is 10 hp a lot?
07-03-2009 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='931530' date='Jul 3 2009, 04:38 AM
I was wondering when someone was going to make the distinction between the wheel and the crank.
I think the non-Ms, it would be noticeable, but what's more important, I think, is torque, which is probably what you feel at the seat of your pants. HP can influence torque, but 10 hp may not do something significant. Still, I'm sure you would feel it. What about something like a BMS air filter, a cold air intake and rpi scoops? Should be, what, atleast a boost in 20hp? You should be able to feel that for less than $300. I think that would be worth it; I know that's really what I'm leaning towards now, although I shift my list-of-wants alot. So while 10 may not be a whole lot, couple it with a few other things and it could add up fast and really make a difference.
I think the non-Ms, it would be noticeable, but what's more important, I think, is torque, which is probably what you feel at the seat of your pants. HP can influence torque, but 10 hp may not do something significant. Still, I'm sure you would feel it. What about something like a BMS air filter, a cold air intake and rpi scoops? Should be, what, atleast a boost in 20hp? You should be able to feel that for less than $300. I think that would be worth it; I know that's really what I'm leaning towards now, although I shift my list-of-wants alot. So while 10 may not be a whole lot, couple it with a few other things and it could add up fast and really make a difference.
07-03-2009 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MacSid' post='931535' date='Jul 3 2009, 04:46 AM
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07-03-2009 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='931530' date='Jul 3 2009, 09:38 AM
What about something like a BMS air filter, a cold air intake and rpi scoops? Should be, what, atleast a boost in 20hp?
have dyno tested for 3-7hp. Don't know about the rpi scops but i don't think it'll make up for the difference
Is it worth it ? Well a cai and a catback exhaust did make my old car more responsive but my pocket lighter by ?700. Depends how you justify things.
There are far better hp/cost mods but usually cost quite a bit
07-03-2009 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by spiros' post='931611' date='Jul 3 2009, 01:15 PM
20hp for cold air intake and rpi scoops ? Doubt it. Proper aftermarket filters (and not the open crappy ones that heat soak everything from the engine bay)
have dyno tested for 3-7hp. Don't know about the rpi scops but i don't think it'll make up for the difference
Is it worth it ? Well a cai and a catback exhaust did make my old car more responsive but my pocket lighter by ?700. Depends how you justify things.
There are far better hp/cost mods but usually cost quite a bit
have dyno tested for 3-7hp. Don't know about the rpi scops but i don't think it'll make up for the difference
Is it worth it ? Well a cai and a catback exhaust did make my old car more responsive but my pocket lighter by ?700. Depends how you justify things.
There are far better hp/cost mods but usually cost quite a bit
07-03-2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='931207' date='Jul 2 2009, 08:00 PM
I just have a more highly refined Personal Acceleration Index (PAI) than the petite bourgeoisie. 
07-03-2009 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by smoak' post='931840' date='Jul 3 2009, 03:24 PM
To the OP, what are you adding that is 10hp?
not adding, but taking off the afe CAI...i know i know i decreases performance a lot but i jus wanted to know if it did so by a lot (around 10 hp or whatever)
i think ill jus keep i tin there for a while since i paid for it and no one wants to pay more than 50 for it....i like the sound anyway...thats the only thing that doesnt make me feel bad about wasting all that money on it.
thanks
