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Sep 12, 2012 | 11:37 PM

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amx1397

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

the stock intake has Restrictions and flows 525 cfm . where the NW duel has close to 900 cfm.. an engine is a air pump more air in with more out, make more hp and better mpg.

answer Needswings wins
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Sep 12, 2012 | 11:45 PM

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

Quote:

Originally Posted by amx1397

the stock intake has Restrictions and flows 525 cfm . where the NW duel has close to 900 cfm.. an engine is a air pump which would make better hp and better mpg.

answer Needswings wins

Thank you so much for a very good, clear, and informative answer!

NW is the answer!

Thanks again!
Don (rockbasses)

Now, back to our regularly schedule fun!

Sep 26, 2012 | 10:10 PM

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zx3speed

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

What engine covers have people made fit on the n/a with a NeedsWings single intake.

Sep 26, 2012 | 10:46 PM

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Valk

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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Originally Posted by zx3speed

What engine covers have people made fit on the n/a with a NeedsWings single intake.

You can order this from Rob at Needswings

Sep 26, 2012 | 10:56 PM

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zx3speed

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

Is that my only option? Why does that intake look different than mine?

Sep 27, 2012 | 09:37 AM

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JesseJamessrt6

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

completely stock

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Sep 27, 2012 | 10:34 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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completely stock

Why one painted, and one unpainted valve cover ?????

Sep 27, 2012 | 10:41 AM

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JesseJamessrt6

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

both crank case vents painted neither of the valve (head) covers are.

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Sep 27, 2012 | 11:16 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

O, OK - I see that now .......

Apr 20, 2013 | 12:16 PM

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crossfireracr

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

did everyone loose interest in showing their engine bays??

Apr 20, 2013 | 12:25 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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did everyone loose interest in showing their engine bays??

After nearly 500 posts and umpteen photos of engine bays the whole thing becomes Ho-Hum.

Apr 20, 2013 | 05:32 PM

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JesseJamessrt6

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

I can throw in an update

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Apr 20, 2013 | 05:43 PM

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SparkieSRT6

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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I can throw in an update

Vey nice.
Just need an Engine badge to tie in all that red to the SC.

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Apr 20, 2013 | 06:09 PM

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JesseJamessrt6

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

You're right.

Apr 20, 2013 | 08:12 PM

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Beaner

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

Other pics of mine in post #393

This is what my engine bay looked like at the fall dragon 2012

Jun 26, 2013 | 03:01 PM

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jobiggs

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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Originally Posted by CrossfireLTD

Here is a picture of my engine bay, I have a few changes that will be made....will post new pics when done.

Old thread, I Know, but can anyone tell me where I can get colored hoses?

Jun 26, 2013 | 03:28 PM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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Old thread, I Know, but can anyone tell me where I can get colored hoses?

try this :
Hot Rod Trick Kit : Braided Loom : Made 4 You Products

Aug 25, 2013 | 10:52 PM

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InfernoRedXfire

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

My latest

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Aug 25, 2013 | 11:34 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Show us your Engine bay

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My latest

I like that scheme. I have always wondered why the engine cover could not be trimmed to get rid of the ears on each side as in my picture below. A bid of body filler and a good repaint should do the trick.