ducts go for and the few horsepower you gain from them, it isnt worth it. Spend your money on something else.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (Phil97SVT)
Phil. No gains that you can feel but the carbon fiber looks better than that
plastic accordion the general designed. :lolg: :lolg:
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (MikeV)
LAPD HF Air Duct & Coupler look great (but may rub you hood liner) and is "cheap" at $175. I am sure there are a few horses to be found somewhere in there-but it is more than likely not measurable.
To me, it would just compliment my "complete intake package" to match my complete "exhaust package."
To me, it would just compliment my "complete intake package" to match my complete "exhaust package."
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (Phil97SVT)
Apparently the big tuners don't think so. Check a picture of their engine packages - they still use the stock setup.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (MiamiDave)
Hey Phil, keep me posted on the lowering of the radiator and using a peice of pipe. I have been looking into this for the last year and would like to figure out someway to get away from that kinked up bend across the top of the radiator like you are trying to do. Shoot me a e-mail and we can talk it over Nate
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (wamara)
Apparently the big tuners don't think so. Check a picture of their engine packages - they still use the stock setup.
I have to agree. If there is a change it's not noticable. Most articles I read say it only adds HP if you run 100+.
For the mod you're considering I'd be leary of water ingestion.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (BrightRed C5 SWFL)
For the money these air ducts go for and the few horsepower you gain from them, it isnt worth it. Spend your money on something else.
Drifting
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (rrobert22)
I did the Blackwing and noticed some difference. When I added the powerduct and the high flow coupler it seemed like I noticed a difference.
On the other hand, it was very difficult to get on and I may have just been wishing the effort paid off???
Regardless, I purchased mine as a combo and it certainly looks much better than the poopiee that comes stock.
On the other hand, it was very difficult to get on and I may have just been wishing the effort paid off???
Regardless, I purchased mine as a combo and it certainly looks much better than the poopiee that comes stock.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (hogurt)
When I added the powerduct and the high flow coupler it seemed like I noticed a difference.
Regardless, I purchased mine as a combo and it certainly looks much better than the poopiee that comes stock.
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Re: Does a "High" flow air duct really increase hp.... (wamara)
Apparently the big tuners don't think so. Check a picture of their engine packages - they still use the stock setup.
