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Old 09-29-2010, 01:42 AM   #59 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks View Post
I don't see how it can make more power at all points of the curve. If they are lengthening the runners then theoretically they are giving up a little in the top end in order to get a fatter mid-section. Overall it may be faster but the peak power number won't necessarily read higher. Interested to see the independent dyno comparison.
Chris is correct on this one. Unless they somehow altered the flow characteristics of the manifold itself and made it better flowing, a difference in the runner length won't produce gains in the powerband without producing power loss in another.
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