Cousin has the AFE intakes on his car, they sound AMAZING, i dont know how you didnt notice a difference in sound, as for performance, the butt dyno def felt better. I dunno why you lost power with yours. but my cousin and I have been nothing but happy with the AFE Intakes
Cousin has the AFE intakes on his car, they sound AMAZING, i dont know how you didnt notice a difference in sound, as for performance, the butt dyno def felt better. I dunno why you lost power with yours. but my cousin and I have been nothing but happy with the AFE Intakes
At first I couldnt hear the much. Now that Ive had them for a few days, I can hear the difference. From a dig or at low speeds there is a definite growl from the engine bay. At high speeds or high rpm everything else is so loud so its not as apparent.
As far as power goes, proof is proof. The science behind the proof as well (sucking in hot air from the engine bay).
How does one test for an exhaust leak? I have the Dinan cans and have been getting a bit more drone lately. Wondering if it could be from a leak.
Drone increasing (or becoming noticable) tends to be more a function of muffler packing material burning off (especially with fiberglass packing).
To check for a leak, the easiest way is to turn the car on, lift it up (so you can see the exhaust, then use a spray bottle full of water to spray the suspect locations. If it's leaking, you will see the water bubble.
At first I couldnt hear the much. Now that Ive had them for a few days, I can hear the difference. From a dig or at low speeds there is a definite growl from the engine bay. At high speeds or high rpm everything else is so loud so its not as apparent.
As far as power goes, proof is proof. The science behind the proof as well (sucking in hot air from the engine bay).
They seem to be pretty well insulated, as good as any other short ram intake i've seen. And, they use plastic tubing as apposed to most others using metal tubing which well get much hotter.
They seem to be pretty well insulated, as good as any other short ram intake i've seen. And, they use plastic tubing as apposed to most others using metal tubing which well get much hotter.
They are no insulated at ALL. There are heat shields which do nothing because its not radiant heat you are trying to block, its actual underhood temps that is hurting the performance. Induction (cone) type intakes simply dont work on new performance cars (most). I have yet to see one of those systems work on any of the new cars we have dynoed.
When all else fails, copy RPi's scoop idea. AFE is making scoops now too.
Damn everyone trying to jump on the bandwagon and make imitations... I hope they know that you patented the idea and its bad news if you decide to take them to court...
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2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
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