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View Poll Results: Do I think that Aftermarket Intakes are Sweet?
Yes I think that aftermarket intakes are Good
58.33%
No, the LX weighs like 20,000 lbs. It's a waste
41.67%
I'm too lazy to bother....AND I dont even know what an intake is
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INTAKES AND SUPERCHARGER FOR LXs

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Old 11-08-06, 07:32 PM
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Red face INTAKES AND SUPERCHARGER FOR LXs

hey I would like to do a intake mod on my LX
would a K&N intake work?If yes, how much does it
increase the horsepower by and how much does it cost in all?


thanx, James


P.S. Its sad that they dont make TRD superchargers for our 4.7ls anymore
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Old 11-09-06, 02:50 PM
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wait.... who voted "No, I'm too lazy to bother....AND I dont even know what an intake is ?"
Old 11-09-06, 05:32 PM
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i did, what is an intake?
Old 11-09-06, 07:17 PM
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haha very funny -_-^
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Hey who put ''No, the LX weighs like 10,000 lbs. It's a waste"
Old 11-09-06, 09:13 PM
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ok what ever mod is coming in here and messing with our polls....lol....please get your ish straight. My truck weighed in at 5760lbs with a full tank of gas.
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Yea listen up moderators dont mess w/ the LX gang!
Old 11-14-06, 08:21 AM
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How about the response, "No, because it reduces the longevity of the engine." Those K&N filters let tons of dust through compared to OEM.
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what about the oem replacement k&n filter?
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Originally Posted by Jim_Chow
How about the response, "No, because it reduces the longevity of the engine." Those K&N filters let tons of dust through compared to OEM.
How so Jim? Please enlighten me so i will know if i should put my stock intake back on.
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hey who changed the poll to 2000lbs now from 1000lbs
not so funny mods..
Old 11-14-06, 03:42 PM
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actually, it kind of is funny...hah!
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What did the K&N give you on the dyno? 3hp?
Old 11-14-06, 07:00 PM
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nobody has a K&N here.
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Yes U Do Dont Lie Dude...


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