MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake

[irondoor19]

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... ;D

 

[cror1]

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.

 

[Spartn27]

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]

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

 

[shotime99]

similar to the BMC filter systems?

 

[ElvenSho]

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

 

[Spartn27]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Spartn27]

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.

 

[SHOnUup]

My ambient temps via torque and the cars display are never the same. Has to be 2 different ones right?

Rich

 

[Larrylu]

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.

I have noticed that my PID Ambient differs from the temp display on the factory NAV screen usually by at least a couple of degrees. So I thought it was possible that there might be 2 Ambient sensors. Your post showing IAT_DF is the first time I've bumped into that title so....just curious to learn more.  You have some amazing temp results!

 

[glock-coma]

I have logged iat with torque and the x4. They both seem pretty close to the same temps.
I'm pretty sure it's the sensor in the air box.

 

[glock-coma]

Here's a pic I just took compare the ambient temp on my display.

 

[Spartn27]

Just updated the thread with a better picture including the production intake funnel. It will come exactly as is in the first pic with the exception that the chrome pipe will be replaced with carbon fiber.

 

[SHOdded]

Very nice!

 

[J-Will]

Wow

 

[Spartn27]

I will sell the prototype intake pictured in the original post for $150 plus shipping and handling to anyone willing to do a dyno test.

Upgraded plugs, thermostat and tune are fair game though you will need to return to stock tune. I will need a base stock pull and a pull with the intake installed.

 

[SHOdded]

Great offer!  Who's game?  :drive:

 

[twnscrw13]

I'm very interested if there are even mild gains over stock.