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.
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Finally got my RPMC Turbo Inlet!!!!
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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.
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.
bykeryder4life
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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
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Cosmic Blue
Sounds like a great product, Hopefully doesn't cause no problems with the turbo so later on in the future I can purchase one
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
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
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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
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...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
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+1
a lot of cars have turbo inlets...
a lot of cars have turbo inlets...
yea, all the ones with turbos (screwy)(rlaugh)+1
a lot of cars have turbo inlets...
yep the distance between the firewall and motor do not leave much room for the bigger Turbos booyou 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.....
Are you sure?yea, all the ones with turbos (screwy)(rlaugh)
AutoXRacer
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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 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 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. :/
What are you thoughts on a power band shift due to the modI 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)
zoomzoom33
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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
Member
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...
