Intake to match exhaust
07-14-2006, 03:41 AM
#1
Intake to match exhaust
I have a 99 auto max w/ y-pipe, test pipe, and very few other mods. I currently have a hacked stock intake w/ K&n. I did that because it felt like I was getting cut off in the higher RPMs with the stocker before. It does feel like it winds out better, but at the expense of a little low end. Should I try one of those "intakes" that just come with the MAF adapter ring and cone filter (no extension otherwise) and run with the stock midpipe and such? Will this type of intake help the low end more than the hacked box? I'm not doing a cai or changing the stock midpipe. Thanks for any advice.
07-14-2006, 05:33 AM
#4
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Originally Posted by d00df00d
The ONLY intake that helps low-end is bone freakin' stock.
07-14-2006, 05:36 AM
#5
u need an MEVI or 00VI....the reason u feel u lose top end power in the higher RPMs is because our stock Intake manifold not intake tubing BLOW MOOSE ****...there is a significnt drop off in power from 5500 to redline
07-14-2006, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
u need an MEVI or 00VI....the reason u feel u lose top end power in the higher RPMs is because our stock Intake manifold not intake tubing BLOW MOOSE ****...there is a significnt drop off in power from 5500 to redline
your low-end.
07-14-2006, 06:18 AM
#9
That's not really true. Personally I've noticed no change in low end with an open filter on (stock everything else on my intake). The reason auto's have low-end lag has nothing to do with the intake, it's because the transmission sucks.
07-14-2006, 08:03 AM
#11
Originally Posted by Tatanko
That's not really true. Personally I've noticed no change in low end with an open filter on (stock everything else on my intake). The reason auto's have low-end lag has nothing to do with the intake, it's because the transmission sucks.
07-14-2006, 08:27 AM
#12
Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe
Good point, never thought of that. Just like some guy in another thread said, we don't need that low-end, we're not drag racing cars!
07-14-2006, 10:12 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by Tatanko
That's not really true. Personally I've noticed no change in low end with an open filter on (stock everything else on my intake). The reason auto's have low-end lag has nothing to do with the intake, it's because the transmission sucks.
Ask anyone who went with a nice CAI or HAI they will all tell you that they lose the low end torque. Many mechanics suggest the same thing.
High HP is nice but bro it aint worth it imo. I have a PR CAI, and I wont bother with one in the future.
07-14-2006, 11:30 AM
#15
Ok, well, it's not something I pulled out of my ass. I'm speaking from personal experience. My current setup is technically a HAI, but with the stock resonator. I noticed no difference between that and the stock air box, and tested it both this summer and this past winter.
, although the prcai seemed to add a little something on the low end. butt dyno FTL.
07-14-2006, 02:19 PM
#17
Intakes are 
because none of you actually tune for it, so therefore the set-up is not desireable.
A well set up intake system with some very minor tuning WILL show results, but like I said most of you aren't willing to take the time/$$.
because none of you actually tune for it, so therefore the set-up is not desireable.A well set up intake system with some very minor tuning WILL show results, but like I said most of you aren't willing to take the time/$$.
07-14-2006, 02:50 PM
#18
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Intakes are because none of you actually tune for it, so therefore the set-up is not desireable.
A well set up intake system with some very minor tuning WILL show results, but like I said most of you aren't willing to take the time/$$.
because none of you actually tune for it, so therefore the set-up is not desireable.A well set up intake system with some very minor tuning WILL show results, but like I said most of you aren't willing to take the time/$$.
07-14-2006, 02:55 PM
#20
An 'intake system' is more than a farkin tube and filter.
Many parts... Filter, tube, MAF, TB...THAT's an intake SYSTEM. After the system is complete, get the electronics talking the same language the system is talking.
Get all of them(or eliminate something
) set up cleverly and you have a power making mod.
Many parts... Filter, tube, MAF, TB...THAT's an intake SYSTEM. After the system is complete, get the electronics talking the same language the system is talking.
Get all of them(or eliminate something
) set up cleverly and you have a power making mod.
07-14-2006, 03:06 PM
#21
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
An 'intake system' is more than a farkin tube and filter.
Many parts... Filter, tube, MAF, TB...THAT's an intake SYSTEM. After the system is complete, get the electronics talking the same language the system is talking.
Get all of them(or eliminate something ) set up cleverly and you have a power making mod.
Many parts... Filter, tube, MAF, TB...THAT's an intake SYSTEM. After the system is complete, get the electronics talking the same language the system is talking.
Get all of them(or eliminate something
) set up cleverly and you have a power making mod.
07-14-2006, 03:10 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Fr33way
I have a feeling most of the 4th gen forum does not.
.... 10 min bolt ons are a thing of the past if you want the ral benefit...Lazy
's. 
Fr33way, do them ***** come in 17x8?.. and What do they read on the scales in that particular dimension?
07-14-2006, 05:10 PM
#25
Bottom line is that I have an auto 3.0. Even with a mevi/00vi in conjunction with the exhaust work I have, I'm still looking at a 15 second car. It doesn't even seem worth doing any more performance mods. I mean what am I gonna do, a tranny swap or a TC upgrade? With the additional money and time I'd waste, it'd be better off just starting with the right platform in the first place. There aren't any N/A mods other than motor swap that are going to get this car into the mid to low 14's. War on wasting money on slow automatic cars and realizing it when too late. At least mine is still worth more than I owe $9K vs $5K.
07-14-2006, 06:35 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Fr33way
^^^ I think you answered your own questions.
07-15-2006, 12:44 AM
#30
yes. further proving that you should do whatever the hell you want and stop listening to what people on car forums tell you. if you need the validation of a bunch of asshats on the internet you have a lot more to worry about than what intake to go with
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