Hey guys, I was curious to know if aftermarket intake pipes give you significant gains compared to the rubber stock one? Is it worth to spend money there?

 

i notice a gain after my tune but before i would say minimal

 

I felt a gain mostly in mid-range torque, the powerband felt fatter.

 

+1....not really noticed until you get tuned, other than the volume level

 

No measurable gain on the stock turbo.

 

Just get a filter.

 

+1 for the drop in filter

 

the gain is there when its tuned.. 8-15whp

here is some threads w/ dyno results (before/after) if you guys are interested

open element filter
http://www.norcalevo.net/index.php?o...&topic=19492.0

HKS RS intake kit w/ HKS Kansai CF airbox
http://www.norcalevo.net/index.php?o...&topic=18925.0

ARC Induction Box
http://www.norcalevo.net/index.php?o...&topic=16325.0

 

I don´t think that he´s asking about the gain from upgrading the entire intake system including filter. He just wants to know if there is any gain to be had from upgrading only the factory articulated rubber intake hose to a smooth bore metal or silicone pipe.

 

Has anyone recorded the barometer drop off (restriction) on an aftermarket intake pipe vs the stock 1?