Weird intake
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05-18-2005, 11:51 PM
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Weird intake
I sold my Alta intake to a fellow NAM member about 2 weeks ago, installed the stock intake to wait to get my AGS.
Now for the WEIRD part. I had to put back the stock intake. I just put the filter cover, the filter, the throttle pipe, and the small spout pipe off the throttle pipe.
I left the silencer horn off, and the plastic piece that goes behind the stock intake box off.
I have been driving for about 10 days now. The car is faster than with the Alta intake. I used my Gtech autometer (i know its not the most accurate...but just for reference).
With the Alta: i had 5 runs with HP readings from 199-204 (this was back in Jan. 05).
With the stock intake (installed as listed above): 5 runs with HP readings at 210-214.
Can anyone explain this?!?!
I have the following on my car: 15% pulley, UUC exhaust, & MTH software.
before people get mad at my numbers, as i said Gtech is not very very accurate, but just for reference. Though some people swear by them :smile:
Now for the WEIRD part. I had to put back the stock intake. I just put the filter cover, the filter, the throttle pipe, and the small spout pipe off the throttle pipe.
I left the silencer horn off, and the plastic piece that goes behind the stock intake box off.
I have been driving for about 10 days now. The car is faster than with the Alta intake. I used my Gtech autometer (i know its not the most accurate...but just for reference).
With the Alta: i had 5 runs with HP readings from 199-204 (this was back in Jan. 05).
With the stock intake (installed as listed above): 5 runs with HP readings at 210-214.
Can anyone explain this?!?!
I have the following on my car: 15% pulley, UUC exhaust, & MTH software.
before people get mad at my numbers, as i said Gtech is not very very accurate, but just for reference. Though some people swear by them :smile:
#2
05-19-2005, 01:29 AM
How many miles on the car when you did the first series? How many now? Maybe the engine has 'loosened up'?
I assume there aren't any other variables you haven't called out.
Different gasoline?? Wind conditions? Weight loss?
Tires significantly worn (i.e. lower gearing)?
10HP seems like a lot for an intake - especially going from CAI to stock!!
Almost worth throwing the ALTA back on and doing back to back runs...
I assume there aren't any other variables you haven't called out.
Different gasoline?? Wind conditions? Weight loss?
Tires significantly worn (i.e. lower gearing)?
10HP seems like a lot for an intake - especially going from CAI to stock!!
Almost worth throwing the ALTA back on and doing back to back runs...
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05-19-2005, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Wenzor
I sold my Alta intake to a fellow NAM member about 2 weeks ago, installed the stock intake to wait to get my AGS.
Now for the WEIRD part. I had to put back the stock intake. I just put the filter cover, the filter, the throttle pipe, and the small spout pipe off the throttle pipe.
I left the silencer horn off, and the plastic piece that goes behind the stock intake box off.
I have been driving for about 10 days now. The car is faster than with the Alta intake. I used my Gtech autometer (i know its not the most accurate...but just for reference).
With the Alta: i had 5 runs with HP readings from 199-204 (this was back in Jan. 05).
With the stock intake (installed as listed above): 5 runs with HP readings at 210-214.
Can anyone explain this?!?!
I have the following on my car: 15% pulley, UUC exhaust, & MTH software.
before people get mad at my numbers, as i said Gtech is not very very accurate, but just for reference. Though some people swear by them :smile:
Now for the WEIRD part. I had to put back the stock intake. I just put the filter cover, the filter, the throttle pipe, and the small spout pipe off the throttle pipe.
I left the silencer horn off, and the plastic piece that goes behind the stock intake box off.
I have been driving for about 10 days now. The car is faster than with the Alta intake. I used my Gtech autometer (i know its not the most accurate...but just for reference).
With the Alta: i had 5 runs with HP readings from 199-204 (this was back in Jan. 05).
With the stock intake (installed as listed above): 5 runs with HP readings at 210-214.
Can anyone explain this?!?!
I have the following on my car: 15% pulley, UUC exhaust, & MTH software.
before people get mad at my numbers, as i said Gtech is not very very accurate, but just for reference. Though some people swear by them :smile:
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05-19-2005, 07:45 AM
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My car is currently at 46,007 miles. In january my car was at about 37,000 miles. Its a 2003 MCS. I have been using Chevron since i got the car. Same Weight. I live in central valley CA, wind conditions not too much of a factor. No weight loss in me or the car. Same tires. normal wear from the miles, to have lower gearing as a result of tire wear? Probably not possible as i would be on bald tires or on the rim.
Another thing i like about the intake now. The sound. I think the alta grew on me. but i dont miss it
Hope that helps. Has anyone done what i did? if so what are your results?
Another thing i like about the intake now. The sound. I think the alta grew on me. but i dont miss it
Hope that helps. Has anyone done what i did? if so what are your results?
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