odula intake pipe
10-31-2004, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
but it looks like a bloody ***** 
Hope that's not symbolic of its performance gain on the 8. :p
10-31-2004, 07:57 AM
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Seems to incorporate the "cobra head" design theory which was developed some years back for exhaust headers. The cross-section of the pipe bend is elipsoidial rather than round which makes for less losses (= higher flow). I have subscribed to this design over mandrel-bent tubing since flow thru a mandrel-bent (circular cross-section) elbow is stratified and very turbulent due to the variation in velocity from the inside curve to the outside curve. From a design stand-point, this looks better than anything I have seen so far. Plus it drops the air intake into a cold air zone. The seam up the center would indicate that it is either a casting or forging since it is obviously made in a mold. My guess is that it is aluminum.
10-31-2004, 08:19 AM
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Somebody knows his air. Looks like a lot of thought and flowbench work, to bad the air isn't going fast enough to utilize all that good work. You'll never see it in the lights. I agree that it looks cast aluminum. IF it added anything you'll lose it with added weight.
But I like the body kit.
After more studying and knowing where it is made it could be plastic. If thats the case it might be cheap enough and light enough to be worth looking into. If it is a ***** it's.........well you know.
But I like the body kit.
After more studying and knowing where it is made it could be plastic. If thats the case it might be cheap enough and light enough to be worth looking into. If it is a ***** it's.........well you know.
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10-31-2004, 09:27 AM
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is made of FRP, US$198, translation from Bablel fish : Ram air? Charging efficiency is raised with introducing, over entire area ??? Rise is actualized. With test of this corporation no? ?????? ? and bareness type are included, which type compared to ?? The best time came out with the kit. In addition, with the form which trial and error is done, the bumper? It does not choose form and can install. The super bodily sensation pas which is sent out this corporation with itself? It is ?. Accessory part... ???????? ? and private ??? ??????? material... FRP make This commodity of Cautions is in the midst of utility new idea applying.
10-31-2004, 11:10 AM
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I think that is fiber reinforced plastic.
But the way they use the words may be in different order. After all even translated I can't understand what they are saying. If it fits the standard bumper someone out there try one. Do you hear this cortc and philodox. You guys have everything else.
This looks like it goes on the stock air box so should work OK.
If you have to have the body kit then I guess it might be a little expensive just to try.
I notice that the body kit is real and not just a drawing. Has anyone seen this kit??
"new idea applying" must mean Patent applied for.
From now on it's the "dinosor shlong".
But the way they use the words may be in different order. After all even translated I can't understand what they are saying. If it fits the standard bumper someone out there try one. Do you hear this cortc and philodox. You guys have everything else.
This looks like it goes on the stock air box so should work OK.
If you have to have the body kit then I guess it might be a little expensive just to try.
I notice that the body kit is real and not just a drawing. Has anyone seen this kit??
"new idea applying" must mean Patent applied for.
From now on it's the "dinosor shlong".
Last edited by Richard Paul; 10-31-2004 at 04:29 PM.
10-31-2004, 04:10 PM
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should it have more of a curved opening like a bell-mouth?
other thing it gets rid of the 2 opening system thats std. it's a similar length to the std long pipe so hopfully the lowend tuning is similar and the design alows more air when moving.
I'd like to see the modified mazdaspeed intake from the factory mazdaspeed cars.
other thing it gets rid of the 2 opening system thats std. it's a similar length to the std long pipe so hopfully the lowend tuning is similar and the design alows more air when moving.
I'd like to see the modified mazdaspeed intake from the factory mazdaspeed cars.
10-31-2004, 04:24 PM
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Bell mouth is a mith. The air pressure will be the same even with a bell mouth. That is because the velosity pressure is constant. the small hole sees the same pressure as a big hole.
Notice they do not use bell mouth on a jet engine intake or a F-1 car. Iknow it seems that will work but in reality there is no excess pressure to force the air into a smaller hole, it just backs up. all you wind up with is more frontal area.
Trust me, whoever designed this knew what he was doing, as far as airflow goes. How it effects the engine I can't say, but the aero work seems valid.
The only thing is that there should be a plate in front of it to keep out the rain. Then some holes should be drilled in the back and bottom. The water will not make the turn as easy as the air and hopfully go out the holes. It will still see most of the pressure because the whole cavity is high pressure.
Notice they do not use bell mouth on a jet engine intake or a F-1 car. Iknow it seems that will work but in reality there is no excess pressure to force the air into a smaller hole, it just backs up. all you wind up with is more frontal area.
Trust me, whoever designed this knew what he was doing, as far as airflow goes. How it effects the engine I can't say, but the aero work seems valid.
The only thing is that there should be a plate in front of it to keep out the rain. Then some holes should be drilled in the back and bottom. The water will not make the turn as easy as the air and hopfully go out the holes. It will still see most of the pressure because the whole cavity is high pressure.
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10-31-2004, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
Do you hear this cortc and philodox. You guys have everything else.
10-31-2004, 04:52 PM
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philodox, I agree the RB intake will be a good system. I trust them but it would be nice to check this out. In fact you can use both at the same time. This is only the pick up side. As I understand it most of RB's work is on the inside and the engine side.
Hell, maybe RB should look at this and see if it's compatable.
I still havn't gotten an answer to if this will work with stock front end. Or who's bodywork that is.
Hell, maybe RB should look at this and see if it's compatable.
I still havn't gotten an answer to if this will work with stock front end. Or who's bodywork that is.
10-31-2004, 05:25 PM
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philodox, I agree the RB intake will be a good system. I trust them but it would be nice to check this out. In fact you can use both at the same time. This is only the pick up side. As I understand it most of RB's work is on the inside and the engine side.
Hell, maybe RB should look at this and see if it's compatable.
I still havn't gotten an answer to if this will work with stock front end. Or who's bodywork that is.
Hell, maybe RB should look at this and see if it's compatable.
I still havn't gotten an answer to if this will work with stock front end. Or who's bodywork that is.
11-01-2004, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
I still havn't gotten an answer to if this will work with stock front end. Or who's bodywork that is.
as for the mention of racing beat where is their intake? they haven't yet listed it on their web site even tho pic's have been shown on this site. I also haven't seen any real numbers from them or tests? they only claim small gains but they don't have actual 'figures' or test results.
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11-01-2004, 02:32 AM
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Thanks for the answers. As to the questions, sorry I can't help you, if in fact you were talking to me. Other then that RB and I are both in So Calif no conection exists. You might want to ask them directly. I will make an observation, when a manufacture says there is not much to be had while the other guy says he can give you 15 HP. Guess who you should buy from??
11-01-2004, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
What about the S-DAIS? Looks like it is gone on this product.
Not S-DAIS. That's VFAD (Variable Fresh Air Duct). S-DAIS is the upper intake manifold that incorporates variable running length.
11-01-2004, 02:47 AM
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Odula also has a cat-back that supposedly helps some with low-mid range power. The design is quite different than the others. It use two "coke can" mufflers.. one in front and one in back to center the weight. The pipes have some more bends than others... what you'll see on a dyno... I dunno.