Pettit Racing Cold Air Intake Review and Install - DT
11-08-23, 10:30 PM
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Pettit Racing Cold Air Intake Review and Install - DT
Taking a look at Pettit Racing's cold air intake system for the FD. Easy install, correct fitment, and a solid design. My only review note is a low "growl" or hum is made due to the air pump being vented but the others sound make up for it. In my opinion, the audio joy we get from a compellation of engine sounds is fun.
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11-09-23, 08:59 AM
Cut the brother some slack. If you don't like it, keep scrolling. No need to attack him for this.
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11-09-23, 09:09 AM
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No personal experience but that kit is probably worthwhile. While I was still rocking the stock IC I just modified the stock box ala “cheap bastard” with a K & N panel filter. No additional noise, but it was way cheaper and sourced air from the same area.
My PFS setup does the same.
You ARE adding air and at some risk of boost spike…..especially with the cooler ambient temps in late fall…even with the stock IC. But I don’t think unplugging the ECU for a ‘re-learn’ is going to do much if anything. You should probably look into boost control, either manual or electronic. You absolutely need BC if you ever get an aftermarket IC.
And while some OG guys may not get a lot out of the vids, we have a lot of newer owners now with the RHD models coming in. They probably find them helpful, as long as it’s ok that old farts like me can chime in too.
My PFS setup does the same.
You ARE adding air and at some risk of boost spike…..especially with the cooler ambient temps in late fall…even with the stock IC. But I don’t think unplugging the ECU for a ‘re-learn’ is going to do much if anything. You should probably look into boost control, either manual or electronic. You absolutely need BC if you ever get an aftermarket IC.
And while some OG guys may not get a lot out of the vids, we have a lot of newer owners now with the RHD models coming in. They probably find them helpful, as long as it’s ok that old farts like me can chime in too.
Last edited by Sgtblue; 11-09-23 at 09:24 AM.
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11-09-23, 11:12 AM
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I had this intake with my M2 SMIC a long time ago. Just as effective as any other "Name Brand" kit such as HKS or Apex'i but the Heat shield is a bonus to keep the hot air from the radiator fans being a direct hit to your filters.
Side note. It's good to see new Rotary content because it's something we serious lack as a community (I've thought about making a few videos just for the Hell of it to help people out) so I can see this stuff helping new people as was mentioned above. This guy doesn't seem to be very well versed in FD's as many of us that have been building these for 20+ years but I don't think we should rag on him. I say we need to support all Rotary content unless it is negatively representing us and just like anything in life, think it out logically to see if it makes sense before you blindly follow somebody's advice. Don't just believe what ANYBODY tells you and do it. The video about the heat soak "logically makes sense" on how it would operate, but really doesn't benefit street driven cars IMO but it should at least get the hamsters running in people's heads to start thinking about how the overall system works if you don't know already. The only time I would think I would use this on a street car is in the staging lanes for drag racing where you know you will be running pass after pass within 15-30 minutes of each other, even at that people, by the time you do your burnout, the heat is back. The argument about fouling plugs is valid, especially on higher mileage, lower compression engines or those with mods that run colder plugs. That is something to think about.
Side note. It's good to see new Rotary content because it's something we serious lack as a community (I've thought about making a few videos just for the Hell of it to help people out) so I can see this stuff helping new people as was mentioned above. This guy doesn't seem to be very well versed in FD's as many of us that have been building these for 20+ years but I don't think we should rag on him. I say we need to support all Rotary content unless it is negatively representing us and just like anything in life, think it out logically to see if it makes sense before you blindly follow somebody's advice. Don't just believe what ANYBODY tells you and do it. The video about the heat soak "logically makes sense" on how it would operate, but really doesn't benefit street driven cars IMO but it should at least get the hamsters running in people's heads to start thinking about how the overall system works if you don't know already. The only time I would think I would use this on a street car is in the staging lanes for drag racing where you know you will be running pass after pass within 15-30 minutes of each other, even at that people, by the time you do your burnout, the heat is back. The argument about fouling plugs is valid, especially on higher mileage, lower compression engines or those with mods that run colder plugs. That is something to think about.
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11-09-23, 12:28 PM
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I hadn't seen that intake system before. it looks like it uses the same filters as the M2 one i have on my car, just not a whole airbox but rather a partition that gets the air from the same location. Probably close to as effective but a lot cheaper and easier to finagle into position.
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11-09-23, 12:36 PM
#7
While my twisted sense of humor thinks your comment is kinda funny, it is also unnecessary and rude. Let the guy do his thing.
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11-09-23, 01:01 PM
#8
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@TwinCharged RX7
While my twisted sense of humor thinks your comment is kinda funny, it is also unnecessary and rude. Let the guy do his thing.
While my twisted sense of humor thinks your comment is kinda funny, it is also unnecessary and rude. Let the guy do his thing.
