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Old May 27, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Last weekend when I was chillin with Peter in Syracuse, we decided to try and get something a lil more from my Aurora intake system. Now typically a pipe intake with filter is generally considered a no no with this 4.0'* unless you design a proper heat shield like Mr TaylorD did in his last car (96Aurora), anyhow, thanks to Twister97 I was able to get my hands on a K&N OE filter replacement for nothing!! (too cool!).

From there we removed the interior plastic lining from the top of the airbox and dropped in the filter. I have plans to cap the resonator hole but gotta fine a 1-1/4" PVC cap.

Seems to get to 6000 RPM a lot faster now off the roll and whines just ever so nicely.

And there you have it
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Old May 27, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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ummm.....pics? You should know better!
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Old May 27, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Well done Jim and good score on the filter

Pics would be welcome too
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Old May 27, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Once I get my cap on the res I wil take pics, in fact two birds with one stone, centre caps on the rims....new intake and oooo interior vids maybe?
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Old May 30, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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Alright, that'* a start, now GO GET A 80mm THROTTLE BODY!!!! you will thank me afterwards. Definitly get a cap for that res. forgot who makes them, search http://www.caddyinfo.com I know there'* a part number listed and under 10 bucks. look in the photogallery, it'* there somewhere.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Old May 30, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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Check the Upcoming list Taylor

I'll be using the money from that woman that backed into me to pay for the TB from RSM
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Talking to Scott a bit yesterday and he said there are rumors of a supercharger being available for the northstar next year. Going to try to adapt it to the gxp. I asked him where the hell he was going to put it and he said, "thats what hoodscoops are for".
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim W
Once I get my cap on the res I wil take pics, in fact two birds with one stone, centre caps on the rims....new intake and oooo interior vids maybe?
Go big or go home... right Jimbo

As for the GXP w/ a SC..... hoodscoope..... hrm... interesting.... very interesting...
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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Mmmm....sounds like it'* moving in the right direction!!
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