Apexi Intake is done - pics
05-14-2002, 04:06 AM
#1
Apexi Intake is done - pics
I just finished the first Apexi intake sample. It is not as simple as a basic filter swap as there are additional parts needed. My first impressions are that I feel a bit more power all through the power range, but I only drove about 10 miles so far. I'm inviting a few of you to try this new variation of the Berk Tuning intake. We are not switching over to a new filter but this only being done on a trial basis.
The Apexi kit will consist of:
-Apexi Universal Filter
-2 6061 Aluminum adaptors, polished (one for MAF, one for Apexi filter)
-4" section of double walled, braided, hi temp silicone hose
-304 stainless steel mounting plate, polished
Pricing - $119 + $8 shipping.
I will have a link for payments up shortly, or you can forward the amount via paypal to sales@berktuning.com
The Apexi kit will consist of:
-Apexi Universal Filter
-2 6061 Aluminum adaptors, polished (one for MAF, one for Apexi filter)
-4" section of double walled, braided, hi temp silicone hose
-304 stainless steel mounting plate, polished
Pricing - $119 + $8 shipping.
I will have a link for payments up shortly, or you can forward the amount via paypal to sales@berktuning.com
05-14-2002, 08:37 AM
#6
Here are the pictures..>
He posted the pictures in the 5th gen board.
Apexi Intake:
http://home.mindspring.com/~cobymoby/Apexi/
Apexi Intake:
http://home.mindspring.com/~cobymoby/Apexi/
05-14-2002, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
The reason the Apexi is gaining momentum is because of a recent test (forgot URL) that put it as one of the best in terms of airflow + filtering capabilities.
The reason the Apexi is gaining momentum is because of a recent test (forgot URL) that put it as one of the best in terms of airflow + filtering capabilities.
05-14-2002, 09:10 PM
#13
Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
Matrix has the design of a filter for $35 bucks, and about $15 for the adapter, $100+ is a ripoff.
Matrix has the design of a filter for $35 bucks, and about $15 for the adapter, $100+ is a ripoff.
05-14-2002, 09:16 PM
#14
does the filter itself have better flow? I'm trying to be subjective to Apexim, they have a good name for good products. Although I'm not seeing anything special. The velocity stack is promising, but I think its more than the stillen one. Other than that, I can't think of anything other than the filter.
05-14-2002, 10:13 PM
#15
Originally posted by SLC I30t
does the filter itself have better flow? I'm trying to be subjective to Apexim, they have a good name for good products. Although I'm not seeing anything special. The velocity stack is promising, but I think its more than the stillen one. Other than that, I can't think of anything other than the filter.
does the filter itself have better flow? I'm trying to be subjective to Apexim, they have a good name for good products. Although I'm not seeing anything special. The velocity stack is promising, but I think its more than the stillen one. Other than that, I can't think of anything other than the filter.
05-14-2002, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by jc008
Is this intake the same as the Jim Wolf Tech. Intake? Better? Worse?
The price is about the same, and so is the design, so i assume that they are both the same in performance.
Is this intake the same as the Jim Wolf Tech. Intake? Better? Worse?
The price is about the same, and so is the design, so i assume that they are both the same in performance.
05-14-2002, 11:02 PM
#19
Originally posted by Nismo
matrix? why not apc??
matrix? why not apc??
05-15-2002, 05:30 AM
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Originally posted by cobymoby
After two days with the new filter on there I can say that it is a bit quieter than the K&N. I'm not officially switching over to Apexi as my new filter of choice but I'm always out looking for better options. The filter is very expensive and is not the best choice for those who want the cheapest thing out there.
After two days with the new filter on there I can say that it is a bit quieter than the K&N. I'm not officially switching over to Apexi as my new filter of choice but I'm always out looking for better options. The filter is very expensive and is not the best choice for those who want the cheapest thing out there.
05-15-2002, 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by cobymoby
APC is too expensive! For $1.89 you can buy Mr. Coffee filters and use two of them for normal driving and only one when racing. Why spend the $35 on a Matrix filter when for $1.89 you can get 30 Mr. Coffee filters?
APC is too expensive! For $1.89 you can buy Mr. Coffee filters and use two of them for normal driving and only one when racing. Why spend the $35 on a Matrix filter when for $1.89 you can get 30 Mr. Coffee filters?
05-15-2002, 08:48 AM
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In all seriousness, do you guys honestly believe that one filter on a pop setup is going to make more power than another filter on the same setup? They're just filters, that's all. It's the overall setup that really makes the power. As long as it's an open cone with a high flow cotton/foam element I don't see how there would be any measureable difference. 1-2 hp difference? That's easily within the error of a Dynojet. I typically get 2-3hp difference between back to back dyno pulls, even with a cool down and nothing was done to the motor between runs.
Dave
Dave
05-15-2002, 05:07 PM
#28
Originally posted by Dave B
In all seriousness, do you guys honestly believe that one filter on a pop setup is going to make more power than another filter on the same setup? They're just filters, that's all. It's the overall setup that really makes the power. As long as it's an open cone with a high flow cotton/foam element I don't see how there would be any measureable difference. 1-2 hp difference? That's easily within the error of a Dynojet. I typically get 2-3hp difference between back to back dyno pulls, even with a cool down and nothing was done to the motor between runs.
