GT Turbo K&N SR Intake

[macster]

quote:Originally posted by COP TZER

in general a lot of people complain that K&N is overpriced...unless it is a true CAI you can get the same numbers out of less expensive alternatives. When you get any intake with the PVC hose attatchment, you MUST get a catch can, and put it in line. Our cars create an abnormal amount of blow-by, especially with raised boost. If you don't put this in, you will get substantial oil buildup in the charger and all the way through the intake tract...

COP

Thanks, I noticed the blowby residue when I opened up my stock Airbox, it wasn't much, just an annoyance. I have my filters ready to install for the blowby reside. I'm going to put one in between the PCV and the intake manifold and one inbetween the manifold and the K&N filer hose.

macster

[OurPTGT]

ok, I've been wondering about this for a while. For those of us that are keeping the stock air box, there isn't really a reason to add a inline filter is there? The blowby just sits in the bottom of the airbox. You either have to clean/replace a add on filter or clean the stock airbox. Same thing kinda/sorta[:I]Adding a inline filter to the PCV side is a must though[?]

[BL CRUZR]

The flow in this line goes both directions, depending on boost or vacuum condition, so I put my filter upside down and when the flow is toward the engine it sucks the oil back into the valve cover. Try it.
John

[macster]

quote:Originally posted by BL CRUZR

The flow in this line goes both directions, depending on boost or vacuum condition, so I put my filter upside down and when the flow is toward the engine it sucks the oil back into the valve cover. Try it.
John

I cut the line between the PCV and the manifold and inserted my filter inbetween the two with the arrow pointing toward the manifold. I also checked the vaccum and it pulls toward the manifold. I also have a filter inbetween the valve cover and the K&N filter, it's been two days and I haven't anything in it yet. To me the K&N was worth the price (considering what's invested), but it actually is about $30.00 worth of stuff. I think that I can replicate it with the black PVC pipe , miscellanous pieces and the filter. I am really happy about the engine running cooler.

macster

[macster]

Steelblue

I just received the airraid today. I will put that in sometime next week to see what if any benifits it has over the K&N. Afterwards I will try the K&N FIPK to see what it is like, I will then keep the best of the trio and sell the other two.

macster

[macster]

I just finish test the AMX1397 CAI and here is my response to AMX1397

"AMX

Your CAI is real nice. It's quieter than the K&N which is a real plus here. They both have the same characteristics e.g. improved response, drivability and dropping the overall engine temp. With botrh CAI's I can leave my hand on the engine intake manifold after I come in from a drive. I see where your CAI would have an overall advantage over the K&N as the K&N cone is closed on the end and yours is opened. If I didn't have the K&N, and the prices were close, I would buy yours. Thanks for letting me try it out.

macster"

I will post pictures and more details later.

macster

[PTGT Redman]

I checked that site, Macster.
Seems they have the Typhoon in different pipe colors and finishes: red, blue, silver and polished...or is that the filter color.
Either way, my guess is that your PN has a "B" on the end of it.

[macster]

quote:Originally posted by PTGT Redman

I checked that site, Macster.
Seems they have the Typhoon in different pipe colors and finishes: red, blue, silver and polished...or is that the filter color.
Either way, my guess is that your PN has a "B" on the end of it.

Yes that is the pipe color, I ordered the blue one, which is more of an electric blue than Patriot blue though. If I were buying one now, I would hit AMX up for his. His is quieter. Another thing is that I had his prototype intake so I can't say how the fit and finish is on the final product. Between the two, if the price was close, I'd take his product. As a matter of fact I'm finding it hard to ship his intake back to him.

macster

[amx1397]

Thanks Macster, for your great input about the three intakes that you are testing for all of us, As a PT Cruiser owner I made the amx1397 intake,in November of 2002 because we had none at that time, Yes it is home made, but done well, I do not own a store,after making my own, some of the members of www.cruisersofsouthflorida.com our club in south Florida, wanted the intake and said why don't you sell it. so i did. I am now making a replacement for the lower (down pipe) to be used with the factory air box, no noise increse from factory box, but increse in air flow. I want to thank MCASTER for including my intake into the test, he has done us all a great service , so we can buy the best with the least expence to do so. you can see the intake at www.ptcw.truckmoxie.com/amx1397/ may have a lower price if the parts are lower from a new vender I found. will let all know asap

[LAF]

amx1397,
As soon as you have a pipe from the turbo to the stock box I would like one. If you have a proto I would love to try it or a phot.

Lee