Originally posted by Chrgsr96
Well i've done the basic part upgrades with a CAI, header, exhaust, hi-flo cat, and i've got a vtec controller. My problem now is i'm not sure what to get next. I don't have money for a turbo or anything and i'd love to get nitrous but i don't wanna chance frying my pistons or something. So i figured the next think i could possibly get would be an intake manifold. But i was told that an intake manifold really doesn't do anything unless you've got a turbo. I'd love to get the type r manifold but it won't fit correct? So i was thinking the Skunk2 Version. Its only about 350 or so . I was just wondering if they're worth getting if i don't have a turbo. If they are worth it then what kinda gains would i be getting and should i go with the Skunk 2 one since it seems like its the best buy? What about the Venom one? Any help or suggestions on anything would be great. Any suggestions on what else i could get next would be good too.
If you're not doing a turbo right away... the Skunk2 would be your best bet. Its basically a type-r manifold, with the GS-R bolt pattern. Intake manifolds like the Venom, STR and Edelbrock have a huge plenum (where the air sits before it gets distributed... and short fat runners which are great for flowing tons of air. They're super for FI applications and all-motor when you're pushing some serious revs. The Skunk2 has longer runners and a smaller plenum which are better for torque and low rpm operation. Either way, you get to ditch the Intake Air Bypass Valve System which is a nice mess.