Carbon fiber intake for IS250
08-20-13, 06:24 PM
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what is that little thing beside the muffler ?? How much is it ??
09-02-13, 07:01 PM
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thats actually kind of the benefit to boosting a high compression motor, it has better off boost response/driveability.
but i agree, i think boosting the 250 is a waste just because the cost vs hp ratio is terrible. it still wont even get to stock is350 power. so thats thousands down the drain
but i agree, i think boosting the 250 is a waste just because the cost vs hp ratio is terrible. it still wont even get to stock is350 power. so thats thousands down the drain
09-03-13, 07:50 PM
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09-03-13, 09:42 PM
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That part appears to be a turbocharger waste gate. I would imagine they are using it to increase/decrease back pressure depending on engine vacuum. I have never seen this application before.
Also they could be using it in lieu of a pop off valve. My 1979 Merc 2.3 turbo had a system like this to control back pressure.
Also they could be using it in lieu of a pop off valve. My 1979 Merc 2.3 turbo had a system like this to control back pressure.
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09-16-13, 01:47 AM
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This is not just normal carbon air intake.
I look up the air filter, there is a valve. They called it variable valve air intake.
It can prevent losing power while its low rpm.
I read there blog, it seems pretty cool...
I look up the air filter, there is a valve. They called it variable valve air intake.
It can prevent losing power while its low rpm.
I read there blog, it seems pretty cool...
09-16-13, 05:47 AM
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Normally an intake for the 2IS will produce a gain of +- 5hp.
So this intake has this valve that will prevent losing low end power. So that 5hp is worth $1500 to you? I mean its your money and you can spend it however you want, but you can get the same power gains from a JoeZ intake for $125
09-16-13, 10:58 AM
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what's (really) lost in this thread is the fact that et410114 is in Hong Kong, not North America.
typically, in Asia and along the Pacific Rim, aftermarket parts cost a handful more due to stricter testing/certification process(es) and (to a lesser extent) fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate. add to that the cost to export said products to North America, and you're obviously looking at a more expensive part than something that's locally home-grown.
So to say "Yah, you should've gotten a Joe Z intake"... Factoring in the cost of shipping overseas, import taxes, and fluctuations in the exchange rate, it may cost just as much for a Joe Z intake for someone overseas versus something designed and manufactured locally.
In addition, the fact that most cars cost twice as much in local currency as we would pay for in North America - a 2007 IS350 in HK costs HK$288,000 (US$37,161.29 @ HK$7.75 = US$1.00) - makes these cars even more rare and aftermarket parts harder to come by overseas.
marketing gimmicks aside, try to keep a perspective before shooting from the hip.
typically, in Asia and along the Pacific Rim, aftermarket parts cost a handful more due to stricter testing/certification process(es) and (to a lesser extent) fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate. add to that the cost to export said products to North America, and you're obviously looking at a more expensive part than something that's locally home-grown.
So to say "Yah, you should've gotten a Joe Z intake"... Factoring in the cost of shipping overseas, import taxes, and fluctuations in the exchange rate, it may cost just as much for a Joe Z intake for someone overseas versus something designed and manufactured locally.
In addition, the fact that most cars cost twice as much in local currency as we would pay for in North America - a 2007 IS350 in HK costs HK$288,000 (US$37,161.29 @ HK$7.75 = US$1.00) - makes these cars even more rare and aftermarket parts harder to come by overseas.
marketing gimmicks aside, try to keep a perspective before shooting from the hip.
