Well finally after waiting for two different orders and after my camping trip i got everything installed.
C & L and 70mm throttle body
The difference between the stock and C & L plenum is night and day. The C & L is bigger both overall and interior dia. The casting was very good, could have cleaned it up a tad but very smooth overall. It went on the car perfect, just dropped into place and I was done with the install in 25 min, it was very easy.
Coupled with the 70mm, it made quite a difference, even without the new bama tune while driving. The SOTP gain was felt throughout the power ban for me, as in the plenum improved the drive-abilty of the car. The engine seem to have a more usable power ban, as in the power seem to come on earlier as in around 2k and stays much longer, for me all the way out to 5500+ rpm.
I then added the Airaid intake and the new bama tunes (91 oct race ) and the car really came alive, more so then I would have thought. Power seems to be everywhere, and the car is way more fun to drive. I no longer have to wait for power to build.
*** You will not beat every car on the road, don't expect more then a couple hp, but IMO the larger power ban makes for a better driving and faster car. ***
* Word of caution, take your time during the install to make sure you don't get any vac leaks, I didn't have any and double check the adjustment on the throttle body. I was having a slight idle hang at 1500rpm after plenum and TB, but I simply readjusted the blade closed more, per the directions and the car idles perfect with no more idle hang.
If you are looking at getting a C & L, I say it is well worth the money but I would suggest that it be coupled with a bigger TB, Cold air and tune to really get the gains you want.
