azzacrombe
10-03-2012, 11:09 AM
So I just had my Gruppe M intake fitted earlier in the week by Cypher Industries here in Perth who did a really good job and do a lot of work on JDM cars for any Perth locals.
Install: Although I didn’t do the install by myself, it was a pretty much straight forward bolt on kit from what I was told. No major issues with the install. Minor problems, firstly the heat shield was kinda rubbing on the chassis of the car when it was first installed. So basically every time I put my foot on the pedal, I would hear this “CLANK” noise. No biggie though, just involved adjusting the screw and bolt on the left side of the intake (looking at the engine from the front) and you can move it down easily. Second issue was the vibrations when u start really putting your foot down going past 5k revs. This again isn’t a big problem and can be solved by getting some silicon tape and putting it on top of the intake so when u shut your bonnet it will push the intake down to sit flush against the car.
Finish: The intake sits really well in the engine with nothing being have to be moved around and looks really clean and neat.
Performance: Sufficient gain mid range. Once you get past 4k revs, you can really feel a pull and your pretty much pushed back in your seat. You can most definitely hear a loud ROAR from the intake which really gives your engine a beastly feel. The more you stay above 4k revs, the more HP your putting out and the quicker you’re going to go (obviously).
Fuel Economy: So far, under normal circumstances, I don’t think it really effects your fuel economy, although I do find that I am addicted to that ROAR from the intake and hence see myself often hitting 4k-4.5k from 2nd – 3rd and 3rd - 4th. Hence your fuel economy will depend on what type of driver you are.
Notes: Key notes after the install, you have to check the intake from time to time so see if all the clamps are tight and nothing is loose. Also when washing your car, you have to remember to put a bag on the head of the intake so that water doesn’t go in. The intake does have a small hole to get rid of a little water that might get in, but excess water wont be able to escape that quick and if you don’t cover the intake your going to get water in your pod and that going to mess it up, not to mention you might also hydrolock your engine.
Overall: Pretty happy with the intake and the price I paid for it. You get a sufficient power gain along with the added grunt from the intake noise. Your pretty much guaranteed performance and don’t have to worry about heatsoak or driving over puddles with the risk of hydrolock. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Install: Although I didn’t do the install by myself, it was a pretty much straight forward bolt on kit from what I was told. No major issues with the install. Minor problems, firstly the heat shield was kinda rubbing on the chassis of the car when it was first installed. So basically every time I put my foot on the pedal, I would hear this “CLANK” noise. No biggie though, just involved adjusting the screw and bolt on the left side of the intake (looking at the engine from the front) and you can move it down easily. Second issue was the vibrations when u start really putting your foot down going past 5k revs. This again isn’t a big problem and can be solved by getting some silicon tape and putting it on top of the intake so when u shut your bonnet it will push the intake down to sit flush against the car.
Finish: The intake sits really well in the engine with nothing being have to be moved around and looks really clean and neat.
Performance: Sufficient gain mid range. Once you get past 4k revs, you can really feel a pull and your pretty much pushed back in your seat. You can most definitely hear a loud ROAR from the intake which really gives your engine a beastly feel. The more you stay above 4k revs, the more HP your putting out and the quicker you’re going to go (obviously).
Fuel Economy: So far, under normal circumstances, I don’t think it really effects your fuel economy, although I do find that I am addicted to that ROAR from the intake and hence see myself often hitting 4k-4.5k from 2nd – 3rd and 3rd - 4th. Hence your fuel economy will depend on what type of driver you are.
Notes: Key notes after the install, you have to check the intake from time to time so see if all the clamps are tight and nothing is loose. Also when washing your car, you have to remember to put a bag on the head of the intake so that water doesn’t go in. The intake does have a small hole to get rid of a little water that might get in, but excess water wont be able to escape that quick and if you don’t cover the intake your going to get water in your pod and that going to mess it up, not to mention you might also hydrolock your engine.
Overall: Pretty happy with the intake and the price I paid for it. You get a sufficient power gain along with the added grunt from the intake noise. Your pretty much guaranteed performance and don’t have to worry about heatsoak or driving over puddles with the risk of hydrolock. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.