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Old 03-08-2009, 01:18 AM
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so you dont get any improvement from removing the silencer?

and does it just pop out of inside of it? Thanks
It's hard to feel gains from an intake mod. More cold air on demand is always good. I said "0" gains above. That doesn't mean you wont have them, you could.

These intake mods are great!
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 04:03 AM
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i took mine silencer out and i noticed a nice intake sound like a CAI and more pep and response
 
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Old 03-08-2009, 07:53 PM
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I cut my air box thinking it would help but after reading this I realize it's warmer air think I should fix it?
(edit: thanks tarajerame I got a new airbox and did your mod works great)
 

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Old 03-10-2009, 08:03 AM
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you can always get another filter cone cover end from a wrecking yard, it's what most of the V-6 do
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 04:47 PM
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Thumbs up air intake mod

i just installed this mod on my 99 f150 that has a 6inch lift on 35s, i definatly noticed a difference in the upper rpm's good job!
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 10:36 PM
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Heck yea, I also just put in this set up on my 99 f150 with 7.5" lift and 35's and I noticed a difference an hour later once I got on the interstate at some higher rpm's..plus, it looks cool, gives better, and projects are always fun!

I love this set up!
 
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Old 04-02-2009, 06:51 AM
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in case anyone was wondering this works just as well on the NBS 2 valve 4.6 trucks



 
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Old 04-05-2009, 12:36 PM
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maybe we should re-name this to the: DIY intake for 2 valve V-8 engines
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:49 PM
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If you want to get this done in 10min or less I'd suggest using 3" PVC sewer pipe. It's thin wall requires no grinding and slips easily into the fender hole!!!

http://images.lowes.com/product/721957/721957105135.jpg
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 10:27 PM
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how much gains are we seeing,
i would guess if it is noticeable it has to be nice little chunk,\
should even be helping torque out too
 
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Old 05-01-2009, 06:10 AM
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the one truck that was dynoed produced over 8rwhp and the K&N tested previously to that produced 10rwhp so I'd say on a cold engine in a cold shop or on the street probably 8-10rwhp
 
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Old 05-01-2009, 06:14 AM
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not bad for at most 20 bucks picking up the stuff to do it today
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:28 PM
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I did it on mine today, $12 in materials...pretty cheap.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 05:27 PM
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can some1 show a more detailed proced 4 removing the silencer
thanx
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 09:57 PM
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wow did mine today and went for a ride and i was shocked, 40 mph then i floored it too simulate passing and she starts to send my rear towards the ditch.(road was wet) , dont try this when road is wet.
 


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