Racing beat intake
08-15-2012, 01:22 PM
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A guy offered to sell me his racing beat intake for 150 today. Only has 5k on it. I already have a typhoon intake (I understand it takes some hp away). Should i buy the racing beat intake?
08-15-2012, 01:23 PM
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Racing Beat intake > K&N hot air intake
08-15-2012, 01:24 PM
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Do you still have your stock intake? That would be free and a power gain at the same time. RB doesn't rob you of power, but it won't make you any more than stock either.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
08-16-2012, 08:27 AM
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Do you still have your stock intake? That would be free and a power gain at the same time. RB doesn't rob you of power, but it won't make you any more than stock either.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
08-16-2012, 08:45 AM
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No, the Mazdaspeed/AEM intake is the only off-the-shelf intake that produces any power gains, and it's like 2-3hp. A few intakes, like the RB, duplicate the stock intake no gain, but no loss either. Plenty of others lose power, the Weapon R and K&N being the two worst offenders.
The stock intake is REALLY good.
The stock intake is REALLY good.
08-16-2012, 08:56 AM
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The product that may help is RB Duct. It relies on the speed of the car to funnel air into the air filter box. Gains can't be dyno proven because the car isn't in motion when on the dyno. The VFAD can be modifed to make a tight fit to the oem air box. There is also a DIY on how to modify your stock air box to get a couple of HP. This has not been proven on a dyno, but a ScanGuage reported an increase.
08-16-2012, 09:01 AM
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Do you still have your stock intake? That would be free and a power gain at the same time. RB doesn't rob you of power, but it won't make you any more than stock either.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
To me, $150 for no gain isn't worth consideration. Though if you don't have a stock intake, and can't get one cheaply, then $150 to recover what the Weapon R is stealing might be worth it.
08-16-2012, 11:38 AM
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Our test results are as follows:
Stock vs Racing Beat
REVi Intake Adds An Average 1.95 HP Over The Stock System - 2000-8900 RPM Range
Peak RPM Gains Over Stock - 3.5 HP @ 8300 RPM
Maximum Power Gain Over Stock - 5.8 HP @ 8900 RP
Stock vs Racing Beat
REVi Intake Adds An Average 1.95 HP Over The Stock System - 2000-8900 RPM Range
Peak RPM Gains Over Stock - 3.5 HP @ 8300 RPM
Maximum Power Gain Over Stock - 5.8 HP @ 8900 RP
08-16-2012, 11:49 AM
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