Whats better, SRT+ECU or K&N+NEO?
07-31-08, 08:08 AM
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Whats better, SRT+ECU or K&N+NEO?
I can't decided what to put on my 2000 GS400. The SRT with their Race ECU or a K&N intake with the Apexi NEO. I already have a Borla exhaust with 2 resonators removed, lowered on 20's. I want more power but also a little more mpg would help to for the long drives.
What would you all suggest?
What would you all suggest?
07-31-08, 08:33 AM
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....Depends. Will you mod more in the future like headers and exhaust? If so, definitely go with the K&N intake and the Neo; that's what I did. If you are NOT going to mod anymore than this intake; get the SRT.
Just an FYI...they say that a GS4XX typically dyno's around 245whp stock. I am currently at just about 270whp. I only have the K&N FIPK intake and the Apexi Neo (tuned) along with a Borla exhaust (however people say that the exhaust MIGHT give you 2whp). So, in essence my car MADE somewhere between 20 and 25 WHP!!! just with this K&N intake and the NEO! I KNOW the SRT will NOT mach this...maybe 15whp will come out of the SRT. GL on your choice.
Just an FYI...they say that a GS4XX typically dyno's around 245whp stock. I am currently at just about 270whp. I only have the K&N FIPK intake and the Apexi Neo (tuned) along with a Borla exhaust (however people say that the exhaust MIGHT give you 2whp). So, in essence my car MADE somewhere between 20 and 25 WHP!!! just with this K&N intake and the NEO! I KNOW the SRT will NOT mach this...maybe 15whp will come out of the SRT. GL on your choice.
08-04-08, 11:36 AM
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Many performance mods like; exhausts, headers, some computers/ECU's/chips, intakes, lightweight wheels, flywheels, and underprive pulleys actually increase MPG's by finding hidden horsepower and making the motor more efficient.
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08-04-08, 12:20 PM
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I went ahead and ordered the SRT intake with the ECU from Swift Racing. If I isn't as good as they say, then I will pull the ECU and try the NEO.
I also removed all 3 resonators from the exhaust, and now my Borlas let everyone know I have a V8!
I also removed all 3 resonators from the exhaust, and now my Borlas let everyone know I have a V8!
08-04-08, 12:24 PM
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make sure you put come sound clips here..cant want to hear them
09-02-08, 07:39 PM
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I went this route and it is perfect for me. The car pulls better from a stop and has quicker acceleration. Plus, it was easy to install and I don't have to mess with getting a tune. Just what I was looking for.
09-02-08, 08:17 PM
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nice
congrats on the upgrade...i just installed my new srt intake/ecu on my gs430 tonight...i'm with you....it's a perfect upgrade as it's not loud all the time but when you want it the growl and torque are there. i do love the sound, especially above 4500 rpms.