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_FryBo_•

I'm planning on doing the same thing except the shitty factory alarm is there and I'm not sure whether I want to remove it or just move it elsewhere

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Japspec01 NB2 (MKTurbo, 230whp/tq) | 93 NA•

Does having that shorter intake path have any negative effects or is it just fine?

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HashiriyaStyleOP•

Forums say you lose 1-2hp in the mid range. Doubt any normal person would be able to tell the difference (Nothing an exhaust doesn't make up for anyway)

One thing I noticed though is the throttle response has improved, can really notice it when heel-toeing.

Personally I only did it for the sound though.

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lemonsracer10AE and Supercharged ND1•

Just to be sure, I'd rev the car from the throttle under the hood and watch that flexible hose/piping to make sure it's not sucking closed any under load, which would restrict air. I've got a very similar setup on my car, but have metal piping going into the flexible piping to make it rigid. I also don't have the MAF anymore, so less restriction there too. I feel like the no MAF def makes up for the possible loss of HP at mid range. I like it. The only downside for my setup is there is some kind of harmonics happening at idle from the metal piping. It sounds like a hum. I've just gotten used to it and you can't hear it under throttle anyways.

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