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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Mishimoto intake worth trying

Has anyone ever seen this in person or have it? Prices have dropped to $200 for the intake so now it seems reasonable; especially if no cutting/mod is required like with others (HKS Kansai).

"Mishimoto’s carbon fiber intake systems – the most innovative performance-driven products on the market – can replace any OEM intake system. Made of aerospace-quality carbon Kevlar, four-layer cotton, and an aluminum mesh high-flow air filter, Mishimoto carbon fiber intakes will revolutionize the way your engine obtains air. The unique flared shape of the hand-laid carbon fiber portion will draw in more cold air than traditional cold air intake systems. Mishimoto intakes are a direct OEM replacement – no cutting, welding or other fabrication needed – and will provide a substantial horsepower and torque increase that every driver will appreciate.

FITS ALL MODELS MITSUBISHI LANCER AND EVOLUTION 2001-2007 "


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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Seems ok...I guess only customer temtimonials and dyno sheets can prove this one.
Hell, maybe I'll get one LOL!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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The only dyno sheet I could find was an install on a Fit but that one doesn't seem to shield the filter from the engine heat.

http://tunerzine.com/view_article/te...nda-fit-part-6

I mostly want an intake box that keeps the filter shielded and would prefer something that fits without making modifications to either the car or the intake.

I've emailed Mishimoto for some info and will post when I get it.

OT - When you quote is it best to input my comments before or after the quoted text? In this case I did before.


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Seems ok...I guess only customer temtimonials and dyno sheets can prove this one.
Hell, maybe I'll get one LOL!!!

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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i know someone over at mishimoto, seems like good people running it fwiw.
as for an intake box, my apexi one fits perfect
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Might actually give it a try but i'm guessing this uses the stock intake tube?
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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I got a little bit of info from a Moshimoto rep:

"It does fit with no modification. We don’t have an installed picture. The box covers the filter (about 75% of it)."
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Im interested in seeing this set
up....
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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looking for installation instructions. Maybe that will give more info
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I agree it looks like a nice product but I can't find anyone who has installed it nor can I find any pictures of it installed.

Keeps us updated or post some pictures should you decide to get one.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Has anyone tried this one out?
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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does this include a new intake pipe? i havent seen any pictures of this installed on an evo.

update: on their site it says it has a carbon fiber intake pipe so it seems to be a complete set. http://www.mishimoto.com/mitsubishi-...er-intake.html

if i didn't have an intake system yet i would definitely try this.

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Old May 6, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewzaragoza
does this include a new intake pipe? i havent seen any pictures of this installed on an evo.

update: on their site it says it has a carbon fiber intake pipe so it seems to be a complete set. http://www.mishimoto.com/mitsubishi-...er-intake.html

if i didn't have an intake system yet i would definitely try this.
Does not include the pipe- I believe they mean the inlet of the box, not turbo.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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I've had this intake for almost a year now. It protects the filter from the heat really well, tested in texas summer last year with no problems. My data logs did not show any increase in intake temps over the moded OEM box(side cut out). I also netted about 8-10whp increase accross the powerband.

Installation was a pain though...had to change location of the crash sensor and remove all the OEM filterbox mount. The snorkel did not fit well and had to cut one side to clear the radiator cap. A lot of finageling to get it to align correctly. I have to periodicaly check the radiator hose as the snorkel wants to sit on it... but it works great.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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i just got the mishimoto radiator and its great part for the price...i had my apexi intake for 2 years now...i think its time to change to a new intake...might give this a try...
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Originally Posted by Jorge T
I've had this intake for almost a year now. It protects the filter from the heat really well, tested in texas summer last year with no problems. My data logs did not show any increase in intake temps over the moded OEM box(side cut out). I also netted about 8-10whp increase accross the powerband.

Installation was a pain though...had to change location of the crash sensor and remove all the OEM filterbox mount. The snorkel did not fit well and had to cut one side to clear the radiator cap. A lot of finageling to get it to align correctly. I have to periodicaly check the radiator hose as the snorkel wants to sit on it... but it works great.

Do you have any pictures?
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