C&L Performance Intake Manifold
09-05-2011, 08:07 PM
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C&L Performance Intake Manifold
Anyone have this, worth it? Opinions? Would you suggest the Ford intake over C&L?
Currently mods related: Back to O/R pipe when I get emissions, CAI and tuner.
I see it also deletes the charge motion plates, that's a plus. Then again, charge plates state 10HP. This intake states 11-14HP... reality, only gaining 3-4 HP additional HP considering they're built in? Or am I thinking too much.
Plan to get blower next year, of course I would only get this if I get the vortec. Still thinking; m90/vortec
Currently mods related: Back to O/R pipe when I get emissions, CAI and tuner.
I see it also deletes the charge motion plates, that's a plus. Then again, charge plates state 10HP. This intake states 11-14HP... reality, only gaining 3-4 HP additional HP considering they're built in? Or am I thinking too much.
Plan to get blower next year, of course I would only get this if I get the vortec. Still thinking; m90/vortec
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09-06-2011, 10:41 AM
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I believe the aftermarket intakes are suggested if you've already done cams/long tubes and can pull the extra air through them. Otherwise, on an almost stock engine like your's, I think it's pretty much in the same ballpark as the aftermarket throttle bodies...pointless.
The Ford intake is half the weight of the C&L, considerably cheaper, and from charts I've seen, very similar in performance.
The Ford intake is half the weight of the C&L, considerably cheaper, and from charts I've seen, very similar in performance.
09-06-2011, 06:50 PM
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I believe the aftermarket intakes are suggested if you've already done cams/long tubes and can pull the extra air through them. Otherwise, on an almost stock engine like your's, I think it's pretty much in the same ballpark as the aftermarket throttle bodies...pointless.
The Ford intake is half the weight of the C&L, considerably cheaper, and from charts I've seen, very similar in performance.
The Ford intake is half the weight of the C&L, considerably cheaper, and from charts I've seen, very similar in performance.
09-06-2011, 07:34 PM
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The plastic intake can flow 900hp. why tamper with something that is already golden. do the CMDPs. You get the same results my friend. The only advantage I can see to an all aluminum intake would be the ability to ice it down at the track.
09-07-2011, 08:42 PM
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