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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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would it be wise to trade my VIS grade AA oem carbon fiber hood, near perfect- for a hytech header and skunk 2 type r intake manifold? the manifold is new, the header is slightly used.. what would you guys do?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Hell yeah, unless you don't have a hood to replace it!
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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depends. what do you care more about. performance or looks? its a good trade though. but its its up to you if its valuable to you or not. think of it that way i guess.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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OEM hood > CF So, yes. Trade.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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CF hood obviously adds 15hp.

Light weight reduction FTW!!!!


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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dyno tests proved cf hoods gave u almost 23 hp haha jk
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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go for it cf hood is like a target for a thief
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sweet thanks guys. Now does anyone know if there is a thread on step by step procedure on installing the intake mani? lol
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