Skunk2 BRZ/FRS Powerbox Intake System

[Kostamojen]

Hmm, interesting design. I like how it incorporates the snorkel.

[Lavalover]

@boredom.is.me


Fair enough that real data are needed before assuming any intake that retains the resonator will be better.


FWIW here is the Mishimoto thread that includes a good amount of data (their own!) regarding their intake design. An interesting thread nonetheless, and it would seem that if the resonator did not maintain an advantage the temptation would be to eliminate it for a cleaner look.


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61621

[Andrew025]

Definitely interested... Would like to see some actual data though.

[EpicNameBro]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

Definitely interested... Would like to see some actual data though.

Funny thing is this post reminds of this thread where they never actually posted anything legit about their part...
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=749717

[KraftWerks]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

Ok so it's plastic. Anything other than fluffed up marketing?

What's marketing without fluff?
The product will speak for itself as we are very happy with this intake and it's results thus far.

Originally Posted by ciro

On an engineering side it looks very well thought out. Good layout of snorkel right up to the heat divider vent. Great flow into intake tube with perforated funnel that should add a good turbulence to speed up flow.

The only downside to this is the material choice and the snorkel has a sharp leading edge. The price is also very high seeing as the gains will be less then 2%.

What is the downside to the material choice? It's an alternative to the standard, aluminum-style offerings.

As far as the price vs. gain, we've seen as much as an 8whp increase over the factory intake which puts the gains around 4-6% in relation to the baselines we've seen in our testing.

The sharp leading edge is actually placed right up against the backside of the impact bar which does not place the edge right in the path of airflow but allows the mouth of the snorkel to utilize the air-pocket that is in front of the radiator. The concept is similar to that of the old muscle cars and 'cowl induction' systems.

Originally Posted by s2d4

Air straightener?
Installed pics?
Instructions?

The system utilize air flow straighteners in the MAF coupler. We will have close-up shots of that posted very shortly.

Instructions will be available shortly once production pieces become available as well.



We're working with various shops and distributors to source a completely stock vehicle to run the stock comparison remotely that way the readings and plots are completely third party.

Our results as well as the further pictures will be up soon.

Keep the comments and questions coming!

[*KID*]

bump.

[jburns86]

I am new to the forums here, just bought my frs a few months back (whiteout monogram 6spd) Just wanted to put up my initial thoughts and experience with the new skunk2 powerbox intake. I was fortunate to work with Skunk2 on testing the intake on my car and I am impressed with the form and fit of it. Throttle response is defienently improved as well as overall driveability and power. As with any intake these are not huge gains but they were noticeable. Overall I'd say this ones a winner. One of the best designs I've seen so far, being a tech for Toyota I see these cars all the time coming in with modifications. Hope this is useful to anyone who was interested.

[Turdinator]

Originally Posted by jburns86

I am new to the forums here, just bought my frs a few months back (whiteout monogram 6spd) Just wanted to put up my initial thoughts and experience with the new skunk2 powerbox intake. I was fortunate to work with Skunk2 on testing the intake on my car and I am impressed with the form and fit of it. Throttle response is defienently improved as well as overall driveability and power. As with any intake these are not huge gains but they were noticeable. Overall I'd say this ones a winner. One of the best designs I've seen so far, being a tech for Toyota I see these cars all the time coming in with modifications. Hope this is useful to anyone who was interested.

Are you planning on dynoing it? Are you tuned? If so have you loged your AFRs since installing the intake?

[jburns86]

No tune...stock... I recent did a car back and front pipe.. But overall driveability was improved for sure...especially at freeway speeds ...no AFRs logged...no decline in mpgs or anything like that though

[jburns86]

Catback*

[youcantseeme24]

hmmmmm improved throttle response imagine that.......

[BC-Boy]

That looks dam close to the oil filter, forget putting a oil cooler ! alot like the airraid kit.

[KraftWerks]

Originally Posted by BC-Boy

That looks dam close to the oil filter, forget putting a oil cooler ! alot like the airraid kit.

Forget putting one? The Skunk2 Oil Cooler kit will mount up just fine!

If you've already got plans or an oil cooler in mind that ISN'T the complete Skunk2 kit, you can purchase the Sandwich Plate Adapter individually to allow for any custom setup you desire.

Complete Skunk2 Oil Cooler Kit

Sandwich Plate Adapter Individually

See above for the links to their respective articles.

[wootwoot]

Originally Posted by KraftWerks

Forget putting one? The Skunk2 Oil Cooler kit will mount up just fine!

If you've already got plans or an oil cooler in mind that ISN'T the complete Skunk2 kit, you can purchase the Sandwich Plate Adapter individually to allow for any custom setup you desire.

Complete Skunk2 Oil Cooler Kit

Sandwich Plate Adapter Individually

See above for the links to their respective articles.

Does your oil cooler kit work with the stock intake? Do you have any pics of it installed?

I have a trd intake. What do you think my chances are of fitting your oil cooler?