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Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 08-16-2011, 08:24 AM

Totally nicer in build quality and performance than the other otr style that is out there.

A little pricey, but worth it!

Very nice and would love to see more of these out there!

Ivan

SmittyTuck · 08-16-2011, 09:23 AM

May be a stupid question so I appologise.....

Any chance it would pull water being where it is open to weather and road elements?

TSSUNAMI · 08-16-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SmittyTuck

May be a stupid question so I appologise.....

Any chance it would pull water being where it is open to weather and road elements?

I do not have a pic to upload, but there is a shield that goes onto your radiator mounting bracket that protects the intake from elements. I've already driven mine in heavy rain with no difficulties.

SmittyTuck · 08-16-2011, 11:06 PM

Kick ass! I really dig that intake! Any benefit or draw back from other open filters?

fldrummer · 08-17-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyTuck

May be a stupid question so I appologise.....

Any chance it would pull water being where it is open to weather and road elements?

I've had mine for over 2 years & 30K+ miles, driving around soggy South-Florida w/ no issues from weather or other road hazards. It's pretty well-shielded from the elements. I still have occasional minor-surging from mine, even after switching to a strong MAF, but many tuning tweaks from Vector Motorsports have tamed it to where it's not that annoying. I just hope it doesn't get worse after my cam & new dyno tune, as I'll have a new tuner for that. I'm curious to know what their new MAF placement is, as I haven't been able to tell a difference in recent pics I've seen (?).

newmoon · 08-17-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

I've had mine for over 2 years & 30K+ miles, driving around soggy South-Florida w/ no issues from weather or other road hazards. It's pretty well-shielded from the elements. I still have occasional minor-surging from mine, even after switching to a strong MAF, but many tuning tweaks from Vector Motorsports have tamed it to where it's not that annoying. I just hope it doesn't get worse after my cam & new dyno tune, as I'll have a new tuner for that. I'm curious to know what their new MAF placement is, as I haven't been able to tell a difference in recent pics I've seen (?).

Just cammed and dyno tuned mine, if anything the car drives better at all rpms. Pick your cam carefully to avoid the surging and bucking issues.

TSSUNAMI · 08-17-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

I've had mine for over 2 years & 30K+ miles, driving around soggy South-Florida w/ no issues from weather or other road hazards. It's pretty well-shielded from the elements. I still have occasional minor-surging from mine, even after switching to a strong MAF, but many tuning tweaks from Vector Motorsports have tamed it to where it's not that annoying. I just hope it doesn't get worse after my cam & new dyno tune, as I'll have a new tuner for that. I'm curious to know what their new MAF placement is, as I haven't been able to tell a difference in recent pics I've seen (?).

The person who installed my intake had the "old" version, we compared them side by side (should have taken pics) but the new location is very slightly different. Not a huge change. Perhaps Mike@NewEra could post up some pics.

Regardless, it is a great item. I'm 100% pleased with it.

fldrummer · 09-24-2011, 02:08 PM

Well, I got my car back this week w/ the new cam & dyno tune. My tuner spent a good full day fine-tuning it and this intake made it quite a frustrating challenge. Sure enough, the car is back to doing the same herky-jerky stuff it did when I first installed the intake at cruising RPMs (2-2.3K RMPs). Ironically, I'm not getting low-rpm herky-jerkiness (i.e. Poor drivability) down low from the cam itself... We think what VMS did to tame all this was make my tune extra rich (you could def. Tell from the difference in the exhaust smell between now & then--much more bearable now). However, although my fuel trims are about as perfect as you can safely get now, my gas gas mileage, at least initially, has dropped considerably and I'd hate to make it worse by dumping even more fuel. I'm considering biting the bullet & switching to a more traditional intake now. I hate to do it, 'cuz I've always loved the design of this intake & it works well--when in the throttle, but not when cruising. :(

Squintz Palladoris · 09-24-2011, 04:29 PM

I have an Air Raid intake on my car and will gladly trade with you

fldrummer · 09-24-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Squintz Palladoris

I have an Air Raid intake on my car and will gladly trade with you

If you had a CAI-brand one to trade, I'd say "deal" in a heartbeat. I'll keep the offer in mind though. Do you not like your Air-Raid for any particular reason, other than being funky-looking?

Squintz Palladoris · 09-24-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

If you had a CAI-brand one to trade, I'd say "deal" in a heartbeat. I'll keep the offer in mind though. Do you not like your Air-Raid for any particular reason, other than being funky-looking?

LOL it is funky looking. I would have bought the New Era intake if I had known about it when I ordered the Air Raid. The Air Raid is nice and fits VERY well. I was pretty impressed with the fitment. It makes good power too. I still want the OTR intake, just don't want to spend the money a second time to replace a part that works well.

fldrummer · 09-25-2011, 12:07 AM

I feel your pain. I just haven't heard of any tests on it's effectiveness.

brandotron · 09-25-2011, 12:10 AM

Looks really good

09-24-2011, 02:08 PM	#22
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	Well, I got my car back this week w/ the new cam & dyno tune. My tuner spent a good full day fine-tuning it and this intake made it quite a frustrating challenge. Sure enough, the car is back to doing the same herky-jerky stuff it did when I first installed the intake at cruising RPMs (2-2.3K RMPs). Ironically, I'm not getting low-rpm herky-jerkiness (i.e. Poor drivability) down low from the cam itself... We think what VMS did to tame all this was make my tune extra rich (you could def. Tell from the difference in the exhaust smell between now & then--much more bearable now). However, although my fuel trims are about as perfect as you can safely get now, my gas gas mileage, at least initially, has dropped considerably and I'd hate to make it worse by dumping even more fuel. I'm considering biting the bullet & switching to a more traditional intake now. I hate to do it, 'cuz I've always loved the design of this intake & it works well--when in the throttle, but not when cruising. :( __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

09-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#26
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	I feel your pain. I just haven't heard of any tests on it's effectiveness. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

09-25-2011, 12:10 AM	#27
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Looks really good __________________

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08-16-2011, 08:24 AM	#15
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Totally nicer in build quality and performance than the other otr style that is out there. A little pricey, but worth it! Very nice and would love to see more of these out there! Ivan

08-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#16
SmittyTuck Drives: a couple Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 47	May be a stupid question so I appologise..... Any chance it would pull water being where it is open to weather and road elements?

08-16-2011, 11:06 PM	#18
SmittyTuck Drives: a couple Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 47	Kick ass! I really dig that intake! Any benefit or draw back from other open filters?

09-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#23
Squintz Palladoris Drives: 2010 IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 557	I have an Air Raid intake on my car and will gladly trade with you