To intake or not to intake?
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To intake or not to intake?
Ok peeps I have a small question.. I have been reading that when you add a intake you can get about 10-12 Horses. But i have also read someone on here i cant remember which thread that when they took it to the dyno it olny really added about 2-3 Hps. So come one peeps speak up, what the thruth behind the intake. I mean i know that there is beneifit from the engine getting more air, but is this really just for the engine to run better or would i actually benefit from this!
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try not to think of the gains in actual specific numbers. if you look at it like a gain in a percentage of your cars power, you'll see why the numbers will vary anywhere between 1-30 hp. depending on the intake, most people will probably expect anywhere from a 1% to say 4% increase.
lets say we stick to a 2% increase. an engine that outputs 100hp at the wheels will gain 2hp, where an engine with 500hp at the wheels will gain 10hp.
the results will also vary on the design of the factory intake also.
if we're sticking with hondas for the most part, an intake alone will make a minimal difference, unless you REALLY understand how your car performs and know if any little thing is wrong by how it performs.
lets say we stick to a 2% increase. an engine that outputs 100hp at the wheels will gain 2hp, where an engine with 500hp at the wheels will gain 10hp.
the results will also vary on the design of the factory intake also.
if we're sticking with hondas for the most part, an intake alone will make a minimal difference, unless you REALLY understand how your car performs and know if any little thing is wrong by how it performs.
