RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum

RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum (https://www.rx7club.com/)
-   3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) (https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/)
-   -   What intake is this (https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/what-intake-1000744/)

camajo 06-05-12 09:24 PM

What intake is this
 
Anybody recognize this config? It looks like it allows for a cai to both the smic as well as intake. I have never seen it. I noticed the guy is in Greece so maybe it wasn't sold in the states or is custom?


https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...5&d=1193378020

rx7rcer09 06-05-12 09:25 PM

it is a mazdaspeed intake.

camajo 06-05-12 09:28 PM

So its no longer made then? Looks like its an awesome config a modestly modified street setup.

rx7rcer09 06-05-12 10:11 PM

i believe you can still find them but they are quite expensive. rx7boutique.com can find you one, also the owner of that site is on this forum.

camajo 06-05-12 10:15 PM

Thanks. Did a little searching and noticed it is comparable to autoexe and knightsport intakes. Like you said though its big money for any of them as its gonna be rx7boutique or rhdjapan.

Ka Kui 06-06-12 01:18 AM

I wanted this Mazdaspeed CF Intake box as well, but too hard to find, and when one is available, its close to like $1,300 + shipping, if I recall correctly. Definitely contact rx7boutique if you really want it.

adam c 06-06-12 09:37 AM

You can modify your stock airbox to flow better than any other cold air intake.

Supernaut 06-06-12 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by adam c (Post 11115123)
You can modify your stock airbox to flow better than any other cold air intake.

HAHAHA u give me da lols.

I'm using the autoexe intake and lemmie tell you, I love it but it brings down your performance ceiling alot. I'd love to stick a larger IC in my car but it's not possible without alot of work :(.

camajo 06-06-12 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by adam c (Post 11115123)
You can modify your stock airbox to flow better than any other cold air intake.

Adam, I actually have modified my intake and fab'd up a duct to pull from under the car similar to how yours works. It does seems to work great. My question though is how can I now do a nice SMIC and get the air to both the IC as well as the intake.

The stock config flows in this manner but most aftermarket SMIC's flow just into the intercooler from what I have seen. That would mean no air coming into the intake from the front of the car unless i can fab up some ducting.

Supernaut 06-06-12 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by camajo (Post 11115389)
The stock config flows in this manner but most aftermarket SMIC's flow just into the intercooler from what I have seen. That would mean no air coming into the intake from the front of the car unless i can fab up some ducting.

When your car is at speed, I don't think this is to much of a worry. To be honest, I don't think the stock system has to many provisions to do this anyway. If your end game is to truly lower intake temps, there are better ways than fiddling around with fancy intakes.

adam c 06-06-12 04:47 PM


Originally Posted by camajo (Post 11115389)

The stock config flows in this manner but most aftermarket SMIC's flow just into the intercooler from what I have seen. That would mean no air coming into the intake from the front of the car unless i can fab up some ducting.

I think the stock duct works reasonably well with a Blitz or Greddy (in the photo above) SMIC

Sgtblue 06-06-12 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by camajo (Post 11115389)
...... My question though is how can I now do a nice SMIC and get the air to both the IC as well as the intake.

The stock config flows in this manner but most aftermarket SMIC's flow just into the intercooler from what I have seen. That would mean no air coming into the intake from the front of the car unless i can fab up some ducting.

PFS has an excellent quality duct and IC. The duct also diverts some air to the PFS intake....but that's not ideal. So just like that cheap bastard Adam, I modified the PFS box to source air from the nose of the car. I then screened the IC duct tube feeding the intake. The screen allows air to pass while keeping the big K & N cleaner and increasing pressure a little in front of the IC at speed.
The engine seems to breath well, quick spool and my IATs are usually pretty decent compared to ambient.
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...nefall2009.jpg

adam c 06-06-12 07:03 PM

That's a really nice looking engine bay Jim :)

camajo 06-06-12 07:24 PM

No doubt that you guys have some great engine bays. Supernaut's bay is incredible too.

I really like that setup Jim. I just emailed pfs but roughly what should I expect to pay for that intake/smic combo?

Sgtblue 06-06-12 08:20 PM

Not sure what PFS gets for the package new. I think > $1k. They come up used in the Parts for Sale section occasionally. IIRC somewhere between $600 and $800 depending on condition. That should include the duct, intake box and K & N filter.

I like mine and have no plans to change. But there are other good SMIC set-ups out there too. Blitz, Greddy etc....Knights Sport doesn't look bad either. Search is your friend if you haven't. Alot of threads.


Originally Posted by adam c (Post 11115717)
That's a really nice looking engine bay Jim :)

Thanks Adam.

purerx7 06-11-12 08:38 PM

If you like that style, you are better off with an Autoexe or gruppe-m intake which are still expensive but you are talking a BIG number for that MS intake. Not to mention they are virtually impossible to find.

Narfle 06-11-12 10:45 PM

The still produce rx7sp intakes, too. If you know where to looks. I can't rmember the exact figure but it's probably more than the mazdaspeed setup used.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:07 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands