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Old Nov 1, 2024 | 12:13 PM
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VRP Pagani Style Intake

Has anyone tried this? Looks nice.

https://www.vrpspeed.com/product/vrp-v12-billet-intake-manifold/




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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 09:17 AM
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No, but thanks for this.
I am finding it harder and harder to find places who have still have performance parts for this engine and car.
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NP. Same here. I think that this with a HellCat Tbody should flow some good air. Probably need to do turbos as well to take full advantage.

I actually like the power she is at with the RT tune/ exhaust and sticky tires out back. Oh and the throttle controller. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with that VRP intake as it looks nice.
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Do you know if the RT handheld tuner and pedal commander will work with my 2009 SL65?

I have the RT intake system with carbon fiber cover and a custom tune from JSB in Miami, FL where they also installed an AEM methanol injection system.
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Originally Posted by GoFastr
Do you know if the RT handheld tuner and pedal commander will work with my 2009 SL65?

I have the RT intake system with carbon fiber cover and a custom tune from JSB in Miami, FL where they also installed an AEM methanol injection system.
yes they will work. I got the Sprint Booster and it’s so small and functional. Really transforms the auto character.

I bet the AEM methanol injection system saves HP production in that humid Miami air! I am in a similar situation in Arizona and went with the Renntech aux heat exchanger and RT intercooler pump. Helped immensely.


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Nice find! Wonder if they have any test data.

Also wonder if they have any plans for M275 intercoolers.

I hear ya on the AZ heat, I run the Stewart EMP 2512a wide open and 1" lines with a Setrab aux cooler and it mostly copes.
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Originally Posted by earl3
Nice find! Wonder if they have any test data.

Also wonder if they have any plans for M275 intercoolers.

I hear ya on the AZ heat, I run the Stewart EMP 2512a wide open and 1" lines with a Setrab aux cooler and it mostly copes.
I bet she runs nice and cool. No boost and timing pulled!

Thanks for sharing.
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