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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
Those HP gains that wrxified posted are interesting. I'll have whatever he's smokin'.
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It's not what he's smokin, it's those 16 lb. olives in his dirty martini LOL...My next mod, just got the idea from Overhaulin.....repaint car Lime green and black..yeah!!!
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
Those HP gains that wrxified posted are interesting. I'll have whatever he's smokin'.

Airaid CAI - $250 - 15hp = $17/hp try 15- 20 RWHP for BOTH the CAI & custom tune
Tuner - $380 - 15hp = $25/hp
BBK Headers w/Off-Road X-Pipe $640 - 25hp - $26/hp try 10-15 RWHP without cams
Borla Catback - $950 - 12hp = $79/hp try 1-2 RWHP; 3 if you're lucky

And forget about any fuel mileage gains. IF there were to be any gains, you'd kill them with the lead foot you'll develop playing with the new found power.
Tell you what. You post a dyno backing up your claims, I'll post 2 proving yours are wrong.
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Joenpb
As you added each mod by chance did you see what if any change that mod made to your mpg (especially the new gears)? What are you getting for mpg now? Thanks.
Not really measured it until tonight. Just drove 185 miles from West MI to Toledo OH. Cruise set to 75 mph (2600 rpms) . 25.6 mpg
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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2nd tank w/ my airaid....70 @2050 rpms 29.4 on the beltline after coming off stop and go, so that's good for me, the airaid proving to be better for me w/o a tune than stock or the mmr I had.
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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not sure how much more mods going to do, ever since got that new HTC Thunderbolt did not know how much stuff you can do to a phone on the android forums lol
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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When I compare the CAI to stock, I have also seen mpg gains, and so far even more slightly improved mpg adding the tune on top of it.
Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Got my tuner today along with the AirRaid CAI. Installed the 93S tune, which took about 15 mins (very easy for a turd like me), and I could tell some immediate difference. My speedometer seemed a little off though. I thought I was going about 65 but it said closer to 80. I figure it'll take a week or so for the car to recalibrate all the upgrades (fingers crossed)? I also installed the CAI tonight and WHOA MOMMA . . . it's loud when you get on it and just keeps getting louder. I like the sound so far. Up until installing the tune and CAI today, I've been flooring it everytime I wanted to get up and go. Now I feel like I'm going to have to take it easy with the AirRaid on. I redlined for the first time tonight and was pretty surprised. The only problems I have/had with the CAI were getting the tube onto the throttle body (dropped plenty of Fbombs) and the tension from the breather line going into the aluminum fitting is pulling the aluminum fitting from being totally flush with the grommet. I didn't notice any air escaping from the connection but it bothers me that it isn't perfectly flush. I'm gonna drive easy for the rest of the week and let all the adjustments settle in. Overall, I'm pleased thus far. Will update in a week
Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Mine seemed to line up fine, but it took a little coaxing. Make sure your air filter box is perfectly seated, if not the intake tube might be a little off line. Good luck.
Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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WIDEtotheNER, the speedo should be correct. Check to see you included the correct rear ratio and indeed did enter it if it is different from 2.73. Also make sure you gave Bama the correct tire size. Sounds like you have 3.31`s and didn`t enter that under options.

Also could be I`m full of it, but just in case>>>>>>>
Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WIDEtotheNER
Got my tuner today along with the AirRaid CAI. Installed the 93S tune, which took about 15 mins (very easy for a turd like me), and I could tell some immediate difference. My speedometer seemed a little off though. I thought I was going about 65 but it said closer to 80. I figure it'll take a week or so for the car to recalibrate all the upgrades (fingers crossed)? I also installed the CAI tonight and WHOA MOMMA . . . it's loud when you get on it and just keeps getting louder. I like the sound so far. Up until installing the tune and CAI today, I've been flooring it everytime I wanted to get up and go. Now I feel like I'm going to have to take it easy with the AirRaid on. I redlined for the first time tonight and was pretty surprised. The only problems I have/had with the CAI were getting the tube onto the throttle body (dropped plenty of Fbombs) and the tension from the breather line going into the aluminum fitting is pulling the aluminum fitting from being totally flush with the grommet. I didn't notice any air escaping from the connection but it bothers me that it isn't perfectly flush. I'm gonna drive easy for the rest of the week and let all the adjustments settle in. Overall, I'm pleased thus far. Will update in a week

I just installed the AirAid also. It was a tight fit onto the throttle body. But, I think that is a good thing. A nice tight seal even with the hose clamp is ideal. The sound is great and it sure has woken the motor up a bit. Airaid claims 15 HP and 20 TQ. Not sure on that. But, in my head this is a great mod. I have had K&N CAI's on my last 2 vehicles. The AirAid is just as good.



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