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Will this intake work?

Old Jul 31, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Will this intake work?

Been doing some research and came across a new intake from Holley that I think could help me bring some new life to my old and tired 2.8. Now I know allot of you dont care for the 2.8's but I'm simply just playing with ideas. So here are my questions:

1) will this intake work with my 2.8?
2) will it require any mods to make it work if it wont work as a bolt on?
3) would there be any significant increase in throttle response and/or HP if this intake would work?

Keep in mind that the 2.8 I currently have is completely stock and has high mileage. Thanks in advance.

http://www.holley.com/550-811.asp
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Re: Will this intake work?

Must be the wrong link, that intake is for a V8, while your 2.8 is just a weak V6. The only aftermarket intake is the Truleo. For more info, read up on Pennock's Fiero Forum.
If you want the most from a 2.8, then swap the 3.4 from a '94 or '95 camaro.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Re: Will this intake work?

Originally Posted by Atilla the Fun
Must be the wrong link, that intake is for a V8, while your 2.8 is just a weak V6. The only aftermarket intake is the Truleo. For more info, read up on Pennock's Fiero Forum.
If you want the most from a 2.8, then swap the 3.4 from a '94 or '95 camaro.
OK, I feel like an idiot now, I didnt notice that I was looking at V8 intakes. Sorry for waisting anyones time. I assume your talking about the intake from a 3.4? That's easy enough, ebay has several for around $60. The same questions apply. Thanks.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Re: Will this intake work?

No, you can't use the 3.4 intake. You can put the 3.4 engine under your stock 2.8 intake or under the Truleo intake.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Re: Will this intake work?

Also, Smokey Yunick himself declared the 2.8 intake to be "a good design, not a restriction". The only way to improve on it is Extrude-Hone, and that's pointless unless you're putting it on the 3.4
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