Originally Posted by tripleblack

Common misconception. If you drop 30#, your gain (using the example above) would be:

3051.8 / 2970 = 1.03 g

Whereas the 10hp gain would be:

3128 / 3000 = 1.04 g (slightly more advantage from 10 hp vs 30# wt. reduction)

Since you get both with the hypothetical change, the numbers would be:

3128.1 / 2970 = 1.05 g

Given a choice between shaving 30# or adding 10 hp, add the 10 hp. You're better off, particularly since more hp will help to overcome the increased aero load generated by more acceleration, etc.

As for the C&L intakes, they are definitely heavy suckers. Based on shipping weights, they look to weigh 9 pounds more than the plastic oe. C&L claims they add 7hp to an 02-03 GT.

Using our example mule, the numbers would be:

3128.1 / 3000 = 1.04 before the C&L

3181.5 / 3009 = 1.06 after the C&L - a clear but not earthshaking gain.

for the 7hp gain from the C&L to be negated to parity, it would have to weigh about 50 pounds more than the oe plastic intake.

However, if the question is whether the 7hp gain (and 9 # weight disadvantage) is worth the $100 it would cost - probably not a good modification for most people. Cost to benefit ratio is rather low. Just good common sense.

tripleblack