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Originally Posted by czellers
I could be wrong, but it seemed the initial objective was to create an off-the-shelf bolt on? While I respect the effort and work, how much physics/engineering went into this? It seems a like an extreme case of an evolution of "try and see what happens"
Also;
1) WTF is the benefit of testing with OEM intake components?
2) Wouldnt this have been more 'relevant' for forced induction applications?
3) The community at large seems to emphatically condemn aftermarket intakes, so what was the point of throwing all that R&D at a part the community (NA especially), would seem, to be hell bent against modifying?
I get if this sounds crass/judgemental (and it is) and I respect the decision to decline to answer.
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Most of the restriction from the stock intake is the inlet tube and filter.
Most people don't change the stock box to keep the MAF sensor location the same. You can add a high flow filter and a inlet tube for $150 and net 80-90% gains from an intake without the tuning headaches as a result of MAF needing to be rescaled.
It looks like the intake manifold sits higher than stock. Aftermarket intakes Likely wouldn't bolt up properly.