BIG Power, Simple Mod, ModalWorks Intake
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These will not fit the AMG GTS. We have something in the works for those though.
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Installed mine today. Installation was super easy. Took about 30-45 mins. The sound is amazing and power doesn't drop off quite as dramatically up top as it used to. Very happy with the results. Hearing the spool and bpv is wild with the V8 exhaust. I strongly recommend having a deep 10mm socket handy to make things quicker with the long ball stud removal. Otherwise it's a breeze. At some point I'll replace the blue filters with red ones to match the color scheme of my car.
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Erik Apple (12-17-2020)
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Had the opportunity to install my ModalWorks CAI and prototype "manta ray" turbo blanket. Will follow up with a more info once ive had the chance to put some more miles on them. Couple of notes for you all...
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
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ModalWorks (05-19-2020)
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Had the opportunity to install my ModalWorks CAI and prototype "manta ray" turbo blanket. Will follow up with a more info once ive had the chance to put some more miles on them. Couple of notes for you all...
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
I upgraded from the prototype 3D printed to the CF tubes and man are they nice. I’m fitting them this weekend, or sooner if I can find the time! The 3D printed prototypes definitely picked up top end power, you feel much less of a drop off in the upper RPMs. Excited to install these permanently!
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19 E63s, 23 M3 compX, B9 SQ5
No, these are not CARB compliant. They are very easy install and remove for daily driving and track events.
Yes we have your order lined up, but currently waiting on filters to arrive. There is a worldwide shortage for the model we have selected but we are tracking for a new shipment to arrive 6/3.
Yes we have your order lined up, but currently waiting on filters to arrive. There is a worldwide shortage for the model we have selected but we are tracking for a new shipment to arrive 6/3.
#84
Intakes look great, like the way they boxed them in.
Doesnt the turbo blanket the way its designed just cause more engine heatsoak? If there is nothing under the turbos(between the turbo housings and engine) the only place the heat can transfer to is the manifold/block. I would avoid adding more heat to the top of the V.
Doesnt the turbo blanket the way its designed just cause more engine heatsoak? If there is nothing under the turbos(between the turbo housings and engine) the only place the heat can transfer to is the manifold/block. I would avoid adding more heat to the top of the V.
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Intakes look great, like the way they boxed them in.
Doesnt the turbo blanket the way its designed just cause more engine heatsoak? If there is nothing under the turbos(between the turbo housings and engine) the only place the heat can transfer to is the manifold/block. I would avoid adding more heat to the top of the V.
Doesnt the turbo blanket the way its designed just cause more engine heatsoak? If there is nothing under the turbos(between the turbo housings and engine) the only place the heat can transfer to is the manifold/block. I would avoid adding more heat to the top of the V.
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Correct - hot air expands and helps the turbos spool faster, Additionally the blanket has done a super job keeping hot air away from my new intakes. So with the csf heat exchanger and this combo I have noticed a significant difference in top end performance. After my "spirited" drive home yesterday (day 1 with new intakes and turbo blanket), I popped the hood and was able to touch the heat shielding with my bare hand. I'd say its working like a charm so far. Will wait till the warmer weather to pass final judgement, but so far they have been as advertised.
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Had the opportunity to install my ModalWorks CAI and prototype "manta ray" turbo blanket. Will follow up with a more info once ive had the chance to put some more miles on them. Couple of notes for you all...
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
1. Customer service has been second to none, Ive received replies at all hours of the day from Christian and team, including live support last night after 8pm. Service like this is impossible to find in this day and age, and product aside, that means the world to me.
2. Intake install was very easy and straight forward, especially if youve ever removed your air boxes before.
3. Build quality on intakes seems to be solid, I did not find any glaring imperfections. Oiled filters were of good quality.
4. My only complaints, if there was any, is the heat shielding for wire harness. It was coming apart a bit before I installed.
5. I have an AWE switchpath track exhaust - which if you have heard, you know how loud it is - and I can clearly hear the CAI while driving over the exhaust - sounds awesome.
6. Quality on turbo blanket is excellent and will review further once i have more to share...obviously its just a prototype
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This is just a prototype - Christian would probably have a better idea of an actual release date. My understanding is that they have sourced materials from a couple different vendors and are in process of testing both. I'll let him know you are asking...Im sure he will come and comment.
