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Old 02-22-2005, 08:35 PM
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Replaced my lid with a Whisper today. Ok what the heck is with the factory setup? What is that flipping plastic life preserever for? I think its called the baffle and baffled is what I am. What was its purpose?
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It's to reduce wind noise from the incoming air. It's similar to the "air silencer" on a Mustang. Once you rip that crap off you can really see how a lid can help pick up a few HP.
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Originally Posted by Martingale
It's to reduce wind noise from the incoming air. It's similar to the "air silencer" on a Mustang. Once you rip that crap off you can really see how a lid can help pick up a few HP.

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