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  1. Kupertrooper

    Kupertrooper New Member

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    My wife got a new car. 2011 Legacy 2.5 NA. CV transmission. Plastic intake manifold .. :coolugh:

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    #1 Kupertrooper, Jun 14, 2011
  2. Matt

    Matt Think before you post
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    plastic is better. ;)
     
    #2 Matt, Jun 14, 2011
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    is it really?
     
    #3 mokinbird87, Jun 14, 2011
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    Kupertrooper New Member

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    less heat transfer. and most importantly, i think, cheaper
     
    #4 Kupertrooper, Jun 14, 2011
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    it weighs less too. i would think on a NA car, plastic would be way better. idk if i would trust boost on one though
     
    #5 John, Jun 14, 2011
  6. Matt

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    IIRC, it also helps flow better than the cast manifolds.
     
    #6 Matt, Jun 14, 2011
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