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Old 04-14-2007, 08:17 PM
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With the trick flow track heat intake, do you have to make any adjustments to the fuel preasure regulator. Or get the car tuned? Would i be better off with the street heat intake, would it be worth it?? Thanks
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Old 04-14-2007, 08:46 PM
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Old 04-14-2007, 09:56 PM
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No don't touch the fuel pressure..and you certainly won't need a tune from a simple intake swap. Street heat seems very popular...should be a nice upgrade for ya....go in expecting 10-20hp gain and you won't be disapointed.
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:04 PM
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Well its not just a simple intake swap. Its H/C/I. I was gonna just do everything but the intake, but we ran into some problems. I looked at the trick flow website and it said this about the track heat

(NOTE: Manifolds are designed for non-EGR engines. Most applications will require a calibrated mass air or adjustable fuel injection computer, aftermarket fuel rails, and adjustable fuel pressure regulator to operate properly.)

Is all of that nesesary or can i just bolt it on?
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:08 PM
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you can just bolt it on... but expect your car to run like crap since your totally half-assing this install
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:20 PM
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I can't help you with shortcuts..you get out of it what you put into it.
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:25 PM
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How am i half assing the install??
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:26 PM
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all adder can do is insult people who ask question....your a big help douche bag

dude a track heat intake is wrong for your app. unless you have some nice heads and cam with other pieces your low end will suffer
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Ok heres what i got
ALLUMINUM HEADS
190cc intake runners
60cc chambers
CAM
.510/.534 @ .222/.233
#24injectors w/ mass air sensor
1.6 RR
190lph fuel pump
70mm throtle body
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heads..what valve size
maf size?
cam is awful small
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