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Old 06-22-2022, 03:03 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG View Post
That is pretty much what I am saying. On a Gen 2 car the difference is going to be negligible during most, if any, driving. And that would be if it was properly designed. There is merit behind the idea, but in practicality the results are not there until you start getting onto the more extreme ends of use. Liter superbikes have been running them for a while too and they seem effective there.

I imagine the maf sensor in that GruppeM intake is like...........
All sport bikes have been using that airbox design for more than 2 decades. Not because it makes some huge difference, but if you look at engine/frame/tank placement, it's literally the shortest/easiest, and realistically only path to get outside air to the airbox.
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