2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

NA intake question..

Old Oct 3, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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Since the plastic stock tube seems turbulent, i was wondering if anyone has replaced it with aluminum or something to smooth out the air flow. Would this mess up the MAF reading?



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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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you can change it probably get a hp or two. honda style
Old Oct 3, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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i hear ya I more want to change it because it looks like ****... especially since I got engine degreaser on it and its all discolored
Old Oct 3, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FCmaniac' date='Oct 3 2002, 09:30 PM
i hear ya I more want to change it because it looks like ****... especially since I got engine degreaser on it and its all discolored
lol. yeah just get a honda pipe from pep boys then cut it down
Old Oct 4, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Oct 3 2002, 10:34 PM
[quote name='FCmaniac' date='Oct 3 2002, 09:30 PM']i hear ya I more want to change it because it looks like ****... especially since I got engine degreaser on it and its all discolored
lol. yeah just get a honda pipe from pep boys then cut it down[/quote]

Damn vosko! now you got me thinking it'll looky ricey (you used the H word on me!) **** it, I'll just get another one from the bone yard!
Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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awr racing makes a kit to do that, its like $160 when you can go to pep boyz and get the pipe for $35....



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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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Try putting some silicone or any WD-40 type thing on the tube to bring the color back.
Old Oct 4, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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u could just spray paint it :rice:
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