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This is just a prototype - Christian would probably have a better idea of an actual release date. My understanding is that they have sourced materials from a couple different vendors and are in process of testing both. I'll let him know you are asking...Im sure he will come and comment.
Like sinister also mentioned, the turbo blanket serves two purposes: 1. To retain heat within the turbine housing to improve turbine efficiency and 2. To block radiant heat into the engine bay. We designed the blanket in such a way to not block the OEM vents integrated into the silver heat shield cover. These scoops actually siphon heat towards the bottom of the vehicle during motion, and we did not want the blanket to obstruct that flow. The heat siphoning effect is more prevalent on the AMG GT due to enhanced under hood geometry, but based on our thermal testing it is also evident on our vehicles. We have done some limited thermal testing and are seeing under hood temp drops of 20°-40°F, these are preliminary and more testing will be conducted.
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Correct - hot air expands and helps the turbos spool faster, Additionally the blanket has done a super job keeping hot air away from my new intakes. So with the csf heat exchanger and this combo I have noticed a significant difference in top end performance. After my "spirited" drive home yesterday (day 1 with new intakes and turbo blanket), I popped the hood and was able to touch the heat shielding with my bare hand. I'd say its working like a charm so far. Will wait till the warmer weather to pass final judgement, but so far they have been as advertised.
Last edited by deftronix; 05-20-2020 at 03:08 PM.
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Having blankets that completely surround the turbos would be best, I would buy as soon as they became available. Yes, keeping heat in the turbo exhaust side is better but not for the block. That trapped heat has to go somewhere and no barrier between means its going straight to the block and that's not where you want it to go unless you live up in Alaska. I bring this up because there are other hot V setups (X5M) that have had problems with warped heads/manifolds due to heat generated in that area so just keep an eye on it since these really havent been through many miles on our platform yet.
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Easy install , quality is good ,looks great .. a couple of very minor issues that were dealt with very very quickly . As mentioned the wrap for the wiring needs better stitching mine came apart slightly,... I used some zap straps to make sure it won't come loose . Now waiting to get the Turbo Blanket to be released
Last edited by C3504matic; 05-20-2020 at 03:26 PM.
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#94
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Having blankets that completely surround the turbos would be best, I would buy as soon as they became available. Yes, keeping heat in the turbo exhaust side is better but not for the block. That trapped heat has to go somewhere and no barrier between means its going straight to the block and that's not where you want it to go unless you live up in Alaska. I bring this up because there are other hot V setups (X5M) that have had problems with warped heads/manifolds due to heat generated in that area so just keep an eye on it since these really havent been through many miles on our platform yet.
Last edited by ModalWorks; 07-01-2020 at 10:13 AM.
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Valid concerns but there is significant airgap between exhaust manifold and the turbo blanket. The exhaust manifold itself already has a heat shield directly on it, so the turbo blanket isn't going to substantially raise any engine block temperatures since most is blocked but the manifold shield. Between the airgap, OEM vents, and the exhaust manifold, the turbo blanket really just blocks radiant heat from the turbos/downpipes into the engine bay.
#96
hi, new old member here on the forum
finally i have mounted modalworks air intake and taken some time with my stage 2 c63.
the engine gets a whole new life after 5000rpm.
the 2 lower times are with original air boxes and the 2 upper ones are with modalworks.
the times are taken from still/0 so can probably improve them by starting on lower gear and rolling / first picture is rolling
finally i have mounted modalworks air intake and taken some time with my stage 2 c63.
the engine gets a whole new life after 5000rpm.
the 2 lower times are with original air boxes and the 2 upper ones are with modalworks.
the times are taken from still/0 so can probably improve them by starting on lower gear and rolling / first picture is rolling
Last edited by Swe63; 05-22-2020 at 07:45 AM.
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high 7s from 0-200 but mid 7 from rolling. I've only tried a couple of times, still trying to come up with the best way for best time.
now i roll in 2 gear in 82kmh and then wot and get mid 7
Last edited by Swe63; 05-22-2020 at 01:22 PM.
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