UPDATE:
The small leak in the HE was not the culprit. Water still disappearing. Water must be in the cylinders, car is hard to start, missing with white smoke until motor is cleaned out. Motor then runs fine. Had the blower, etc. removed with no signs of water or leak. Pressure tested...
Have a 2007 that I purchased new. Years ago installed upgraded dual fan HE, intercooler pump, higher capacity reservoir, etc.. Recently I've noticed that water is disappearing from the reservoir at the rate of a pint per 150 miles. I can't find any leaks and concerned leak might be inside the...
Have had a Gen 1 on my 07 for years which has given me very good service. However, for $250 and trouble of installing I would leave the Barton in place.
Have a Steeda brace on my 07 with a Trinity blower, it clears by 1/4". Fact, its sets so high the first time you close the hood after installing the Steeda brace you will need to compress the hood insulation to get it to latch.
Yes, GT500, Hellcat, and C7 Vet., beat them all. The C7 was on my last and slowest pass, 165. The A10 works so well in those conditions where traction is a big issue. Personally, it's not important to me who beats whom, it's the numbers you produce.
I was there Sunday (lighting blue 2018 GT, A10, with P-1X running E85) making three passes with best time of 168. Though poor traction it was a fun experience to run your car as fast as it will go for 1/2 mile.