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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Hey guys im ordering some gears from latemodel resto and I was thinking off also getting a cai. Do you think its worth it? Im a poor student so id rather not waste my money. Whats better the bbk or the mac?
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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i dont remember noticing any huge difference but i had a mac on my old 88. it sounded cool haha
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Ya im not expecting a huge difference just some, lol really how does the sound change? Would a tb be a better way to spend money?
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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I wouldn't waste my money. I don't think its worth the price.
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Alright I think ill pass then, what about a smog eliminater? I have no cats anyways, will this make a difference?
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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my friend has a 95 cobra and with all the commotion about a cai/tuner for the s197, would he see any similar gains?
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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the sound will change in the form of a nice little whistle lol. i have the bbk intake, and i love it. the gears that your buying will make the most difference though. i went from the stock 3.08 to 3.73's and it was amazing. the intake won't make a huge difference. but it's a good place to start hope this helps.
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Ok thanks
Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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I have a BBK CAI that has about 200 miles on it that I'd be willing to sell.


NVM - I see you're in Canada lol...Don't want to deal with that shipping.
Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by r3velation
my friend has a 95 cobra and with all the commotion about a cai/tuner for the s197, would he see any similar gains?
if he can hold off a couple weeks, i'll be selling mine



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