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Old 10-12-2009, 05:29 AM   #45 (permalink)
blueflame
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I have 3 pods pulled off wrecks sitting in the garage, but I should sell them as I realized HAI was really useful for me, which pods dont allow as easily as my standard configuration.

Actually, in fact, the engine manufacturer designed the vehicle intake to match all the other intake and exhaust components, including the exhaust system restriction. To only whack on a pod, is not enough to balance the engine. You need the chrome plated gear knob to really make it run well.

I dont want to loose CAI on demand (during accelleration) and HAI during cruise which is standard on the Pug205, or have sucking noises. Paper filters last for 5 years plus and DONT use more fuel as they age a little, high speed power does eventually suffer, but torque and economy often improve.

Put on a pod.

Slower warm up.
Use more fuel.
Sucking noises.
Less Torque.
Heat loss via 100% cold intake.
Dubious filtration.
Feed the crazy K&N monster.
Chinese clones 1/4 the price
Tee shirt-free.

Pods normally go with a performance rechip or 02 sensor and really kill fuel economy.
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