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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 01:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Had already changed over to the splitfire/performance sparkplugs and high flow air filter. Had to wait for my 12 lid to come in...

Put it on today, de-snorkle'fied and went for a ride. Nice sound. No so much that it's louder - it now sounds both plain angry and happy at the same time : D

Low and midrange noticeably smoothed out nice. Not that I ever was, but now, I do not feel like the engine is lugging. If I get another horsepower or two at top end, who cares - the rest of the power range has benefited very nicely.

I noticed something else thought that I don't recall anyone posting. Seems to me I felt less heat snaking up on the ol' right thigh. Anyone else come away with this observation?
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Lovematt
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I did notice that too...more air flow means more power but it also means the air can move too! However I noted it was a little warmer in traffic for the same reason...no airflow outside the pipes.

I think the better flow helps reduce heat a bit as long as you are moving.
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Xb9er
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I didn't notice a difference, but then I haven't paid much attention to it. The right leg still gets hot.
Mike.
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Odie
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Midknyte, cut your box wide open and it gets even better!!
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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 03:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ah, I've found my sweet spot. I like it just the way it is right now : )

I like to keep things under the covers. Next years' mod will probably be black ceramic coated pipes.
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