[fibercus]

After searching a few threads i've noticed a general perception with regards to "intakes" on a turbo'd car and the opinion that you will see little to no improvement, etc.

But how about for these specific pipes? I mean im not talking HP, im talking intake effeciency and turbo response at stock boost.

There just has to be an improvement if these flat, bent, reduced pipes & restrictive air box are swapped out with smooth straight as possible mandrel bent alluminum - adding 2 foam type filters at the end. I would retain any oem air ducting which moves air into the engine bay ofcouse.

yes i pulled some pipping out and a friend and i took a close look. were going to fab up a few alluminum pipes, silicone hoses, etc. and make swapable plumbing. It will be black and have a blanced mix of welds and hoses for flexability - for motor movement.

Is there anyone else out there attempting the same thing? Nothing major, the piping is not to complex.

[BoostedBMW]

I haven't heard of anyone developing a new intake system for this car yet, but i'm definitely interested in seeing your results. Keep us posted.

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

New intake being studied by local company we are working with. No details yet but we will let you know as more development takes place. I am guessing prototype testing in the next 90 days.

Jeff
Eurobahn

[Raider]

^^^ Hope it doesn't carry a ridiculous price tag just because it's for a "BMW"

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

Originally Posted by Raider

^^^ Hope it doesn't carry a ridiculous price tag just because it's for a "BMW"

HAve you noticed what we charge for the Turbo Tuner ?

If we build an intake it will carry the price it has to for us to justify the cost to build it. A fair profit to us doesn't mean bend over.

Jeff
Eurobahn

[Terry335]

Can't wait to see it Jeff! I'm half tempted to throw a cone filter on each turbo myself in the meantime.

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

Originally Posted by Terry Burger

Can't wait to see it Jeff! I'm half tempted to throw a cone filter on each turbo myself in the meantime.

Give it a try Terry! But dyno before and after!!

Jeff
Eurobahn


P.S. Stay out of any dirt or dusty areas though!!!!!!

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Jeff@Eurobahn.us

HAve you noticed what we charge for the Turbo Tuner ?

If we build an intake it will carry the price it has to for us to justify the cost to build it. A fair profit to us doesn't mean bend over.

Jeff
Eurobahn

I didn't say the TT was expensive, but you said you are working with a company that is doing the R&D...i'm saying i hope they don't charge a buttload just because, this is a "BMW"...

I would like to get my hands on the Turbo Tuner if my procede doesn't arrive by next week, i'm tired of waiting....

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

Originally Posted by Raider

I didn't say the TT was expensive, but you said you are working with a company that is doing the R&D...i'm saying i hope they don't charge a buttload just because, this is a "BMW"...

I would like to get my hands on the Turbo Tuner if my procede doesn't arrive by next week, i'm tired of waiting....

The company that is working on it is a major intake company so they can amortize the R&D costs to a degree. But it is not going to be as inexpensive as say a typical intake for a Honda or something Much will depend on "if" good power can be had by creating an intake and then can it be CARB approved. The cops are now pulling over anything with a cool set of wheels and popping hoods . So it has to be workable in more ways than just HP. WE will see.

Jeff
Eurobahn

[Raider]

While ur at it, ask them for a larger front mount intercooler as well....


I chopped this, but i want something like this..

[fibercus]

I would only rock that large of an intercooler if it was matte black. Thats way to jdm pop for me

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by Terry Burger

Can't wait to see it Jeff! I'm half tempted to throw a cone filter on each turbo myself in the meantime.

pfft you dont even need that, theres a guy at the UCF car club with a turbo.. just sitting in his engine bay... you can see the fins... i wish i got a picture

[Terry335]

Originally Posted by teknochild

pfft you dont even need that, theres a guy at the UCF car club with a turbo.. just sitting in his engine bay... you can see the fins... i wish i got a picture

Hehe yeah I've done that with race only cars, or the pantyhose mod.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Raider

While ur at it, ask them for a larger front mount intercooler as well....


I chopped this, but i want something like this..

+1 Your best post yet. A larger FMIC would be awesome!

[Terry335]

More trouble than its worth, I'd rather throw on an alky setup.

FWIW with the intake, maybe someone should dyno with the airlid and filter off to see if those are potential restrictions.

[RiXst3r]

Originally Posted by Raider

While ur at it, ask them for a larger front mount intercooler as well....


I chopped this, but i want something like this..

whats with the big radiator sticking out of the front bumper?
just joking... I guess I would rather drive a turbo car that people dont know its turbo. Sleeper

[Raider]

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

whats with the big radiator sticking out of the front bumper?
just joking... I guess I would rather drive a turbo car that people dont know its turbo. Sleeper

It's not just for looks, you'd be surprised how much HP you gain with a larger FMIC...

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Raider

It's not just for looks, you'd be surprised how much HP you gain with a larger FMIC...

+1 I actually still have a big Greddy FMIC that I was going to put in my Supra before this 335 thing came up ....I guess if the size works I would need custom piping made. Mods mods mods. Never ends.

[Jeff@Eurobahn.us]

Originally Posted by Terry Burger

More trouble than its worth, I'd rather throw on an alky setup.

FWIW with the intake, maybe someone should dyno with the airlid and filter off to see if those are potential restrictions.

I bet the car would throw a CEL and then go into limp mode with the cover off. This car is too damn smart!

Jeff
Eurobahn