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      09-08-2011, 08:56 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by roadkillrob View Post
One nice thing about the HPF for installation is that you can get it with stock charge pipe connectors, so it wins on the ease of installation. A lot of people argue you need bigger piping, but it seems from any data I have seen that the stock piping is fine with the stock turbos even up to 15-16 psi. In terms of build quality they seem pretty similar, both nice quality units.

Not sure how much the extra frontal area helps as it doesn't get direct airflow - AA did the same thing, but provided a shroud to direct air into the portion that is behind the bumper.

I think you can't go wrong with either though!
The entire helix is fully exposed above the plastic cowl to direct airflow! The helix comes to the top of the center grill below the bumper.
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