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moses · 12-10-2008, 05:42 PM

I was wondering which of the two is a better intake, if any?
I got this first one with the turbo and it has a 90 and 45 degree turn in it, but it is wider than the other. Its hard to see, but the mafs is on the left side going to the turbo

The next is a cold pipe when I had my stock intake manifold. It would take some work but I am sure I could get it to fit somehow.

So which would give more power. A wider one with hard turms or a slimmer one that is smoother? Thanks

punxva · 12-10-2008, 05:52 PM

well it all depends on the size of the turbo, if its not that big then the gains will be negligible at most

420sx · 12-10-2008, 05:53 PM

makes no difference as long as there is no crush bends. spend cash elsewhere bro

moses · 12-10-2008, 05:58 PM

Ok I got a gt2871r. It wouldnt be any money to switch, just time. If there is no difference I will keep the one that is on.

s14unimog · 12-12-2008, 03:00 PM

When dealing with air piping, there are MANY factors that affect the performance. Some include, bend radius's, pipe diameter, wall surface textures, heat exchange rates, durability, length, etc... Will you see a HP gain? Probably not a very noticeable one, but there will be a gain in efficiency none the less.

12-10-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
moses Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, ar Age: 38 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: moses Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Which is a better intake I was wondering which of the two is a better intake, if any? I got this first one with the turbo and it has a 90 and 45 degree turn in it, but it is wider than the other. Its hard to see, but the mafs is on the left side going to the turbo The next is a cold pipe when I had my stock intake manifold. It would take some work but I am sure I could get it to fit somehow. So which would give more power. A wider one with hard turms or a slimmer one that is smoother? Thanks

12-10-2008, 05:53 PM	#3
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	makes no difference as long as there is no crush bends. spend cash elsewhere bro __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

12-12-2008, 03:00 PM	#5
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 38 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	When dealing with air piping, there are MANY factors that affect the performance. Some include, bend radius's, pipe diameter, wall surface textures, heat exchange rates, durability, length, etc... Will you see a HP gain? Probably not a very noticeable one, but there will be a gain in efficiency none the less. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

12-10-2008, 05:58 PM	#4
moses Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, ar Age: 38 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: moses Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ok I got a gt2871r. It wouldnt be any money to switch, just time. If there is no difference I will keep the one that is on.