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New Intake prototype
05-22-2013, 08:03 AM
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Hmm, if it's just cracked couldn't you just throw a bunch of duct tape over it to reseal it? 
I know it won't be pretty but should do the trick I'd imagine.
The concern I've had with those "snorkel" type of intakes that go over the core support is that they get "pinched" too much so that they clear the hood. Did you find that to be the case?
I know it won't be pretty but should do the trick I'd imagine.The concern I've had with those "snorkel" type of intakes that go over the core support is that they get "pinched" too much so that they clear the hood. Did you find that to be the case?
05-22-2013, 07:58 PM
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I've been meaning to ask this, and maybe I should ask in the Gernpipe thread, but how is it driving around w/ the x-over @ 3600? In my AP1 3600 in 6th is going to happen pretty close to 65MPH - essentially highway speed. Some of the highways near me even have 65MPH limits so of course everyone is doing 70-80 MPH. Constantly being in VTEC on the highway has got to play hell for MPG and I can't imagine what it's like as far as volume of sound.
05-23-2013, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Gernby' timestamp='1369231379' post='22559328
...it only took about 15 miles with a 3600 RPM VTEC point
05-23-2013, 06:43 AM
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The Mugen intake (and replica) don't work with the stock hood unless you cut it. The passage over the radiator support is significantly larger than any snorkel that would be compatible with the OEM hood.
I put some thick metal tape that's made for duct repair over the damaged area, but my 20 mile commute to and from work ripped right through it, and the damage got much worse. I removed the tape, and added a couple layers of fiber glass, so it's MUCH stronger now. It's also quieter.
I put some thick metal tape that's made for duct repair over the damaged area, but my 20 mile commute to and from work ripped right through it, and the damage got much worse. I removed the tape, and added a couple layers of fiber glass, so it's MUCH stronger now. It's also quieter.
05-23-2013, 06:53 AM
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i've been thinking of getting rid of my pwjdm intake after i got my car tuned.
it was causing weird wave patterns on the dyno down in the low rpm range.
i also noticed the chamber after the filter on mine vibrating pretty bad on full load, and after about 5000 rpm, it started collapsing into itself. even tried it without a filter on, and the same thing happened.
you can see it on the dyno sheet what i'm talking about
it was causing weird wave patterns on the dyno down in the low rpm range.
i also noticed the chamber after the filter on mine vibrating pretty bad on full load, and after about 5000 rpm, it started collapsing into itself. even tried it without a filter on, and the same thing happened.
you can see it on the dyno sheet what i'm talking about
05-23-2013, 09:19 PM
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I should have waited to post the plots above a bit, since I also tested a 3rd intake today that I could have included in the plots. I just wanted to share the results from that 3rd intake (the infamous Puffo) with the manufacturer (HDA) first. Well, we just had a long discussion about the results, and he gave me the green light to share them here.
While the results were not quite what I was able to get with my latest prototype, they are very good, especially considering its price and simplicity. If I hadn't already spent so much time and effort developing the "FrankInTake", which would be expensive and difficult to install and maintain, I would be happy with the Puffo.
BTW, something to note in each of the plots below is the lack of dips and bumps in the curves from the Puffo. All of the plots were done using the same tune, which has VTEC engagement at 3600 RPMs.
While the results were not quite what I was able to get with my latest prototype, they are very good, especially considering its price and simplicity. If I hadn't already spent so much time and effort developing the "FrankInTake", which would be expensive and difficult to install and maintain, I would be happy with the Puffo.
BTW, something to note in each of the plots below is the lack of dips and bumps in the curves from the Puffo. All of the plots were done using the same tune, which has VTEC engagement at 3600 RPMs.
05-24-2013, 03:49 AM
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05-24-2013, 10:15 AM
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Gernby, what are your thoughts about the Puffo v. the PasswordJDM?
Any actual #s for this replica intake?
I'm locked into the STR ruleset, so as awesome as your new intake is, it'll be illegal for me to run, so I'm trying to find the next best alternative. Kinda between the Puffo / PWJDM / some sort of replica of Mugen / PWJDM.
Any actual #s for this replica intake?
I'm locked into the STR ruleset, so as awesome as your new intake is, it'll be illegal for me to run, so I'm trying to find the next best alternative. Kinda between the Puffo / PWJDM / some sort of replica of Mugen / PWJDM.