New Intake? Opinions please

[sharkonwheels]

Regarding earlier posts for dyno sheet requests, uh, wouldn't that be kinda' dumb, considering it's a supposed ram-air device? I mean, the car is on a stationary dyno, so there is no ram-air effect (if it IS a true ram-air device).

Just askin' - I DO want in on the group buy - emailed Alex already.

(laserp5)

 

[flat_black]

This is definitly not a ram air device, perse. =) You'd need louvers or vents on the front of your hood in order for air to be pushed directly into the intake system. Cold air is actually routed from under the car, right where the lower lip is, and is pushed up past the radiator, and into the intake system, so it's definitly colder than any type of SRI that sucks warm air into the engine. Just a quick heads up. =)

 

[enigM@]

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anyone know how to clean the filter on this bad boy ?

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[flat_black]

From the looks of the filter, it seems to be a red paper filter, so you'll probably be out of luck, cleaning wise. I'd say get a K&N to drop on the end, like I'm going to do. I'm gonna get a nice, big ovular one to replace the tiny one. =)

 

[flat_black]

Oh, that reminds me... Does anyone know what the outer diameter of the Air Mass Meter's lip? If so, thanks. =) I think it's 2 1/2", but I may be wrong.

 

[enigM@]

flat_black.. have you experienced anything like this with the intake??

http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20786

 

[flat_black]

Hmmm... I don't get any hesitation, for sure. I would imagine that the drop in torque is probably there, but I don't notice it myself. If anything, the car feels more torquey, but I'd have to dyno it, anyway. But definitly no hesitation or stumbling for the 1500 miles I've driven it so far.

 

[prostreetonline]

Hey guys.

An update on the Group Buy.

We currently have 5 people. If anyone else is interested, please send me an email at alex@prostreetonline.com.

If you are interested, you need to get me your information by June 8th. June 9th, we will be contacting the people on the group buy list to finish processing the order.

Thanks, and let me know if you guys have any questions.

 

[enigM@]

flat_black

have u installed a k&n filter yet ?

 

[prostreetonline]

Everyone on the group buy has been notified. If you have not, please send me an email to alex@prostreetonline.com before EOD today.

Thanks!

 

[flat_black]

I've not yet installed the K&N filter, as I'm a bit broke this month, between insurance, registration, and inspection, but sometime next month after I've saved a little cash up again.

 

[flat_black]

Hehee... I just painted the intake shield solid black instead of the fake carbon fiber. It looks a LOT nicer, now, IMO. I'll post pics later, and hopefully will be able to grab that K&N filter soon.

 

[TheLedge]

So you painted it....flat_black?

 

[flat_black]

Uuuhhh... Yes, actually. =D Fancy that. Heehee.

 

[TheLedge]

Sounds cool, can't wait to see the pic's. I gave prostreet my shipping information today. I am looking forward to getting this thing installed.

 

[prostreetonline]

OK guys, response to the group buy has been great. Just about everyone has been processed. We still can accomodate the group buy price, please call us ASAP and tell us you are on the group buy 510-723-0001.

Thank you!

 

[prostreetonline]

Guys... we have 3 intakes left. They are in stock, and will ship same day.

These are intakes from the group buy that people didn't pay for. We need to get them out of here. We are selling them BELOW OUR COST, for only $95, plus shipping.

If you are interested, please give us a call, 510-723-0001.

thanks

 

[enigM@]

any word from the people that participated in this group buy?

how's the intake?

 

[Dimitrios]

Interesting thread. I am looking to possibly pick a unit up. Will have to go to the speed shop with it or something and figure out what K&N filter will fit - the original filter is a paper cone? I wonder if that's how they're able to keep prices low.

Also, what's the quality of the tubing from the MAF to the filter? I am thinking about having that ceramic coated if I go this (or any intake) route.

 

[flat_black]

Gah... I forgot to post here with the pictures I took of the intake after being painted black... Mine's still working quite well, though I still have yet to order the K&N replacement filter for it... Lazy me. =) Hehee. Anyway, go ahead, and take a look at the images I have of the intake at:
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/flat_black/protege5-bay.jpg

and

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/flat_black/protege5-intake_detail.jpg

Enjoy. The coating on the intake tube seemed to help in resisting heat quite a bit, and in my using the intake, I would suggest a little bit of sealing grease or whatnot between the two plastic parts. It might be a little messy to take it apart later, but it'll help keep the heat soak out from the little nooks and crannies.