Racing Beat cold air inlet
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Racing Beat cold air inlet
Anyone tried the Racing Beat cold air inlet?
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=18301
Is this any better or worse than Rob Robinette's mods to the stock intake? It's certainly a lot cheaper than most aftermarket intakes. I'm wondering which way to go...
Thanks!
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I put one in my friends rx7 and there is a good increase in power. However, there are draw backs, like robing more air from the IC and you have to cut the IC duct for it to work. It makes it hard to go to another intake without replaceing the IC at the same time. But it is a great bang for the buck.
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I had one in my car with k/n drop in filter. It was a definite improvement. It will give you about 10 hp but like earlier stated it robs air from the ic and if you want to do any ic mods you are VERY limited. The only 2 ic's that will work with the RB inlet is the Blitz and Greddy stock mounts - but the Blitz isn't worth it - too small. But for just a few mods for $150 or so with the k/n it is definitely worth it. I would look on partstrader.com for a decent intake used though.
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Originally posted by technonovice
Isn't that the one that is said to cause problems...sucking hot air backwards or something.
Isn't that the one that is said to cause problems...sucking hot air backwards or something.
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Originally posted by dis1
Any intake like the stock box, RB duct or even the PFS box that takes air from the IC duct has the potential of sucking air from the engine bay through the hot intercooler.
Any intake like the stock box, RB duct or even the PFS box that takes air from the IC duct has the potential of sucking air from the engine bay through the hot intercooler.
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Originally posted by annarborman76
Is this a big enough problem that it would be worth it to pay the extra for a different intake? The M2 wouldn't have this problem would it?
Is this a big enough problem that it would be worth it to pay the extra for a different intake? The M2 wouldn't have this problem would it?
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i just bought one from RB yesterday, i haven't put it on my car yet, but RB told me using chasis timing systems on highway(regular dyno won't work, it relys on ram air), the time significantly improved.
i like to comment on RB's customer service, i was VERY statisfied, they were out of stock when I went to their warehouse, but the guy there said mazdatrix took the last one, so he called mazdatrix and told them to hold on to the air duct although it was already sold to another customer, and sold it to me.
Randy
i like to comment on RB's customer service, i was VERY statisfied, they were out of stock when I went to their warehouse, but the guy there said mazdatrix took the last one, so he called mazdatrix and told them to hold on to the air duct although it was already sold to another customer, and sold it to me.
Randy
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I have the RB air duct too. When i installed it, i cut out a large hole in the bottom of the stock air filter housing. The ran a peice of aluminum tubbing from the spot beside the radiator, to the bottom of the stock intake. Now, if you listen realy hard, with the windows down, you can hear the blow off valve. But i'm very happy with the intake too. CJ
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I've read the bad things about the Racing Beat intake, but I find it hard to believe that they would sell something faulty with their impeccable reputation. Madatrix even sells it.
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For those of you in seaching for an intake. If you don't have the money, save and buy a high quality and "last" system. Don't just settle for crap like the RB intake. You will eventually get a better one. Beside , it limits your choices for an upgraded intercooler.
I personally got the M2's because of its quality and logic . Yes it is expensive but I don't have to worry about the intake anymore.
nuff said.
I personally believe that if you don't have the money, save up and get the best system . Whether it be a body kit or intercooler.
You will hate your self down the road.
94' m2 stage 3
with pulley kit and
free flow cat
I personally got the M2's because of its quality and logic . Yes it is expensive but I don't have to worry about the intake anymore.
nuff said.
I personally believe that if you don't have the money, save up and get the best system . Whether it be a body kit or intercooler.
You will hate your self down the road.
94' m2 stage 3
with pulley kit and
free flow cat
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dis 1
dis 1,
I am really surprise that your car only produce 290rwhp with all that investment AND you get 20.8 miles per gallon!!!wow
whats the secret? are you using some homemade stuff??
Your site is ok, I think you need to change the wall paper ,though. Its really hard to read.
peace
I am really surprise that your car only produce 290rwhp with all that investment AND you get 20.8 miles per gallon!!!wow
whats the secret? are you using some homemade stuff??
Your site is ok, I think you need to change the wall paper ,though. Its really hard to read.
peace
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Re: dis 1
Originally posted by Blade7
dis 1,
I am really surprise that your car only produce 290rwhp with all that investment AND you get 20.8 miles per gallon!!!wow
whats the secret? are you using some homemade stuff??
Your site is ok, I think you need to change the wall paper ,though. Its really hard to read.
peace
dis 1,
I am really surprise that your car only produce 290rwhp with all that investment AND you get 20.8 miles per gallon!!!wow
whats the secret? are you using some homemade stuff??
Your site is ok, I think you need to change the wall paper ,though. Its really hard to read.
peace
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