Thread: AFE 128 intake?
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      05-24-2010, 05:29 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by JimD View Post
I think it probably is less restrictive but how much of that is due to the carbon filter built into the factory box would be interesting to know. In other words, how much hp/torque gain would be achieved if you took out the carbon filter and maybe dropped in a K&N or similar low restrictive filter. Probably not all the gain of a complete intake but less cost too.

Jim
The restrictions are taken out by smoothly taking out the bends and mandrel bending the intake pipe to increase flow. More CFM into the car is going to equal more power and torque.
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