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    is a shorter intake filter or a longer intake filter better for performance? or it doesnt really matter
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    Nothin matters when you divide by 0.
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    i dnt think you would feel a difference performance wise as long as lits at least 5 or 6 inches you shouldnt have a problem
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    Bigger the filter...more air. Kinda a simple concept.
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    actually in can be a 75 foot long filter with a 1 centimeter diameter vs a 6 inch long filter with a 3 inch diameter.. not so simple concept
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    either way, with a nice cone filter youre not going to be able to out flow it. the next barrier is the throttle body.
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    thanks bio
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    Quote Originally Posted by mcsddd View Post
    actually in can be a 75 foot long filter with a 1 centimeter diameter vs a 6 inch long filter with a 3 inch diameter.. not so simple concept
    Umm, you know what I meant. Smarta$$
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    go 9 inch and call it a day.

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    lol i love messing with you bluegtp
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