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Being that I'm a rookie 2.5'er, I was wondering if anyone can let me know of factory air retsrictions that can be removed? :rolleyes:
-If less is more, just think how much more, more is....
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http://www.contour.org/cgi-ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=search;search_forum=6
Live it, learn it, and definitely use it...
Intake, exhaust, UIM, LIM, heads, valves, etc...
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Check out the how-to section. There is a good write up on SVT induction if you have a regular 'tour.
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The factory restrictions are the factory airbox and the in-fender silencer. I removed both items and seemed to gain some performance. The silencer was a pain a_s because it required a torx bit and had to be cut to get to the bit. Now the car produces a howling noise that is somewhat annoying and is due to the silencer removal.
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Originally posted by Rowdy SVT:
The factory restrictions are the factory airbox and the in-fender silencer. The SVT does NOT have an air silencer. It has a fender draw boot that allows for the airbox to pull in only cooler fender air vs hot underhood air though. This would actually improve performance & quell heatsoak! Yes the stock SVT airbox is restrictive. Just look at the tiny whole it's forced to suck through.
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You know, DemonSVT, that's one of the things that's always had me thinking before I bought an "open element" air filter setup...
Why, if it is possible, hasn't anyone simply Dremeled open the fender hole and replace the boot with a little bit of rubber or PVC? Couldn't you also cut some venting into the factory airbox? I mean, the factory airbox isn't so much a restriction that a little modification isn't going to solve that problem... and the stock airbox will obviously act as a more effective heat shield than a 4mm thick sheet of aluminum...
.RMk..
'99 SVT, Silver Frost
Open K&N w/ heat shield.
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