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Dads914
post Jul 26 2006, 03:27 PM
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I'm thinking of getting one of the Air Velocity Intake systems for my 74' 914 2.0. Anybody have any experience with them? Any power gains or losses? Good or bad experience? I dont see anybody talking about them. What do you guys think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) [img]


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post Jul 26 2006, 03:42 PM
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There's been plenty of talk before.

I like this type of setup. But the actual net performance gain is minimal. I like the simplicity.

Just beware, if this thread takes off, you'll get responses ranging from "wow, that's cool, I must have it!" to "bah, it's crap and worse than stock."

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post Jul 26 2006, 03:44 PM
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its just a piece of PVC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jul 26 2006, 03:46 PM
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Not mine. It's made of THREE pieces of PVC and a rubber adapter!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Home Depot special!

I'm working on a nicely-fabbed metal unit with a mandrel-bent piece though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 26 2006, 02:42 PM) *

There's been plenty of talk before.

I like this type of setup. But the actual net performance gain is minimal. I like the simplicity.

Just beware, if this thread takes off, you'll get responses ranging from "wow, that's cool, I must have it!" to "bah, it's crap and no better than stock."

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Thanks Rand, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
The simplicity thing really is what got me intrusted plus it will clean up the engine compartment. I figured I would get some nay sayers as well as some informed info and for $99 bucks may not be a bad investment.
I was also figuring that the guy who runs GT performance would chime in sometime and give up some #'s to show its benefits I believe he's a member here.
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:52 PM
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yep, greg treadway is a member here..
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:55 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 26 2006, 02:44 PM) *

its just a piece of PVC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Come on Aaron, give a newbie a break! will that piece of PVC help or hurt?
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:56 PM
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Just beware, some of the nay-sayers know what they're talking about! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I'm not sure I would drop money on it. I just enjoy fabbing and experimenting.

Hmm... Didn't Marty/maltesefalcon come up with something too??? If so, it would be a nice product, probably a nice mandrel-bent metal unit instead of plastic. Might have to search for it.
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:57 PM
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looks cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) functional or HP increase? only a dyno will tell....
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 26 2006, 02:46 PM) *

Not mine. It's made of THREE pieces of PVC and a rubber adapter!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Home Depot special!

I'm working on a nicely-fabbed metal unit with a mandrel-bent piece though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Love to see what you come up with Rand.
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 26 2006, 02:57 PM) *

looks cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) functional or HP increase? only a dyno will tell....

Im going to dyno next month and if I get one I will post the #'s here.
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post Jul 26 2006, 03:59 PM
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Performace gain is very minimal, if any. But looks cool,and your right about cleaning up the engine compartment. At least your not asking about a Tornado! Dave
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when and where????

dyno time is expensive, a few people might be able to get the cost down.

feel free to email/PM
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post Jul 26 2006, 04:00 PM
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Would love to see the numbers. I doubt you'll actually see a difference on the dyno graph. Cold air helps though... If you could get the air filter away from the engine bay heat a bit.. Just don't sacrifice air filter quality.
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post Jul 26 2006, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 26 2006, 02:59 PM) *

when and where????

dyno time is expensive, a few people might be able to get the cost down.

feel free to email/PM

I have a guy with a dyno at his shop who is very very reasonable. I may be able to hook a few of you guys in So. Cal. up sometime.
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QUOTE(Dads914 @ Jul 26 2006, 02:51 PM) *

The simplicity thing really is what got me intrusted plus it will clean up the engine compartment.



Personally, I think the stock djet air intake looks better. :-)

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post Jul 26 2006, 04:12 PM
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Love to see what you come up with Rand.


It will simply be an elbow from the throttle body to the air filter with one tap for the oil filler vent hose.

My car has no pcv valve, no smog stuff, no aar, no decel valve, no cold start valve, etc. So in my case the simplicity factor works out.

If your car is running well with all the stock stuff in place, I honestly think you are better off leaving it alone.
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post Jul 26 2006, 04:23 PM
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FAR fewer square inches of filter material, and what there is has MUCH larger pores. Those larger pores allow more and larger particles into your engine.
More/bigger dirt = more wear. You have to decide whether the increased noise level (how racy!) outweighs the increased wear (how expensive!) The Cap'n
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post Jul 26 2006, 05:16 PM
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i imagine that it does make some power. colder air/less filtering can create a couple (1-3) hp. pretty easy to make yourself. be sure to put in some barbs to hook up all the misc. vacuum hoses that go to the stock Djet box.

getting a header would create more power.
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post Jul 26 2006, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 26 2006, 03:23 PM) *

FAR fewer square inches of filter material, and what there is has MUCH larger pores. Those larger pores allow more and larger particles into your engine.
More/bigger dirt = more wear. You have to decide whether the increased noise level (how racy!) outweighs the increased wear (how expensive!) The Cap'n

Thanks Cap'n, But how is this filter differnt from the K&N I already have?
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