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I'm going to be putting an intake system on my car and I'm having trouble figuring out which is actually the best one. I only want to spend between $200- $300. Thanks for the input guys! :dsm:
The stock intake system is best unless you intend on going with a larger turbo. $200-300 for a few hp and messed up MAF readings is not my idea of money well spent.turbocrazy1 said:I'm going to be putting an intake system on my car and I'm having trouble figuring out which is actually the best one. I only want to spend between $200- $300. Thanks for the input guys! :dsm:
What is the inlet size on the turbo? If the inlet on the upgraded turbo is stock sized, the tappered intake pipe is a good idea. An abrupt change in size causes turbulent flow and actually reduces flow. Now, if the new turbo has a 3" inlet you would be better off with a 3" pipe the whole way.umiami80 said:I have a quick question.
I am upgrading a turbo on my Evo this week. It has a 3.0 intake and I currently run a HKS RS Intake, which has a 2.5 intake area. Now should I swap it out for a 3.0
or
I have heard that since I am still running the MAF that I may actually benefit from using a slightly smaller 2.5 at the end of the pipe to create a suction, or atleast this is what was told to me by my shop and they told me NOT to swap out the intake. SO it starts at I think 3.0 inches and reduces to 2.5 to create some suction against the MAF.
Any merrit to this statment or would I benefit from using a Buschur 3.0 intake? I think that suction theory works out quite well, BUT I just don't like the idea of a reducer which ironically my kit comes with.
Thanks for the space and replys in advance
WTFumiami80 said:I have heard that since I am still running the MAF that I may actually benefit from using a slightly smaller 2.5 at the end of the pipe to create a suction, or atleast this is what was told to me by my shop and they told me NOT to swap out the intake. SO it starts at I think 3.0 inches and reduces to 2.5 to create some suction against the MAF.
Thanks for the advice, Is there any major difference in the upgrade path that I should know about? I just don't want to spend money on meaningless upgrades. :dsm:turbolarry said:Start with the exhaust; cat-back, test pipe/high flow cat, and down pipe in that order. The upgrade path is very similar to a 2g, except intake work really isn't need until the turbo is upgraded. A simple K&N panel filter will get you pretty far. :thumb:
Naw, it's basically the same. Just do exhaust first.turbocrazy1 said:Thanks for the advice, Is there any major difference in the upgrade path that I should know about? I just don't want to spend money on meaningless upgrades. :dsm: