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Old 04-01-2012, 08:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Is it okay to drive without any filters in the intakes? I do it all the time and sounds alot cooler.
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I would say no, as I have found acorns and other stuff like that in my intake.
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Is it okay to drive without any filters in the intakes? I do it all the time and sounds alot cooler.


No, it's not ok.

WAIT... clearly an april fools post. Good job.
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No, it's not ok.

WAIT... clearly an april fools post. Good job.
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Aww...you got me lol
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Aww...you got me lol
You got me for a minute, then I was like "wait a second... flushnismo isn't an idiot!"
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You got me for a minute, then I was like "wait a second... flushnismo isn't an idiot!"
Man that's harsh. Lol I couldn't think of something any more stupid that wouldn't give it away.
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Is it okay to drive without any filters in the intakes? I do it all the time and sounds alot cooler.
Can,if you want your engine to wear out faster.!
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Can,if you want your engine to wear out faster.!
Dude, April's fool...
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Oh I see, Singapore! Sorry.
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