Will upgrading the intake manifold help economy and performance on an HX?
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Will upgrading the intake manifold help economy and performance on an HX?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-A...Q5fAccessories
Says will fit HX models.. I know it probably wont be 15hp, but will this intake help?
Matt
Says will fit HX models.. I know it probably wont be 15hp, but will this intake help?
Matt
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Re: Will upgrading the intake manifold help economy and performance on an HX?
It'll help with HP, maybe a tiny bit of fuel economy.
I'd stay away from OBX though, I haven't heard much good about them. I'd go with either Skunk2 or Edelbrock.
I'd stay away from OBX though, I haven't heard much good about them. I'd go with either Skunk2 or Edelbrock.
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Re: Will upgrading the intake manifold help economy and performance on an HX?
ahh yes i've heard good of the edelbrock.
What have you heard of the obx?
So this wont negatively impact my lean burn vtec-e motor?
What have you heard of the obx?
So this wont negatively impact my lean burn vtec-e motor?
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Re: Will upgrading the intake manifold help economy and performance on an HX?
i've heard the OBX has fitment issues with various sensors and the IACV. I wouldn't think that it would be bad for the engine...
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