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12-10-2016, 04:54 PM

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Rob, what does the inside of the plenum look like?

Is there are split for the air to the two sides like the IPD? Smooth inside?

I've never seen the X51 one for sale separately. I'm sure you can get it. Probably cheaper getting the IPD. Plus don't know if the X51 one is only made to fit the X51 air intakes (???) that connect to either side of it.

My last car had a power and that was unsafe to have fun in... It was the car that retired me from the crazy build or hp game. I want a plenum purely for the sound

. 400hp truly is enough for me the way the c2S puts it down.

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12-10-2016, 06:23 PM

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G, there are no "demples" like the IPD inside and the "splitter" is not all the way through to the back like the IPD. Instead, it appears to allow the air to travel all the way back to a diffuser like plate and then the air can still go either direction. It is relatively smooth too. Hope this helps. R

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12-10-2016, 07:24 PM

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Thanks. We've never got to see these pieces individually before!

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12-16-2016, 10:37 AM

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We had a week long delay as some of the injectors broke off when removed so had to get a few of those ($375 ea)! Hope to drive it Mon the 19th!

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12-16-2016, 11:05 AM

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We had a week long delay as some of the injectors broke off when removed so had to get a few of those ($375 ea)! Hope to drive it Mon the 19th!

Sorry to hear of the delay.

Thanks for the photos, though! So awesome to see the engine in all it's glory!!!

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12-16-2016, 02:48 PM

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12-16-2016, 03:23 PM

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Very nice!!! GET 'ER DONE!

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12-16-2016, 03:39 PM

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Rob,

Thanks for all the pics -- makes me love my PowerKit even more!

Merry Christmas

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12-16-2016, 04:01 PM

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Very nice!!! GET 'ER DONE!

MONDAY! 3rd radiator and then some programming & testing is all that's left! I can't wait! Mechanic said it was very strait forward and except for the injectors that broke trying to remove them, no issues. Kit is very complete & thorough.

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12-16-2016, 04:49 PM

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Nice!

What exhaust is that BTW? Stock non-PSE?

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12-16-2016, 06:42 PM

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Nice!

What exhaust is that BTW? Stock non-PSE?

No, SharkWerks Race (side muffler delete). I do not have PSE. It sounds good to me ALL the time

and less weight w less heat near the rear tires. I do have OEM chrome tips.

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12-16-2016, 06:47 PM

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Rob,

Thanks for all the pics -- makes me love my PowerKit even more!

Merry Christmas

Glad you like the pics! You should love your PK! And Merry Christmas to you too!

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12-16-2016, 07:21 PM

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No, SharkWerks Race (side muffler delete). I do not have PSE. It sounds good to me ALL the time

and less weight w less heat near the rear tires. I do have OEM chrome tips.

Makes sense. Those loops didn't look factory, but the piping didn't look aftermarket...if that makes sense.

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12-21-2016, 12:52 PM

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I picked up the car yesterday and all I can say is "wow"! It feels like a totally different car! The sound is deeper (& a bit louder) and just drives/shifts so sweet. The mechanic was also very impressed with the kit and the finished product put a smile on his face too. He drove it about 70 miles before letting it go, insuring the coolant and oil were all topped off. He said he could also tell a difference in how smooth & quick it revs albeit we are limited to 5k until 310 miles (500km). I will do a more in depth report after I drive it for the said break in and then put the beans to it! Pricey? Yes! Worth it? Absolutely IMHO! Very happy man right now.

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