Intake Question

[Redline]

I am currently looking for an intake for a 1.8, I have been pricing a few different intakes, the weapon R intake seems inexspensive for a quality intake. Is anyone running a Weapon R Dragon Intake? Anyone recommend a different intake? What intake has had the best results on the 1.8?

[codyhoover]

the hks super mega flow sounds really cool(it kind growls) but doesnt work really well. the prm intake is faster but lacks the cool sounds. dont know about weapon r sorry. do they make one specificly for mx-3s

[mitmaks]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Redline:<BR><STRONG>I am currently looking for an intake for a 1.8, I have been pricing a few different intakes, the weapon R intake seems inexspensive for a quality intake. Is anyone running a Weapon R Dragon Intake? Anyone recommend a different intake? What intake has had the best results on the 1.8?</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>hey man i know that Dragon nice..if u get cold air system. I dont know if it will growl(probably every intake does make some kinda of noise) but i know it got a lot of HP

[killerpickle]

Well, <BR>I hate to sound like a broken record...but...<BR>the PRM IS the best intake for the Mx3. It does add a nice roar to the engine even without a sport exhaust...I first installed the PRM with stock exhaust and it sounded sweet. Throaty kinda sound. It has proven to add some torque and some hp....

[KingFisher]

want a cheap alternative <BR>email me<P>ANDREW*

[GMGQ]

Have you guys actually heard a PRM or Weapon-R compared to a Home Made CAI? I dunno about you, but I think it sounds pretty similar. <P>The thing is, ANY kind of intake with a cone filter at the end will sound MUCH better than the stock airbox. They will all give you a more aggressive, throaty roar.

[killerpickle]

agreed The stock airbox is a peice of garbage...friggin lunch-box looking thing!

[Redline]

thanks a lot, i will look into the PRM intake. Weapon -R does make a Dragon intake for the MX-3, only the v6 version though, which is good.

[Buff1110]

listen, i have a 92gs and had the weapon r intake, what a expensive piece of trash. they want $160 and u get the filter, a 2" piece of aluminum pipe and the rubber sleaves. i returned, ripped off the stupid airbox, and put on a k&n air filter at the end of the MAS. Sounds awesome and i get better mpg and a noticeable difference in acceleration. thats ur best bet and its only like $50. the next step is to do ram air to it.<P>Dan

[Beargrl614]

I have an HKS intake, and I think it makes a good difference. Even my brother commented on how good it sounds, and he hates imports. It was not that expensive, but it doesn't have the "million mile warranty" like a lot of others

[Esper]

"million mile warranty" shouldn't be the selling point of an intake filter. :p

[Justin]

I have to agree with Dan...K&N is probably the best value for your money...easy and you can do it yourself. Let's face it...any intake in the 1.8 will sound and perform all the same, unless you have a supporting exhaust.

[Bri94GS]

I got a K&N cone on instead of my airbox. Sounds real nice, and improves acceleration and gas mileage.

[David Coleman]

If you put a filter on your VAF, be it HKS or K&N, you will have a slower car. You might gain 1-2peak hp, but the lost torque and horse power in the lower rpms from sucking in hot enginebay air is killing your performance.

[Esper]

Dave, you forgot how much sound increases horsepower. that throaty roar means its gotta have about 5 more hp and who knows how much torque. combine that with an exhaust and you're looking at like 15hp!<P><choking on my own sarcasm>