E30 24V Intake Set-Up

[bubbajan21]

Well, I said I'd post back when I had the air box installed, and my swap is finally done and the air box is in.



As for my impressions, I very much like it. I can't really give that great of an impression of it since I never drove the car with the M50 and any other intake, but I will say it gives a very nice growl and it gives the engine bay a VERY clean and professional look. I'm very happy with the product, the fitment and quality are top notch. The price is a bit steep, but that is to be expected with a low-production item like this. I would say it's definitely a great product, I can't really speak to the difference it makes versus any other kind of intake, but I will say that I'm very happy with my choice to go with the Castros box.:up:

[carlb]

Clean swap. Airbox looks bichin'. Great job.

[rlddlr53]

I have my BAR appt tomorrow. Here is a picture of how my intake is, and then a picture of how I am going to bring it to the appt. lol

[e30polak]

Well, I said I'd post back when I had the air box installed, and my swap is finally done and the air box is in.



As for my impressions, I very much like it. I can't really give that great of an impression of it since I never drove the car with the M50 and any other intake, but I will say it gives a very nice growl and it gives the engine bay a VERY clean and professional look. I'm very happy with the product, the fitment and quality are top notch. The price is a bit steep, but that is to be expected with a low-production item like this. I would say it's definitely a great product, I can't really speak to the difference it makes versus any other kind of intake, but I will say that I'm very happy with my choice to go with the Castros box.:up:

Glad you like the product, your engine bay looks great!

[e30polak]

I have my BAR appt tomorrow. Here is a picture of how my intake is, and then a picture of how I am going to bring it to the appt. lol

Both intake set-ups aren't very efficient. Your first one is a hot-air, short ram set-up. Then you have the e36 airbox, with a nasty restriction in the intake boot.

[rlddlr53]

yeah, but my goal is only to get the sticker lol then I will be buying a castros box

[e30polak]

yeah, but my goal is only to get the sticker lol then I will be buying a castros box

I know, just being a prick. :p

[rlddlr53]

you think it will be sufficient for BAR? It was a PITA to cut the box in half, and somehow make it fit. I tried bending the e30 airbox mounting bracket as much as I can

I know, just being a prick. :p

[e30polak]

you think it will be sufficient for BAR? It was a PITA to cut the box in half, and somehow make it fit. I tried bending the e30 airbox mounting bracket as much as I can

Ya, Danny passed with just a K&N filter on his MAF.

[rlddlr53]

I passed visual. Sniff test failed. Buying new cats now

[jrdeamicis]

Non-ABS E30s can fit the E36 Intake no problem into that space with some very slight trimming on the bottom of the intake.

If you relocate the ABS you can fit it. And you can just put the ABS on PASS shelf.

Just FFT

[Chuzo]

where can I buy a castros box? :D

[castros]

Thanks bubbajan21, for posting pic's. Anyone else who interested in our CAI box, PM me or POLAK.

[Voluted]

Here's what I made one afternoon. It's made from aluminum sheet metal and an engine bay gasket I found in my garage. I'd like to take it out and paint it black, but it works very well at keeping heat out. If you look beside my ABS pump you'll see some 3" tubing that takes air from the front brake duct.

[Wishno87]

I have this running from headlight from kamotors

What mech fan are you running?