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Old 03-25-2008, 04:08 AM
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:08 AM
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how so?
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:09 AM
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its more of a whistle like a turbo
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with the short or long?
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long.
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what about with short?
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:12 AM
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little louder than stock
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:14 AM
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i see, what about performance, just for the heck of it? or is there any?
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:16 AM
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long is better
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ok, well what about the AEM Bypass, that is my only fear for the long intake
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:23 AM
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if you have that much fear, just go short. or just be careful around puddles and go long
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:26 AM
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yeah, i think im gonna do short
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:28 AM
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good choice
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:31 AM
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Hydrolocking is something that wont happen unless your sitting your intake in a puddle. Seriously..

I have driven from VA to FL through HEAVY HEAVY rains, and never had any worries or trouble with Hydrolocking.

Longer is better performance and makes a sucking sound. Shorter makes more (deeper) sound.
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:36 AM
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So if you buy ebay intake and replace with K&N you dont run the risk for damage?
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:37 AM
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oh no, you always run the risk.

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If it aint factory, then its risky...
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:42 AM
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What do you think should be done...I dont wanna spend 200 dollars for like 5 hp gain u know. If i get the ebay kits, how do i kno wat size K&N filter would I need?
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get one that has the same dementions as the ebay filter
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measure the pipe diameter
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Old 03-25-2008, 04:52 AM
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So basically ebay ones are good too right as long as you change the filter? why does Injen or like K&N then charge soo much for their intake?
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