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Old Mar 21, 2008, 08:30 PM
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I had my car tuned with the blitz drop-in and its pretty decent.I have the airbox top removed at the moment and I like the response a little better.Just use straps to hold the clasps in place and take it on or put it back on when you feel the need to.The sound is noticably louder when in spool or blowing off.
Old Mar 21, 2008, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoJoeIX
is conical even a word?
lol
Old Mar 21, 2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gixxer6
Haha yes I guess this idea would probably work however i went ahead and spent the extra few bucks instead of displaying such fine dremel craftsmanship every time i open my hood
True, true! It looks ghetto to do the cutout. That's probably why I moved on to a pod filter as soon as I saved up enough allowance money.
Old Mar 22, 2008, 12:09 AM
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yeah im using KN drop in and loving it. But i just recently bought an injen intake. anyone know if the warm air from the engine bay effects performance?
Old Mar 22, 2008, 12:17 AM
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i've tried this before years ago, although it sounds 10x better, the performance get's worse. leave the cover on trust me.
Old Mar 22, 2008, 02:21 AM
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^ ahhh lol, now i dont know what to do. I love the clean look of stock but I also want the sound. is it essentially the same if not better if I get one of those metal shields that gives the cone filter its on compartment?
Old Mar 22, 2008, 07:30 AM
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A cone filter with a heatshield will give you the same effect if not better. It will also make the turbo and BOV more audible.

And yes, conical IS infact a real word.
Old Mar 22, 2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoJoeIX
is conical even a word?
lol
Of course it is:

con·i·cal
(kn-kl) adj.

Of, relating to, or shaped like a cone.

coni·cal·ly
adv.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/conical
Old Mar 23, 2008, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoJoeIX
ive done it
it only makes it louder and it sucks in hotter air
the car felt better with cover on....
exactly dont be cheap buy an intake system or drop-in filter
Old Mar 23, 2008, 05:03 PM
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if you buy a k&n filter its close to square shaped. if you turn it 90 degrees and insert it into the stock box it goes in pretty tight and doesnt move if you want to remove the cover. only reason why i dont have a cover is because i dont have one.
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And there is always the argument against changing the intake due to incorrect readings by the MAF. I know people with cone filters report some erranous readings but i dont know if i have heard of removing the lid doing the same. Although on another thread someone did some flow tests and the flow was much better with the lid removed *(but could mess with readings)
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Originally Posted by felickz
And there is always the argument against changing the intake due to incorrect readings by the MAF. I know people with cone filters report some erranous readings but i dont know if i have heard of removing the lid doing the same. Although on another thread someone did some flow tests and the flow was much better with the lid removed *(but could mess with readings)
did you mean erroneous? haha couldnt help it
Old Mar 24, 2008, 04:33 AM
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I've experimented with removing the cover. I don't think it helps any performance wise. Makes a bit of noise. I bought and installed a Buschur cone filter and really like it. Won't see any gains though until the tune comes around. I've heard the constant tug of war over the topic of stock air box vs. cone filters for such a long time. Just do what you want. To each and their own.
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Originally Posted by ggevoIX
just get a drop in
Thats what i did and i like it better/looks better in my mind also...
Old Mar 24, 2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gixxer6
did you mean erroneous? haha couldnt help it
HaHa. Usually i rely on Firefox's spelling filter, stupid IE why cant it think for me.


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