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ISF Engine sound at 4k RPM

Old 08-13-14, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyk8232
Which we call the 'Beast Fairy.' She reminds you about the fantastic decision you made buying the ISF
I thought I was the only one who called it that..LOL

At least I am not alone.
Old 08-14-14, 04:54 PM
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That's the friendly way of the car letting you know that it IS-Furious
Old 08-14-14, 06:06 PM
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i love doing WOT once in while and hearing the engine roar!!!! the only thing i dont like is the needle on my gauge going towards EMPTY! and hitting 13.8MPG...
Old 08-15-14, 08:33 PM
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13.8 is stellar. Do a track weekend where you're happy to have a 5. as the leading number.
Old 08-16-14, 04:22 AM
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a passenger in one video commented "the Hulk comes out"
Old 08-16-14, 06:13 AM
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Be aware if u put any afermarket intake you will loose that groul and some power in the proces , intakewise only use joe z tube or equivalent like silicone hoses hps etc and a drop in and youll be find
Old 08-16-14, 09:25 AM
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^^^^Nope! The Takeda also retains the stock secondary intake flap.

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Old 08-16-14, 05:27 PM
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O yeah ! Takaeda still use the same box it only robs a few ponies
Old 08-16-14, 08:59 PM
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Check this video out. I mounted the external mic next to the air intake. Sounds like a diesel engine at first but when secondary flap opens up the V8 comes to life.

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Originally Posted by JDMV8
Obviously Vtec, lol...
lol hondas cant get a break
Old 08-17-14, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by speeddem0n
lol hondas cant get a break
I daily an 8thgen Si
and the NSX is a masterpiece (as is the f20 in the ap1 s2k)
this vtec talk is just admiration...
Old 08-18-14, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMV8
I daily an 8thgen Si
and the NSX is a masterpiece (as is the f20 in the ap1 s2k)
this vtec talk is just admiration...
I just sold my FA5 last month that ive had for 3 or 4 years, had numerous hondas before that including a 99 si turbo which made 416whp like my ISF
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