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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Does the smooth coupler help? Has any one seen any gains 1-2hp at all or is this just some peoples guss that it would help and it just looks good? Where can I get one for cheap?
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Maybe helps a little, but as you say, it looks good. Go for it. Ecklers or Corvette Central have them.
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They do but 50.00 bucks just for some thing that just looks good.

I would buy one if I can find it around 20-30 shipped.

Any one know where I can get one?
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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They do but 50.00 bucks just for some thing that just looks good.

I would buy one if I can find it around 20-30 shipped.

Any one know where I can get one?
Mine came with my carbon fiber airbridge
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Mine came with my carbon fiber airbridge
Some people say the airbridge are just for looks also. I really don't want to spend 200 on something for just looks.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by extremecorvette
Some people say the airbridge are just for looks also. I really don't want to spend 200 on something for just looks.
It will flow better which will result in better HP
when i did mine i feel that the Its smoother on the trottle not much gain though
if u have the extra 35 $ get it
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A rubber boot would work the same.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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I bought a coupler and larger airbridge together. Not sure about the HP gain, but throttle response is much quicker.

My suggestion, if you aren't in a hurry, is to wait for someone to sell one here on the forum. It happens often.
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