turbo-forward intakes
MB38
08-14-2003, 12:57 PM
02 WRX
Simple question, really. Most intakes I've found are (what appears to be) MAF-forward. Are there any complete turbo-forward intakes out there?
Frankly, it doesn't matter if it's turbo forward or not. I'm looking for whatever the WRX responds best to. Does it prefer a short intake, or a full cold air? Would a full length cold air prevent me from installing a fmic in the future?
Basically, just the "best" intake. (i know everything has its pros and cons)
Simple question, really. Most intakes I've found are (what appears to be) MAF-forward. Are there any complete turbo-forward intakes out there?
Frankly, it doesn't matter if it's turbo forward or not. I'm looking for whatever the WRX responds best to. Does it prefer a short intake, or a full cold air? Would a full length cold air prevent me from installing a fmic in the future?
Basically, just the "best" intake. (i know everything has its pros and cons)
EJ20
08-14-2003, 10:39 PM
intake doeesn't fo much on turbo charged car, cold air-> turbo-> hot air ->intercooler ->cold air.
if you planned on a FMIC, then short ram will have to do the job!
02 WRX
Simple question, really. Most intakes I've found are (what appears to be) MAF-forward. Are there any complete turbo-forward intakes out there?
Frankly, it doesn't matter if it's turbo forward or not. I'm looking for whatever the WRX responds best to. Does it prefer a short intake, or a full cold air? Would a full length cold air prevent me from installing a fmic in the future?
Basically, just the "best" intake. (i know everything has its pros and cons)
if you planned on a FMIC, then short ram will have to do the job!
02 WRX
Simple question, really. Most intakes I've found are (what appears to be) MAF-forward. Are there any complete turbo-forward intakes out there?
Frankly, it doesn't matter if it's turbo forward or not. I'm looking for whatever the WRX responds best to. Does it prefer a short intake, or a full cold air? Would a full length cold air prevent me from installing a fmic in the future?
Basically, just the "best" intake. (i know everything has its pros and cons)
MB38
08-15-2003, 08:42 PM
Terrific. Anybody have a preference on a nice little ram intake? A'PEXi doesn't seem to make one for the WRX; they've been my habit. I'll probably go with HKS.
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ScoobySnacks
08-18-2003, 07:57 AM
I have an Injen cold air intake on my 2002 WRX, and no matter what anyone sais about it...it made a difference!
FortyTwo
09-04-2003, 02:41 PM
It SHOULD make a difference... cold air or not. Short Rams may not feed your engine cold air (which probably makes no difference b/c of the turbo), but it would help with increased airflow. I saw somewhere a chart of stock vs. aftermarket intakes in regards to airflow benchmarking, and the aftermarket intakes were a major improvement. Short rams actually had better benchmarks than cai, because there were fewer kinks in the piping. Based on this info, a short ram may be the best thing for the WRX. In the test, I believe that AEM and Injen had the best results.
MB38
09-07-2003, 06:08 PM
Thanks, FortyTwo
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