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Old 06-27-2008, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by OVERULD View Post
I would like to see a cold air intake/Ram Air system for the new Pontiac G8 that would make the hood scoops functional.
Good idea. GM used to do this in the past. What's with all the contemporary kitsch?

http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/...ick-gs-400.htm

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...the GS 400 got standard functional hood scoops for '69, something none of its higher-profile corporate siblings had. The "Cool Air" induction system used a twin-snorkel air cleaner with two foam muffs that sealed against the scoop openings. Buick said the system increased peak horsepower by eight percent and peak torque by six percent over the entire rpm range...