mishimoto carbon fiber intake review
Originally Posted by alex84
I think nobody should buy this intake if he wants any gain. I was looking for sound with a minimal hp loss.
If this intake makes me lost 5hp, i´m not worried about that. The sound it´s fantastic.
Sorry for my bad english.
If this intake makes me lost 5hp, i´m not worried about that. The sound it´s fantastic.
Sorry for my bad english.
Your video's seem to sound really loud?? Is it that loud in person? Because i dont want it sounding that loud!!
Originally Posted by gothchick
Thanks for posting pics. What's with that big metal cap blocking the center of the filter?? The Mishimoto filter surface area looks pretty small compared to others. And that metal cap ain't helping. It's only gonna flow halfway decently at the expense of not filtering very well. Not worth injesting sand and dust particles into the engine to get a small filter to flow well.
I think I'll stick with my 06 airbox and Amsoil drop in until I can afford a Gruppe-M.... I also heat shielded the entire length of my factory intake to help minimize heatsoak issues. Not as sexy as the Mishi, but effective.
I do like the look of the Mishimoto CF though!! If they could make something comparable to the Gruppe-M ($1000) at half the price, I'd be all over it.
I think I'll stick with my 06 airbox and Amsoil drop in until I can afford a Gruppe-M.... I also heat shielded the entire length of my factory intake to help minimize heatsoak issues. Not as sexy as the Mishi, but effective.
I do like the look of the Mishimoto CF though!! If they could make something comparable to the Gruppe-M ($1000) at half the price, I'd be all over it.
the metal on the front of the filter is pointed and acts similar to what a velocity stack would. (helps channel in the air)
Originally Posted by _ink
So are you saying that there is no gains with this intake??
Your video's seem to sound really loud?? Is it that loud in person? Because i dont want it sounding that loud!!
Your video's seem to sound really loud?? Is it that loud in person? Because i dont want it sounding that loud!!
I say that if there is a 5hp gain I´m not able to notice it. And if there is a 5hp loss I say the same.
My *** is very insensitive to note 5hp more o 5hp less.
Anyway, I think the car is now faster at high revs and I little bit slower in the low end.
This intake it´s really loud at wot. In person sounds louder. But, in a daily use it´s not uncomfortable.
Sorry again for my english.
Last edited by alex84; Jul 22, 2008 at 05:04 AM.
Thanks Alex!
No need to apologise as English was not your first language.
I'm definately interested in this intake and should be making my purchase soon.
thanks for your help.
No need to apologise as English was not your first language.
I'm definately interested in this intake and should be making my purchase soon.
thanks for your help.
I decided that the Pop was better value even though the Mishi looks fantastic. It would definitely be my second choice. The Pop is also a tried and tested product and clear favourite on the forums. I like the bigger filter on the Pop too.
I used the difference in the price to pay for a 5/16 MD Spacer! Much better way to use the cash
As I have read too that once you start moving engine bay temps drop considerably and very quickly. If the Pop does suffer from heat soak it will only be while driving in stop/start traffic. If what I read was correct as soon as you are on the go the heat soak is not that much of an issue at all and on the move is when the power counts anyway right?
Please correct me if I am wrong...
I used the difference in the price to pay for a 5/16 MD Spacer! Much better way to use the cash
As I have read too that once you start moving engine bay temps drop considerably and very quickly. If the Pop does suffer from heat soak it will only be while driving in stop/start traffic. If what I read was correct as soon as you are on the go the heat soak is not that much of an issue at all and on the move is when the power counts anyway right?
Please correct me if I am wrong...
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Originally Posted by _ink
Thanks Alex!
No need to apologise as English was not your first language.
I'm definately interested in this intake and should be making my purchase soon.
thanks for your help.
No need to apologise as English was not your first language.
I'm definately interested in this intake and should be making my purchase soon.
thanks for your help.
Originally Posted by _ink
Funny that you say that you would prefer the gruppe M as it uses the exact same filter as the mishimoto!
the metal on the front of the filter is pointed and acts similar to what a velocity stack would. (helps channel in the air)
the metal on the front of the filter is pointed and acts similar to what a velocity stack would. (helps channel in the air)
Last edited by gothchick; Jul 22, 2008 at 07:59 AM.
