K&N FIPK or sub frame connectors?

rickshaw · Feb 20, 2009

I've done my research on CAI's but have the option of buying a NIB FIPK for $85, or a set of used bolt in sub frame connectors for about the same price.

I already have a K&N drop in with out the snorkle so the FIPK gains would be minimal, but better. On the other hand my vert has the stock mini sub frame connectors and would handle better with a full length set.

So I'm asking for your opinions....even thought I think I'll know your answers.

rickshaw

Greenscobie86 · Feb 20, 2009

I would go for WELD IN subframes personally. The bolt in ones may have a shear effect over time which will cause them to lose their effectiveness.

mransr · Feb 20, 2009

+1 for weld in sub frame connectors...it makes a very noticeable difference in convertibles...I had mine (finally) installed last week, and the car is much, much more composed...

BTW $85.00 is way too much for used sub frame connectors

(and I'd be willing to take that FIPK off your hands )

'13_ImpactBlue_GT · Feb 20, 2009

+2 on weld-in sub frame connectors.

superstang46 · Feb 20, 2009

+3 for the weld ins. That is the next thing I am planning on doing. You won't see much of a gain from the FIPK but from what I hear the MM Full length SFC's are the a great mod that you can really notice. They may be a little more than you are willing to spend now so just wait until you want to spend a little more cash.

Wolvrin704 · Feb 20, 2009

+4, no question in my mind. Get the SFC's and don't even think twice about it.

bhuff30 · Feb 20, 2009

Both are pretty much worthless. The FIPK won't change much of anything except a slight change in the tone of the engine, and the bolt in subframe connectors will loose their effectiveness over time.

parrish5o · Feb 20, 2009

Don't even think about the bolt on sub frame connectors, the weld in is what you want.

scupking · Feb 20, 2009

+5 go with the sub frames.

jprovence · Feb 21, 2009

um I guess +6 on the SFC. I just got MM full lenght XL's installed. The car is so stable at 120mph it truly one of the best mods I did. The car doesn't feel like an accordian anymore.

bdcardinal · Feb 21, 2009

mm full length subframe connectors

rickshaw · Feb 21, 2009

thanks for the feedback. since I've never seen a set of sbf's, why can't I weld in a set of bolt on's?

rickshaw · Feb 21, 2009

so here it is...I'm buying the FIPK for cosmetics, ordering a mid-pipe, and will wait for full length sub frames.

the mid pipe logic is it will give some hp gains, and sound better.

thanks to all!

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