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Sep 18, 2003 | 09:01 PM

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how much power will will the PDM 3in intake give me? And will i loose torque?

Sep 19, 2003 | 12:05 AM

Kevin M

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Maybe 5-7 peak hp, but it won't lose torque. I run a Ganzflow, which is nearly identical. It's good stuff, especially for the price.

Sep 19, 2003 | 07:28 AM

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You won't lose torque at the RPM's that count, but the intake gives a slower off-idle (1000-2000 RPM) throttle response. Without the intake, it "feels" like more torque at these low RPM's, but also the slightest throttle lift causes a lurching slowdown. Very annoying on rough roads with a stiff suspension. Much smoother power delivery with the intake.

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Sep 19, 2003 | 11:28 AM

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it's what i got on my little 1.8 and got a very noticable power gain...i would however recommend getting a REAL K&N cone filter once you can because they call theirs a K&N but its just a basic foam cone filter and i really don't like the flow and filtration of foam. I noticed another 3 or 4 high end horses, better low end throttle response, and a really mean intake sound too

after switching out the filter (only about $60)

-Andy

Sep 19, 2003 | 12:51 PM

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Cone filters in the engine bay aren't good on Subaru motors. You do indeed lose low end torque, and the hot air it draws after blowing through the radiator sucks power. Cold air intakes are superior.

Sep 19, 2003 | 04:16 PM

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cone filter? i thought it used the original filter box

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Sep 19, 2003 | 05:09 PM

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cone filter? i thought it used the original filter box

The PDM and Ganzflow do, the RalliTek Weapon*R does not. That's part of why it doesn't make as much power.

Sep 25, 2003 | 11:52 AM

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where else can I buy it? it's OOS on the PDM site.

Sep 25, 2003 | 01:17 PM

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That's the only place. It's out of stock b/c it's the best option after Cobb's, and cheap, and there are no more Ganzflows. Just place your order and wait for the backorder to get filled, unless you want to go the do-it-yourself route.