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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Weapon-R Intake Manifold!

After waiting a few years for this part it is finally mine. Ha ha. The quality and craftsmanship of this part are AMAZING! All the people at Weapon-R are awesome and have done it again. I would most definitely recommend this to anybody and everybody that owns a Scion xB. I am in no way affiliated with Weapon-R, but go do yourself a favor a buy this part. Any questions feel free to ask.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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how does the gain feel? how does it sound now that there is no baffles?
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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How much?, where can I get it? I'm guessing it fits the xA also
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Awesome! Do you know the difficulty of putting it on is? I'm def. jealous, this is something i have wanted for a long time and now it looks like it might come true!
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Your profile shows that you had a Fujita short ram and Strup axel-back prior to this upgrade, is that correct? No header? I think lots of people will be interested to see how this upgrade performs when combined with pre-existing mods.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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NICE.......
so any difference in power?
keep us updated!!!
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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oh and the cost would help also haha
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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The performance gains are pretty good. Install was pretty easy and straight foward. It sounds a little more "throaty". I am not too sure what the price will be when they are in full production, but it will be worth it. Also, I have a Fujita SRI, Strup header, and Strup exhaust, and now the Weapon R Intake Manifold.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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How does the carbon fiber cover fit?
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Still fits perfect, but only has 2 mounting holes now...
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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what happened to your dip stick?
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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this is a bit off topic, but where did u get the CF engine cover?
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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ya im really excited to see mine when it's on. I have a gold valve cover already..... once i confirm that the car runs better with the manifold it will be powder coated gold. and i got a coil pack cover while i was at it too..... probably go gold on that too......
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jct
what happened to your dip stick?
It needs to be relocated...
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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Any idea on a rough price? I'm excited myself for one :D
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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good god. I posted the price I paid, 600 on the other thread.

Still waiting to make sure everyone else paid the same.

I wasnt sworn to secrecy.....
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:30 AM
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chill. I see where you posted in the other thread. I found this one before work, made a quick post so I can check it out later.. Also found the other thread after work.

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good god. I posted the price I paid, 600 on the other thread.

Still waiting to make sure everyone else paid the same.

I wasnt sworn to secrecy.....
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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no, i didnt mean to sound uppity, just thought it was funny people were still asking for a price. plus someone asked again bvelow my other post....
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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i want!!!
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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It's cool, I asked about is it worth the price for the gains, and someone also asked the same thing like 2 posts below me on the other topic LoL. It's just nice to see new stuff for xA's :D



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