What Intake Do You Suggest?

[defury]

Going to buy one, what do you gys think I should go with. Links to the best deal if possible otherwise just the name works.

 

[rimmbrme]

JMF nuff said.

 

[daren_p]

JMF is JM Fabrications & yes that would be intake mani, not intake. Check out the buyers guide on this site or search intake, lots of info already on here to help you make your choice.

Personally I'd recommend FP (forced performance), it's a 4" intake so can be adapted to work with the smaller turbo's but is still usable if you want to go with a larger turbo in the future, that has a 4" intake, etc.

 

[defury]

JMF is JM Fabrications & yes that would be intake mani, not intake. Check out the buyers guide on this site or search intake, lots of info already on here to help you make your choice.

Personally I'd recommend FP (forced performance), it's a 4" intake so can be adapted to work with the smaller turbo's but is still usable if you want to go with a larger turbo in the future, that has a 4" intake, etc.

Do you happen to have a pic of the fitment? How well does it bolt to stock MAS, and stock turbo from the get go?

Is something like

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=16345&cat=476&page=1

Any good comparitively? looks almost identical to an ebay kit for 1/3rd the price but ebay is kinda eh for quality.

*edit* yea it looks like it doesn't bolt to the MAS at all instead assumes you are using a GM MAS.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Get the ebay one

That was one of my very very first mods and had no complaints about it. A pipe is a pipe... there no voodo magic from a $25 intake to a $150 intake pipe... well maybe just the filter (K&N)

EDIT:
Here's a good read about ebay intakes
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...-style-intake-pipe-filter-review-install.html

 

[JRoX85]

ebay intakes have horrible fitment issues you will have to wedge the filter in besides that they are pretty good but heat soak very very fast

 

[defury]

ebay intakes have horrible fitment issues you will have to wedge the filter in besides that they are pretty good but heat soak very very fast

This was my issue, most pictures/threads I've read show the ebay filters fitting like crap and being very tight.

*edit* Speak of the devil http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/376586-ebay-air-intake-problems.html there's one on the front page

 

[dsmdeliveryboy]

Get the FP intake
Forced Performance Turbochargers: FP DSM Aluminum Intake pipe
Best intake I've ever had, helps spool and throttle response tremendously.

 

[defury]

From the sounds of it that doesn't bolt to the stock MAF. I noticed your is though, what filter are you using. how is the fit?

 

[daren_p]

From the sounds of it that doesn't bolt to the stock MAF. I noticed your is though, what filter are you using. how is the fit?

Yes, the FP intake will bolt directly to a stock MAF. Just need a reducer at the turbo inlet if your running a stock or other smaller turbo like the 16g series, etc. My galley has pics with a stock MAF. Fitment is perfect, has same basic dimensions as a stocker, so put the MAF in the same general area. Injen & I would assume the other knock off out there, will push the MAF closer to the passenger fender.

I also would never run one of those knock off filters. I can't say for sure about their quality of filtering but I have seen them come apart. Not so bad if you have a MAF inline but still have the potential to suck something through the turbo.

With the FP, there's no additional ports for vacuum lines, so you just drill, tap & install any required barbed fittings. Stocker will have 3 but most guys no longer need 3 after different mods.

FP intake, Maf Adapter & a K&N or AEM filter would be my first choice.

 

[dsmdeliveryboy]

From the sounds of it that doesn't bolt to the stock MAF. I noticed your is though, what filter are you using. how is the fit?

Bolts to the stock just fine, I am running this filter.
2G DSM K&N FIPK Air Filter Kit#-#2G DSM Air Filters#-#2G 95-99#-#Air Intakes#-#DSMparts.com - DSM Performance Parts
I need to update my engine bay pics on here.

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[defury]

Yes, the FP intake will bolt directly to a stock MAF. Just need a reducer at the turbo inlet if your running a stock or other smaller turbo like the 16g series, etc. My galley has pics with a stock MAF. Fitment is perfect, has same basic dimensions as a stocker, so put the MAF in the same general area. Injen & I would assume the other knock off out there, will push the MAF closer to the passenger fender.

I also would never run one of those knock off filters. I can't say for sure about their quality of filtering but I have seen them come apart. Not so bad if you have a MAF inline but still have the potential to suck something through the turbo.

With the FP, there's no additional ports for vacuum lines, so you just drill, tap & install any required barbed fittings. Stocker will have 3 but most guys no longer need 3 after different mods.

