CAI setup?

[nando]

is that microtech mt-8 thaaat good

cause its A LOT of money to me for MILLER maf and chips..just for a intake improvement
i might have to start researching more megasquirt and microtech

if you can just delete that heavy ass box and run off temperatures and tuning id rather not give all that money to MILLER.
a friend of mine is running a turbo m20 with no AFM or MAF. it rips 2

you need something to measure load. you can't just remove the AFM, you either need a conversion or aftermarket engine management.

[nando]

Libnan!

where did you get that setup? make it yourself? one day I will finally finish my intake..

[e30trooper]

where did you get that setup? make it yourself? one day I will finally finish my intake..

Castros makes them.

[samurai pizza cats]

is it really worth all the $$$? does it accelerate quicker? hp gain? or is it just a preference thing

[BMC227]

is it really worth all the $$$? does it accelerate quicker? hp gain? or is it just a preference thing

Thats what i want to know! lol :)

[nando]

is it really worth all the $$$? does it accelerate quicker? hp gain? or is it just a preference thing

It can definitely make a difference, but probably not on a stock motor. A sure way to know is to use a map sensor or vacuum gauge to see if there is a pressure drop through the stock airbox.

[devon.818]

it made better throttle response. i wouldnt have bought if it didn't come up for sale at a good price, 220 for KAMOTORS intake and the MAF.
im gonna buy the WAR chip though, or get someone to tune me a custom chip, cause the one it came with didnt remove revlimiter or speed governor...DA FUCK!

anyway, if you can get one used at good price, do it.

[bmwguy325is]

I Like my miller MAF. It wasnt really that much. I got the 3 inch one and a custom tune on my chip cause the car has exhaust. Best bang for buck mod I have made. I drove a E30 today with a different MAF conversion and it was no where near as good.

[ill4noreason]

mahle filter proven to flow better than 4 other filters... stock box with mahle for the original look and best flow.

[ill4noreason]

http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/internet_articles/BMW%20E30%20air%20filter%20tests.htm

[nando]

I dynoed a 2whp difference between a k&n drop in and a panel filter. The only test that matters is on a dyno - a leaf blower doesnt have enough pressure nor volume for accurate results. Removing the airbox is another 8whp at high rpm. For me the airbox is an obvious restriction.

Merely saying stock is best doesnt tell the story. You need to measure the pressure drop to know if it will make a difference for you.

[ill4noreason]

I hear ya but I was simply trying to say that if the op is after a original look then I think that is the way to go. I would never spend that much on something that does so little. On a different car with a restrictive system yes I would but not on a m20. it's not like 2 whp will really be noticeable... This is the same as headers on a m20 to me they do nothing but look good. To each is own.

[ak-]

where did you get that setup? make it yourself? one day I will finally finish my intake..

Custom made to fit with fiberglass and such.
My buddy made them and sells them to go with his maf kit for m20 guys.
Castros is his name on the forum. Should I get you a quote?

[BMC227]

I hear ya but I was simply trying to say that if the op is after a original look then I think that is the way to go. I would never spend that much on something that does so little. On a different car with a restrictive system yes I would but not on a m20. it's not like 2 whp will really be noticeable... This is the same as headers on a m20 to me they do nothing but look good. To each is own.

Well said :)

But headers do make a difference on modified engines.

[nando]

I hear ya but I was simply trying to say that if the op is after a original look then I think that is the way to go. I would never spend that much on something that does so little. On a different car with a restrictive system yes I would but not on a m20. it's not like 2 whp will really be noticeable... This is the same as headers on a m20 to me they do nothing but look good. To each is own.

that's 2whp for a panel filter I paid $20 for. I don't think that's an unreasonable gain. the additional 8whp cost me $40. as far as $/hp, that's actually a huge bargain. and that's just the peak #, it doesn't show the total area gained over the entire curve.

as far as headers, all I have to say is you are very mistaken.