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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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Well, all I can say is this intake is so nice looking.

And the first thing to hit my head when I saw the pic was the ability of "Direct Port" nitrous...weeee....

However, just make sure that the car runs well with that intake, and I have to say you got a winner there.

Now as for the circle vs the square problem...here is my idea.

The most volume out of the material used....Circle

The most volume out of space avaliable...all of it, and in this case, the square.

Just thought I throw my logic in the fire also...which isn't really much. LOL
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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Looks great! If the Dyno results are good, I'll take one!!
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Finally the wait is over. Please place me on the list of perspective buyers.

1. We keep the stock strut bar
2. We Keep the stock engine cover
3. We loose 15lbs
4. They can be polished
5. We keep our original plenum for warranty issues

I can't wait to hear about the dyno #'s and price.
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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You have been on my list, LSD and myself have both been receiving many email's and PM's so its hard to keep track. As far as everyones design questions, I'll leave that to the manufacturer to answer. As far as testing, I will hopefully install it next week while my car is strapped to the dyno getting the computer tuned. I will be able to see right away how the car is running since our new piggyback has a bunch of datalogging capabilities as well as the $$$ computer and wide band 02 that will be used to tune my car. I will know the exact a/f ratio and I will throughly test the plenum. We will also dyno it with the perfect power ecu and without. I have the dyno reserved for 3 days worth of tuning and testing starting next tuesday so stay tuned!
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Default Re: whosdady,

Originally posted by j's350z
I have the dyno reserved for 3 days worth of tuning and testing starting next tuesday so stay tuned!
Looking forward to it!!!!!
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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This is AWESOME.

The major benefits that I like are:
1. Keep the strut tower bar
2. Keep the stock engine cover
3. Take on/off in 30 minutes

I'll keep an eye on this, and when the final unit is ready I will almost certainly buy if:

1. It's a reasonable price (compared to the Crawford)
2. It makes power compariable to the Crawford
3. You post publish tested A/F ratios

Thanks,
Jason
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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Schweet!
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Not knocking the plenum at all, but I find it funny that people are so concerned about the piece of useless plastic that is the engine cover. Especially in the pic of this nice looking plenum replacement, I think it is a bit goofy looking.

I haven't taken mine off yet since I'm lazy, but if I start to mod the engine, it probably will shortly be in my box of worthless car parts in my garage.
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Andy,

How many are on the wall down here? What's the FIRST thing that was said when they popped the engine cover on the prototype... lol

UGLY engine cover.

Want a pretty smooth covered engine... buy a Buick. Want a racecar look? Let us mod your ride!
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Heh, I forgot about that. Yeah, there are a few off down there.

The G35C has one that is even worse. It is huge. I'm wondering if there is some noise reduction goal in the design of that one.
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 05:40 AM
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Originally posted by MannishBoy
Not knocking the plenum at all, but I find it funny that people are so concerned about the piece of useless plastic that is the engine cover. Especially in the pic of this nice looking plenum replacement, I think it is a bit goofy looking.

I haven't taken mine off yet since I'm lazy, but if I start to mod the engine, it probably will shortly be in my box of worthless car parts in my garage.
I agree. My engine cover came off when i changed my spark plugs and i doubt it will ever go back on. When I pop my hood I don't want to think to myself "that's neat and tidy." I want to think "Absolutely BAD!!!" (in the voice of the sarge from Aliens)
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 06:23 AM
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Originally posted by Zaphod 350z
"Absolutely BAD!!!" (in the voice of the sarge from Aliens)
I always thought that Vasquez chick was pretty hot... even sweetah that we have the same last name! (Vazquez)
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by Evil350z
I always thought that Vasquez chick was pretty hot... even sweetah that we have the same last name! (Vazquez)
"Hey Vasquez, you ever been mistaken for a man?"

"no... have you?"

"oh vasquez, you're too bad!"
Old Jul 25, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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any news on this?
Old Jul 25, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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It should be on my car and tested by next Thrsday or Friday. My car will be getting tuned all next week and after the base maps are created, we will install and test the plenum. I will be tuning the car wit a wide band 02 so we will be able to tell if its running to lean... Stay tuned!!!!!!!!!! I will post any news I have during the install of the perfet power ecu..... And of course, PICS!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 02:42 AM
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Originally posted by Zaphod 350z
"Hey Vasquez, you ever been mistaken for a man?"

"no... have you?"

"oh vasquez, you're too bad!"
Sorry to further digress but that is my favorite movie and I gotta ad a couple lines

"Awright people you heard the man and you know the drill; ******** and elbows lets go! Hudson, come here! COME HERE!"

Ripley :"They cut the power"
Hudson (panicking) "How can they cut the power man theyre animals!"

Hudson was classic
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:35 AM
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And how're the long headers coming along?
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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great, thanks for asking! j/k. They are almost ready.. I should have more info next week.... You ready to install your springs yet?
Jason
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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and when do we get to test fit it onto my G!!!??
i cant wait already ..
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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if the numbers are good put me down for a polished one!



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