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11-06-2016, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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N63/N63TU Intakes
So I've searched and searched and have yet to find an option for the 550 engines. Looking at the history of some of these threads, are we just resigned to N63intakes.com and Dinan? Is that it?
Looking at the factory ducting from the grills back to the airboxes, this doesn't seem to be too difficult considering most of us just want to hear our BOV and turbos anyway and aren't really after the performance gains. I have a guy here locally in MD who wants to use my car (N63) as a test and tune for intakes but we haven't had a chance to link up yet, just a bunch of email correspondence. I'll keep you guys posted on my build but I'm really confused that this is so hard. Are the temp specs and air flow tolerances so tight that any changes throws the codes? |
11-06-2016, 12:31 PM | #2 |
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if you get your guy to build you a custom intake you should post on the forums, there maybe a few folks interested, for example i'd be interested depending on price etc.
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11-06-2016, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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I'm working with RK Autowerks to develop a CF intake. Should have a prototype ready soon.
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Should be under $1500 I believe, not entirely sure. I'll keep you posted
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Mine shouldn't take long once we meet. He already made the MAF flanges and they're ready for a test fit. I want to go the cheapest route possible for you guys but still have a quality product. Carbon ducting is likely but I will be discussing the pros and cons of the materials he's planning on using especially since the OEM duct work is plastic. I disconnected the middle section of the plastic ducting yesterday and gave it a few revs, the BOV and turbo spooling can be heard very clear withoutMine shouldn't take long once we meet. He already made the MAF flanges and they're ready for a test fit. I want to go the cheapest route possible for you guys but still have a quality product. Carbon ducting is likely but I will be discussing the pros and cons of the materials he's planning on using especially since the OEM duct work is plastic. I disconnected the middle section of the plastic ducting yesterday and gave it a few revs, the BOV and turbo spooling can be heard very clear without all the plastic. |
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Not hating on anyone, I always appreciate new developments in whatever field. However, RK offered me an opportunity, I grabbed on it. That's all.
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I feel you @TheBlackGT more competition in the market is better for us as consumers. This platform has been around for too long to only have a 2 options. RK definitely seems like a quality fabricator and 38hp is worth it IMO.
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pretty sure it costs more if you want to do a CF setup with them though. Not sure. All i know is these RK intakes are going to be sick, they should be ready soon.
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the RK intakes in the M3/4 definitely look dope!
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