Drivetrain DDM vs Alta intake -- sound?
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I had an alta with box top and silicone hose and it was a bit louder then my DDM. I switched to DDM because it fits better, overall looks better (in my opinion), and with the Alta box top I didn't like the idea of not having the ECU cover on. So I switched and couldn't be happier. I liked it so much I sold my Alta Intercooler Diverter to get a DDM to match as well. Very happy customer.
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If you ran the DDM without the top on it they would prob sound almost identical. But you want to run it with the top on it as that helps build pressure around the filter, and keep heat away from it helping it make more power. Go with the DDM Intake you'll be much happier, Oh and it fits better and wont rust.
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I had an alta with box top and silicone hose and it was a bit louder then my DDM. I switched to DDM because it fits better, overall looks better (in my opinion), and with the Alta box top I didn't like the idea of not having the ECU cover on. So I switched and couldn't be happier. I liked it so much I sold my Alta Intercooler Diverter to get a DDM to match as well. Very happy customer.
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i have the alta with silicone hose. i have no complaints about it except for this... i wish the top would fit on it. i have a strut brace that runs across the engine bay, and as is, it presses down on the rubber lining along the edges of the intake box, leaving me to have to choose between the brace, or the top. i go with the brace because it makes more of a difference in drivability, but itd be nice to have that little extra bit of cooler pressure in the box at the same time. im not sure if this is the same with the ddm.
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i have the alta with silicone hose. i have no complaints about it except for this... i wish the top would fit on it. i have a strut brace that runs across the engine bay, and as is, it presses down on the rubber lining along the edges of the intake box, leaving me to have to choose between the brace, or the top. i go with the brace because it makes more of a difference in drivability, but itd be nice to have that little extra bit of cooler pressure in the box at the same time. im not sure if this is the same with the ddm.
I have the DDM Intake + JCW strut bar and it all fits no problem. No touching, etc.
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If I were you I would wait and buy an AEM cold air if you are going to spend money on a new intake. The DDM intake is fine I don't know why you would pay money to switch to the Alta intake. IMO these small cold air systems for MINI's are way overpriced anyways. No point in buying these parts twice when they all almost do virtually the same thing.
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I'm happy with the CAI's. At first, I was worried about all these stories of how loud they are, and the dreaded "whistle". With the stock hose, I don't hear any whistle whatsoever....
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