Holley Systemax intake impressions

exgmguy · 10-08-2001, 08:21 PM

First off, this intake is not a easy-bake-1-2-3-bolt on. It is a hair tougher than you would think. A lot of the bolts are harder to get at than a Cobra/GT-40, and the vacuum lines are all relocated. Not too big of a deal, just plan on a couple trips to the store for necessary materials not included in the kit. The EGR connects from the lower to the upper externally via a flexible steel tube, and is a pain in the rear to get a bolt in.
I also had clearance issues with valve covers. I have the taller Motorsport valve covers. The black ones with the raised "COBRA" lettering. I had to grind off a couple of the fins on the drivers side to get it to fit. I could not find a spacer for some reason. The passenger side fit fine.
The seat of the pants road test tells me that this intake makes more power period. For sure up top, and possibly even down low too. It freight-trains' right to 6 grand without a hiccup.

Is it worth the 600 bucks? I'll hit the track this weekend and let everyone know how it turns out.

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
11.5 @ 120 (9/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

Skyman · 10-08-2001, 08:45 PM

Im interested to see how it does at the track.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

95mustanggt · 10-09-2001, 09:36 AM

All the flow numbers that I have seen show that Holley intake flows the best.

I am curious to see how it flows. I always thought that a set of AFR's and a holley intake would be a good combo...

Too bad it's a pain in the arse in install.

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1995 Mustang GT

Rick 91GT · 10-09-2001, 10:30 AM

Told you you would love it

Did you get my mail from this morning? Let me know how that track goes.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

Mean50 · 10-09-2001, 11:41 AM

The Holley works great for me, but I am making the switch to carburated so I need to sell my Holley intake. If anyone is interested then e-mail me. Thanks
Mean5_0@hotmail.com

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89 LX Coupe
306, 10:1 compression, Holley Heads, Intake, and Cam package, 70 mm Throttle body and Mass Air, 30 lb injectors, 255 lph fuel pump, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, Centerforce dual friction clutch, 4.10 gears
50-175 hp Nitrous Works kit, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light

10-08-2001, 08:21 PM	#1
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Holley Systemax intake impressions First off, this intake is not a easy-bake-1-2-3-bolt on. It is a hair tougher than you would think. A lot of the bolts are harder to get at than a Cobra/GT-40, and the vacuum lines are all relocated. Not too big of a deal, just plan on a couple trips to the store for necessary materials not included in the kit. The EGR connects from the lower to the upper externally via a flexible steel tube, and is a pain in the rear to get a bolt in. I also had clearance issues with valve covers. I have the taller Motorsport valve covers. The black ones with the raised "COBRA" lettering. I had to grind off a couple of the fins on the drivers side to get it to fit. I could not find a spacer for some reason. The passenger side fit fine. The seat of the pants road test tells me that this intake makes more power period. For sure up top, and possibly even down low too. It freight-trains' right to 6 grand without a hiccup. Is it worth the 600 bucks? I'll hit the track this weekend and let everyone know how it turns out. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 11.5 @ 120 (9/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

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10-08-2001, 08:45 PM	#2
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Im interested to see how it does at the track. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*

10-09-2001, 09:36 AM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	All the flow numbers that I have seen show that Holley intake flows the best. I am curious to see how it flows. I always thought that a set of AFR's and a holley intake would be a good combo... Too bad it's a pain in the arse in install. ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

10-09-2001, 10:30 AM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Told you you would love it Did you get my mail from this morning? Let me know how that track goes. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

10-09-2001, 11:41 AM	#5
Mean50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	The Holley works great for me, but I am making the switch to carburated so I need to sell my Holley intake. If anyone is interested then e-mail me. Thanks Mean5_0@hotmail.com ------------------ 89 LX Coupe 306, 10:1 compression, Holley Heads, Intake, and Cam package, 70 mm Throttle body and Mass Air, 30 lb injectors, 255 lph fuel pump, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, Centerforce dual friction clutch, 4.10 gears 50-175 hp Nitrous Works kit, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light