Cheap Horsepower?
09-01-2004 | 10:45 AM
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From: NY
Originally Posted by JoePannone
actually they will increase your gas mileage
How so???
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09-01-2004 | 10:51 AM
#12
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From: Lincoln, NE
Originally Posted by JoePannone
you can get more horsepower with a cold air intake, they dont do anything to sacrifice the longivity of your engine. actually they will increase your gas mileage also. you can pick up a CAI for like 100-300 depending on the brand name. there isnt really any other way to get cheap horsepower with next to no money, the only thing i can think of is to gut your whole car and then your car will be lighter so your engine wont have to work so hard.
09-01-2004 | 11:14 AM
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From: NYC
Originally Posted by kill_kill_kill
I'm in a very similar situation to nobrainer, I replaced the initial box filter thing w/ a K&N, and have always thought that that rubber tubing that then runs to the other air filter would be better for keeping away engine heat then the metal CAI tubes anyway. Am I completly off in that, or would I get better power if I spent the cash for a tube to replace my rubber stock one ?
09-01-2004 | 12:14 PM
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From: NYC
Originally Posted by nobrainer440
Besides intakes, I have heard of slightly advancing the igniton timing. Does this do any good? I know you risk knocking, but could that be overcome with higher octane fuel?
09-02-2004 | 04:46 AM
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From: Fridley, MN
Originally Posted by Quikstep
You can do it and it helps slightly, but yeah you have to use a higher octane fuel. If you're used to using regular and you have to go to premium, then you're spending more money on gas in the long run than the cost of an intake...
09-02-2004 | 05:28 AM
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From: NYC
Originally Posted by Spood
It would take you a VERY long time to spend an extra $300 on gas. Heck it would still take a while to spend an extra $40 on gas.
09-02-2004 | 06:18 AM
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From: Southern New Jersey
all the cheap HP you could ever want.... ive had my kit for well over 2 years.. and have run close to 80 bottles through my motor... i just wouldn't with your motor go more than like a 40 shot....
09-02-2004 | 08:54 AM
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by mikemerc85
true, but yo wont get as much of a gain as you would get with a CAI.
You dont feel the difference if anything the noise you hear from the intake makes you believe your car is moving faster.
That extra 1-2 hp isnt worth spending 150- 200 on a CAI.
at least my opinion.