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Old 01-04-2008, 07:50 PM
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The wires on my bike are $65 EACH.
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Old 01-04-2008, 08:17 PM
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The hood seal is cheaper, I think that adds about the same HP.
Don't forget the world famous turbo-nator and the exhaust thingy propellers.
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Old 01-04-2008, 08:24 PM
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You will also need a Hexagal jackstaff limiter valve to go along with the wires.
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Old 01-04-2008, 08:29 PM
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Z06 Black
The hood seal is cheaper, I think that adds about the same HP.

But put the two together !!
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Old 04-05-2008, 01:27 AM
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I have Nology hotwires and the Nology silver plugs. You can find them on ebay for a much better price than retail. I'm not sure if they're that much better than others, but I really, really like them. The Delco wires I had before came apart in my hands when I took them out.

On the other hand, these Nology wires just look and feel like high quality stuff-really thick, good insulation coating, and those grounding straps are nice looking and I'm sure they help to some extent.

As for performance, I never feel any type of misfires at any rpm or any temp.
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Old 04-05-2008, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Herringchoker
They must come installed.
You didn't finish your statement. What you should have said is, "They must come with a half naked Snap-On tools lady who jumps out of the box and installs them for you."

I'd buy THAT for a dollar!
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:38 AM
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How does a hood seal increase HP?
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:39 AM
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Just do the "Flux Capacitor mod".

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Originally Posted by Wayne's World
8 to 10 HP gain per plug too!

Never heard of them myself sounds questionable.
Add the "turbo Simulator" from e-bay for another 65 "simulated" rwhp
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Old 04-05-2008, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
You didn't finish your statement. What you should have said is, "They must come with a half naked Snap-On tools lady who jumps out of the box and installs them for you."

I'd buy THAT for a dollar!
Where do I sign up
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Old 04-05-2008, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by garye904
How does a hood seal increase HP?
It stops the wind from getting to those expensive plug wires and blowing the spark out??????????
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Old 04-05-2008, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
You didn't finish your statement. What you should have said is, "They must come with a half naked Snap-On tools lady who jumps out of the box and installs them for you."

I'd buy THAT for a dollar!
I think for 2 dollars you get her

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Old 04-05-2008, 07:44 PM
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just say no
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That is a crazy price.

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Old 04-05-2008, 08:16 PM
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I thought EVERYBODY knew that the performance hood seal add anywhere from 20 to 100 HP depending on other modifications made to the engine.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:20 PM
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They must think everyone is an idiot.
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man thats some funny stuff!!! hood seal blocks wind from blowing out spark!!!!!
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