Closed Element vs. Open Element
Jun 15, 2005 | 05:07 PM
#11
Originally Posted by fox_forma
Thats not really all that true. The hood closes off the open part mostly as if it were to seal it somewhat. The only thing really catching all the heat is the tube anyways. The cool air from outside still comes up through the fender and from under the truck in front of the wheel well so i doubt it has enough time to really heat it up to cause any performance issues. I've noticed a better gain in performace with my open element than i did with my volant on a side note.
Jun 15, 2005 | 05:09 PM
#12
To Me...
Originally Posted by fox_forma
Thats not really all that true. The hood closes off the open part mostly as if it were to seal it somewhat. The only thing really catching all the heat is the tube anyways. The cool air from outside still comes up through the fender and from under the truck in front of the wheel well so i doubt it has enough time to really heat it up to cause any performance issues. I've noticed a better gain in performace with my open element than i did with my volant on a side note.
I'm skipping all of that and going Radix.
At about 41.00 per horse power if you pay full price and have it installed, it ain't too bad.A tune, headers, catback and a cold air intake can get close to 2k. Do they net enough HP for the money? I know, it's a persional budget thing.
Jun 15, 2005 | 06:05 PM
#13
On The Tree
Joined: Aug 2004
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2k lol, Tune 450 Tune, 400 Headers, 250 Intake. 1100. thats about 900 Shy of 2k haha. Plus Tuneing with those parts will net some hp as well. No one really knows wats best. Or if they can really "feel" the power afterthe install. The fact that the weather around the country is so different. Some system will net more than other in different alttitudes. Really...for personally intrest. The only way to tell is if u find or buy 3 different ones (your top 3) Go to a dyno..and test them out. Then keep the best one.
Jun 15, 2005 | 06:14 PM
#14
Originally Posted by fox_forma
Thats not really all that true. The hood closes off the open part mostly as if it were to seal it somewhat. The only thing really catching all the heat is the tube anyways. The cool air from outside still comes up through the fender and from under the truck in front of the wheel well so i doubt it has enough time to really heat it up to cause any performance issues. I've noticed a better gain in performace with my open element than i did with my volant on a side note.
go with the open, some volants actually netted negative gains!!
Jun 15, 2005 | 07:08 PM
#17
Launching!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 208
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From: Mesa, AZ
A tune, headers, catback and a cold air intake can get close to 2k
AEM Brute Force: $85
JBA Shorty Headers: $150
Magnaflow Muffler: $75
Soon to be Tuned: $250
That puts me at $560 for some pretty decent HP Gains. If you look around you dont have to pay full price on anything, i wont pay $300 for an intake when you can find em a lot cheaper, that goes for anything else that isnt a FI system
Jun 15, 2005 | 07:21 PM
#19
Heh, Heh!
Originally Posted by yackowski
Im just saving money and buying the cheapest one I can find... Looking like the 77 series "auction" special is going to be the winner! 
TOG hearers, $700
Tune, $400-500
CAI $300
CatBack $500 Corsa $650
All that and what is put to the ground? MA Big Maybe 40HP.