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Old 07-03-2005, 11:12 PM
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Are velocity stacks REALLY necessary?

I've heard that attaching a K&N popcharger w/o a velocity stack will screw up the MAF readings due to increased "air turbulence" and therefore not allow full potential HP gains. HMMM, I don't know if I buy this.

Anyone have dyno comparisons? with and w/o a velocity stack?

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Old 07-03-2005, 11:24 PM
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i dont think the velocity stack really does much because of that little wire mesh thing we have goin on in our intake tubing...maybe if u take that out...
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:37 PM
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That wire mesh is to smoothen the airflow comming into the MAF.
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Old 07-03-2005, 11:41 PM
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stock intake is better than a pop charger imo. i have a stillen popcharger and its just sitting around here.
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Old 07-04-2005, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo
That wire mesh is to smoothen the airflow comming into the MAF.
but wouldnt it cancel out the airflow caused by the velocity stack?
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Speaking about necessity, pop-charges aren't necessary for improved performance. Thus velocity stacks aren't either. Stock is the best setup for daily and some spirited driving.
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