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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
There are two kinds of intake mods- ones that disrupt the MAF signal, and ones that don't. One has the potential to cause premature engine failure, and the other doesn't do squat. So why get either one? I'm not personally sold on the whole different filter aspect. I personally don't see how it makes a big difference, especially on a forced induction car. And besides, filtering the intake air to keep dirt and grit out of your turbo is MUCH more important than 5 hp. The silencer mod is more for sound purposes than for power gains.
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It's on I-Club, it must be true...
I'm not sure I'd use the word "squat". Physics is physics. The shorter, and less resistant the path; the colder and higher initial pressure the air charge; the better, period. I realize we are takling about small numbers, but everything helps, and some of these are fairly low to no cost mods.
The WRX, and STI have relatively poor engine bay venting, especialy at no to low speed. The the TMIC sitting almost right on top of the turbos doesn't help it any... Every little bit helps is all I'm trying to say.