hot air intakes

[SneakerB]

i was thinking about getting the tork motorsports intakes (Tork Motorsports Stinger 3.3TT Intakes) but i dont know if it would be worth it as theres no sheild and they point back towards the motor.. should I stay stock or get them... i just dont know if i wanna pay $300 more dollars for the injens
Thanks

 

[RedCal]

Not worth it save your money

 

[NS_Stinger]

The BMS intakes are a better option if you're looking for an affordable option with heat shields.

 

[rpoffen]

I put K&N drop in filters in the stock air boxes and replaced the restrictive cold air inlet with JA air scoops.
More subtle.

 

[Brichinelo]

I put K&N drop in filters in the stock air boxes and replaced the restrictive cold air inlet with JA air scoops.
More subtle.

With drop k & n filters will there be a little performance gain ?

 

[rpoffen]

With drop k & n filters will there be a little performance gain ?

I think the stock air inlet through the radiator support bracket is the biggest restriction, but I haven’t dyno’ed anything.

 

[Devin]

I used the drop in K&N filters too. I think any intake that isn't enclosed is at the very least a warm air intake, but probably a hot air intake.

I think the stock air inlet through the radiator support bracket is the biggest restriction, but I haven’t dyno’ed anything.

That's the best case for moving to a tepid air intake. I got the VT snorkels but it uses the stock airbox so the stock air inlet.

 

[rpoffen]

I used the drop in K&N filters too. I think any intake that isn't enclosed is at the very least a warm air intake, but probably a hot air intake.


That's the best case for moving to a tepid air intake. I got the VT snorkels but it uses the stock airbox so the stock air inlet.

Not sure about the VT snorkels, but the JA scoops I have replace the labyrinth channel going through the radiator support bracket and makes it straight into the air box.

 

[Devin]

Not sure about the VT snorkels, but the JA scoops I have replace the labyrinth channel going through the radiator support bracket and makes it straight into the air box.

That's the restriction: the stock airbox inlet does not change no matter what snorkel you use.

 

[SneakerB]

I ended up getting the bms intakes and my iats stay around 10-20 above ambient temp so im happy with the results

 

[rpoffen]

That's the restriction: the stock airbox inlet does not change no matter what snorkel you use.

This is the piece I removed to put the snorkels on, certainly the scoops (which connect directly where the opening is in the bottom of the picture) is better.

 

[Devin]

This is the piece I removed to put the snorkels on, certainly the scoops (which connect directly where the opening is in the bottom of the picture) is better.

Probably not. The interface to the box is the same size.

 

[namja]

This is the piece I removed to put the snorkels on, certainly the scoops (which connect directly where the opening is in the bottom of the picture) is better.

yeah, i mean in a nutshell, the snorkels essentially only relocate the "entrance" for air going into the stock air box - from on top, to directly in front by the grill

 

[cncBilly]

Not worth it save your money

Disagree! Totally worth it. Go for it.

 

[ht_addict]

Probably not. The interface to the box is the same size.

Would have to disagree. Though the entrance into the air box is the same size, the path for the air is more direct, which should allow for a more consistent air flow to the filters. Just looking at the picture posted my rpoffen, you can see how restrictive the air flow into the air box would be. Also that piece is located under the grey plastic part that is attached to the front bump

 

[Devin]

Would have to disagree. Though the entrance into the air box is the same size, the path for the air is more direct, which should allow for a more consistent air flow to the filters. Just looking at the picture posted my rpoffen, you can see how restrictive the air flow into the air box would be. Also that piece is located under the grey plastic part that is attached to the front bump

It may or may not be better. There could also be a difference in venturi effects between the two setups. Also, under most circumstances the engine is acting like a pump, so how does that affect the flow. Is it laminar or turbulent? Which one is better for scavenging? Did any mechanical engineers model the flow on the Velossa Tech intake horns or are we all just having opinions?

Full disclosure, I changed my stock horns too.

 

[cjbigcog]

what kind of lift are you using?

 

[Slip_Angle]

Probably not. The interface to the box is the same size.

Old thread but for those looking things up, removing that inlet elbow has been tested to significantly reduce restriction from 9 to 4 inches of vacuum.

 

[Devin]

Old thread but for those looking things up, removing that inlet elbow has been tested to significantly reduce restriction from 9 to 4 inches of vacuum.

Yeah, just remove the stock inlets. No need to get those fake ram air inlets. All I was saying is that the surface area in the radiator support is the same no matter what you do.

 

[DavidinGA]

Or remove the stock air boxes, remove the air intake boxes on the outside of the engine bay, cut a hole through the radiator shroud and then do DIY intakes for that amazing psssssssshhhhh sound mod. Less than $100 total.

It's dumb to spend $$$$ on a name-brand CAI for $300+ imo.