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[Tigawoods]

i was reading in a recent issue of Modified Mag and they did a performance test w/ an evo, on test they did stock, and another without the intake filter, and it had gained 5hp or so. i understand that without out a filter there is better air flow but a greater risk of getting something caught in the engine. i have a drag race and was wondering if it was worth it to take out the filter for just the quarter mile, and put it in every time after i take the run, and then take it out before the run again. actually that wasnt a quick question but w/e thanks