NeedsWings Intake Review Part 3...
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I have a question about NEEDSWINGS intake pipe for you guy's that have done the install. Where the pipe goes through the radiator support, does it reduce down in size to go through it? I was looking at my car last night and could see no way a 3" pipe could go through there without a major modification.
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Originally Posted by Steve Hellums
I have a question about NEEDSWINGS intake pipe for you guy's that have done the install. Where the pipe goes through the radiator support, does it reduce down in size to go through it? I was looking at my car last night and could see no way a 3" pipe could go through there without a major modification.
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Re: NeedsWings Intake Review Part 3...
Originally Posted by Steve Hellums
I have a question about NEEDSWINGS intake pipe for you guy's that have done the install. Where the pipe goes through the radiator support, does it reduce down in size to go through it? I was looking at my car last night and could see no way a 3" pipe could go through there without a major modification.
Re: NeedsWings Intake Review Part 3...
Originally Posted by Steve Hellums
I have a question about NEEDSWINGS intake pipe for you guy's that have done the install. Where the pipe goes through the radiator support, does it reduce down in size to go through it? I was looking at my car last night and could see no way a 3" pipe could go through there without a major modification.
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I was planning to keep my SRT6 stock but I'm starting to waver after reading this thread. Decisions, decisions..... a Need Wings intake, electric RC helicopter, or make the mortgage payment. It's just no fun being a perpetually broke member of the middle class (as I like to consider myself - beats being called poor).
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Originally Posted by NeverEnough
If you look on either side of the radiator where the factory inlet hoes connect to the Radiator suppout, there is a large plastic Bracket/Air Valve/Inlet. This entire section is removed in order to run the 3" hose through. It's pretty easy and there is not restriction.
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Originally Posted by Steve Hellums
I've already ordered an SL55 "Y" and the two rear hose's. I'm going to go that route for more air, no offence to NEEDSWINGS pipe, but I think it is just butt ugly. By looking at the radiator support I would have never believed you could get a 3" hose through there, even removing the item's yor are speaking of .I can probably get just about as much air to my supercharger by going with the SL55 "Y" and do some mods going through the radiator support. I like the OEM look and who knows, I may end up getting more air with 2 - 2" or 3" intake hose's instead of 1 - 3" hose.
Re: NeedsWings Intake Review Part 3...
Originally Posted by NeverEnough
Have you seen the recent post about the SL55 setup actually losing power? I think it actually took about 10 HP away. As far as the looks of the NeedsWings intake, to each is own. However, keep in mind that the pictures you've seen so far are not finished products. They haven't been powercoated or prettied up yet.
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Sounds interesting Steve...
Is there a way to dyno this car at WOT through the hole gear? If so, I honestly feel like there is low end improvement over stock for the SL55 intake.
I put it on again yesterday just for grins (it takes 5 mins or less). It definitely makes a difference down low with throttle response. I just wish I could see this on a graph.
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Is there a way to dyno this car at WOT through the hole gear? If so, I honestly feel like there is low end improvement over stock for the SL55 intake.
I put it on again yesterday just for grins (it takes 5 mins or less). It definitely makes a difference down low with throttle response. I just wish I could see this on a graph.
SQ
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Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Sounds interesting Steve...
Is there a way to dyno this car at WOT through the hole gear? If so, I honestly feel like there is low end improvement over stock for the SL55 intake.
I put it on again yesterday just for grins (it takes 5 mins or less). It definitely makes a difference down low with throttle response. I just wish I could see this on a graph.
SQ
Is there a way to dyno this car at WOT through the hole gear? If so, I honestly feel like there is low end improvement over stock for the SL55 intake.
I put it on again yesterday just for grins (it takes 5 mins or less). It definitely makes a difference down low with throttle response. I just wish I could see this on a graph.
SQ
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Originally Posted by Steve Hellums
Do you have a friend close by that has a G-TECH meter? That would be a fairly good way to see if there is really any difference. I have a G-Tech RR, but Texas is quite a drive from Indiana . Before I do my swap I'll go out and do a few runs on the G-Tech to see where I'm at. Then hopefully the weather will be the same after I do the swap and we'll see what kind of changes I get. The G-Tech is a handy little gadget to see if you are helping or hurting as long as the weather is the same and you do your test on the same road. One of the graph's lets you move the curser to see what RPM you shifted at & how far it dropped to the next gear.
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Originally Posted by ShawnQ
I don't have a GTech or a friend that has one...but it is on my Christmas list
SQ
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I also purchased Rob's NeedsWings intake system this week and put it on my SRT this evening. First of all, before I even talk about the car's performance, I'd like to commend Rob on his. I ordered this system Monday around noon after reading everything else other customers had to say about it.
We had a back and forth email conversation and he told me that it would be shipped the next morning and sent me the tracking numbers. Sure enough, I logged into FedEx the next day and it was on its way to Atlanta. Literally three days after I ordered the intake I had it on my car and I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
So I'm opening the package and I'm going through all the pieces like a giddy little kid. Install wasn't a problem at all. Took about an hour and a half. I had a buddy alongside to help out/drink all my beer. haha. Like mentioned before, this tubing, filter, and fittings are great quality stuff. I think the system looks absolutely SICK in the engine bay and I couldn't be happier with Rob's professionalism and his company's attention to detail.
