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HPS intake tubes + Circuit Sports Strut bar installed

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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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HPS intake tubes + Circuit Sports Strut bar installed

Just installed the HPS post-MAF silicone intake tubes and the circuit sports strut bar. just thought i would share. I am very happy...



 

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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Nice tubes, where and how much?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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CorSport, $110 shipped
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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What is the point of the strut bar?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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That strut bar looks pretty beefy. Does that intake tube provide any power gain or is it pretty much for better aesthetics?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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i actually got the heads up from a 370z forum. Those guys love them and have dynos that show added hp. HPS's website also claims a 6hp increase. Who knows but I am happy with both performance and looks.

Strut bar add a little stiffness to the front by attaching the strut towers. I like it better than the GTSPEC one
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Have you noticed any difference in sound or MPG?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Looks like it will rub on the engine cover?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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its a little louder but not that noticeable. MPG, havent really had a chance to study as they have been on for an hour now with 2 miles on books.

strut bar does LOOK like it will rub on engine cover but even with high revs and spirited driving, the engine does not move enough to hit it
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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^ whs the bar does not hit, there have been many tests by users here on both bars. bat the SB looks nice, the CS SB is on my list for sure... How come there is no logo on it like soundmike had? also how much and from where did you buy it?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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^ whs the bar does not hit, there have been many tests by users here on both bars. bat the SB looks nice, the CS SB is on my list for sure... How come there is no logo on it like soundmike had? also how much and from where did you buy it?
Im not sure why there is no logo but i have read that a couple other members did not have the logo either. I purchased from frsport, a Circuit Sports authorized dealer. $155 shipped
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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^ thanks a lot bat, the no logo look works better for me actually and for that price i might just be picking this up sooner rather than later.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Looks great!

Seems FRSport is selling several "branded" variations of the bar. Some actually have the "Circuit Sports" badge on it. I forgot who mentioned it, but apparently you can remove the badge. I never got around to doing so on mine, but it's good to know
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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nice work!
 
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So the front strut bar doesn't make noticeable difference?
I ask because with shipping to Russia it will cost me 300 bucks
 
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