Spark Plug that will give you 5 HP gain?
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='695640' date='Oct 17 2008, 10:51 AM
Would you say it's worth the extra money though?
About the Performance it is hard to notice. Can you notice a 1-5 HP gains? not.
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Alot of people "felt" an increase when they first installed the aFe kit because they had spent $$ on it. Make sure there really is a difference and not your money letting your imagination run wild lol 
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Take a look this http://www.sparkplugs.com/glossaryImage.asp?imgID=499
and this http://www.betrmpg.com/PerformanceTests.htm
and this http://www.betrmpg.com/PerformanceTests.htm
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Originally Posted by irony' post='695658' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:23 AM
Alot of people "felt" an increase when they first installed the aFe kit because they had spent $$ on it. Make sure there really is a difference and not your money letting your imagination run wild lol
lol yes! "Psychological Gains"
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='694360' date='Oct 15 2008, 07:47 PM
I know, I know.....dead horse!! 
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I think it's possible to get 60-90km more range with the right temperatures and driving habits even without these but I agree 1-5hp gain is not noticeable....I've haven't felt anything from the RPI scoop 
I'm getting wary of HP claims with manufacturers copyright at the bottom.
so maybe I'll look at the Denso IK20, only about $8 a pop...
If you take out the 3 dead hookers from the trunk can you fit 1 dead horse?
I'm getting wary of HP claims with manufacturers copyright at the bottom.
so maybe I'll look at the Denso IK20, only about $8 a pop...
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='695692' date='Oct 17 2008, 02:01 PM
Jimmy??? I know, I know.....dead horse!!
I know, I know.....dead horse!!
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='695748' date='Oct 17 2008, 01:02 PM
Denso IK20, only about $8 a pop...
Denso is good too!
also the new BOSCH Ir Platinum http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...Plugs/IrFusion
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='695653' date='Oct 17 2008, 01:12 PM
It is math.... calculate how much you pay the gas in one year. It would save you about 500-700 bucks.
About the Performance it is hard to notice. Can you notice a 1-5 HP gains? not.
About the Performance it is hard to notice. Can you notice a 1-5 HP gains? not.
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