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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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decision on intake manifold..AMS or HKS?

So I'm ready to buy the intake manifold and I'm confused as hell...

Here are my options...


-The AMS VSR twin rail manifold @ $1650USD (all options)

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-The HKS Kansai inlet manifold @ $1750USD



Heard nothing but great reviews on the HKS.

The regular AMS VSR has also proven itself so I'm sure this twin rail will too..same thing just twin rail.

Leaning toward the twin rail because common sense is telling me that it'll be a little easier to drive regularly....but maybe not...since my aim should only require 1200cc injectors and not 1600cc's...
Would 1200cc injectors be that hard to tune for a regularly (not daily) driven car? So that in fact the twin rail may be overkill...unless using 1600cc's?


again my aim is just around 9.6-9.9secs using the parts in my signature
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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I recently tuned a dsm with AEM EMS and 1200cc injectors and the drivability was great, idle was great too. This car didn't have any peak & hold driver box either just running off the stock injector resistor box.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Get the twin rail and run 1,000cc injectors with the other rail 600cc so you can always go bigger and better!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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get the ams one even bushcur likes it
al from dynoflash runs the hks one dont know of anyone else though
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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If your goal is only one set of injectors then why are you looking at our twin rail? you should be looking at the standard VSR then priced at only $999.00 plus $200 for polishing. Much cheaper then the HKS unit.

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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^Yeah ....true...very true what you're saying..

was just wondering if 1200cc's were hard to tune for regular driving and that your twin rail would eliminate this problem...
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmjeffro
get the ams one even bushcur likes it
al from dynoflash runs the hks one dont know of anyone else though
ya but BR's drag car runs the hks.... Don't get me wrong I'm not saying the AMS is bad butit was just something to think about
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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AMS. Love mine its amazing.

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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what about Magnus race manifold? They are one of the best manifolds out in the market today...just my .02....
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Out of those two I would run the AMS, the VSR intake is just a piece of art.... Proven itself day in and day out, Eric is right though, why the twin setup if you are worried and save some $$$$..
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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I am in the processing of looking for an intake manifold as well. The AMS VSR is the one I want, but once again the $$ factor is hard to come by. If anyone is selling one used in great condition let me know! Otherwise, I will just wait until AMS moves again so that they can price it at $899 shipped again. In that case, I would buy it immediately.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Why don't you wait till Paul tests all the manifolds? There are other great ones on the market than the two you listed...

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...00#post5160100
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Get the JMF, great pricing, great ppl
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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http://www.buschurforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20657

Originally Posted by SickSilverNLow
what about Magnus race manifold? They are one of the best manifolds out in the market today...just my .02....
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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iv got an ams and its amazing but the HKS is also verygood
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