Evo air intake is it worth it?
Saw a great deal on the Evo air intake on 6speed. Been thinking about one for a while, but, don't know if it is worth the work to install, and then possibly fouling the MAF. I searched here but didn' t get much additional info to make my decision. Anyone here sorry that they put one in?
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I had it. I sold it. I had to buy a new maf sensor within maybe 5000 miles. I don't know if they fixed the excess oil problem? I will tell you that the factory air box seals out engine heat way better than a piece of plastic and weather stripping that comes with the evo kit. I was happier when I just dropped in a BMC filter. I know there is no cool growl from the intake but it feels like there is more torque than the cone filter setup. Just de-snorkle the thing and enjoy. Also nothing fits like stock. If I were you I would save three to four hundred bucks and buy a drop in (BMC seems to be built sturdier than the K&N) and use the factory sealed, forced cold air intake that porsche designed. Just my 2 cents, I am sure someone will disagree. |
Hey buddy,
I got a great deal on mine and heard it was tough to get the stock airbox out. I did my install last night. I've got an A&P and have rebuild jet engines, worked on aircraft, cars, motorcycles, boats, sandrails and ATVs since I was a kid. I thought this was going to be a piece of cake. Four hours later and leaving more knuckle skin on the engine compartment opening than I care to admit, the EVO intake is installed. The stock airbox? Forget about it, it's in 100 pieces and now I'm glad I bought one off of EBay. My complaints; :troll: 1. I wish the filter opening fit the pipe instead of using a piece of radiator hose to shim it. 2. I wish the pipe had a slight bend to it for a better alignment. 3. I wish it came with an Outwear it save the filter from getting dirty to quickly. I bought one off their website, perfect fit. It's easier to clean than pulling the filter and it's waterproof. 4. It now has one bad ass intake growl, I love it! :cheers: Good luck with your install, you'll need to crawl under your car for a bottom mount bolt (stock airbox) and mounting two bolts for the new box. Get the car high so you have room to work. They say to remove the drivers side intake manifold for easy airbox removal, right! You can't get at two of the nuts so I got out the Channel Locks and went to town. |
I have had one for some time now. Never had a MAF problem from it and the sound it great. Just make sure the shroud is installed correctly so you don't suck in any hot air from the engine compartment.
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Pluses The induction sound is marvelous. It's a re-usable element that can be cleaned any time. Very convenient. Minuses: *Possible fouled MAF sensor from over oiling. *Not smog legal on a street car in CA. *Bumped me into a higher class (no longer street stock) for Auto-X and track events. *In testing it was found to allow more air flow but also more dirt flow so engine life is shortened somewhat due to cylinder wear. *PITA install requiring demolition of the stock intake. *When tested by Excellence Mag. the Boxster actually lost power across the rpm range on both the dyno and elapsed time in 1/4 mile. Unless combined with high quality headers, exhaust and dyno tuned ECU the result is a slower car. For me the costs far outweighed the benefits of adding the EVO. Everyone must decide for themselves what is important to them on their car. |
Thanks for the replies. I will pass on the EVO for now. I already have headers and an aftermarket muffler, I really wasn't looking for more sound, but hoping to get a little more HP.
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