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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Keep an eye out for a used Carbonio intake. I was able to score one for $160 in almost new condition off AZ.
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Or just don't buy a Carbonio intake since it's not going to do anything with forced induction anyway.
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lm0812
Keep an eye out for a used Carbonio intake. I was able to score one for $160 in almost new condition off AZ.
just for looks
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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carbonio intake if you got the $$$
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
I put a cone filter on the end of my MAF and DIY'd a heat shield. Not as good of a "ram air" setup as the OEM air box but it sounds cooler lol.
I have the same setup, in the process of making a better heat shield but I love the sounds from the cone
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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build your own intake or get carbonio if you want the looks and slight and very slight sound difference and when i say sound difference, i mean like my carbonio just makes it sound like my car is taking a deep breath when i floor it. kinda funny. but doesnt sound bad!

but please just DONT get an intake from autozone >_<
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Air box mod FTW!!
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by czum09
Air box mod FTW!!
im gonna cheesebox mine pretty soon but from my understanding that the colder air with the 1.8ts are pointless since once the cool air hits the turbo its hot all this coil air intake is just for noise and maby 3-5hp
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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yea it's a great mod for a few bucks, you can hear the DV and it growls when you accelerate!! It's awesome love the mod make sure you do it right otherwise you can f^ck up your stuff.
 
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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I just started stabbing my intake box with knife last night... I plan on returning tomorrow to drill those into holes

OP These are the two mods every one is talking about

Airbox You only have to drill holes in the air box not in the fender and all the other places like they ask for.

basic cone
 

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