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    Intakes are always a heated topic of debate that is mostly just theoretical speculation. In practice it doesn't make much difference as long as you ditch the stock setup. I have a '98 and it is the same intake wise as a '97. '97-'98s have a horrible stock intake, so anything will be an improvement. You also need to keep in mind that the more aggressive your setup, the more of a difference an aftermarket intake will make. Most people that only mod to a 3.4 pulley don't need a whole lot to feed it adequately. Once you start running 11 seconds in the 1/4 you might need to be more choosy.

    I have a Wizaired that is just taking the winter off, but it is a good box. I'm not a fan of the flexible tube and so I am doing something else there. But, you really don't need to spend that much. I always encourage people to do a DIY FWI. You'll get the whole 5hp you can hope to gain from an intake and save a lot of money. For some, aesthetics are important and don't like the DIY feel, so you need to decide what is important to you. Between the Wiz and Thrasher, I've read that the Thrasher's intake tube is smaller than 4" (3.5" I think) while the Wiz has a true 4" tube. Again, probably not going to make a big difference until you are heavily modded.

    Yeah you have to deal with the coolant bottle crap. There is no kit per se, you just get from a dealer, or vendor, the GM coolant bottle from a '99+ GP and mount it to the passenger side strut tower.
    .: 1998 GTP : 3.5 : PT : 1.9s : Intake : DP : Plog : 180* : 605s : UD WPP : STBs : 12" Brakes :.
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    Thanks for the input guys - I think I will go with your thrasher intake, synthetic. If you want to sell it. How much?

    I'll also have to grab a coolant bottle - I saw one for sale on zzp - should I just buy that for $29.99? or should I go to a dealer?

    Thanks again - I really hope this adds some power and gas mileage. I'm only getting about 22 mpg and thats even on the hwy!

    Urlosin - If you could post some pics that would be awesome, sounds like it works well.
    Former Camaro muscle and DSM turbo owner - now moving into the GTP Supercharged world!

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    Me personally, I don't think the pre-made intakes are all they are cracked up to be. I saved myself loads of cash and made my own for less than $50, filter included. More money for more mods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GreenNirvana101 View Post
    Thanks for the input guys - I think I will go with your thrasher intake, synthetic. If you want to sell it. How much?
    When I first thought about putting it up for sale I was thinking $60 - 70 seemed like a good price. But I need to check that everything is there that you will need.
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    i want that intake if he does not but it.....let me know thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by SyntheticShield View Post
    When I first thought about putting it up for sale I was thinking $60 - 70 seemed like a good price. But I need to check that everything is there that you will need.
    I'll take that off your hands for sure! Paypal work for you? Check to see if you have everything - and get back to me! Thanks Scott!
    Former Camaro muscle and DSM turbo owner - now moving into the GTP Supercharged world!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreenNirvana101 View Post
    I'll also have to grab a coolant bottle - I saw one for sale on zzp - should I just buy that for $29.99? or should I go to a dealer?
    Dang, $30? If that is all you are getting from ZZP, that will probably be close to $40 shipped. I'd call a local dealer because I think you may be able to get a better price.
    .: 1998 GTP : 3.5 : PT : 1.9s : Intake : DP : Plog : 180* : 605s : UD WPP : STBs : 12" Brakes :.
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