Dave
In all seriousness, do you guys honestly believe that one filter on a pop setup is going to make more power than another filter on the same setup? They're just filters, that's all. It's the overall setup that really makes the power. As long as it's an open cone with a high flow cotton/foam element I don't see how there would be any measureable difference. 1-2 hp difference? That's easily within the error of a Dynojet. I typically get 2-3hp difference between back to back dyno pulls, even with a cool down and nothing was done to the motor between runs.
Dave
So having a JWT/Apexi filter that has a larger surface area would ease the engine in having to breath over a larger area WONT produce any extra horse power?
How often do you Dyno your car? I've had mine done twice and the number was only .2-.3 hp difference not 2 or 3FWHP off. Maybe I'm just lucky.
05-15-2002, 07:06 PM
#29
Originally posted by cobymoby
After two days with the new filter on there I can say that it is a bit quieter than the K&N. I'm not officially switching over to Apexi as my new filter of choice but I'm always out looking for better options. The filter is very expensive and is not the best choice for those who want the cheapest thing out there.
After two days with the new filter on there I can say that it is a bit quieter than the K&N. I'm not officially switching over to Apexi as my new filter of choice but I'm always out looking for better options. The filter is very expensive and is not the best choice for those who want the cheapest thing out there.
05-16-2002, 12:59 AM
#30
Originally posted by SLC I30t
Ok my .org rating should say newbie, but I would think that a filter with more surface area would have less resistance when under a vacuum. So if my car is sucking in 19,500 (3.0 litres x 6500 rpms) litres of air a minute and has to do this through a filter with a surface area of 100 sq inchs(fictious number) that would mean my car would have to suck 195 litres of air/sq in of filter. but if you could double that to 200 sq in of surface area it would have less resistance because it would be sucking 97.5 litres of air/sq in of surface area.
So having a JWT/Apexi filter that has a larger surface area would ease the engine in having to breath over a larger area WONT produce any extra horse power?
How often do you Dyno your car? I've had mine done twice and the number was only .2-.3 hp difference not 2 or 3FWHP off. Maybe I'm just lucky.
Ok my .org rating should say newbie, but I would think that a filter with more surface area would have less resistance when under a vacuum. So if my car is sucking in 19,500 (3.0 litres x 6500 rpms) litres of air a minute and has to do this through a filter with a surface area of 100 sq inchs(fictious number) that would mean my car would have to suck 195 litres of air/sq in of filter. but if you could double that to 200 sq in of surface area it would have less resistance because it would be sucking 97.5 litres of air/sq in of surface area.
So having a JWT/Apexi filter that has a larger surface area would ease the engine in having to breath over a larger area WONT produce any extra horse power?
How often do you Dyno your car? I've had mine done twice and the number was only .2-.3 hp difference not 2 or 3FWHP off. Maybe I'm just lucky.
05-16-2002, 03:46 AM
#32
Originally posted by eaglclon
can you get an apexi filter that will fit the PR CAI??
can you get an apexi filter that will fit the PR CAI??
05-16-2002, 04:34 AM
#33
Originally posted by breaux124
Is it just the picture or is that filter smaller? Doesn't look like it takes up as much space as the Stillen or JWT filters.
Is it just the picture or is that filter smaller? Doesn't look like it takes up as much space as the Stillen or JWT filters.
05-16-2002, 11:08 AM
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Re: Here are the pictures..>
Originally posted by Jeff K
He posted the pictures in the 5th gen board.
Apexi Intake:
http://home.mindspring.com/~cobymoby/Apexi/
He posted the pictures in the 5th gen board.
Apexi Intake:
http://home.mindspring.com/~cobymoby/Apexi/
05-16-2002, 11:22 AM
#35
Re: Re: Here are the pictures..>
Originally posted by 1eyedcalibandit
That intake looks cheap (terrible). I drive a 4th gen and got the PR CAI. Looks a lot nicer than having that accordian in there.
That intake looks cheap (terrible). I drive a 4th gen and got the PR CAI. Looks a lot nicer than having that accordian in there.
05-16-2002, 11:23 AM
#36
Originally posted by mzmtg
It definitely looks kind of small. We shouldnt be using the same size filter a a Civic. We all remember when Steve gained a good amount of power by going to a HUGE filter from a GS400...
It definitely looks kind of small. We shouldnt be using the same size filter a a Civic. We all remember when Steve gained a good amount of power by going to a HUGE filter from a GS400...
05-16-2002, 11:49 AM
#37
Re: Re: Here are the pictures..>
The Apexi and KN filter are of par quality. The accordian is not part of the intake Cobymoby is selling. That's your stock tubing.
Originally posted by 1eyedcalibandit
That intake looks cheap (terrible). I drive a 4th gen and got the PR CAI. Looks a lot nicer than having that accordian in there.
That intake looks cheap (terrible). I drive a 4th gen and got the PR CAI. Looks a lot nicer than having that accordian in there.
05-16-2002, 08:23 PM
#40
Originally posted by Highlander
Bryan, I already have the Berk intake. How much and which parts would I need to upgrade to this one?
Bryan, I already have the Berk intake. How much and which parts would I need to upgrade to this one?
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