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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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bought my blackwing and power coupler,and i'm wondering if,beside aesthetics,there's aa good reason to replace the stock air bridge,as well?!save the wave .
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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nothing really besides looks. :cheers:
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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:iagree:
nothing really besides looks.
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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:iagree: save your $$$$
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 03:07 AM
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save your $$$$
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The power coupler is also only good for looks, it will give you 0 HP.




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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 06:35 AM
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Default Re: air bridge question (krabtree13)

krabtree13, hi,

just go for it. Besides aesthetics, in the all around addition of even small benefits :every little bit helps in the long way of enhancements (either power and/or looks).

You may, e.g., have a look at the BPP-VORTEX AirBridge or the one from THE LAPD, and so you replace the turbulent accordeon air coupler to the throttle body. Turbulent air in the intake equals to less air densitiy.

Well, sure, it's all out personal taste as well, but such an AirBridge assists you also greatly to compensate/contrast with the all-black look of the power department. I think you would enjoy and no regret.

Joe. :seeya :seeya
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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It does look good, go for it!

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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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If you're engine req'd more cfm than the bridge can flow, yes, it'll help; otherwise probably not.
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Good for looks only :) :)


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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 04:11 AM
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I think it depends on your other mods. Ever look at the inside of the stock bridge and accordian? It's small and irregular.

Plus airbridges are cool. I'd do it if it worked with my SC.



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