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Old 12-30-07, 01:45 PM
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In the market for an intake for my 92 SC400. Anyone have any reccomendations?
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get the one that looks the best...thats about all they're good for
Old 12-30-07, 02:23 PM
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Yea, I heard they dont make that much of a difference on the 1uzfe performance wise. I was looking more into the sound factor.
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Search BFI .
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Do what i did lol




Stand alone engine management, Got rid of my MAFs

90 degree elbow 10$
flat filter 20$

Amazing sound between 3k and 6k rpms.. Priceless
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BFI was cheap and easy...doesn't look great, but that's cause I'm lazy
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Originally Posted by JDMmuscle
Do what i did lol




Stand alone engine management, Got rid of my MAFs

90 degree elbow 10$
flat filter 20$

Amazing sound between 3k and 6k rpms.. Priceless
haha thats pretty cool. but doesnt it suck in more hot air now? MORE PIPING!!!

and BFI..........
hey atleast its free. and it has a better surface area then a cone filter.
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yeah on generally you want colder air on N/A cars, but I am curious how thats sounds.
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Do a BFI. I did one on my 92 SC400 and what a HUGE difference. It feels like a completly different car now acceleration wise. Not to mention that the sound is amazing. Before the BFI the car really wouldnt put me back in the seat when floored and intake noise was very quiet. After the BFI, I am now pulled back in the seat when floored and you can definetly tell its a V8 now from the sweet sweet intake sound.

I am still using the OEM air filter as I read on planetsoarer that the OEM filter flows plenty of air as long as its clean. I purchased clear plexiglass and scrivets for under $20. Highly recommendable!


-Drew
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Yeah, The next step is more piping...

Im in the process of fiber glassing a piece to go from the piping to match the Stock little inlet slip thing that goes under the head light, then take the lamp off and mold another side back to match another set of pipes that will house a filter on the passenger side opening next to the fog light =D
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what about us sc300 guys? i wanna do BFI but i cant get the piping to do it
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you get some crazy throttle response huh with the super short intake piping hahah.
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Originally Posted by SO4RER
you get some crazy throttle response huh with the super short intake piping hahah.

Well me and my brother hooked a gas powered leaf blower up to it once and dynoed it...

Added 49 more horse power
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Bwahaha WTF?
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Well I think Im going to do the BFI. Thanks for all the input. Ill let you guys know how it turns out.


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