Frankencar intake
06-24-2002, 10:01 AM
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Frankencar intake
I just want pass on my thoughts on the Frankencar intake. It ROCKS! It is quiet at idle and cruising speeds. It sounds a little bit aggressive when you start to hit about 3K RPM's. Once you really start to rev up the car and run through the gears, it sounds aggressive, mechanical and exciting. It is not for someone that wants to stealth their way around town while driving like a nut though.
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
06-24-2002, 10:13 AM
#2
Re: Frankencar intake
Originally posted by carguyrob
I just want pass on my thoughts on the Frankencar intake. It ROCKS! It is quiet at idle and cruising speeds. It sounds a little bit aggressive when you start to hit about 3K RPM's. Once you really start to rev up the car and run through the gears, it sounds aggressive, mechanical and exciting. It is not for someone that wants to stealth their way around town while driving like a nut though.
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
I just want pass on my thoughts on the Frankencar intake. It ROCKS! It is quiet at idle and cruising speeds. It sounds a little bit aggressive when you start to hit about 3K RPM's. Once you really start to rev up the car and run through the gears, it sounds aggressive, mechanical and exciting. It is not for someone that wants to stealth their way around town while driving like a nut though.
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
-steve
06-24-2002, 01:58 PM
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Re: want another one?
Originally posted by dblrr900
I am selling mine next month. Anyone want it? Make an offer. It is blue, I Never got the right color. Going with CAI, it is too hot in this area, I feel like I am loosing HP.
I am selling mine next month. Anyone want it? Make an offer. It is blue, I Never got the right color. Going with CAI, it is too hot in this area, I feel like I am loosing HP.
06-24-2002, 02:01 PM
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Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by max34
Too hot in Virginia!!?? Sheesh!
Too hot in Virginia!!?? Sheesh!
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
06-24-2002, 02:05 PM
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Re: Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by asu174
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
06-24-2002, 02:10 PM
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Re: Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by asu174
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
The reason i ask is because I was thinking about getting a Frankencar. I was waiting for the heatshield/cold air tube that is on their site.
06-24-2002, 02:10 PM
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Re: Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by asu174
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
It's 115 out right now where I am. Plus half of my state is on fire right now too (seriously).....
Don't even BEGIN to tell me that Virginia is hot.....
06-24-2002, 02:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by max34
I live in FLA...I was surprised that Northern Virginia was too hot.
The reason i ask is because I was thinking about getting a Frankencar. I was waiting for the heatshield/cold air tube that is on their site.
I live in FLA...I was surprised that Northern Virginia was too hot.
The reason i ask is because I was thinking about getting a Frankencar. I was waiting for the heatshield/cold air tube that is on their site.
06-24-2002, 02:59 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: want another one?
Originally posted by lcf
dry heat is not as bad as moist humid heat that permeates the midwest and southeast. our 95º heat probably feels stickier, hotter, and makes our cars perform worse than YOUR 95º in colorado i think you said? especially in florida. omg, HOTTTTTTT!!!!
dry heat is not as bad as moist humid heat that permeates the midwest and southeast. our 95º heat probably feels stickier, hotter, and makes our cars perform worse than YOUR 95º in colorado i think you said? especially in florida. omg, HOTTTTTTT!!!!
I'm in Arizona. And yes, I empathize with your humidity, but I was here when it was 123 a few years back. That was just nuts.
Oh, and my dad can beat up your dad.
06-24-2002, 05:29 PM
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It was 98 Deg today here with about 92% humidity. That makes walking outside like taking a shower. My car just looks at me like "your kidding right". I used to live in the High desert in Cali and also lived in AZ for a bit. I was in Mexico and it was over 125 one time. I know how hot it can get there, but when you get in the shade it is cooler, here that shade ain't doin nothin but givin the bugs a place to hide.
I have to go CAI. Better numbers. AS I asked Steve before, did he have any numbers with hot humid areas. Of course I never got a response. Now if Steve wants I could go get a Dyno done tomorrow and shoot his product full of holes. I liked it in the cold air, but when it got hot, it lost it's polish. Sorry Steve, but I gotta upgrade.
I have to go CAI. Better numbers. AS I asked Steve before, did he have any numbers with hot humid areas. Of course I never got a response. Now if Steve wants I could go get a Dyno done tomorrow and shoot his product full of holes. I liked it in the cold air, but when it got hot, it lost it's polish. Sorry Steve, but I gotta upgrade.
06-24-2002, 06:23 PM
#15
HOW MUCH FOR THE FRANKENCAR? YOU SAID YOU HAVE ONE YOUR SELLING? I WANT IT FOR THE RIGHT PRICE. HOW SOON ARE YOU TRYING TO GET RID OF IT? LET ME KNOW THE SPECIFICS. CASH IS TIGHT RIGHT THIS MINUTE, BUT IN A WEEK OR TWO, SHOULD HAVE PLENTY TO DO IT. THANKS
06-24-2002, 06:45 PM
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dblrr900@yahoo.com Email me. I am looking to sell it in a couple weeks.
06-24-2002, 07:53 PM
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Re: Frankencar intake
Originally posted by carguyrob
I just want pass on my thoughts on the Frankencar intake. It ROCKS! It is quiet at idle and cruising speeds. It sounds a little bit aggressive when you start to hit about 3K RPM's. Once you really start to rev up the car and run through the gears, it sounds aggressive, mechanical and exciting. It is not for someone that wants to stealth their way around town while driving like a nut though.
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
I just want pass on my thoughts on the Frankencar intake. It ROCKS! It is quiet at idle and cruising speeds. It sounds a little bit aggressive when you start to hit about 3K RPM's. Once you really start to rev up the car and run through the gears, it sounds aggressive, mechanical and exciting. It is not for someone that wants to stealth their way around town while driving like a nut though.
As for install, if you have even basic mechanical skills, it only takes about 30 minutes to install (just need a 10mm and 11mm wrench).
Keep your sunroof closed before disconnecting the negative battery cable though... otherwise, you will confuse the basic computer and the sunroof will not function correctly. (This is fixable though!)
Enjoy the ride!
06-24-2002, 10:46 PM
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Colorado is great, for the climate and fun factor. Also come here if you wan't your car to go slow. 5280 ft above sea level is the biggest HP robber you will ever experince. Worse than a bad MAF sensor, well mabey not that bad. I went to Houston TX with my 2k max and I thought that the car god's dropped a 3.5 into my car. What a difference!!!!!!! I won't leave here though I love it. Need some boost so that the high altitude won't affect me as much. Someday.
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