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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Any feedback on the Forge CAI

I have narrowed it down to 3; DDMWorks, DOS and Forge. I haven't heard much about the Forge CAI and would like to hear of any feedback, so I can make my decision...thnx!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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ddm for show, dos for go and forge if you want stock sound and power.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Stig,
Exactly what I wanted to hear...dos it it. Thank you!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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DoS if you don't mind some noise. I'd also get the noisemaker delete along with it.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I have the Forge, and really like it. Butt dyno tells me it makes some difference. Looks good in the engine bay as well.

 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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love to have her in my engine bay
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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I will let her know...........
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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hahaha every intake comes with a free female to make car look good... none of them overdone model types tho... :P, keep it in ur engine bay stig hahahah
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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How difficult is the install for the DoS?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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3 on a scale of 1 -10
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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3...not bad. Time to place an order.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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tell clint that stig one sent you

Order it with the precut panel.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Will do Stig. I spoke to Clint via email...seems like a really nice guy. Oh, just noticed you said to order with the pre cut panel...can I just do the cut myself or is it that much more work?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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I like to keep all oem parts stock just in case .
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Clint offers the best customer service I have ever experienced from any vendor.

High quality products too.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by etalj
Clint offers the best customer service I have ever experienced from any vendor.

High quality products too.
I know of a few vendors that could learn alot from vendors like clint,way and don do business.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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DoS on its way

I just ordered a DoS intake...woo hoo.

Does anyone know the hole diameter that needs to be cut? I have a few hole cutter bits...just wondering if I have the right size.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Dahveed
I just ordered a DoS intake...woo hoo.

Does anyone know the hole diameter that needs to be cut? I have a few hole cutter bits...just wondering if I have the right size.
I'll just emailed instructions to you. All will be revealed.

Also, you can borrow a hole saw from DoS for a $35 completely refundable security deposit. (Provided that it's returned to us 30 days after placing your order in good condition.) It's just not up on the website yet.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Clint

You need to hook Dunphyj and myself up with a discount on the baffle when you release it.

Thanks
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Stig One
Clint

You need to hook Dunphyj and myself up with a discount on the baffle when you release it.

Thanks
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Noted. I'll see what I can do.

OK, 'Stiggie', so I have a question for you, JP, and Tim in SF.

Would you prefer a passive membrane baffle or butterfly (like a backdraft damper) that reduces cabin noise?

-OR-

A 'push-pull' cable actuated blast gate type baffle (like an old style choke cable) that you can work from the passenger compartment? A1) You can push the cable yoke in to close it it when your significant other is in the car, on long trips, & when you're not at events or tracking the car. Gains are slightly more than stock performance ~5hp more in the closed state and roughly stock sound. A2) When you're not in the car to talk about your feelings, you can pull the yoke to open-up the goodness.
 

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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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as long as no metal is cut i will vote for choice 2.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Oops!

I don't want to hijack this Forge CAI thread with DoS R&D talk.
Here's a new thread to explore the baffle. Please post your comments on this there.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...velopment.html

Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Finally got around to placing my order with dos...ordered the delte kit as well. I also came across a new quicksilver exhaust for $500 and jumped all over it.
 
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