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11-09-23, 06:20 PM
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11-09-23, 06:22 PM
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No personal experience but that kit is probably worthwhile. While I was still rocking the stock IC I just modified the stock box ala “cheap bastard” with a K & N panel filter. No additional noise, but it was way cheaper and sourced air from the same area.
My PFS setup does the same.
You ARE adding air and at some risk of boost spike…..especially with the cooler ambient temps in late fall…even with the stock IC. But I don’t think unplugging the ECU for a ‘re-learn’ is going to do much if anything. You should probably look into boost control, either manual or electronic. You absolutely need BC if you ever get an aftermarket IC.
And while some OG guys may not get a lot out of the vids, we have a lot of newer owners now with the RHD models coming in. They probably find them helpful, as long as it’s ok that old farts like me can chime in too.
My PFS setup does the same.
You ARE adding air and at some risk of boost spike…..especially with the cooler ambient temps in late fall…even with the stock IC. But I don’t think unplugging the ECU for a ‘re-learn’ is going to do much if anything. You should probably look into boost control, either manual or electronic. You absolutely need BC if you ever get an aftermarket IC.
And while some OG guys may not get a lot out of the vids, we have a lot of newer owners now with the RHD models coming in. They probably find them helpful, as long as it’s ok that old farts like me can chime in too.
11-09-23, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MilesBFree
Cut the brother some slack. If you don't like it, keep scrolling. No need to attack him for this.
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11-09-23, 07:24 PM
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I get it. It's all about approach though. I have made some really helpful videos but the one about heat soak can be debated so I unlisted it to be on the safe side. That is evidence that I listen to people but it's all about how you approach someone. and as far as being sensitive, I am far from sensitive; I am combat veteran. Trust me, I have thick skin and can hold my one. And people nice is called being a decent human being.
11-10-23, 07:28 AM
#14
If that's considered an attack or rude, this forum has become hyper sensitive. He literally made content that encourages people to do something that needlessly causes wear and tear on a street car. I'm not going to be sorry for flagging misleading content from people that have zero experience in what they are doing.
As for the OP and his videos, they likely generate interest by many. And he seems to take needed corrections and constructive criticisms in stride. They don’t come off know-it-all or “preachy” to me like some of the ***-hat stuff I’ve read and listened to.
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11-10-23, 12:29 PM
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I believe he was referring to the coolant exchange process to combat heat soak video.
11-10-23, 04:16 PM
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Speaking as a newb, I'm always going to trust forum content by posters with 10k+ posts as definitive but much of our corpus is raw text or grainy circa 2004 pictures (can't count how many times I've blown up a photo to make out some corner of the engine bay that was four blurry pixels). Video content, even if it's rehash or partially informed, is still helpful if only to get a new hi-def look at stuff.
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11-10-23, 09:51 PM
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glad I decided not to post what I was agonna say before reading through the orher replies … 
but *as a general reference* if a video is actually about what the title suggests, then why is the person doing the vid always putting their mug & antics out front & center more than the actual product or subject? 🤔
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but *as a general reference* if a video is actually about what the title suggests, then why is the person doing the vid always putting their mug & antics out front & center more than the actual product or subject? 🤔
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11-12-23, 11:37 AM
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I totally agree and I am learning and sharing as I go. I welcome help and if I made an error, I learn from it. I can agree to the boost spike issue, I am currently looking into capping my boost at 10psi by looping the hoses, but I need to find out more info on how to do it.
http://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php?...6&postcount=10
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11-12-23, 12:02 PM
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Home-made boost controller threads - I have been using mine for 18+ years and they work well.
http://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php?...6&postcount=10
http://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php?...6&postcount=10
11-12-23, 04:07 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Montego
To be honest, I've been here since before the crash in 2001 and even then it would have been considered rude
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11-12-23, 06:50 PM
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it should be no surprise that a world full of liars and deniers of truth would assail you for being sincerely honest. I’m just as fine with it being said to me that way, even if we disagree.
A man who can’t handle the truth is no man at all. Why do you think the gate is strait (afflicted), and the path to life narrow, and few there be who find it?
the do-gooders who don’t recognize the ever growing stack of lies that will stand as their own witness; that becomes the truth of their own damnation.
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A man who can’t handle the truth is no man at all. Why do you think the gate is strait (afflicted), and the path to life narrow, and few there be who find it?
the do-gooders who don’t recognize the ever growing stack of lies that will stand as their own witness; that becomes the truth of their own damnation.
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11-12-23, 07:20 PM
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A video on how to install a boost controller with basic bolt-ons would be super helpful. Maybe a video idea? Probably lots of people out there wanting to run basic bolt-ons like intake/downpipe/exhaust and do it safely. I like the idea of a manual boost controller for the relative simplicity and ease of reversal, and there is lots of info about it on the forum but no real comprehensive guide or walkthrough.
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