an intake mod that works!

[randomtask37]

well folks, ive done it, im a genius. :roll:

ive found an intake that i could actually feel a difference.

control: stock airbox

trial 1: k&n box filter = little performance difference, pretty much a new sound is all u get.

trial 2: k&n box filter + no air horn thing = nothing difference from trial 1

trial 3: cone filter w/o heatshield = i noticed a roar instead of a whine. little if any, performance difference than trial 1 and 2.

trial 4: cone filter w/ heatshield = same as trial 3

trial 5: k&n box filer + no air horn + open lower box = finnaly i found something that i could feel rather than just hear.

winner - TRIAL 5
i could finnaly feel a real difference, keep in mind it wasnt much... but it was there. Also there is a new distinct roar coming from the intake (sounds good :up:)

pictures of the winner :D









i smoothed out the edges a bit after i took the pics FYI.

p.s. it was about 30 degreeze today so heatshields werent much of a concern. also, i have a jim c chip so that could have affected the way my car enjoys the air.


dont hate me because i have 2 much time :roll:

enjoy :D

[Ryan Stewart]

IF you read that filter comparison then it would be better using the stock BMW air filter in that setup.

[LikeCDoos]

do you think you would get colder air this way or with a cone/heatshield. For some reason i can only see that sucking in hot air.

[randomtask37]

IF you read that filter comparison then it would be better using the stock BMW air filter in that setup.

umm, no? i said, little performance difference. which means, yes i felt something, but not much. plus, have u ever seen the stock filter! its a monstor! seems like your better off putting just about anything else in it

do you think you would get colder air this way or with a cone/heatshield. For some reason i can only see that sucking in hot air.

p.s. it was about 30 degreeze today so heatshields werent much of a concern.

all i know is what i experienced, think what u want.

p.s. i edited the original post to mabye clear some things up.

[Rob]

show me scientific time differences proving this works

[randomtask37]

all i know is what i experienced, think what u want.

:D ;)

[Jordan]

I bet that is loud and throughty as all hell. I bet it sounds like a progressively louder (as you step into the accelerator) BWWWAAAAAAPP

[randomtask37]

I bet that is loud and throughty as all hell. I bet it sounds like a progressively louder (as you step into the accelerator) BWWWAAAAAAPP

exactally!
at about 3500-4500 it REALLY roars. 4500+ engine noise takes over but u can defintally still hear it.

[Spaz]

lol awesome...i'm not about to cut up my air box though :P

[LikeCDoos]

lol awesome...i'm not about to cut up my air box though :P

same, i don't get those cold temps. around here. i think in my case it might do more harm than gain...but I bet it sounds real cool. I love that sound

[DaN]

Now if you could create some ducting to isolate the open airbox from the engine side, but leave the headlight shroud off to get cold air in, you would be all set.

[Sean]

That's a cool idea. I may just need to put that to use.

Something that could be possible is still using the bottom half of the airboz that was cutoff, but cutting that off more, so there's still an opening. But, that way, cold air can still get in there.

[randomtask37]

Something that could be possible is still using the bottom half of the airboz that was cutoff, but cutting that off more, so there's still an opening. But, that way, cold air can still get in there.

...not following, but give it a try. it couldnt hurt!

[Sean]

Yeah, it would still get air from the enegine compartment, maybe try making a special heatsheild that fits right under the airbox, to suck air from outside only.

I guess I'm just brainstorming outloud. ;)

[Ryan Stewart]

umm, no? i said, little performance difference. which means, yes i felt something, but not much. plus, have u ever seen the stock filter! its a monstor! seems like your better off putting just about anything else in it

http://www.bolhuijo.com/airflowtest/