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01-09-2005, 02:23 AM
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Which intake should I go with?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...945996775&rd=1
WEAPON R
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...946578124&rd=1
AEM
There's a pretty big difference in price... will I notice much of a difference between the two brands?
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-09-2005, 10:55 AM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
wont notice much of a difference with either one. . .
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01-09-2005, 12:00 PM
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i'd go with the weapon R all your paying for is the name brand.
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01-09-2005, 01:06 PM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
Chris@tunerrevolution.com
Same guys who made my intake. I only paid 100 bucks for an intake same quality as an AEM or Injen.
mine..
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01-09-2005, 06:49 PM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
Thanks for the replies guys. I figure I'll go with Weapon R, since it seems like a reputable brand. Anyone heard any bad things about them?
Also, should I pay 50 bucks more and get this Weapon R? Or will there be no difference?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-09-2005, 06:58 PM
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Re: Re: Which intake should I go with?
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wont notice much of a difference with either one. . .
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Is that your cavalier in the sig? Are those Ricochet wheels? If so, we have the same wheels :-D
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-09-2005, 08:44 PM
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If your going for price than i would suggest going on ebay and getting a Bomz system... i think thats the brand anyways  they sell like 25 bucks plus shipping for a short ram intake
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01-09-2005, 08:56 PM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
I wouldn't imagine a $25.00 intake to be a very good option...
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-09-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: Re: Which intake should I go with?
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Originally Posted by nfg2184
I wouldn't imagine a $25.00 intake to be a very good option...
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thats what i got....like i said b4, ur just payin for the name of the brand
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01-10-2005, 02:26 AM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
How hard is it to install? Will I need to take it to a mechanic or can I do it myself? What tools would I need?
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-10-2005, 07:50 AM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
you can do it yourself. Are you gettin the CAI or WAI?.. You need to dissconnet the battery and remove it. There is a bolt that holds in in place so you need to remove that. Next you need to remove the black air box.. should be 2 bolts inside and in the bottom remove those 2, next you just have to work that out. Dissconnect that throttle body cover black thing and remove with the rubber hose. If you doing the CAI, you need to remove the tire and fender wall liner. Next you need to remove the Bong from the lower part of the old intake.. Not 100% sure what holds that in but just as basic as the top part. remove all old parts and start with the install. If you have a manual tranny, you need to also purchase the clutch resovoir mount.
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Please don't PM me with your J-body Issues. Post appropriately in the forums,
and I will toss my opinion in your thread if I have anything to help. - Thanks!
2004 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe SE Getrag 5 speed
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door
www.Rdfabs.com
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01-10-2005, 11:04 AM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
After reading that, I've come to the conclusion I can't do it myself.
About how much would a mechanic charge to install?
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-10-2005, 11:31 AM
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lol its not THAT hard... its like a 30 minute job at the most
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i love my new sound system... Alpine type R 12" sub, Alpine deck, and MTX amp
2001 Z24 cavi, and it owns
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01-10-2005, 02:01 PM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
It took me an hour to change my light bulbs. That's the extent of my mechanical experience thus far.
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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01-10-2005, 02:03 PM
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Re: Which intake should I go with?
What other modifications can I make after I do this intake that would show some small gains in hp/torque, I was thinking about one of those engine mount thingies, and some ignition wires. How much would that boost me?
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-2004 Cavalier LS
Mods:
Weapon-R Short Ram, Shift Kit, Nitrous Express Wet Kit, Upper/Lower mounts.
Audio:
15" RE .SE sub to BRUTUS 1500, 6.5" RE components in the rear, Apline's in front, all to Pheonix Gold Profile, Alpine deck.
-1997 Sentra XE, 5-speed POS, commuter.
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