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Originally Posted by Z04
so, you are saying you measured the heat soak? how did you do that or like a butt dyno, are you just guessing (or trying to justify yourself for paying $300+ on a filter). plus you might want to do some research into just what heatsoak is and the cause of it. FYI, it has nothing to do with the intake at all.
my problem with the charger I had was the cars power felt good for about 10 min, but after that it felt like it dropped off. So a couple days later I put the stock box on with a drop in filter and instantly felt my cars old power,then I checked out the mishi and the specs on it,bought it,and enjoyed it ever since.
unllike he the pop the cars power does not fall off and the cf sheilding helps big time. Its pretty obvious that you gained power but its going to be up for sale since I got my s/c
Originally Posted by teh215
LOL @ the $500 noise maker 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...257540187&rd=1
^nice... and lol!
Anyway, this is a very nice setup for $188! Looks like heat soak/intake would be kept to a minimum. It reminds me (a little) of my old homegrown setup from a few years back, LOL.
Since then, I moved on to FUJITA. I wanted a little bling, but mainly wanted to smooth out the intake tract. And yes, even with the FUJITA, I had to build a custom heat shroud for the air filter... by choice of course.
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Anyway, this is a very nice setup for $188! Looks like heat soak/intake would be kept to a minimum. It reminds me (a little) of my old homegrown setup from a few years back, LOL.
Since then, I moved on to FUJITA. I wanted a little bling, but mainly wanted to smooth out the intake tract. And yes, even with the FUJITA, I had to build a custom heat shroud for the air filter... by choice of course.
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People are funny they see a 500 price somewhere and think that the price you get for,if you look in the vendors you can have this intake for a tad more then charger
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Originally Posted by datsunHEAD
People are funny they see a 500 price somewhere and think that the price you get for,if you look in the vendors you can have this intake for a tad more then charger
Originally Posted by Big Tav
I decided that the Pop was better value even though the Mishi looks fantastic. It would definitely be my second choice. The Pop is also a tried and tested product and clear favourite on the forums. I like the bigger filter on the Pop too.
I used the difference in the price to pay for a 5/16 MD Spacer! Much better way to use the cash
As I have read too that once you start moving engine bay temps drop considerably and very quickly. If the Pop does suffer from heat soak it will only be while driving in stop/start traffic. If what I read was correct as soon as you are on the go the heat soak is not that much of an issue at all and on the move is when the power counts anyway right?
Please correct me if I am wrong...
I used the difference in the price to pay for a 5/16 MD Spacer! Much better way to use the cash
As I have read too that once you start moving engine bay temps drop considerably and very quickly. If the Pop does suffer from heat soak it will only be while driving in stop/start traffic. If what I read was correct as soon as you are on the go the heat soak is not that much of an issue at all and on the move is when the power counts anyway right?
Please correct me if I am wrong...
A) It's not shielded properly and heat soak WILL happen especially with our Australian summers.
B) You are defectable and its not worth the hassle getting a pink slip.
C) Heatsoak will bog you down and definately affect your acceleration off the line. (If you've owned any CAI or SRI before you will know what i mean)
Originally Posted by imabug
mate hold your horses.. i might have found a cheaper price than the one you mentioned... am awaiting confirmation
Let me know.
Originally Posted by gothchick
Hmmm, good find on the Gruppe-M internals. But I doubt it's "the exact same filter" as the Mishi. I wonder if we could get some flow/filtration numbers between the two intakes (but probably not). Maybe the Mishi isn't so bad at it's price point after all...
Originally Posted by alex84
I'm going to have to look into that!!! Thanks for the link!
Originally Posted by Zquicksilver
^nice... and lol!
Anyway, this is a very nice setup for $188! Looks like heat soak/intake would be kept to a minimum. It reminds me (a little) of my old homegrown setup from a few years back, LOL.
Since then, I moved on to FUJITA. I wanted a little bling, but mainly wanted to smooth out the intake tract. And yes, even with the FUJITA, I had to build a custom heat shroud for the air filter... by choice of course.
Zquicksilver
Anyway, this is a very nice setup for $188! Looks like heat soak/intake would be kept to a minimum. It reminds me (a little) of my old homegrown setup from a few years back, LOL.
Since then, I moved on to FUJITA. I wanted a little bling, but mainly wanted to smooth out the intake tract. And yes, even with the FUJITA, I had to build a custom heat shroud for the air filter... by choice of course.
Zquicksilver
If i were you i would have gone further and used it as a mould and get it wrapped in CArbon fibre!