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Best $89 I spent In a long time.

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Old 11-02-2008, 08:42 AM
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I just put a K&N air filter on my existing set-up.
Just tossed the metal filter top and replaced with this air feed through the top setup.
What a difference.
The manufacture says 10-15hp gain and I think they are right.

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Old 11-02-2008, 09:52 AM
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Looks good, does it sound better when you floor it? PG.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 11:36 AM
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Hey PG,
It sounds better all the time, real throaty.
When it's ideling you can here the air being sucked in through the top, sounds like a supercharger.

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Old 11-02-2008, 12:16 PM
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I've had one for over 3 years now... sounds like a toilet flushing when I get on it!
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Old 11-02-2008, 12:18 PM
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Is that good or bad?
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 07:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: Wedge

I've had one for over 3 years now... sounds like a toilet flushing when I get on it!
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I take it as 'a good thing'!
,...concider the alternative. [:'(]
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 12:33 PM
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Bad when premimum was 4.50/gal and I get gallons to the mile if my foot is in it!
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...IF, your foot is in it? Who you tryin' to kid? [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 11:46 PM
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Wedges defination of Irony...

Premium gas drops to $2.40/gal 1 day after I put the Vette away for the winter...

AND

The freaking stock market starts its modest rebound on Tuesday. I pulled all my stocks out on Monday.

De nada for both, glad I could have been of service!!!
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:10 PM
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Shoulda & coulda, screw it, better days ahead!

Did you store your Vet in a CarJacket?
 


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