Finally got my RPMC Turbo Inlet!!!!

[controlo]

All the better for the aftermarket dealers and fabricators to sell you performance parts. I'd MUCH rather buy a super plugged up hotrod that already performs well, that can still add 40-50 HP/TQ for a few hundred bucks instead of someone that has to spend hundreds just to get 5-10 like the NA peeps do. Go Mazda!(naughty)

yeah, +1. it makes it worth modding your car. i like this car just the way it is. the ONLY thing is that i wish we could make power to redline.

 

[stars.eg6]

yeah, +1. it makes it worth modding your car. i like this car just the way it is. the ONLY thing is that i wish we could make power to redline.

yea probably the biggest downfall of this car.

 

[.HYPE.]

EDIT: what is the purpose of the turbo inlet to begin with?

 

[bykeryder4life]

the turbo inlet is the part that connects your intake to your turbo. many have chosen to get cold air intakes etc etc to increase performance and allow the turbo to spool in air more quickly. when you buy an intake it does not include an inlet, which becomes the bottleneck of the cars intake SYSTEM. when you buy an aftermarket turbo inlet you open up the last part of the intake system and allow all of it to flow to the turbo's full capacity and demands.

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

Sounds like a great product, Hopefully doesn't cause no problems with the turbo so later on in the future I can purchase one

 

[dkswim]

good looking product, not for me on the price though

 

[Gmac03]

What the F is a turbo inlet. Sounds to me like the MS cai is a poor design if it doesn't go all the way to the turbo.

I thought that an intake went as far as it needed to go until the air was in. Thats why its called an intake. God I hate some of the piss poor designs that mazda has in this car. It really frustrates me to no end.

So if you mod the intake, this is a must. Cause if do a CAI or a WAI, with out getting rid of all of the crappy plastic piping then it is worthless.

Gmac

 

[bykeryder4life]

you dont have to get one to notice great gains from a CAI alone. with the space mazda was working with in our cars engine bay they had to put the turbo in the back so they made the inlet to squeeze through the space they had and give an easy access to the cars intake system when you pop the hood. if you wanna mod your car alot it will be a must though.....

 

[SuperStretch18]

...I thought that an intake went as far as it needed to go until the air was in. Thats why its called an intake. God I hate some of the piss poor designs that mazda has in this car. It really frustrates me to no end...

Blame the intake manufacturerers for not dealing with this with the products they create. Honestly though, most turbo cars have a portion called a "turbo inlet" that is usually more complex than a typical CAI tube. Scooby's do, Evo's do, etc., etc., so I'm not sure that you can call it a "piss poor design" decision...

 

[TurboDreams]

+1
a lot of cars have turbo inlets...

 

[flyrevs]

+1
a lot of cars have turbo inlets...

yea, all the ones with turbos (screwy)(rlaugh)

 

[ericrapp]

you dont have to get one to notice great gains from a CAI alone. with the space mazda was working with in our cars engine bay they had to put the turbo in the back so they made the inlet to squeeze through the space they had and give an easy access to the cars intake system when you pop the hood. if you wanna mod your car alot it will be a must though.....

yep the distance between the firewall and motor do not leave much room for the bigger Turbos boo

 

[ericrapp]

And this is one incredible car. fast, inexpensive, fast, and waiting to be uncorked, stops turns and has a nice interior. Did I mention fast? Because it sure is. And with some mods, faster.

 

[ericrapp]

yea, all the ones with turbos (screwy)(rlaugh)

Are you sure?

 

[AutoXRacer]

I think I have noticed reduced lowend torque with the inlet in place...
I can't seem to spin 2nd gear as willingly as I used to...which is a good thing for my type of racing. The car overall pulls harder in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. But 2nd seemed to take a hit...

Has anyone else felt this? (huh)

 

[stars.eg6]

I think I have noticed reduced lowend torque with the inlet in place...
I can't seem to spin 2nd gear as willingly as I used to...which is a good thing for my type of racing. The car overall pulls harder in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. But 2nd seemed to take a hit...

Has anyone else felt this? (huh)

i have felt this somewhat but didnt notice it as much as my ricey blow off valve going silent with this. so much for running my turbosmart hybrid at 50/50. its full recirc now. :/

 

[ericrapp]

I think I have noticed reduced lowend torque with the inlet in place...
I can't seem to spin 2nd gear as willingly as I used to...which is a good thing for my type of racing. The car overall pulls harder in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. But 2nd seemed to take a hit...

Has anyone else felt this? (huh)

What are you thoughts on a power band shift due to the mod

 

[zoomzoom33]

I too have notice my BOV doesn't make a loud whoosh after the install of the inlet pipe. The car does seem a bit faster in the higher gears. Took me awhile to install though.

 

[AutoXRacer]

What are you thoughts on a power band shift due to the mod

I don't know if the power band shifted or not... Its been HOT out here and the temps have been killing the car. Also, I am pondering the idea that the gas I've gotten lately might also add to the decreased power. Last night I filled up with my usual gas and will give it another tank full or so to see if the power comes back to the low band.

Its been hit or miss lately with breaking 2nd gear loose. I think the heat is to blame.

But spool seems to come on quicker and the car definitely has more pull. Other than that, I can't comment anything else.

I love the new sound of the HKS, but it is quieter...

I need to give it more time...

 

[ericrapp]

When we get the heat and I soak i will get sputter so I do not give the throttle to her and just limp home. I apologise but do you know your boost before and after installation? I will stay tuned and wish you the best.