MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake

MDesign Performance · October 29, 2014, 10:29:55 AM

Quote from: SHOnUup on October 29, 2014, 10:27:07 AM
IAT2?

Rich

I'll check that once I redo the tests though as of now I am seeing 2-3 degrees below ambient at cruise.

ZSHO · October 29, 2014, 10:51:46 AM

The best looking CAI piece i have ever seen,know if the the performance gains can be proven with combination of appearance,you have yourself one heck of a CAI,another note for us with existing airaid CAI,is it feasable in any way to modify the Airaid box and install yours inside the box,only a suggestion to help with heat suppresion.

MDesign Performance · October 29, 2014, 12:13:35 PM

Quote from: ZSHO on October 29, 2014, 10:51:46 AM
The best looking CAI piece i have ever seen,know if the the performance gains can be proven with combination of appearance,you have yourself one heck of a CAI,another note for us with existing airaid CAI,is it feasable in any way to modify the Airaid box and install yours inside the box,only a suggestion to help with heat suppresion.

Thank you for the kind words! This intake completely eliminates any air from the engine bay so the box wouldn't really do much besides take up room in the engine bay. The simplicity of the kit is that the whole intake can be swamped out by removing 3 screws and unplugging the MAP sensor, should you want to go back to stock or have more room to work in the engine bay.

Also this creates room up front for a possible methanol container that can be easily accessed.

glock-coma · October 29, 2014, 03:24:53 PM

Or a spot for a catch can....Mmmmm

SHOnUup · October 29, 2014, 03:54:25 PM

Maybe room for dual CAI's, one for each turbo. ...

Rich

irondoor19 · October 30, 2014, 10:59:34 AM

AS I AM now looking to dump the K&N, this would be my 3RD CAI, Look & simplicity is Fantastic,
A tad hesitant, without some Power Results...otherwise if it proves out I AM IN....
looks like a winner...

CroR1 · October 30, 2014, 11:22:06 AM

do you have any better pictures of this intake, I only see a one short pipe with filter. where is the scoop, where does it hook up (underneath the car?) that brings fresh air. I possibly would be interested in buying it, pending more details and real world data.

MDesign Performance · October 30, 2014, 10:48:57 PM

The scoop is under the intake, I apologize for the lack of pics I'm waiting on some hardware to come in though wanted to get the interest out there as i already have a couple committed members. The post will be updated with pics as soon as possible.

As for performance, after a 30 min spirited rive on the highway I pulled up to a light and snapped the following pic:

It seems to be a consistent 1-2 degrees below ambient, which I'm happy with. It also might improve even more..

SHOdded · October 30, 2014, 11:24:25 PM

The engine must be wondering "What the h***? This can't be happening!"

shotime99 · October 30, 2014, 11:56:57 PM

similar to the BMC filter systems?

ElvenSho · October 31, 2014, 01:38:39 PM

Looks good might have to pick one up once we get power results. Does it make the turbo louder? I want some turbo spool

MDesign Performance · November 01, 2014, 01:09:25 AM

I tried twin air filters, two different designs, it wasn't effective. it does increase the sound due to the shorter, more direct design. You can definitely hear it sucking in air.

Went for a late night drive to the post office for some things, pulled up to a light after a nice drive and had solid IAT's.

Larrylu · November 01, 2014, 07:47:25 AM

Can I ask what IAT_DF represents and where the sensor is located. I found and use a PID for IAT which is the sensor just after the CAI and I have a custom PID for IAT2 which is on top of the intake manifold and my final air temp measurement. I also have an ambient and I don't know where that sensor is located. Last but not least I have a custom PID for CAC and the sensor for that is located after the intercooler and before the throttle body.

ZSHO · November 01, 2014, 08:06:08 AM

First of all to achieve any significant gains in a CAI and the induction kits air filter is enclosed in a box or like Spartn,with a cold air feed than more power can be obtained avoiding hot air,Carbon fibre boxes or protection are known for their heat shielding and durability,so far its a win in my book,could be a potential buyer.

MDesign Performance · November 01, 2014, 10:17:34 AM

I'm using a SCT X4 so I'm limited to my info, almost 99.9% positive that the IAT_DF is the MAP sensor after the intake. I don't have any Window's based laptops in the house (all MacBooks) so I'm unaware of any other way to data log unfortunately at the moment.

For Larry, the ambient sensor which issued for outside air temperatures is located in the front near the metal front bumper rail.