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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I recently purchased a WS6/M6 with low kms, very happy with the power! It came with a K & N to replace the air box and a Magnaflow catback. I have two questions:
1- the K & N is exposed to engine bay temperature and not directly ducted to the ram air like the air box was, is this an issue or once I am rolling the less restrictive filter will show the benefits? 2- will Power Pulleys free up some HP, can anyone recommend what they have used? FYI, I will likely have it tweeked on the dyno but I do not plan on cam, headers or top end work at this point as the kms are low and I really just want to enjoy the ride! Any feedback would be helpful, thanks.
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-There's really no power gain from a K&N. Paper is rumored to filter better.

-Under Drive pulleys are also said to take a 10th off your ET, so most think they're worth it but not a dire need. Thunder Racing sells some good pulleys. ASP, Powerbond, SLP. the SFI spec is good to have also.

-A rear gear change will be a big seat of the pants difference also.. Most go 4.10's on a manual. I'm still looking at 3.90's.
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I would recommend going with a lid and a bottom breathing ram air for the most hp...the k&n is taking in hot air from the engine bay vs a cold air/ram air setup connected to a lid...

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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bayer-z28
-There's really no power gain from a K&N. Paper is rumored to filter better.

-Under Drive pulleys are also said to take a 10th off your ET, so most think they're worth it but not a dire need. Thunder Racing sells some good pulleys. ASP, Powerbond, SLP. the SFI spec is good to have also.

-A rear gear change will be a big seat of the pants difference also.. Most go 4.10's on a manual. I'm still looking at 3.90's.
Thanks, I actually put 3:90s in and didn't like them so I went with a 3:73, they have less than 100km on them and I have them for sale cheap if you are interested? I think I will check into the pulleys, small price for small gain.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chrs1313
I would recommend going with a lid and a bottom breathing ram air for the most hp...the k&n is taking in hot air from the engine bay vs a cold air/ram air setup connected to a lid...

Chris
Would it be better to just put the air box back on and get a less restrictive filter?
What is a lid and what does it do, I see this on everyones ride? Thanks.
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