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Old 12-14-2003, 06:33 PM
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does this give us any extra umph or what does it actually do. improve sound or what and how is it done.
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Old 12-14-2003, 06:37 PM
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Throttle response is not a crisp but makes the intake bark alittle more. Not really any noticable gains other than that.
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Old 12-14-2003, 08:21 PM
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when you take it off. are you putting a k&n filter on. it also helps if you shield the filter from the engine heat.
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Old 12-14-2003, 09:17 PM
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I didn't because I plan on installing a full cold intake system. i jsut pulled the rubber snorkal off and left the factory filter. sounds meaner but never noticed a power gain.
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Old 12-14-2003, 09:36 PM
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so all u r really doing is taking the plastic cover off and removing the snorkel to the fender well right. i would imagine that u have to use a k&n filter with it right since it is not covered from engine heat
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Running a K-N doens't cool the air down. It just allows air to enter the motor with less restriciton. And yes I just pulled the snorkal out and left the airbox.
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Old 12-15-2003, 04:10 PM
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all I've noticed by removing me air silencer is that when I step on it it gets to the higher rpms much faster....I never noticed makin my car louder tho
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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT
all I've noticed by removing me air silencer is that when I step on it it gets to the higher rpms much faster....I never noticed makin my car louder tho
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Are you sure about that? I can't believe you getANY gain from this, muchless a noticeable gain throughout the powerband..<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0"></P>
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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT
all I've noticed by removing me air silencer is that when I step on it it gets to the higher rpms much faster....I never noticed makin my car louder tho
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Are you sure about that? I can't believe you getANY gain from this, muchless a noticeable gain throughout the powerband..<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0"></P>

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what I ment was that I didnt feel any more hp...but my car rev's alot "free'r" so 2 speak</P>
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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT
all I've noticed by removing me air silencer is that when I step on it it gets to the higher rpms much faster....I never noticed makin my car louder tho
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Are you sure about that? I can't believe you getANY gain from this, muchless a noticeable gain throughout the powerband..<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0"></P>

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what I ment was that I didnt feel any more hp...but my car rev's alot "free'r" so 2 speak</P>

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Oh.<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0"></P>
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