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Old 01-18-2005, 10:44 PM
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Question Question about aftermarket elbows.
I need a new elbow and I was wondering how does each one flow. I was looking at the 1LE one as a solution to my elbow problem. I was wondering does it flow just as good as the Trick Flow and Vortech elbows? I like the 1LE cause it looks stock (sleeper look I guess) and it is lighter than the aluminum elbows.
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Zach (95blackz28) has the trick flow one i think its trick flow... he will probably give you some info on it... me i dont know what it would help except a little on the flow..
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well i havent seen the inside of the 1LE. if the bellows are smooth then all three flow the same.
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My old one ripped, so i bought a 1LE one and i didnt notice anything.
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Old 05-09-2005, 05:55 AM
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I have the trick flow one just for looks didnt notice any performance gains.
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Old 05-09-2005, 04:59 PM
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I have the vortech. It looks really good but I don't think there was really any performance gains.
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Non of them will give you a Horsepower gain you can feel i have the trick-flow and it looks real good
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the only thing i could image that would make a difference is you want something that will disipate the engine heat so i'd imagine the rubber 1le elbow would be better. or you could just bolt a filter to the front of the TB and remove the hood. CUSTOM RAM AIR just a thought
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Old 05-10-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 94claudia2
the only thing i could image that would make a difference is you want something that will disipate the engine heat so i'd imagine the rubber 1le elbow would be better. or you could just bolt a filter to the front of the TB and remove the hood. CUSTOM RAM AIR just a thought
yeah but the drag may hurt teh performance a bit
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yea but without the MAF reading the car wont start and For it to run right it needs a IAT reading....
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Originally Posted by 97z2801ss
yea but without the MAF reading the car wont start and For it to run right it needs a IAT reading....
who's removing the maf? my custom cai has the iat sensor also
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yea isnt ures the ITF mod? Im talkin if he puts a cone filter over the TB
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ok I see what you mean
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