What would you like to see in a new CAI?

[Husker02GT]

Hey guys- I'm dropping my car off with a fabricator in a week and a half to design me a new CAI. These will be available to purchase once the prototype is complete. This will remove the saxophone inlet and run all the way to the turbos similar to the Hennessy piece. He is also open to other custom pieces and will use my MKS as a test mule. Any feedback is appreciated, he stated once complete the price should be in the $400 range.

 

[Wilson]

Nice! If he needs a 13-14 vehicle to test on, my SHO is available. Looking forward to see what y'all come up with.

 

[SHOdded]

The MKS guys are taking the lead on CAIs :thumb:  Good luck with the prototype!

 

[BigPelo]

Thermal insulation to prevent heat soak would be nice.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

One that actually makes power?

 

[IHeartGroceries]

^Haha! I was waiting for this EXACT comment from you.

And I concur.

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[Josephm]

One that actually makes power?

Me as well... Power is the key---I could careless what it looks like, Just make enough power to justify the cost...IE 400$

 

[ShoBoat]

Same here. Sound good and makes more power.


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[kinder]

It would need to be an enclosed system made from heat resistant materials that not only resist heat but don't heat soak when they do get heated. It must draw in more air than the stock set up and the inlets and tubing should be hard with a dimpled interior (like a golf ball) to promote air velocity that also has a twist in it to created a funneling effect to further increase velocity and flow.

These are random ideas in my head that may or may not work. I think that the stock set up is as good as we will have without many thousands being spent on R&D to try and create something that will pick up 1% more power and will sell in the mid hundreds.

 

[SHOdded]

I keep coming back to RevXtreme's chiller solution, may be worth a shot!

 

[SHO-Time]

Perhaps a full carbon-fiber enclosed intake, that is proven to make power. The majority of intakes are tested on a dyno while the hood is open. An intake that can make power and lower IATs while the hood is closed is what is needed (obviously).

 

[4DRHTRD]

Well if it makes power and works I'd love to sell it on my site

 

[SHO-Time]

It would need to be an enclosed system made from heat resistant materials that not only resist heat but don't heat soak when they do get heated. It must draw in more air than the stock set up and the inlets and tubing should be hard with a dimpled interior (like a golf ball) to promote air velocity that also has a twist in it to created a funneling effect to further increase velocity and flow.

These are random ideas in my head that may or may not work. I think that the stock set up is as good as we will have without many thousands being spent on R&D to try and create something that will pick up 1% more power and will sell in the mid hundreds.

APR which is the Rousch of the VW/Audi world uses a company named Carbonio to make their intakes. They just came out with a new intake for the MK7 GTI and 2015 A3 (MQB platform) which utilizes an intake to your exact description. It's a very very long shot, perhaps we can reach out to Carbonio for a one-off intake? Unfortunately the SHO just doesn't have the largest aftermarket following.

http://www.carbonio.com/composites/index.html

http://www.goapr.com/products/intake_ea888_gen3_mqb.html

 

[panther427]

I love APR's products.  Please ttake a look at this company
http://www.coldairinductions.com/store/cold-air-intakes

Worked great on w body GM cars.  They look nice and they do take steps to deal with heat. 

 

[vernonator]

One that actually makes power?

DING DING DING!!! WINNAAAHHH!!!!!

Who cares what it looks like (well maybe a little) for $400 it needs to make a significant amount of power....

 

[kinder]

It would need to be an enclosed system made from heat resistant materials that not only resist heat but don't heat soak when they do get heated. It must draw in more air than the stock set up and the inlets and tubing should be hard with a dimpled interior (like a golf ball) to promote air velocity that also has a twist in it to created a funneling effect to further increase velocity and flow.

These are random ideas in my head that may or may not work. I think that the stock set up is as good as we will have without many thousands being spent on R&D to try and create something that will pick up 1% more power and will sell in the mid hundreds.

Good to know my ideas are of value somewhere...  

Guess I should start patenting my ides...

APR which is the Rousch of the VW/Audi world uses a company named Carbonio to make their intakes. They just came out with a new intake for the MK7 GTI and 2015 A3 (MQB platform) which utilizes an intake to your exact description. It's a very very long shot, perhaps we can reach out to Carbonio for a one-off intake? Unfortunately the SHO just doesn't have the largest aftermarket following.

http://www.carbonio.com/composites/index.html

http://www.goapr.com/products/intake_ea888_gen3_mqb.html

 

[Husker02GT]

A little update... The car went in Sunday for some additional measurements. It was found they needed to purchase a few extra bungs to accomodate additional hoses on the air box. Additionally, they took off the front clip and looked for additional things to do. This fabricator thinks it is very possible to put together a front mount kit for the intercooler without affecting the integrity of the car. I think this is something that the crew would be very interested in. The extra parts for the intake are on order and should be in this week. I will provide additional updates as I have them.

 

[Wilson]

Sweet! Any word on pricing yet? Also, if everything works out this week, when would it be available to buy? Are they planning on a before/after dyno?
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[68_GT]

This fabricator thinks it is very possible to put together a front mount kit for the intercooler without affecting the integrity of the car.

wait what !!!!!!???????? like relocating the intercooler to the front of the radiator ???

 

[ShoBoat]

This fabricator thinks it is very possible to put together a front mount kit for the intercooler without affecting the integrity of the car.

wait what !!!!!!???????? like relocating the intercooler to the front of the radiator ???

Ok I'm confused, I thought it was in front of the rad already? Isn't it sandwiched between the AC and the rad?