Intake upgrade is worth it
05-05-2016, 11:04 AM
#76
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Then there is this thread on the topic, with some intake air temp data to boot-
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ir-intake.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ir-intake.html
05-05-2016, 11:17 AM
#77
Burning Brakes
***Most manufacturers quote an improvement and have dyno sheets. At that point, it's up to you to judge their credibility and endorsements. EVOMS is endorsed by Sharkwerks, and I'm okay with that, because Sharkwerks does things like discourage changes to headers, saying they haven't seen any meaningful gains from changing them. So, it's not exactly testimony in a court of law, but get familiar with your vendors and their credibility in the proverbial community.
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05-05-2016, 04:47 PM
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05-05-2016, 04:56 PM
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Thanks Mike, it does make sense, however I was just messing with you because IMHO, the only thing that is required for my C4S to be awoken is me in the pilot's seat...and perhaps a road like I posted.
06-21-2016, 09:00 PM
#80
Has anyone other than me actually done a direct comparison? I removed and installed both intakes back to back and went for a long drive in each. The results surprised me and I much prefer the K&N to stock. The throttle repsonse is much better and sport mode is greatly improved. I don't give a crap about horsepower increase. I'm finding the car is more enjoyable to drive and that is what what matters. And it's not the sound I'm talking about.
Im sure the K&N is a massive hot air sucker when sitting at a stop sign or in traffic but once you get moving that seems to change. Anyone look at an airbox on any air cooled porsche? They are located in what would seemingly be the worst location possible to get cool air from the outside. Yet I guess they work because they made them that way for decades.
Im sure the K&N is a massive hot air sucker when sitting at a stop sign or in traffic but once you get moving that seems to change. Anyone look at an airbox on any air cooled porsche? They are located in what would seemingly be the worst location possible to get cool air from the outside. Yet I guess they work because they made them that way for decades.
Hey Mike!! I just happened to read your thread here. Love it and had to laugh a bit at the wide range of skeptics and supporters. When I read this comment I could feel your frustration! haha
Well, I am with ya Mike! You don't have to convince me, I love the K&N intake and it's my favorite bang for the buck mod ever
06-23-2016, 04:16 AM
#81
IMO the only place you can really tell the difference an aftermarket CAI can make is ON THE ROAD, not quoting dyno graphs.
The less restrictive intake only works when there is significant air flow.
A silly little Dyno fan isnt going to come close to the real world effect of driving at 40 mph
To elaborate from earlier in the thread with my M3 example.
This same discussion has happened countless times and many different forums. One of them being the M3 forums.
I have read countless threads of people saying CAI gave them no HP gains on their Dyno graphs yet in the real world my brother and I saw a significant difference. (and this just a normal CAI, pipe,heatsheild and cone)
So to anyone who is considering it i would say DO IT!
Had my car for about 4 weeks now and Its going to be the first mod I do.
The car has cargraphics back boxes.
The less restrictive intake only works when there is significant air flow.
A silly little Dyno fan isnt going to come close to the real world effect of driving at 40 mph
To elaborate from earlier in the thread with my M3 example.
This same discussion has happened countless times and many different forums. One of them being the M3 forums.
I have read countless threads of people saying CAI gave them no HP gains on their Dyno graphs yet in the real world my brother and I saw a significant difference. (and this just a normal CAI, pipe,heatsheild and cone)
So to anyone who is considering it i would say DO IT!
Had my car for about 4 weeks now and Its going to be the first mod I do.
The car has cargraphics back boxes.
06-23-2016, 04:56 AM
#82
Hey Mike!! I just happened to read your thread here. Love it and had to laugh a bit at the wide range of skeptics and supporters. When I read this comment I could feel your frustration! haha
Well, I am with ya Mike! You don't have to convince me, I love the K&N intake and it's my favorite bang for the buck mod ever
Well, I am with ya Mike! You don't have to convince me, I love the K&N intake and it's my favorite bang for the buck mod ever
I don't even care about HP. I'd change intakes even if I lost a few HP: hard to put a price (dollar- or performance-wise) on that GT3-esque wail...