Originally Posted by dynamicS
Hey woody, what where the numbers on your pressure drop test at full throttle?
I figure the air box is good enough for the cars performance output, but I did remove the holsters where the two plastic air intake tubes slide into the grill, they where the most restricted part of the entire intake system! Don't believe me check it out, you'll see.
I'll post pictures later, I'm sure I'll get dumped on by some of you guys for removing parts from my car, but oh well, hahaha.
I've not had chance to get any figures yet since I have not connected the pressure sensor up to my logger. Hopefully get some figures soon. Yeah, I think the stock setup is more than adequate for stock power. I know some people have reported feeling a difference when removing those restrictive looking intake pieces you mention though. They probably are not as restrictive as they look if you compare their total area compared with the MAF housing/throttle body area. I think this area is worth a look restriction wise as there are internal direction vanes to force the air through 90 degrees.
Just some additional info...on my limited dyno runs to 5,000 rpm there was absolutely no difference in whp running with or without the engine cover, even though my filters were the originals and pretty dirty.