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It's got a stupid high price tag...
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I'd happily pull out my plastic and go into debt faster than a hooker at a frat party!
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F.A.S.T. Intake.... Overpriced?
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it's apparent that a lot of you guys really like the FAST IM... and that's great! I'm all for it... hell I like it too. I'm not saying it's a POS. It's a great piece of hardware...
but... in all honesty, for all you guys defending the price tag on it... are you really gonna sit there and say that you don't think it's a little on the pricey side? I'm starting to wonder, just because everyone, or most everyone defending it, are all owners of it. And I think because of this they just don't wanna feel like they made a stupid decision in paying that kinda dough for it...
seriously... you guys don't think it was a little on the high side?
but... in all honesty, for all you guys defending the price tag on it... are you really gonna sit there and say that you don't think it's a little on the pricey side? I'm starting to wonder, just because everyone, or most everyone defending it, are all owners of it. And I think because of this they just don't wanna feel like they made a stupid decision in paying that kinda dough for it...
seriously... you guys don't think it was a little on the high side?
No doubt its on the high side for a manifold compared to an LS6 or Weiand, but it has some unique features such as 3 piece design (extremely advantageous for port work) and nitrous ports already there, and bust disc provisions. Of course the owners are going to defend it, its a great intake. $750 might not be as much to me as it is to you. Price is all relative to your income. When I got my FAST I had already dropped over 4K into my engine, whats another 750 really? And i traded my LS6 and TB for the NW throttle body and some cash.
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No doubt its on the high side for a manifold compared to an LS6 or Weiand, but it has some unique features such as 3 piece design (extremely advantageous for port work) and nitrous ports already there, and bust disc provisions. Of course the owners are going to defend it, its a great intake. $750 might not be as much to me as it is to you. Price is all relative to your income. When I got my FAST I had already dropped over 4K into my engine, whats another 750 really? And i traded my LS6 and TB for the NW throttle body and some cash.
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There in lies the crux of this argument and, in fact, the entire reason for the thread post ![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
Some of us that own these cars can, and regularly do, spend $750 on a night of partying
Money that you won't get back, whereas that $750 intake will be on your car the next day ![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
As for the dyno-discussion . . . 500 rwhp is VERY doable in street trim with the products offered by our vendors.
These disagreements get so heated and rarely end with a resolution; which is exactly why I'll never post my numbers![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
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Some of us that own these cars can, and regularly do, spend $750 on a night of partying
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As for the dyno-discussion . . . 500 rwhp is VERY doable in street trim with the products offered by our vendors.
These disagreements get so heated and rarely end with a resolution; which is exactly why I'll never post my numbers
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it's apparent that a lot of you guys really like the FAST IM... and that's great! I'm all for it... hell I like it too. I'm not saying it's a POS. It's a great piece of hardware...
but... in all honesty, for all you guys defending the price tag on it... are you really gonna sit there and say that you don't think it's a little on the pricey side? I'm starting to wonder, just because everyone, or most everyone defending it, are all owners of it. And I think because of this they just don't wanna feel like they made a stupid decision in paying that kinda dough for it...
seriously... you guys don't think it was a little on the high side?
but... in all honesty, for all you guys defending the price tag on it... are you really gonna sit there and say that you don't think it's a little on the pricey side? I'm starting to wonder, just because everyone, or most everyone defending it, are all owners of it. And I think because of this they just don't wanna feel like they made a stupid decision in paying that kinda dough for it...
seriously... you guys don't think it was a little on the high side?
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I personally think it is overpriced and i will probably never buy one. One of the reasons it will be expensive for me is because i would not put a fast on that is not ported. So there goes even more money. SO before you know it you have spent $1500 on an intake and tb
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Even though I got mine for $675 shipped,they are overpriced.my biggest problems with FAST is 1.lack of intake gaskets when you buy it.2 the crappy bolts that begin to rust 5 minutes after you install it.3. mold the thing in black plastic,so you don't have to paint it...
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haha....all of you people bitching about the price of these intakes could be using this time to put in a few extra hours at work and then buy one!!!
I just can't believe a friggin molded piece of plastic with some holes in it can get you guys so worked up. If you want it, buy it, if you hate it, deal with your factory intake.
I just can't believe a friggin molded piece of plastic with some holes in it can get you guys so worked up. If you want it, buy it, if you hate it, deal with your factory intake.
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Now if, and I say IF, I am willing, or anyone for that matter is willing to buy this type of setup. Are they afraid of laying down the $$$ for a nitrous kit? I dont think so.
All things being equal, this can make the diff and 1.5-2 IF not more mph gain is enough to pull someone from a roll or beat them up top for a 1/4 race.
I would gladly, and already have paid that price. People just need to find the deals, even from sponsors. *cough *cough Vengence....
The long story about this post is that people in general want instant gratification, and they all want it like Gran Turismo, they all want $1,000,000.00 in their bank account and build a car one shot and then reset. Well, unfortunately we can't do that and most can't afford or not fast enough to race for cash so you deal with it. LS6 intakes go for 300ish, and flow well and people can either settle for that or step up to the big boys. Work within your budget
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Yea, I wish it cost less, but in the end I'm not in this hobby to save money. Even with it I just reached my HP goal. These motors have been out a decade now. I haven't seen an intake give them competition, and they continue to charge what they want.