HKS Intake Duct V2: yes or no?

[czellers]

Originally Posted by gpvecchi

I searched around a lot, but I didn't fint an answer: is this part effective for performance in a NA car or not?

The Skunk2 CAI actually has something similar built-in, and since its all one piece, its more of the "air tight" type setup that all the others talk about when mating mix/match pieces, or even the OEM stuff and its foam type seals.. I have the skunk2 CAI, but havent installed it yet.

[Ernest72]

Hate to say it, but just do a drop in filter and be done. If you want to get rid of the sound stuff like me, just get a Perrin inlet tube or equivalent. In 4 years of owning the car, every year I think about getting the GS intake or another intake, and I do some searches and then it’s never really worth it other than for looks. I have headers and a tune. Not spending 300 bucks for looks, although I have come close a few times. Probably do it again next year, but then read my post and not do it.

[czellers]

Originally Posted by Ernest72

Hate to say it, but just do a drop in filter and be done. If you want to get rid of the sound stuff like me, just get a Perrin inlet tube or equivalent. In 4 years of owning the car, every year I think about getting the GS intake or another intake, and I do some searches and then it’s never really worth it other than for looks. I have headers and a tune. Not spending 300 bucks for looks, although I have come close a few times. Probably do it again next year, but then read my post and not do it.

I just paid 233.00 for the Skunk2 (havent installed it yet) considering the price of a K&N drop in at an avg of $50, I really paid 180.00 for the skunk2. I really think it differs for every car. For example, line up 10 BRZs and install the same intake on all and I bet we'd all be shocked at the variations in results. I still think they're probably worth it if you can get a custom tune..

[x808drifter]

A custom tune with a drop in and a tune with the Skunk2, dyno both after waiting for the car to learn the new settings. I am 100% sure there will be so so little difference between the two that it'd fall into the +/- area of a dyno.

Try and justify it all you want but there is a reason why a lot of people say to save the money and just get a drop in filter.

Also you CANT compare one car to another, that's not how that works.
The cars are going to vary wildly period.

[Ernest72]

Originally Posted by czellers

I just paid 233.00 for the Skunk2 (havent installed it yet) considering the price of a K&N drop in at an avg of $50, I really paid 180.00 for the skunk2. I really think it differs for every car. For example, line up 10 BRZs and install the same intake on all and I bet we'd all be shocked at the variations in results. I still think they're probably worth it if you can get a custom tune..

It’s only money. It won’t hurt.

[jflogerzi]

Meh intakes are a waste. Remove the sound generator tube and get a drop in filter and call it a day...

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[EndlessAzure]

Got a good deal on the V1. Did it for the swag points and to hear some nice whooshing noises. Not sure I would pay full price though


Even pros seem to like it, even if it admittedly doesn't really add all that much.
--There is a tune and dyno comparison at the end, though apparently the car already has a header so it doesn't really say much about the intake duct itself
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[czellers]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

A custom tune with a drop in and a tune with the Skunk2, dyno both after waiting for the car to learn the new settings. I am 100% sure there will be so so little difference between the two that it'd fall into the +/- area of a dyno.

Try and justify it all you want but there is a reason why a lot of people say to save the money and just get a drop in filter.

Also you CANT compare one car to another, that's not how that works.
The cars are going to vary wildly period.

I'm not really trying to justify anything, I'm only addressing the original question regarding the intake duct.. also if you can't line up 2 brz/frs/86 respectively and compare (one stock and one with an intake) then that would be proof saying it does nothing is irrelevant, its only relevant to the one it was tested and confirmed on..

Tons of claims on intakes both ways, yet no dynos... so yea, basically were all just speculating.. until someone produces dyno test results that is.. until then though.....

[Ernest72]

This debate was done years ago for the WRX. Plenty of data said the stock air box was good until 400 hp, but so many wanted an intake. In the twins case the intake will not hurt, but on the WRX it definitively could hurt and did for many who tried it. Spending money on a tune for an intake is wasteful and many did not do it, Most that wanted added am intake to other changes before they got a tune, which was fine. Still some tuners had trouble with the maf.

Simple thing is if you want one, get it. Just don’t expect any real gains over a drop in filter, other than looks and sound.

[new2subaru]

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35125

[Alfs]

Originally Posted by Jdmjunkie

I have the Greddy one that picks up air from the bumper opening. It keeps intake temps surprisingly low when the car is moving.

Nice, I was looking at that too, the place of the stock snorkel will much help on keep suck the cleaning air, but the intk temp will be higher than if it could suck directly on the frontal face.

Just ordered from Jp, I hope it will drop the intk temp and gives me more consistent power output when I'm on the track.

[Jdmjunkie]

Originally Posted by Alfs

Nice, I was looking at that too, the place of the stock snorkel will much help on keep suck the cleaning air, but the intk temp will be higher than if it could suck directly on the frontal face.

Just ordered from Jp, I hope it will drop the intk temp and gives me more consistent power output when I'm on the track.

Awesome! My intake temps are within 10° of ambient when moving.

[Alfs]

[dexterchock]

why not 3d print one yourself and test it out https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool...duct-mikasalim