Gains from CAI, hi-flow cat, and muffler
Originally Posted by Glasuan
Also what is realistically a good mod to save up for next??? I was thinking rockers or maybe a GPGT TB.
Oh..wait...sorry 'bout that...

Now that you have your engine breathing, I'd say rockers to optimize that tlow...
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If you really want performance upgrades...
1) CAI
2) Stage 1 throttle body(intense-racing.com)
3) Stage 1x cam (intense-racing.com) (requires stock rockers)
1) CAI
2) Stage 1 throttle body(intense-racing.com)
3) Stage 1x cam (intense-racing.com) (requires stock rockers)
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A CAI will protect the air filter from the engine heat. Usually involves some sort of containment with access to cooler outside air. A pipe/cone filter usually is open to the engine bay and its resulting heat. Cooler air equals more hp due to the denser compression of the air.
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I think the best we can do in terms of CAI is build a box to protect against engine heat (i.e. Willwren). And maybe run some ducting from fog lights to the cone.


