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That's real.
A few notes:
- Remove the filter and inspect it
- The Mugen sticker is the original one that comes with it.
- The front mount bolts are not original.
- The rear mount bolts are not original.
This assessment is spot on. It looks just like mine; same sticker too. The mounting bolts are different than mine, however.
This Mugen carbon intake was already mounted on the S2k when I bought it.
Problem is that the filter inside is in bad condition i.e there are some small holes and the metal shielding is damaged/cut in some parts(!!!!). I don't know how this happened but I find the current state of the filter beyond repair and very risky for the engine itself.
I tried to order a replacement filter (part no. 17220-XGS-0000), but Mugen discontinued it. I'll put this link here as a reference : Go Tuning Unlimited
Is there a K&N similar filter that I can use? I don't want to move the car until I resolve this issue..
If it's true that Mugen discontinued the intake/filter, then contact aFe and let them supply you the right filter. In the past they woudn't sell you a replacement filter with the dimensions of the original filter because of their contract with Mugen.
The first Mugen intakes were equiped with an aFe filter which looked similair like the K&N just green colored and maybe different filter material. Later they switch to K&N filters.
Here's a sketch with the filter dimensions: Mugen intake filter dimensions
Last edited by Jarvis; 07-05-2017 at 02:54 PM.
Reason: added filter sketch
Finally, after some months of having the Mugen intake inside a box got it installed. Looks great, but needs the ASM cooling plate and other bling parts inside the engine bay to get it in a proper look/condition.
I had the car parked for almost 2 months, so the feeling I had after driving it may not be the most accurate. In terms of performance I believe the gains are indeed minimal or none but in terms of engine sound I noticed a big difference. In Mid / High ranges the sound is much more deep.
07-03-2017, 08:08 PM
