What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?

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Jan 31, 2002 | 08:10 AM
  #1  
I see it on a lot of people's sigs and checked the website out...it basically looks like a nicer Stealen intake?

Anyone know the gains vs. Stealen or other brands?

Is it really worth $140?

Just trying to keep an update on all these new products.
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Jan 31, 2002 | 08:26 AM
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Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by Driven EF9
I see it on a lot of people's sigs and checked the website out...it basically looks like a nicer Stealen intake?

Anyone know the gains vs. Stealen or other brands?
There are posted dynos on the website for the 2k2, just waiting for the posted dynos for the 2k1. It did test better than $tealin if I recall correctly, but on different machines...I think.

I have ordered one myself to check out the hype anyway (I currently have no intake, just stock box so it would be a positive move anyway). It looks better (to me,opinion) and I help someone on the board vs supporting big business.

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Is it really worth $140?
Personal opinion plus the ongoing debate of CAI vs HAI. Plus you replace some of the stock stuff with a smoother pipe. Does it give you gains? I guess only a dyno will give you hard black and white numbers to judge by.
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Jan 31, 2002 | 08:28 AM
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Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by Driven EF9
I see it on a lot of people's sigs and checked the website out...it basically looks like a nicer Stealen intake?

Anyone know the gains vs. Stealen or other brands?

Is it really worth $140?

Just trying to keep an update on all these new products.
because its one of our members and we are keeping it in the family...
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Jan 31, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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Re: Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by SprintMax


because its one of our members and we are keeping it in the family...
Ya that too fo' sho'!

I'm am going to dyno back to back with stillen pop then FC intake.
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Jan 31, 2002 | 08:40 AM
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Re: Re: Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by PhatGuy


Ya that too fo' sho'!

I'm am going to dyno back to back with stillen pop then FC intake.
When ya doing this? Have you got yours (FC) yet? Do you have a "stock" dyno?

Just looked back, three questions in a row...feel newbie like!
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Jan 31, 2002 | 10:02 AM
  #6  
I'm dynoing my 2k2 6spd this weekend. Going from Frankencar to stock and hopefully dyno once again with FC, just to ensure there is no weird ECU 'learning' needed. Steve's dyno was done stock to FC. I will post my runs once that is done.

BTW, it is a good quality unit and worth the money IMO. Don't forget to consider the Berk as well. I haven't seen any dynos and don't know anything about it, other than it's made of aluminum. Just be sure to look at everything.

Albert
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Jan 31, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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Quote from DMBMaxima88
"haven't thought about that yet, i'm gonna run a group deal on the .org. since 99% of my business if from you guys if i gave a discount i would give almost everyone one. i'll think of something for you guys."

Just another reason why we would rather support an org member rather then Stillen.
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Jan 31, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Colonel


There are posted dynos on the website for the 2k2, just waiting for the posted dynos for the 2k1. It did test better than $tealin if I recall correctly, but on different machines...I think.
I'm planning to dyno this Saturday.
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Jan 31, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Re: Re: Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by PhatGuy


Ya that too fo' sho'!

I'm am going to dyno back to back with stillen pop then FC intake.
Can't wait to hear the results!
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Jan 31, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: What's the fuss about the FrankenCar intake?
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Originally posted by Colonel


When ya doing this? Have you got yours (FC) yet? Do you have a "stock" dyno?

Just looked back, three questions in a row...feel newbie like!
I haven't received the FC intake yet. I can dyno anytime I just need the FC. I will dyno stillen pop then FC back to back. I won't be reinstalling my stock intake. Just gotta get the FC..
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Jan 31, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by PhatGuy


I haven't received the FC intake yet. I can dyno anytime I just need the FC. I will dyno stillen pop then FC back to back. I won't be reinstalling my stock intake. Just gotta get the FC..
I haven't received the FC intake yet. I can dyno anytime I just need the FC. I will dyno stillen pop then FC back to back. I won't be reinstalling my stock intake. Just gotta get the FC.. [/B][/QUOTE]

I am waiting too. I was hoping to see stock numbers against FC numbers on a 2K1....
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Jan 31, 2002 | 03:24 PM
  #12  
Don't forget another important reason....
It sounds good!
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Jan 31, 2002 | 04:23 PM
  #13  
I just ordered mine. Does anyone have a writeup for 2K?
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Jan 31, 2002 | 04:23 PM
  #14  
the 2k1 and 2k intake are going to the powdercoater on monday to ship next week. my machine shop has been laggin this week. i might look for a higher volume shop some where else. i need more then he has time to make. oh well. i'll deal for now i'll just have him make as many as he can all the time. jeff's dyno will be done by the time i start shipping these

-steve
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Jan 31, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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Hey Steve-we got yo back, dawg!

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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
the 2k1 and 2k intake are going to the powdercoater on monday to ship next week. my machine shop has been laggin this week. i might look for a higher volume shop some where else. i need more then he has time to make. oh well. i'll deal for now i'll just have him make as many as he can all the time. jeff's dyno will be done by the time i start shipping these

-steve
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Jan 31, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by Trev_Daddy
Hey Steve-we got yo back, dawg!

i've noticed, i cna't be too mean now that i own a business, but you guys seem to take care of watching my back for me
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Jan 31, 2002 | 06:20 PM
  #17  
LOL! You have your very own Electronic Bodygaurds!!!



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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88


i've noticed, i cna't be too mean now that i own a business, but you guys seem to take care of watching my back for me
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Feb 1, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by Trev_Daddy
LOL! You have your very own Electronic Bodygaurds!!!




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Feb 1, 2002 | 02:13 PM
  #19  
Hey...How U doin????

Does that mean I can get a discount?


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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88



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Feb 1, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by Trev_Daddy
Hey...How U doin????

Does that mean I can get a discount?


when i run a group deal.
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Feb 1, 2002 | 02:19 PM
  #21  
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88



steve don't u have a cold shower in that garage???? if u do, take one!!
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Feb 1, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by dba1999us


steve don't u have a cold shower in that garage???? if u do, take one!!
it's always JUST cold in the garage, i didn't hook up the heat yet and it's winter.
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