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At that point I was in the Marines.. I thought it was only the F/A-18 hornet that could. Looking today it appears the F-15 also does. Either way, I was looking to fly off aircraft carriers...

Thanks! I'll take a look.

 

Completely agree. After some research, Carbon fiber not going to happen. If I go with metal, I was thinking about using some of the "gold" reflector tape I've seen on some other builds. Of course I would do some testing to see if it actually works so everyone else would know. I'm actually talking with MADNESS autoworks about testing a new prototype they have.. will know about that next week.

 

Good info and points - in general agree factory is probably best in most cases. In my case, I don't have the factory and I only have the open air box. So looking for a sealed. My plan is to do the following:
1) Dyno run in current setup for baseline
2) Put on the factory airbox @MCS02 provided to me on lone.. test
3) Put on a closed air aftermarket (have to buy one anyone).. test

The test will be both Dyno and road. I'll pre-install each to make sure I can swap them out. Ideally I can get all test done on the same day. Won't be perfect comparison.. but will at least be able to see what we figure out.

If anyone has a aftermarket sealed on they want to lend me for the test let me know. However, its going to be a little while as I'm primarily working on the site to try and finish getting the main components done post migration... then the fun will begin.

 

Thanks for looking that up. Personally I want to test the AEM one or one similar... both on Dyno and at speed (not a fan blowing air). More curious as we all have been around this conversation regarding intakes. Put a cone filter and your car gains 20HP... blah, blah, blah...

With modern cars OEM can and do make some very good intakes especially for their performance cars. Many times aftermarket get it wrong. For example on a Porsche 928, the intake tubes were ribbed. Its my understanding that had better flow characteristics compared to smooth (once air was flowing through it). Personally I would have thought it creates more turbulance... have to see if I can find that article again.

Mine ride (haven't figured out name.. open to suggestions) has a FrankenTurbo, Aquamist, exhaust, tune etc.. So with these changes the question will be is the factory one still good enough or does the aftermarket make a difference (significant.. especially if the intake is $400.00). I have one or two companies who are talking about loaning me there's once I define the testing. I would love to see MA (me/members) do testing and reviews that is documented etc. Ideally we can have the manufactures help support that (product loans etc).. i.e. they stand behind their efforts. Not there yet, but working on it. It will be apart of the "Market" update.

If you or anyone else has anything they want to test / prove - let me know and I'll see what I can figure out to help support.

Here is the AEM - scoop cold air. Also looking at the DDM: https://www.amazon.com/AEM-21-699C-Cold-Intake-System/dp/B0070WAVNC
Its expensive.... so we will see where I end up.

Thanks again for looking it up.

 

I did the search and didn’t see a new one for $40.. found some used factory ones for around that price. https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=mini+cooper+closed+airbox&_from=R40&_trksid=m4084.l1313&_nkw=mini+cooper+closed+cold+airbox

If you remove “cold” from the search a lot more used ones pop up.