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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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I was wondering if anyone had any news on this intake. On Car Junky.com they claim Gains Up To 18 Horsepower And 40 Ft Lbs Of Torque. I cannot find any reviews. Just wanted to know if this is worth the $300.
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by funnyrocket
I was wondering if anyone had any news on this intake. On Car Junky.com they claim Gains Up To 18 Horsepower And 40 Ft Lbs Of Torque. I cannot find any reviews. Just wanted to know if this is worth the $300.
Ummm... no intake will ever make thak much (unless it has a belt attached to it!). Maybe 5/5ish on en enigine as small as ours.
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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I agree thats why this just looks strange.
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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yeah, kinda funny that companies make rediculous claims even though their product could never come through.
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Absurd. 40 pounds of torque? HOLY crap if it was true...but it's snot!
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:41 AM
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The fact that they would even CLAIM that would make NEVER want to do business with them. . . EVER
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i just bought a k & n typhoon cai for 171 online.
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