Ebay SRI Review

Chuck33079 · 08-12-2013, 12:47 PM

As soon as those radiator fans kick on its going to be blowing hot air at those intakes. If you're set on a SRI, consider some kind of deflector or heat shield.

theDreamer · 08-12-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

As soon as those radiator fans kick on its going to be blowing hot air at those intakes. If you're set on a SRI, consider some kind of deflector or heat shield.

I believe there are a few who have or provide some box that goes on the inside of the engine bay to help separate the engine/radiator from the intake filter which could help.

luigi90210 · 08-12-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Leuz

"ricer", "you're gonna blow your motor"...

j/k
I can't speak for the quality, but they actually look good in that engine bay. Only thing I would have gone long tubes, but that's just me

Question: how is the sound?

Lmao. They sound amazing if you have the engine bay open and are revving, the washer mod tends to drown out the intakes

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I proved years ago SRI lose power when put under a hot condition. Marginal lose, but you continue to heat up the engine bay it will get worse.
Red is 100% OEM (245.4HP) v Blue is Takeda SRI (243.1HP)

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

As soon as those radiator fans kick on its going to be blowing hot air at those intakes. If you're set on a SRI, consider some kind of deflector or heat shield.

I had a feeling short rams would do that when they are sucking in hot air, I am most likely going to fabricate heat shields or purchase some clip on ones off eBay since those are really cheap and they just clip on to the filter itself.

luigi90210 · 08-12-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

Thought you didn't test pre intake? My temps are constantly very good.

i did a little bit of testing before i even considered intakes and i did test a little bit the night before i install my intakes

results were all on par with one another, 10 above ambient while moving speeds 55mph or higher(tested to 80mph)
it might have gotten better IATs if i tested past 80mph but unfortunately i havent

theDreamer · 08-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Another thing to look up to help possibly, is search on the forum for modshack intake DIY. He took some hoses and routed them towards the OEM boxes to pump cold air into the system, would work for your setup also.

Chuck33079 · 08-13-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i did a little bit of testing before i even considered intakes and i did test a little bit the night before i install my intakes

results were all on par with one another, 10 above ambient while moving speeds 55mph or higher(tested to 80mph)
it might have gotten better IATs if i tested past 80mph but unfortunately i havent

At freeway speeds the IAT difference will be negligible. You need to check it at low speeds, especially after sitting still. Replicate traffic conditions. At 60+ mph, there's plenty of cooler incoming air.

luigi90210 · 08-13-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

At freeway speeds the IAT difference will be negligible. You need to check it at low speeds, especially after sitting still. Replicate traffic conditions. At 60+ mph, there's plenty of cooler incoming air.

ya sitting in traffic im seeing tons of heat soak(160F IATs) and low speeds im seeing 30-40 degree air over ambient, im thinking of modifying the stock box to fit over the cone filter or fabricate/purchase a heat shield

luigi90210 · 08-13-2013, 07:37 PM

I was also thinking about relocating filters in this location here

i think that might help out a bit with heat soak since the filters are right next to the engine

Chuck33079 · 08-13-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

I was also thinking about relocating filters in this location here

i think that might help out a bit with heat soak since the filters are right next to the engine

I don't see that making more than a negligible difference. You've still got the intakes pulling under hood air. Some ducting and heat shields are your only option to cut down on the hot air you're pulling in, but there's only so much that can be done with the filters in the engine bay.

luigi90210 · 08-13-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I don't see that making more than a negligible difference. You've still got the intakes pulling under hood air. Some ducting and heat shields are your only option to cut down on the hot air you're pulling in, but there's only so much that can be done with the filters in the engine bay.

hhhmmm ill have to think of something, but in the end you're right, heat shields and relocating the filters wouldnt make too big of a difference unless i relocated the filters outside of the hood

Chuck33079 · 08-13-2013, 08:12 PM

A heat shield will keep the fans from blowing directly onto the filters, which will help some. Modshack's DIY for running ducts to the airboxes will help as well. That's about all you can do with a SRI.

critical · 08-13-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

ya sitting in traffic im seeing tons of heat soak(160F IATs) and low speeds im seeing 30-40 degree air over ambient, im thinking of modifying the stock box to fit over the cone filter or fabricate/purchase a heat shield

160 degrees?!?! please take this off your car lol. I haven't even hit 100 in traffic (just went through my trips)

setup automatic logging and use this

http://ian-hawkins.com:8080/

cool meet last night btw

luigi90210 · 08-13-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

160 degrees?!?! please take this off your car lol. I haven't even hit 100 in traffic (just went through my trips)

setup automatic logging and use this

http://ian-hawkins.com:8080/

cool meet last night btw

thats the highest i have seen them but that was sitting in traffic(literally stopped) with oil temps at 220 but once i started moving it dropped back down to around 90-100F(moving 45mph with a car right in front of me)

last night though it didnt hit that high even driving through town to leave the meet, my IATs were about 20 above ambient when moving through town and it kind of sat there when i hopped on the highway and drove 65 on my way home

at this point im probably gonna relocate filters somewhere in the bumper like the stillen G3s or in the wheel wells like the injen intakes

Rooskey · 08-18-2013, 02:35 AM

I have never in my life seen people gasp so much for one or two horsepower. BTW a short ram intake will net more throttle response and torque. A long tube intake sucks at throttle response but nets more top end horsepower. What are you looking for? What are you using your car for?

luigi90210 · 08-24-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

I have never in my life seen people gasp so much for one or two horsepower. BTW a short ram intake will net more throttle response and torque. A long tube intake sucks at throttle response but nets more top end horsepower. What are you looking for? What are you using your car for?

I DD my car so power under the curve is what i am aiming for at the moment, sure top end looks better but id rather have a balanced car and not make the highest top end number as opposed to having a car that is all top end and no low/mid

so pretty much i should keep my intakes SRI right?

08-12-2013, 12:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	As soon as those radiator fans kick on its going to be blowing hot air at those intakes. If you're set on a SRI, consider some kind of deflector or heat shield. luigi90210 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Another thing to look up to help possibly, is search on the forum for modshack intake DIY. He took some hoses and routed them towards the OEM boxes to pump cold air into the system, would work for your setup also. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-13-2013, 08:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	A heat shield will keep the fans from blowing directly onto the filters, which will help some. Modshack's DIY for running ducts to the airboxes will help as well. That's about all you can do with a SRI. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-18-2013, 02:35 AM	#29 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 16	I have never in my life seen people gasp so much for one or two horsepower. BTW a short ram intake will net more throttle response and torque. A long tube intake sucks at throttle response but nets more top end horsepower. What are you looking for? What are you using your car for? luigi90210 likes this.

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