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Old 06-13-2017, 12:35 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Simply_the_best View Post
Of course gains! 3" piping will be pulling more colder air from outside the bay than the Vortech box which uses the small factory plastic inlet under the bumper. The whole reason they went this route was due to keep costs down. But if there are other users that want to squeeze out some more power and look good while doing so this will be the answer. Judging on how tight the spot is from the other night speaking with him. Costs are roughly $300-$400 range not including the filter which I will be supplying him with a Perrin filter. These are still estimates.
IAT will probably be the same. The factory Vortech inlet is already positioned to draw air from the front bumper.
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