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Old Nov 8, 2025 | 05:23 PM
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Hey everyone!
I am in the process of looking at Junkyards for a 74mm throttle body, and assume that I also need an upgraded intake to go with it. I was looking at this dual short ram intake, https://ebay.us/m/rXNl5s , and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. And if they suck, what is a better option for a better intake? I will also be putting K&N Sport Filters on as well.
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Old Nov 8, 2025 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jl2007crossfire
Hey everyone!
I am in the process of looking at Junkyards for a 74mm throttle body, and assume that I also need an upgraded intake to go with it. I was looking at this dual short ram intake, https://ebay.us/m/rXNl5s , and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. And if they suck, what is a better option for a better intake? I will also be putting K&N Sport Filters on as well.
Thanks!
This is what I have had since 2009 - You really should use an intake with air filter / intake from behind the grill and not under the hood
https://www.needswings.com/needswing...-intake-system





 
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Old Nov 17, 2025 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Valk
This is what I have had since 2009 - You really should use an intake with air filter / intake from behind the grill and not under the hood
https://www.needswings.com/needswing...-intake-system




Ah ok, I was looking into this originally, but was put off by the price. But if it is the best option then I guess I will have to go for it. Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2025 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jl2007crossfire
Hey everyone!
I am in the process of looking at Junkyards for a 74mm throttle body, and assume that I also need an upgraded intake to go with it. I was looking at this dual short ram intake, https://ebay.us/m/rXNl5s , and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. And if they suck, what is a better option for a better intake? I will also be putting K&N Sport Filters on as well.
Thanks!
Your link is to an intake that appeals to those who have no clue about how an engine produces power. Sucking in warm air is NO way to increase performance, Gary's intake might cost a lot, but it offers cooler intake air, which equals more power.

The best and most simple explanation I have found is here, in just two paragraphs, IGNORE that it is talking about aircraft engines, your car's engine runs on the same principles as the engine in a Cessna or Piper rolling down the runway:

https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/2013...e-performance/
 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Your link is to an intake that appeals to those who have no clue about how an engine produces power. Sucking in warm air is NO way to increase performance, Gary's intake might cost a lot, but it offers cooler intake air, which equals more power.
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The best and most simple explanation I have found is here, in just two paragraphs, IGNORE that it is talking about aircraft engines, your car's engine runs on the same principles as the engine in a Cessna or Piper rolling down the runway:

https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/2013...e-performance/
Thanks for the link.
 

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