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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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today when i got home i decided to do the FRA Mod, and all i have to say is why didnt i do this before. throttle response is better and feels like it pulls more and wants to take off, just may all be in my head but i know i felt a difference. and also it is the easiest mod you can do.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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It is easy, but I'll bet it's most psychological. It is worth a little bit, but you won't really feel even 0.1 gain, and if you do it won't be hugely noticeable.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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I did it when I got my SLP lid 6mo after I bought the car. I could tell a big SOTP difference. Maybe it was more the lid than the FRA, but I really like it 5yrs later.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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I have done this mod, and could feel a difference.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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I have been thinking about doing it, what did you use to cut the plastic?
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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I used a Dremmel tool with saw disc and medium speed. Sand the edges smooth. You'll also love the sound both intake & exhaust after the mod.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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yeah the intake seems to scream now when you get on it sounds awsome more air flow is way better. and i just use a handheld power cutting saw and the plastic peice was done in minutes and the other peice is rubber so you can cut that with a razor.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Can someone please explain to me how to do this??? ANy pics??? I really wanna do this, but I don't know how
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Can someone please explain to me how to do this??? ANy pics??? I really wanna do this, but I don't know how
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...am_air_mod.htm
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Now go one step further and do the Cold Air Mod too.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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I noticed my air cleaner gets dirtier quicker though, but every little bit helps
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I noticed big difference when I did it!
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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