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Old 10-21-2004, 08:16 PM
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Engine rejuvination

I used the products below and had a definite increase in throttle response.
I've had the intake for 15,000+ miles and never touched it. I cleaned and re-oiled it a little earlier than they recommend. Went out for a HARD drive came back and cleaned the MAF and throttle body. Car feels great. And it only take minutes.
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Old 10-21-2004, 09:38 PM
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Sounds like they are worth the effort if your results were actually that noticible. How does the cost of the cleaners compare to the cost of a new filter?

And what is that chick falling into in your avatar?? That looks funny as shi*!!
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I have a K&N filter so it is reuseable. I just drove some more and wow, big difference !
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I'm still amazed by the increase in throttle response/ power. It didn't seem that dirty....
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And what is that chick falling into in your avatar?? That looks funny as shi*!!
That's no chick, that's Castro!



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I changed it =)
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Castro was added today, for the last week it was some chick falling into a stairwell or maintenance shaft. Saw the Castro clip on the news last night. That was funny as shi* too!! :D
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Anyone else give this a shot ?
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I heard it gives an instant 20 horsepower boost.
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Originally Posted by cgrx
Anyone else give this a shot ?
I'm game, when do you want to come over and do mine.
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HAHA, it takes minutes.....and there is not a 20 HP gain.
You can definitely tell something is different though.........
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