Castro's air box v. KAMOTORS intake?

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  • Wh33lhop
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2009
    • 11705

    #46
    Originally posted by butters
    which, if done, would likely prove that both are good units it's just a matter of personal preference and depth-of-pocket lol.
    I am pretty sure you are right here. They will both suck near ambient temp air, it's really down to whether you've got a 3" or 3.5" intake and whether you'd rather have an OEM or CF/aftermarket look. If you don't mind deleting your ABS, the larger cone on Castro's will also likely be a small benefit depending on how much power you are making.

    Really though, you are not going to be winning or losing any races based on the choice you make here (especially if you are not running S5x+ power levels)--so just choose the one you feel like getting.
    paint sucks

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    • mutty
      Wrencher
      • Oct 2008
      • 290

      #47
      Waiting on the 3.5" intake from Kamotors!

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      • Wanganstyle
        R3VLimited
        • Apr 2010
        • 2828

        #48
        Originally posted by e30polak
        IMO our box cleans up the engine bay much better than that canister, especially with the m20 coolant reservoir in place.


        Just to be clear, the same duct can be run on our airbox.

        looks like the OEM m20 airbox duct no?
        OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

        Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



        Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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        • accident
          R3V OG
          • Sep 2008
          • 7303

          #49
          I will stand behind any product Castro puts out. Call me a nutswinger all you want, but the man makes good product, and it's made locally.

          Originally posted by ROLLingKING
          i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          Moral of this story?

          If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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          • etxxz
            R3VLimited
            • Feb 2006
            • 2085

            #50
            So where do i buy one? : P
            No more e30s for me.
            88 black BMW OBDII 332is dedicated track [sold]
            88 BMW OBDII bronzit 332is [RIP 03/08]
            91 BMW 325i [sold]
            86 Corolla 'Ae86' HB 20v trd [sold]
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            • accident
              R3V OG
              • Sep 2008
              • 7303

              #51
              PM castros or e30polak, they will set you up.

              Originally posted by ROLLingKING
              i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
              Originally posted by slammin.e28
              Moral of this story?

              If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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              • castros
                E30 Modder
                • May 2010
                • 828

                #52
                I believe both intakes are great, It's just a matter of choice. I just hope everyone understands that it's OK to be different, just imagine if their was only one choice of part's/product's for our cars that would suck big time. KAMOTORS I respect the fact that you took the time to find and test a nice product that you could offer to your customers, that being said thanks to all of you that like our product and keep buying it and to those who don't like our product to each their own.
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                • Jand3rson
                  Banned
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37587

                  #53
                  Originally posted by castros
                  I believe both intakes are great, It's just a matter of choice.
                  This. And it's awesome that the maker of one of them was the one to point it out.

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                  • e30polak
                    R3V OG
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 6136

                    #54
                    Originally posted by castros
                    I believe both intakes are great, It's just a matter of choice. I just hope everyone understands that it's OK to be different, just imagine if their was only one choice of part's/product's for our cars that would suck big time. KAMOTORS I respect the fact that you took the time to find and test a nice product that you could offer to your customers, that being said thanks to all of you that like our product and keep buying it and to those who don't like our product to each their own.
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                    • mkcman17
                      R3V OG
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 8240

                      #55
                      Originally posted by castros
                      it's OK to be different
                      lol.


                      but really, i just got in the maf kit with the box and it sounds and looks unreal.

                      thumbs up for the box.

                      this being said, one of my friends has the KA one. i personally think it looks funny (like a buff arm sticking out of the motor) but also sounds good and does the job. i just don't want anything carbon fiber on my car.
                      1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                      1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                      1974 2002tii / stock
                      2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                      • etxxz
                        R3VLimited
                        • Feb 2006
                        • 2085

                        #56
                        Originally posted by accident
                        PM castros or e30polak, they will set you up.
                        :up:
                        No more e30s for me.
                        88 black BMW OBDII 332is dedicated track [sold]
                        88 BMW OBDII bronzit 332is [RIP 03/08]
                        91 BMW 325i [sold]
                        86 Corolla 'Ae86' HB 20v trd [sold]
                        http://youtube.com/watch?v=pTj7Hn9v5Rs

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                        • Varinn
                          Mod Crazy
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 780

                          #57
                          I ordered the KAMotors intake for a couple reasons, I don't care about any performance gains on my stock m20 and only wanted the intake for the sound (because racecar?). Price, it's cheap so who cares. Your box looks fantastic, had I known it existed when I ordered last week I may have been interested but we essentially have two tiers of upgrades here. Nothing wrong with that, those who are cheap bastards like me can get the KAmotors unit and be totally satisfied, or those who want that extra 1-2hp can go the extra mile for your unit, both look to do their job well enough considering the stock airbox does a good job on its own.
                          1990 332i, 4 door
                          2008 KTM 990 Superduke
                          2018 Golf R, 6spd manual (Pending delivery)
                          2017 Mazda CX-5 GT
                          2007 Z4M Coupe - Sold to very nice people

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                          • amcink
                            Mod Crazy
                            • Jan 2012
                            • 788

                            #58
                            Has these boxes going does in price?

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