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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Pics of the new Supersucker "track" lower airbox

We just received these from the manufacturer today. I took the SS out of storage and attached it. I then crept out of the alley to the highway where I opened it up. I could really feel a difference. Great SOTP feel . This slides into the upper box just like the "street" version. They are plastic welded like the new and improved Supersuckers. These will be sold seperately for those who already have the Supersucker. As a complete kit you can get both lower boxes, street for daily driving and track for the strip. Or you can buy them seperately as a strreet kit or the track kit. Since the the top box is very similar to SLP's, Whispers, or FTRA's kit, when you're not at the track you will still have the benefit of CAI. With this new track version DO NOT drive it on the street or you will damage it w/in a hour, since it hangs very low. Contact Speed Inc and LM Performance, or e-mail me at albert0155@aol.com for more info.

Here's the links for pictures.

www.buickwe4.com/pic/DSC00023.jpg
www.buickwe4.com/pic/DSC00021.jpg
www.buickwe4.com/pic/DSC00012.jpg

Thanks to Jon of Speed Inc for creating these links for me.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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Wow... That thing is huge!!!

Can't wait for the dyno tests, if there are even going to be any
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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Definately track only.. would hate to have to park near blocks or curbs with that! heheh

Wonder if it makes any difference at all....

I would like to see some track times before and after with that..
I may have to do a review myself.. but I dont like the thought of screwing into the plastic there.. hmmmm... nice look tho..
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Wow... That thing is huge!!!

Can't wait for the dyno tests, if there are even going to be any
Until someone developes a progressive wind force generator for a dyno any dyno test on this would not substantiate its ability..

Reason being that stationary your car is jus sucking like the air pump it is.. But while moving, ideally, you are wanting to create some air pressure that will "FORCE" air into your engine so that you can get more air and hence more power.. but again, the system needs to be sealed and the incoming air has to be enough to make a difference. Track times before and after with like temps and whatnot should show the gain if any.. but it needs to be sealed well to pressurize..
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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The tracks around up here in Minnesota don't open till April. So it will be awhile before I can test it myself. I can't wait though. Just 10 minutes on the freeway and on ramps then I had to put her back in storage. I definitely felt a difference.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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I don't know think it might create too much drag
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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Really can see where they get their name from.
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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OMG that is huge!!! if your car is lowered you would bottom out all day on the street, use that on the track only.
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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wtf......thats overkill...definetly track only....
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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It's huge and it's ugly. But, hey, if it makes your car faster at the track then it's worth it.
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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WOW! That thing really SUCKS!
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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Any new times with the track SS?
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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Hey Andrew, no I haven't gone to the track with this. The nearest track is an hour and a half away. I went to the track in May. I was slower than my previous time before the cam and header install even though the car is much faster. I brought it with me, but I only got in a couple of runs before it started raining. The times I did get to run I could get NO TRACTION with the new cam and headers. I figured it was pointles until I get drag radials. The problem with DR's is I don't want to break my rearend. I need to let someone with an A4 who is consistent test it out.
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Hey Andrew, no I haven't gone to the track with this. The nearest track is an hour and a half away.
So is mine and I drive there every Wednesday
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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Al, good name. It's a waste of time for me for the reasons explained. One other reason is that it's $35 for bracket racing with a guarantee of only 3 runs. Test n tune is $80
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