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      08-19-2012, 08:32 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by deepsunzhine View Post
i know that...but why the sealed one is more expensive and gives less power....and the other is cheaper and has two filters and gives more power
Quite obvious, because the construction of the Si is more complex and a more complete system. The non-Si is just a simple open intake and prone to heat soak.

You can clearly see from the pictures which one is more expensive to make.

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AFE are taking people for a ride to be honest.

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