[Blue_VT]

Just got an email from K&N that SRI ($291) is now available for VT: 69-5312TS - K&N 69 Series Typhoon Kits, Performance Intake Kit direct from K&N
Too expensive if you ask me, although that heat shield design has given me some prefab ideas.

 

[velociraptor]

Are you planning to get one? I would be interested in the results as it does not appear to provide any additional benefit over other existing SRI systems for allot more money.

 

[Blue_VT]

^ I just installed Injen SRI last weekend, for almost half the price lol.

 

[NoXiDe]

Yea but the K&N will make your engine bay look a bit prettier too, a tad bit.

 

[lagonwagon]

I like the design. I wouldn't pay the MSRP, but the sale price would work for me.........if I didn't already have an 845 SRI.

 

[HellHunter]

DAMMIT ALL! This is what I was going to make. Well at least I have a design now lol.

 

[lagonwagon]

DAMMIT ALL! This is what I was going to make.

Big Brother stole your design!!!!! He's always watching..........

 

[turboxl]

i like it! looks nice smooth and a clean install. waiting to see one more company then im getting one

 

[HellHunter]

Nah. It was inevitable. I would prefer a more closed off design on the engine side though.

 

[lagonwagon]

Nah. It was inevitable. I would prefer a more closed off design on the engine side though.

It looks like it will pull in some fresh air for those that have a front mount though.

 

[HellHunter]

Well it's designed to use the "snorkel" intake section to feed the box. Personally I don't think that's enough air flow while sitting still.

 

[Blue_VT]

Well it's designed to use the "snorkel" intake section to feed the box. Personally I don't think that's enough air flow while sitting still.

Perhaps, but it does get 12hp increase for an SRI setup which is pretty impressive IMO. Injen SRI is only 5-7hp increase.
I was actually planning on creating a custom intake heatshield that attaches to the snorkel as well, for my Injen SRI setup at least as CAI does not need a heatshield.

 

[HellHunter]

Perhaps, but it does get 12hp increase for an SRI setup which is pretty impressive IMO. Injen SRI is only 5-7hp increase.
I was actually planning on creating a custom intake heatshield that attaches to the snorkel as well, for my Injen SRI setup at least as CAI does not need a heatshield.

I concur. It is impressive. I was thinking of the thing Bruce has worked on with the intake hose for additional intake air.

 

[velociraptor]

Well it's designed to use the "snorkel" intake section to feed the box. Personally I don't think that's enough air flow while sitting still.

That is what I was thinkin at first but, based on the pictures in the install instructions, the bottom shield piece appears to block that off partially. That could be perspective, though. What is not perspective is the resonator pieces left in place are more restrictive than a standard open SRI.

 

[HellHunter]

That is what I was thinkin at first but, based on the pictures in the install instructions, the bottom shield piece appears to block that off partially. That could be perspective, though. What is not perspective is the resonator pieces left in place are more restrictive than a standard open SRI.

There's a few pictures on different angles of the intake that allows the engine side fairly well.

 

[Blue_VT]

I concur. It is impressive. I was thinking of the thing Bruce has worked on with the intake hose for additional intake air.

Honestly, I think SRIs and CAIs have all the air they need; at idle or while in motion. To route outside air into the intake would be even better, but I think just being able to isolate hot air around the engine from the intake would be sufficient.
I am so starting on some cardboard stencil work over the upcoming weekends. Unless somebody beats me to it, I will have DIY write up for custom intake heatshield :nerd:
That is if I am done before my classes start :crazy:

 

[HellHunter]

Honestly, I think SRIs and CAIs have all the air they need; at idle or while in motion. To route outside air into the intake would be even better, but I think just being able to isolate hot air around the engine from the intake would be sufficient.
I am so starting on some cardboard stencil work over the upcoming weekends. Unless somebody beats me to it, I will have DIY write up for custom intake heatshield :nerd:
That is if I am done before my classes start :crazy:

Yeah I have the foam board sitting here for like a month now for that project lol.

 

[Blue_VT]

Yeah I have the foam board sitting here for like a month now for that project lol.

Dude, if you want to tag team on this project let me know.

 

[HellHunter]

Dude, if you want to tag team on this project let me know.

I'm game. I've got some initial measurements already done up. Shoot me a PM.

 

[UHF3]

You would think they would spell the name of the car correctly.