azbanshee310 Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 What is the difference between the stock intake crossover tube and a aftermarket boost bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 the stock tube won't ruin your intake boots, the boost bottle will or you could just plug them holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbanshee310 Posted November 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have heard that the boost bootle will ruin the boot. I do not see how? Please explain! I thought it helped the idle and that's about it.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003LimitedBanshee Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Oh man, now you've gone and opened this can of worms again... Purportedly the added weight of the boost bottle will cause additional stress on the intake boots and cause them to crack prematurely, causing an airleak and a dreaded lean condition. Also, some will claim the benefits of a boost bottle (I run one, and think it made a difference but it's definitely not whoa! ). Others will tell you you are a jackass and only an idiot would run one. For $25 I say try it if you got the $$ laying around, scrap it if you don't like it. In theory the boost bottle helps throttle response. It is also true that some aftermarket intakes don't come with bosses for any sort of crossover tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbanshee310 Posted November 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) I am leaning toward billet intakes without the opening. I have seen what lean conditions can do! Thanks for the info! Edited November 22, 2005 by azbanshee310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrider Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Again,crossover tubes are do exactly what they were designed for.Boost bottles will do the same for the weak minded,definitely not jedi status. Boost bottles are not surge tanks,their a cleverly thought out gimmick.For 25 bucks you can get a +4 degree key,unless your just looking for some bling,bling,then you've probably already wasted money on useless blings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 get a boss intake it has an internal passage for the crossover tube. and looks nice spend 35 bucks and get the timing plate not the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 get a boss intake it has an internal passage for the crossover tube. and looks nice spend 35 bucks and get the timing plate not the key. 440366[/snapback] damn right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003LimitedBanshee Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Again,crossover tubes are do exactly what they were designed for.Boost bottles will do the same for the weak minded,definitely not jedi status. Boost bottles are not surge tanks,their a cleverly thought out gimmick.For 25 bucks you can get a +4 degree key,unless your just looking for some bling,bling,then you've probably already wasted money on useless blings. 440205[/snapback] I would definitely run a boost bottle before ever considering running a degree key. If you don't spend the $25 for a boost bottle, save another $10 and buy a timing plate from Ricky Stator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbanshee310 Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Thanks for the advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I ran a degree key for 1.5 years with no problems. As long as you torque to spec, you won't have it strip. But I agree that the timing plate is worth the extra $25 just for peace of mind (I went ahead and ordered one when I got my 200w stator). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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