anyone notice Bomzrading CAI for RX-8?
07-17-2010, 12:50 AM
#1
anyone notice Bomzrading CAI for RX-8?
was Playing around on egay and came across Bomzracing cold air intake
looks alot like the AEM but with less couplers, and half the price. ($150)
wondering if anyone Purchased it, would be nice to know the MAF area's Diameter
looks alot like the AEM but with less couplers, and half the price. ($150)
wondering if anyone Purchased it, would be nice to know the MAF area's Diameter
07-18-2010, 09:13 AM
#11
I wouldn't worry about the reducers, the aem uses 1 plus that large coupler with the bulge to change pipe sizes. My concern and I cant believe I was the first to notice it. Where are the maf screens? No maf screens = BIG PROBLEM. You could take some screen door screen and place it around the pipe end and secure it with the coupler but it's a little far from the maf. Don't touch this intake unless you want a big headache.
Last edited by Highway8; 07-18-2010 at 09:16 AM.
07-18-2010, 10:41 AM
#12
I have run screenless in both STU and now STX without issue. The whole MAF sensitivity/screen issue is highly over-rated.
My problem with this intake is that the front filter section is smaller diameter than the back MAF/TB section. Is the MAF section oversized or is the filter section undersized? Either way it's a problem IMO.
My problem with this intake is that the front filter section is smaller diameter than the back MAF/TB section. Is the MAF section oversized or is the filter section undersized? Either way it's a problem IMO.
07-18-2010, 10:58 AM
#13
A lot of people have constructed their own CAI without an issue. I personally wouldn't do it, but that's simply because I value my car. There are some places where shortcuts are okay, but your air intake isn't one, IMO. There are too many issues with the pictures alone (bracket location, size of tubing, etc), so I would leave it be and spend the money on a quality product that's been proven.
07-18-2010, 12:22 PM
#15
I have run screenless in both STU and now STX without issue. The whole MAF sensitivity/screen issue is highly over-rated.
My problem with this intake is that the front filter section is smaller diameter than the back MAF/TB section. Is the MAF section oversized or is the filter section undersized? Either way it's a problem IMO.
My problem with this intake is that the front filter section is smaller diameter than the back MAF/TB section. Is the MAF section oversized or is the filter section undersized? Either way it's a problem IMO.
The OD of the AEM intake pipe on the filter section is 3.25" and the maf section has an OD of 3.5" and it runs two screens. My guess is this intake has a filter section of 3" because I have never seen a 3.25"-3.5" reducer coupler. AEM has that funny looking coupler to do the job.
07-18-2010, 12:53 PM
#16
I have a 3.25" x 3.5" reducer coupler if anybody wants to buy it
I'll concede the FI has potential turbulence issues on the intake. I run NA and the only critical point I can see is that the filter inlet needs a smooth radius leading into the tube.
I'll concede the FI has potential turbulence issues on the intake. I run NA and the only critical point I can see is that the filter inlet needs a smooth radius leading into the tube.
07-22-2010, 01:13 AM
#20
Its safe to assume the seller doesnt know much about the intake or our cars.
The picture would suggest otherwise and its safe to assume the seller doesnt know much about the intake or our cars. There are 2 reducers of the same size. we know for a fact that the throttle body is 3", so we know that the maf tube cant be 3". It must be 3.5" or 2.5". A logical conclusion is that the maf tube is 3.5" and the second reducers is to connect the 3.5" maf tube to the 3" filter pipe.
However I still dont think this intake is worth buying. No intake screens, (not required but do improve maf readings) and only a 3" filter tube ( Aem/mazdaspeed uses 3.25").
Save your money and find a good price on a used or new AEM, or cheaper yet, drop in filter and modifed stock intake.
The picture would suggest otherwise and its safe to assume the seller doesnt know much about the intake or our cars. There are 2 reducers of the same size. we know for a fact that the throttle body is 3", so we know that the maf tube cant be 3". It must be 3.5" or 2.5". A logical conclusion is that the maf tube is 3.5" and the second reducers is to connect the 3.5" maf tube to the 3" filter pipe.
However I still dont think this intake is worth buying. No intake screens, (not required but do improve maf readings) and only a 3" filter tube ( Aem/mazdaspeed uses 3.25").
Save your money and find a good price on a used or new AEM, or cheaper yet, drop in filter and modifed stock intake.
07-23-2010, 07:15 PM
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Modded my intake and removed so filter would suck in air behind radiator. i understand its warm air, but its also does not suck in water, and the air coming through creates, maybe, a ram effect. idk. the filter does not get hot btw.also added hood spacer bushings i took off of my 07 si to reduce under hood temps. saving up to get an aem but just wanted to try it in the meantime.funds are available, im just thinking if i should get an ap or not with the intake to save on shipping, or if i should get a midpipe and ap... decisions, decisions.
07-23-2010, 07:34 PM
#24
Modded my intake and removed so filter would suck in air behind radiator. i understand its warm air, but its also does not suck in water, and the air coming through creates, maybe, a ram effect. idk. the filter does not get hot btw.also added hood spacer bushings i took off of my 07 si to reduce under hood temps. saving up to get an aem but just wanted to try it in the meantime.funds are available, im just thinking if i should get an ap or not with the intake to save on shipping, or if i should get a midpipe and ap... decisions, decisions.
got more emails from the seller, turns out its 3.5 at maf but only 3 inches on intake side, and there are no screens at all. too bad....