Kinetix Plenum
03-12-2004 | 11:01 PM
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Dude theres already a million posts about installing it, impressions, versus posts....why start another one?
I am just asking for people to respond with their opinions of the pure performance of this mod. Basically I was trying to avoid posts full of people doing what you just did...throwing the thread off track. "Dude search." I have I didnt find what I was looking for so I posted this if thats alright with you. Now if you have the mod please post your opinion if not.....
While Im at it how do you guys honestly feel about your UR pullies?
I dont want dyno results for the plenum...just want to know if you guys really felt a difference.
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03-13-2004 | 05:29 AM
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I don't have the plenum yet (have ordered one with cats, I'm now waiting for turn for shipment), I do have a pulley and Popcharger installed recently.
I've very pleased with the pulley. There's a definite improvement in the motor's ease of reving, making hell/toe action much easier and fun to do. My car definitely feels like it pulls better up top, but it's hard to determine how much of that is attributed to the Popcharger which was installed the previous day.
BTW, pulley install is quite easy. Be sure to remove the engine cover though, so you can use a super large bar extension (3' conduit baby!). Also, be sure to release the pulley tensioner main bolt before cranking on it's adjusting bolt (don't ask how long that took me to figure out!). If it weren't for the gazillion undertray bolts, the pulley install can be a DIY within 1 hr.
I've very pleased with the pulley. There's a definite improvement in the motor's ease of reving, making hell/toe action much easier and fun to do. My car definitely feels like it pulls better up top, but it's hard to determine how much of that is attributed to the Popcharger which was installed the previous day.
BTW, pulley install is quite easy. Be sure to remove the engine cover though, so you can use a super large bar extension (3' conduit baby!). Also, be sure to release the pulley tensioner main bolt before cranking on it's adjusting bolt (don't ask how long that took me to figure out!). If it weren't for the gazillion undertray bolts, the pulley install can be a DIY within 1 hr.
03-13-2004 | 06:23 AM
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Yes the plenum makes the power. The wars are generally not about which makes more power, more about looks and STB differences. If you just want to make the 10 or so HP a plenum makes and keep everything else the same, the Kinetix will work great. If you want a little more bling with your power, get the Crawford and their STB. The leak or cracking issues were nullified after the first 20 plenums sold so you can disregard anyone making comments about that. Good luck!
03-13-2004 | 07:47 AM
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honestly....searchng is your best bet. If you are looking for an overwhelming number of people to say yes it rocks, no it does not that might be hard to find in the mire of all the threads....but teh opinions are there from the people who have them.
Same goes for the pullies...I have not read one negative review from those that actually have it.
Same goes for the pullies...I have not read one negative review from those that actually have it.
03-13-2004 | 07:59 AM
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Originally posted by EnthuZiast
Read countless of them. Some say it is a POS and some say it rocks. But mostly its some trivial war between Kinetix and Crawford.
Read countless of them. Some say it is a POS and some say it rocks. But mostly its some trivial war between Kinetix and Crawford.
03-13-2004 | 08:23 AM
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Re: Kinetix Plenum
Originally posted by EnthuZiast
Need an honest review.
Do you really feel any difference?
Was it worth the $?
Need an honest review.
Do you really feel any difference?
Was it worth the $?
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03-13-2004 | 09:12 AM
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I can't speak on the plenum debate. But I have the pulleys and it is difficult to tell anything. I think the margin of error on a butt dyno is about what the pulleys add. 5-6hp. They dyno well, but honestly I can't feel it. I think the motor and exhaust breaking in added more power than the pulleys.
03-13-2004 | 12:02 PM
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I, for one, thank you for starting this tread. I'm interested in the subjective opinions of as many people as possible on how well the latest version of the Kinetix Plenum is working out.
I will make sure I post on each of my mods. I will be as honest as possible. My first mod goes on this week. A Flowmaster 80.
03-13-2004 | 06:31 PM
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I wish I had the $359 to spend right now for the plenum. I am definately going with the kinetix, but will prob be paying the higher price when they mark them up soon. I just need exhaust and the plenum right now and I will be satisfied for the time being with mods. Well until the next cool thing comes out.
And about the pulley's I think I have already told you that I am very happy with them. I'd also go with the cats too if I were you. You will definately notice a difference with them.
And about the pulley's I think I have already told you that I am very happy with them. I'd also go with the cats too if I were you. You will definately notice a difference with them.