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Old 04-21-2006, 09:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i am sorry for the stupid question

what is the side "intake" thing called and is it worth getting? i have searched so please be kind and flame only if you think it is really needed.

i feel dumb asking sorry
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Old 04-21-2006, 09:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm guessing you talking about the scoops like on my '91 in my sig below..as for whether they're worth it or not.. dunno. I haven't notice any decrease in engine bay temps. I wired a battery powered digital thermometer to check it.
but it looks cool...I got one of mine from a fellow TN'er for cheap. and just happened to already be painted the same color as my 2. but the other one I paid more for and it was not even painted....
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Old 04-21-2006, 11:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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my friends like to call it the bird catcher....
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Old 04-22-2006, 12:46 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Quote:
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my friends like to call it the bird catcher....
I'm surprised I haven't caught one in there yet..
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thanks so know one has noticed any benifits from having one?
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not really. just cosmetic.
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Might cause extra drag but you would notice it unless you go to top speed everyday.
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If I have my Tops off I can hear a low humming....hehehe
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It made the intake a lot louder because it projected the sound right towards the driver's seat. And as stupid as it sounds, I raced my friend in his Evolution before and after I had it one. he would pull a little bit every time before I put it on, and we were dead even after I put it on. It's weird, and it sounds stupid to say. But I guess the cooler intake air might have had something to do with it. I don't know. But I honestly don't see how it could make a difference.
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the bunny ear ones r tight
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