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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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how well do these flow? good for driving around? how much would this cost me? where do i find them? thanks for help.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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They flow good at higher rpm's but hurt the bottom end. They wouldn't be practicle at all for a DD.
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my car is more strip than street. only drive on the street for late night action or just to cruise around and play. i like the one from beck and wilson, but cant afford right now.
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At your HP level, a single plane would probably be smarter money wise. Most sheet metal intakes are easily $1500+ as they tend to be custom made for your perticular application and needs.

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The "cheaper" sheetmetal intakes will run you 2500-3k, a well built one will cost you north of $4500. If you are on a hyd. cam and stock (head) castings, look into a single plane intake as the gains will be nearly the same for less than 1/4 of the price.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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ya i plan on goin bigger heads, cam, and better flowing intake. i can prolly reach 500hp/450tq to the wheels.
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