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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Hey guys,
Been loving the Z, put in a JWT PopCharger 2 weeks, love the sound it makes and noticed a little difference on the track running 14.0 in the 1/4 mile. I was interested to know what next can do I to my Z to gain a little more horsepower without replacing exhaust? or turbo charging? Anybody please help me or where to send me to find these things along with pricing.

Thanks and have a great day!
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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I think the next thing on the list without replacing the exhaust would be the plenum.

I think the top two are Crawford and Kinetix. Do a search on here for those.

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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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Plenum! if you don't wanna do exhaust...
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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Definately plenum. That would complete the breathing aspect of the motor. At least the air coming in.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 07:34 AM
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ok well I had some problems with the search. Can you explain to me what the plenum is please? and what it does? How much they cost and what's the differences? thanks alot!
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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I think it's funny that plenty still tell others to do a search...

Anyway, a very simplified description: the plenum is the intake manifold that brings the air from the intake into the engine.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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The Crawford & Kinetix allow for more air to enter the engine. The OE plenum has a significant forward slope that prevents good air flow. The a/m plenums are raised at the front. Kinetix is cheaper in price, but made of plastic. Crawford is more expensive and you have to purchase a new strut bar. Both have their pros & cons.

Check out their websites.

http://www.kinetixracing.com/
http://www.crawfordz.com/
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