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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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I'm doing a few mods for my bone stock 2000 A4 Z28. I picked up an LS6 manifold, ported tb and a full exhaust. Was planning on getting a lid and possibly the FTRA. My question is, is it worthwhile to get a smooth bellows and a ported MAF end or are they a waste of money?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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waste of money, big time
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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Make all checks payable to me! I will send u nothing because thats what u will get with those mods!
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Alright, I appreciate it....scratch those off the list of things to buy.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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It wont help you at all. The stock MAF is good to somewhere around 500 HP, and the smooth bellow is just a waste of time.

Save that money and put it toward gears and a stall converter.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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The smooth bellow isn't a waste. It serves a purpose. But only on a nitrous car. It makes it easy to place your nozzle properly. That's about it though.
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