C3 intake theory C32...
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C3 intake theory C32...
I am wondering if putting C3 intake on C32 would actually defeat cold intake purpose..Seems to me the heat rising from back of motor would be sucked in and mix with and heat incoming intake air therefore defeating the purpose for installing it, which is to make more power..Warmer intake air, less power...Sound plausible?
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Maybe someone can come up with a little cowl induction scoop right there...That would be really cool..Kinda like the old SS Chevelle's..
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hey bunzluvr
good thinking. Per Code3's website:
"After testing a tremendous amount of intake configurations, we finally hit a home run. On a stock car, we picked up 4-7rwhp/rwtq. Used in conjunction with our supercharger pulley, we picked up 13rwhp/13rwtq. These gains are across the entire rpm range. Not only do you get great throttle response, but you get that kick *** sound that will definitely turn heads. IAT testing has shown only a minimal 5-8° increase in temps at full boost. This is due to the fact that the stock intake is still receiving cool air from the front of the vehicle.
The intake piece pictured replaces the air diverter plate in the back of the stock y-pipe. Your intake will look completely stock. The intake cages are made from phenolic. You are also provided a foam filter custom made by UNI specifically for our application. This foam filter can be cleaned and reoiled anytime. You can also purchase additional filters separately. "
i used to have code3's intake and agree with the bolded statements.
i know for a fact that i picked up power when i first installed; it was no placebo effect.
I also know (and miss a lot, to be quite honest) that really really loud supercharger whine. now dont get me wrong.....i have a loud supercharger whine right now with my setup.....but with the code3 setup, it is much louder....almost sounds like you're running a kennebell.....cobra style :x
IATs.....yes, Brandon (owner of Code3) admits they go up a little bit. I have not personally datalogged this setup but it makes sense the IATs would go up a little bit.
good thinking. Per Code3's website:
"After testing a tremendous amount of intake configurations, we finally hit a home run. On a stock car, we picked up 4-7rwhp/rwtq. Used in conjunction with our supercharger pulley, we picked up 13rwhp/13rwtq. These gains are across the entire rpm range. Not only do you get great throttle response, but you get that kick *** sound that will definitely turn heads. IAT testing has shown only a minimal 5-8° increase in temps at full boost. This is due to the fact that the stock intake is still receiving cool air from the front of the vehicle.
The intake piece pictured replaces the air diverter plate in the back of the stock y-pipe. Your intake will look completely stock. The intake cages are made from phenolic. You are also provided a foam filter custom made by UNI specifically for our application. This foam filter can be cleaned and reoiled anytime. You can also purchase additional filters separately. "
i used to have code3's intake and agree with the bolded statements.
i know for a fact that i picked up power when i first installed; it was no placebo effect.
I also know (and miss a lot, to be quite honest) that really really loud supercharger whine. now dont get me wrong.....i have a loud supercharger whine right now with my setup.....but with the code3 setup, it is much louder....almost sounds like you're running a kennebell.....cobra style :x
IATs.....yes, Brandon (owner of Code3) admits they go up a little bit. I have not personally datalogged this setup but it makes sense the IATs would go up a little bit.
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...as in trying to get the stock c32 splitter to fit up with the SL55 boxes and hoses? if you are able to figure this out, PLEASE do share.....i've made a thread or two about seeing how that could be duplicated. obviously, the code3 intake cannot be used with the SL55 splitter because it is a y splitter, vs a T and does not have that removeable back plate. Ideally, to make it work, we'd probably need to fab up a custom T-splitter larger than stock but with similar length extensions as the 55splitter to mate up with the 55 boxes
thought about it, but not sure how a scoop would look on the C class.....photoshop anyone?
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However, I am thinking that even though the OEM t-splitter is more restrictive, it is less so with the Code3 intake attached. So I'm going to try and find adapters to fit from the SL55 intake box to the OEM T-splitter with Code3 intake mod. Likewise, I believe "Newzchspy" is running a modified LET intake along with the code3 intake for great results.
I think it will work well.
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I can't give you definitive numbers one versus the other, but I do feel like the SL55 intake is capable of more intake volume. It has a deeper roar then the Code3 intake, but I liked the way the Code3 intake was more responsive and had a slurping sound as well as the louder S/C whine. I think Josh can agree with me on all these points.
However, I am thinking that even though the OEM t-splitter is more restrictive, it is less so with the Code3 intake attached. So I'm going to try and find adapters to fit from the SL55 intake box to the OEM T-splitter with Code3 intake mod. Likewise, I believe "Newzchspy" is running a modified LET intake along with the code3 intake for great results.
I think it will work well.
However, I am thinking that even though the OEM t-splitter is more restrictive, it is less so with the Code3 intake attached. So I'm going to try and find adapters to fit from the SL55 intake box to the OEM T-splitter with Code3 intake mod. Likewise, I believe "Newzchspy" is running a modified LET intake along with the code3 intake for great results.
I think it will work well.
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agreed 100% in sound comparison and volume comparison. my only concern is that using the stock splitter might nullify the point of having the SL55 intake boxes because the stock c32 splitter might not be able to flow the extra air taken in by the 55 hoses/boxes. dynos could confirm any power gains or losses.
Having more boost requires more air and likewise with a blower, it essentially SUCKS more air through our intakes. I'm thinking that the added volume of the SL55 intake boxes will allow for more volume to be sucked in, and the Code3 intake will unblock the restriction at the t-splitter. So I'm hoping that there will still be a benefit of the larger intake boxes AND able to reap the benefits of a more responsive throttle and great sound as an added bene.
I dunno if that makes sense? All I know if that Newzchspy is running 12.7's with just a code3 pulley, and the combo LET/Code3 intake.
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Yeah, I know what you mean, however, my theory is that while the OEM splitter is a bottleneck without the Code3, it may not be with it.
Having more boost requires more air and likewise with a blower, it essentially SUCKS more air through our intakes. I'm thinking that the added volume of the SL55 intake boxes will allow for more volume to be sucked in, and the Code3 intake will unblock the restriction at the t-splitter. So I'm hoping that there will still be a benefit of the larger intake boxes AND able to reap the benefits of a more responsive throttle and great sound as an added bene.
I dunno if that makes sense? All I know if that Newzchspy is running 12.7's with just a code3 pulley, and the combo LET/Code3 intake.
Having more boost requires more air and likewise with a blower, it essentially SUCKS more air through our intakes. I'm thinking that the added volume of the SL55 intake boxes will allow for more volume to be sucked in, and the Code3 intake will unblock the restriction at the t-splitter. So I'm hoping that there will still be a benefit of the larger intake boxes AND able to reap the benefits of a more responsive throttle and great sound as an added bene.
I dunno if that makes sense? All I know if that Newzchspy is running 12.7's with just a code3 pulley, and the combo LET/Code3 intake.
Yah Newzchspy ran a 12.7 with code3 pulley, that intake, and a tune at i believe 109 at 110. i think thats normal. i ran a 13.0 at 109 with code3 intake, pulley, and tune on streets on 91 octane and 2800 DA.
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the code3 intake is sucking in hot air, but that hot air is also travelling a lot shorter distance to the throttle body, then the cold air coming from the front of the radiator to the throttle body. Considering its SC..it just needs much air as possible regardless if its cold or hot. But of course cold air is preferable.
I have the cod3 intake and i did notice a more off the line response over stock.
I have the cod3 intake and i did notice a more off the line response over stock.
