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Tictakman · 05-19-2003, 09:12 PM

I just took out the baffles in the lower intake on my s14 and wow did that make a difference in sound. i really didnt notice the performance bc it is still going through one box but it sounds a lot better. i also put in a new filter. im not getting a CAI kit bc im gonna do a turbo next summer and dont want to use the money. im happy right now though.

Zak

Chernobyl · 05-19-2003, 10:12 PM

I'm happy that you are happy.

Tictakman · 05-19-2003, 10:34 PM

awesome, was that a "free" post? haha

is this common that people take out the bottom intake part?

Zak

Chernobyl · 05-19-2003, 10:41 PM

Yes, that was an example shameless post whoring, sorry. It's very common to take the intake resonator box out, most people do it first thing after they get the car.

05-19-2003, 10:48 PM

Guys have been removing air box baffles since 1995....usually the first thing you do on a car the night that you buy it.
Car manufacturers make it that way because the buying public would get worried about "intake noise" when driving so they place the baffle to make it silent.
Probably get 1/10 of 1 horsepower from doing it- it's more for the sound and the need to "rip something from off your car" so you feel like you've done something.
Don't fool yourself into thinking it's that big a deal- it's not- this is where the "butt dyno" comes in-> you hear the noise and then convince yourself you are making like 5-10 extra horsepower when in real life it's nothing.

s13rookie · 05-19-2003, 11:03 PM

since 1995? people have been doing that since they started putting baffles on cars in the first place

s13rookie · 05-19-2003, 11:07 PM

dont argue with the butt dyno, it is what makes us feel we got our moneys worth in an upgrade.

S15 Powered · 05-19-2003, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by s13rookie
dont argue with the butt dyno, it is what makes us feel we got our moneys worth in an upgrade.

Seriously, I don't need no freakin dyno to tell me how much power that new K&N filter gave me, I can feel that 30hp in my ass!

Chernobyl · 05-20-2003, 01:42 AM

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I can feel that 30hp in my ***!

HAHA, wouldn't that hurt a little? Got a good laugh out of that one.

SR240SXT · 05-20-2003, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by s13rookie
dont argue with the butt dyno, it is what makes us feel we got our moneys worth in an upgrade.

yeah except he spent $0 on this one

Tictakman · 05-20-2003, 02:19 PM

ya i know its an option to do this. i didnt look at it when i first got the car last thursday. i put in the b and m shifter in first when i got home.

Zak

05-19-2003, 09:12 PM	#1
Tictakman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice intake..sounds great I just took out the baffles in the lower intake on my s14 and wow did that make a difference in sound. i really didnt notice the performance bc it is still going through one box but it sounds a lot better. i also put in a new filter. im not getting a CAI kit bc im gonna do a turbo next summer and dont want to use the money. im happy right now though. Zak

05-19-2003, 11:03 PM	#6
s13rookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 1,129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	since 1995? people have been doing that since they started putting baffles on cars in the first place __________________ Ive spent most of my money on cars and women...the rest i wasted

05-19-2003, 11:07 PM	#7
s13rookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 1,129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont argue with the butt dyno, it is what makes us feel we got our moneys worth in an upgrade. __________________ Ive spent most of my money on cars and women...the rest i wasted

05-19-2003, 10:12 PM	#2
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 42 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I'm happy that you are happy.

05-19-2003, 10:34 PM	#3
Tictakman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awesome, was that a "free" post? haha is this common that people take out the bottom intake part? Zak

05-19-2003, 10:41 PM	#4
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 42 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Yes, that was an example shameless post whoring, sorry. It's very common to take the intake resonator box out, most people do it first thing after they get the car.

05-19-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
neo Guest Posts: n/a	Guys have been removing air box baffles since 1995....usually the first thing you do on a car the night that you buy it. Car manufacturers make it that way because the buying public would get worried about "intake noise" when driving so they place the baffle to make it silent. Probably get 1/10 of 1 horsepower from doing it- it's more for the sound and the need to "rip something from off your car" so you feel like you've done something. Don't fool yourself into thinking it's that big a deal- it's not- this is where the "butt dyno" comes in-> you hear the noise and then convince yourself you are making like 5-10 extra horsepower when in real life it's nothing.

05-20-2003, 02:19 PM	#11
Tictakman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya i know its an option to do this. i didnt look at it when i first got the car last thursday. i put in the b and m shifter in first when i got home. Zak