It's just ridiculous how much this system wakes up the car. The little whistle you get when you first punch the gas makes me smile every time. I'm already shopping for new rear tires (anyone who has this product knows why) since I can just hammer the gas at 20-25 mph and break the tires loose. Stupid. Awesome. So much freaking fun. Oh, and I can hear that supercharger so well now. Couldn't be happier.
Anyone who is looking around these forums and wondering what relatively inexpensive, simple to install, and high quality upgrade they can do needs not look any further. Call or email Rob. Seriously.
We had a back and forth email conversation and he told me that it would be shipped the next morning and sent me the tracking numbers. Sure enough, I logged into FedEx the next day and it was on its way to Atlanta. Literally three days after I ordered the intake I had it on my car and I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
So I'm opening the package and I'm going through all the pieces like a giddy little kid. Install wasn't a problem at all. Took about an hour and a half. I had a buddy alongside to help out/drink all my beer. haha. Like mentioned before, this tubing, filter, and fittings are great quality stuff. I think the system looks absolutely SICK in the engine bay and I couldn't be happier with Rob's professionalism and his company's attention to detail.
It's just ridiculous how much this system wakes up the car. The little whistle you get when you first punch the gas makes me smile every time. I'm already shopping for new rear tires (anyone who has this product knows why) since I can just hammer the gas at 20-25 mph and break the tires loose. Stupid. Awesome. So much freaking fun. Oh, and I can hear that supercharger so well now. Couldn't be happier.
Anyone who is looking around these forums and wondering what relatively inexpensive, simple to install, and high quality upgrade they can do needs not look any further. Call or email Rob. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by SRT_Flyboy
I also purchased Rob's NeedsWings intake system this week and put it on my SRT this evening. First of all, before I even talk about the car's performance, I'd like to commend Rob on his. I ordered this system Monday around noon after reading everything else other customers had to say about it.
We had a back and forth email conversation and he told me that it would be shipped the next morning and sent me the tracking numbers. Sure enough, I logged into FedEx the next day and it was on its way to Atlanta. Literally three days after I ordered the intake I had it on my car and I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
So I'm opening the package and I'm going through all the pieces like a giddy little kid. Install wasn't a problem at all. Took about an hour and a half. I had a buddy alongside to help out/drink all my beer. haha. Like mentioned before, this tubing, filter, and fittings are great quality stuff. I think the system looks absolutely SICK in the engine bay and I couldn't be happier with Rob's professionalism and his company's attention to detail.
It's just ridiculous how much this system wakes up the car. The little whistle you get when you first punch the gas makes me smile every time. I'm already shopping for new rear tires (anyone who has this product knows why) since I can just hammer the gas at 20-25 mph and break the tires loose. Stupid. Awesome. So much freaking fun. Oh, and I can hear that supercharger so well now. Couldn't be happier.
Anyone who is looking around these forums and wondering what relatively inexpensive, simple to install, and high quality upgrade they can do needs not look any further. Call or email Rob. Seriously.
We had a back and forth email conversation and he told me that it would be shipped the next morning and sent me the tracking numbers. Sure enough, I logged into FedEx the next day and it was on its way to Atlanta. Literally three days after I ordered the intake I had it on my car and I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
So I'm opening the package and I'm going through all the pieces like a giddy little kid. Install wasn't a problem at all. Took about an hour and a half. I had a buddy alongside to help out/drink all my beer. haha. Like mentioned before, this tubing, filter, and fittings are great quality stuff. I think the system looks absolutely SICK in the engine bay and I couldn't be happier with Rob's professionalism and his company's attention to detail.
It's just ridiculous how much this system wakes up the car. The little whistle you get when you first punch the gas makes me smile every time. I'm already shopping for new rear tires (anyone who has this product knows why) since I can just hammer the gas at 20-25 mph and break the tires loose. Stupid. Awesome. So much freaking fun. Oh, and I can hear that supercharger so well now. Couldn't be happier.
Anyone who is looking around these forums and wondering what relatively inexpensive, simple to install, and high quality upgrade they can do needs not look any further. Call or email Rob. Seriously.
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i am doing this install atm, but one spot is giving me some trouble.. how do you remove the horn wires.. its not mentioned in the instalation guide.. and I dont want to break anything.. just simply pulling on them appears to be rather tight? am i missing something?
and the radioator pass through push.. in screw in the side is *****.. tempts to me just break the thing...
and the radioator pass through push.. in screw in the side is *****.. tempts to me just break the thing...
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horn wires do just pull off and push back on once you put the new bracket on. The pass through is a pain, but patience will pay off if you ever put it back to factory. It's the clip type that you lift the middle of it, and the bottom then will release. I think I used a screw driver to lift the middle, and then lifted the bottom of the clip enough to get it loose.