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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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looking into buying a cold air intake for my car but im not sure if ill be really feeling or seing a differance.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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what model because some cold air intake will increase around 5-7 hp which is very unnoticeable for a car with 300+ hp.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rctmthouse
what model because some cold air intake will increase around 5-7 hp which is very unnoticeable for a car with 300+ hp.
what intake are you planning on going with?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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LOL! Always love this topic. Search and you'll find your answer.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Where is the cold air coming from?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Where is the cold air coming from?
It's coming from the engine, but it should be called "Hot Air Intake". Guaranteed loss of 10HP! LOL!
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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OP: If you're looking for gains, get an RPI scoop.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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You can always fabricate yourself a Mr. 5 intake. Just don't drive it through large puddles of water!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549965
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rctmthouse
what model because some cold air intake will increase around 5-7 hp which is very unnoticeable for a car with 300+ hp.
was thinking of the RPI scoop...not those "cold" air intake cone type
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