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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Just wanted to know if getting an air intake make a real difference in performance and if so how much horsepower and proof of horsepower gains, thank you.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tothemax2003
Just wanted to know if getting an air intake make a real difference in performance and if so how much horsepower and proof of horsepower gains, thank you.
Search buddy, search.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tothemax2003
Just wanted to know if getting an air intake make a real difference in performance and if so how much horsepower and proof of horsepower gains, thank you.
A "real difference"?
Short answer: Yes.

Qualified answer: Your question is subjective; so "No" is a valid response, too.

Long answer: Go search. You could spend hours reading and making up your own mind as to the consensus here.
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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depends on what you get, in most cases you gain a little top end and lose some midrange torque.

general consensus is stick with stock and do a GAB. They do sound cool though
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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SuperStasiu, you keep posting that same picture of Neil Patrick Harris from "Harold & Kumar 2". So I have to ask, what does that image represent for you when you post it?
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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so many intake threads out there.

I have to ask why do we have to prove to you reasons why you should have an intake? Its your money, if you want it buy it. I don't thinks its a waste of money if everyone on this forum tends to have one (or version of it in some way).

Not too mention, your not gonna find dyno's of every mod individually, thats alot of money to go dyno.

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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SuperStasiu, you keep posting that same picture of Neil Patrick Harris from "Harold & Kumar 2". So I have to ask, what does that image represent for you when you post it?
i dunno lol
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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I have a Berk Short Ram and I really like it. Well built, price was reasonable, sounds great. I noticed a slight gain in power but nothing crazy, I just really like the sound.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Feldman
general consensus is stick with stock and do a GAB. They do sound cool though
GAB sounds amazing. Very throaty, if that's a word.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Here mine it's quiet as stock and the headers and exhaust are more noticeable audibly...but what a difference in how linear the acceleration is.....with this Hybrid Short Ram Intake....for about $100.....
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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i dunno lol
You know that he is gay, right? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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You know that he is gay, right? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Um... unicorn.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zidave
GAB sounds amazing. Very throaty, if that's a word.
Yea it does. I did it last year 4 holes and i noticed a difference
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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You know that he is gay, right? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Maybe he likes gay men and unicorns....??????
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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i am using the battery relocation and making my own custom cold air intake
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CMax03
Maybe he likes gay men and unicorns....??????
That's kind of redundant.

I wonder where the OP is? He might have an opinion about unicorns.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zidave
GAB sounds amazing. Very throaty, if that's a word.
Adding the NWP block plate makes it sound even better (assuming you have a 5.5 gen, that is).
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tothemax2003
Just wanted to know if getting an air intake make a real difference in performance and if so how much horsepower and proof of horsepower gains, thank you.
If you want to take your car "tothemax", you're going to want intake, a loud exhaust, naws, and some shiny gauges.
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sparks03max
If you want to take your car "tothemax", you're going to want intake, a loud exhaust, naws, and some shiny gauges.


Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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i had bought an injen intake "without doing any homework"
still waiting to install. from all i read has heatsoak issues being placed behind the rad.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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very small gains that are hardly noticed(3-5hp).....don't waste your money when you can make your own for less than $50, just buy 3inch maf adapter and filter
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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the original post is happily married to awonderful woman no unicorns for me
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sparks03max
If you want to take your car "tothemax", you're going to want intake, a loud exhaust, naws, and some shiny gauges.
How could you forget decals? (at least 20whp)
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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berk/frankencar hybrid + intake manifold spacers + straight pipe + frankencar b-pipe
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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+ headers

Originally Posted by SoonerFan
berk/frankencar hybrid + intake manifold spacers + straight pipe + frankencar b-pipe
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