FP intake, Maf Adapter & a K&N or AEM filter would be my first choice.

Yea, going to go that way. Which filter did you grab? Also what coupler will I need to bolt up to the stock t-25

Forced Performance Turbochargers: K&N Cone Filter

I am assuming I need 9'' with 4'' inlet

and

Forced Performance Turbochargers: FP DSM Aluminum Intake pipe

With BOV flange = yes
and
4''-4'' and 4''-2.25''

Or will I need smaller for the t-25

Comes out to to $209 USD before shipping /cry

 

[dsmdeliveryboy]

I'm running the K&N FIPK, just buy the couplers FP recommends you to buy for your application.

 

[daren_p]

Yea, going to go that way. Which filter did you grab? Also what coupler will I need to bolt up to the stock t-25

Forced Performance Turbochargers: K&N Cone Filter

I am assuming I need 9'' with 4'' inlet

and

Forced Performance Turbochargers: FP DSM Aluminum Intake pipe

With BOV flange = yes
and
4''-4'' and 4''-2.25''

Or will I need smaller for the t-25

Comes out to to $209 USD before shipping /cry

For the T25, the inlet may be even smaller, but if I remember correctly there's a rubber spacer on the stock intake that you can remove to install on the T25 so the 2.25" adapter should work regardless.

For the filter, the 9" length probably won't work with a stock MAF. Normally you want something like 5.5-6" length & the base dimension is actually 4.5".

An example of a MAF adapter & filter:

https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16740&cat=764&page=1

https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16741&cat=764&page=1

Those are links from a Canadian store, they also sell the FP intake & couplers. So it may be a cheeper route, if FP only ships via UPS as the brokerage charges for someone without a shipping account are stupied high.

 

[jjrock5]

Here is a video I made of a FP intake with the proper k&n in a 2g.

YouTube - Air Intake Pipe and K&N Filter Removal and Installation

 

[LiquidX]

If you are keeping the stock MAF and are not planning on going speed density or a GM MAF in blow through then the FP intake is a solid buy and worth it even for upgraded turbos or stock.

If you are having plans of going MAF less then hold off until you have your other parts and get the proper sized Dejon Tool intake. Their 4" intake is a very nice piece but I wouldn't only get it for MAF less applications.

 

[92_6bolt_1290]

Get the ebay one

That was one of my very very first mods and had no complaints about it. A pipe is a pipe... there no voodo magic from a $25 intake to a $150 intake pipe... well maybe just the filter (K&N)

EDIT:
Here's a good read about ebay intakes
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...-style-intake-pipe-filter-review-install.html

I second that, why spend $150 when you can buy the same thing for way cheaper, most ebay kits even come with the mounting plate for a cone filter too. I would buy it for my 1G but I'm dumb and I don't wanna recirc my bov so i have to buy one from dejon powerhouse which is also a good brand. I have Dejon hard piping and sidemount intercooler since i'm oldschool like that, its not cheap but damn is it worth it.

 

[defury]

I have no current plans to run a GM MAS. I think I am going to go with the FP for now with a 6'' K&N and the adapter in the previous link.

I just need to figure out how to tap my valve cover breather hose into it.

 

[jjrock5]

You use a barbed fitting and tap the pipe. Easy.

 

[defury]

You use a barbed fitting and tap the pipe. Easy.

I'd imagine it is, I have just never done it

 

[Tanro]

Intake? As in turbo-air filter.

K&N FIPK

 

[Zdrummer15]

You could also just put a filter on the nipple coming off of the valve cover, thus eliminating the need for the hose. Check out the picture dsmdeliveryboy posted.

 

[jjrock5]

Ive read that that's not the most efficient way to, or even correct, way to utilize the breather system.

 

[ramsack]

I don't know why everyone uses K&N. They are wet-element, so a pain in the ass to clean. I have always liked the Apex'i power filters. They are a dry-element and are cleaned by compressed air, and they outperform the K&N by flow and filtration.

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

 

[defury]

I was always told not to vent the valve cover due to unmetered air or something. Not sure why I was told to always have a catch can and put it back into the intake.

@ Tanro, yea I am doing a 6'' K&N fitler with a vibrant MAS adapter to save myself 100$ over the FIPK.

Unless for some reason the FIPK is better then this combo.

https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16740&cat=764&page=1
https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16741&cat=764&page=1