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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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long tube headers? why are they illegal?
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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.. because they are so bad ***, they have been outlawed..
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Im confused lol, are you for real? Do headers add a nice power boost? How does it effect the sound of the car? Rumble wise?
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kevilay
one of these look like a good buy. any opinions? here are two diff ones.

http://www.brenspeed.com/3000jlt110.html
http://www.brenspeed.com/3000extreme.html

which do u recommend? I think id be getting a good deal with this package.
Save the money on the fancy intake and use it for the gear or the exhaust bro. Both those packages go for over $700 and you could get just as good performance from any of the intakes offered for less.
Or just order the tuner and save even more money for the other stuff.
I have run with and without the intake and can tell you...there's not that much difference. You might have an extra 5-6hp @ 4.5K plus, but you will have better protection with the factory airbox...your call. The tune is the important thing and does most of the work performance wise. Just wait till you stomp on the pedal for the first time after it gets tuned, big smiles
That saleen box is f'in sweet, I will say that

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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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long tube headers? why are they illegal?
because we live in CA where they don't want us to have loud cars but motor cycles can be as loud as they want... lol

but seriously, for emission reasons
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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well i dont have to etest for 2 years, I could always change them back just to etest Do they sound nice
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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I think I should focus on stuff I wont be replacing if and when I supercharge. I think i need to replace the tuner because they sell one for supercharged and a regular one. Is there a difference? Maybe for now Ill go for the gears and some exhaust. Id love to give the car a nice rumble. An intake would be something I would need to replace also wouldnt it?
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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The tuner can be used. The tuner just stores different tunes to put on your car. So say u do gears now u will get a certain tune for it. Later u add FI u will delete the tune for gears and only have FI tune on the tuner. If u plane on FI in a year then don't get a intake bc the supercharger will probably have one
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by outceltj
The tuner can be used. If u plane on FI in a year then don't get a intake bc the supercharger will probably have one
This is what i'm saying bro.
If I had to do it over again, I would have just got the tuner w/tunes for less money. The intake is likely to be changed out when you SC anyways. THE CUSTOM TUNE IS WHAT IS NEEDED FOR IMMEDIATE FUN (especially with an auto)...you will need the handheld later down the road anyways with gear change and anything beyond a/b's on the exhaust. Also I think brenspeed credits you like $200 on a SC kit if you already have a handheld tuner.

http://www.brenspeed.com/3000.html

1. Tuner w/tunes
2. Gears of choice
3. Exhaust

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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how do I find a good place to do the supercharge install on my car?



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