TPI Style intake
03-05-2003, 01:49 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro RS
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Transmission: Stick Shift
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TPI Style intake
I have the same style intake on my car. From the things sadi in this post, it sounds like a good setup. Is it really??? Is there anything other than using K&N Filters that can make it better. I have already taken out those little Elephant ear like thingies that bolt on right under the filters.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=164383
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=164383
03-05-2003, 06:59 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS Vert
Engine: 350 S-TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: GU5/G80/J65
It is a TRUE cold air intake system. It may have a "few" restrictions in it. But the way I look at it, a 350 breathed thru it, its plenty good for my v6.
I have done the same as you. Removed them "wings" and plan to drop some k&n in it.
I never had the stock setup on my car, so I dunno if it was a gain, loss, or same.
I have done the same as you. Removed them "wings" and plan to drop some k&n in it.
I never had the stock setup on my car, so I dunno if it was a gain, loss, or same.
03-05-2003, 01:14 PM
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Car: 95 E-150 & 07 Kawasaki ZX-6R
Engine: A slow one & a fast one
Transmission: A bad one & a good one
Axle/Gears: A weak one & a chained one
Biggest restriction I can think of is the MAF....which you aren't gonna be able to mess with, so..looks fine to me!
03-05-2003, 01:38 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro RS
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the only thing i did to the MAF was to take out the screen. It's been out now for 6 onths and I've never had a problem with it. I think my next thing to do to it would be to replace most of the rubber duct between the MAF and TB with a nice peice of aluminum to try to make the air flow smoother and straighter, what do you guys think?
03-05-2003, 02:09 PM
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Make sure you've got flexible joints between the throttle body and the aluminum, and the MAF and aluminum. The flex piece is made flexible for a reason...if it's too stiff, when the engine torques, it'll rip the sucker off at the MAF, etc.
03-05-2003, 02:48 PM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
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Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
Originally posted by Nixon1
Biggest restriction I can think of is the MAF....which you aren't gonna be able to mess with, so..looks fine to me!
Biggest restriction I can think of is the MAF....which you aren't gonna be able to mess with, so..looks fine to me!
03-05-2003, 03:56 PM
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was thinkin' of that at one point, but I don't have the time or money to go out and find a new ECM, Digital EGR system and all of the rest of the stuff that will make that work. Just lazy I guess. But I am glad to know that I have a good intake for being stock.
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