Wondering if anybody has any opinion or concrete data on these two options. Looking to make hood scoop functional and understand that both of these systems utilize the scoop. Thanks a lot!

 

I have the DDM. I like it. I don't think you can hear the turbo as much as the M7 or any of the open ones, but you can hear it. Install was pretty simple without instructions. I had to e careful with the position on the turbo inlet hose. It would rub on the part of th eintake that goes on the hood, but that was easily remedied.

 

I'm considering one of these as well. In for more info

 

You don't have to have one of these two to make the hood scoop functional. If you had an open filter type CAI (Alta, DIY, DDM Street intake) then the scoop would still flow air to the filter. It just simply wouldn't be quite as precise with its air delivery.

 

ram air is quite pointless on a forced induction car. the main benefit i see is that it draws air from outside although the air tract goes right over the super hot turbo...

 

Old thread I know, but trying to decide between the two myself...*drool* the M7 AGS-R is super sexy though...I'm for sure getting one of these intakes...just not sure if the M7 AGS-R is really worth the extra dough over the DDM Works?

 

Gotta agree with you the M7 LOOKS sweet !!!
Other than that though, it's really a rather expensive intake. All these intakes are going to make ballpark the same difference, I'd have to agree with ltjpunk7 and ghosthound. IMHO I'd disregard the 1.667777 hp advantage of one compared to the 8.12542999 lb.ft. of the other and go with the design that's most reliable and most attractive to you.
happy motoring

 

Yeah I could get the JCW intake and some new springs, AND some other cheap stuff for the same price as just the AGM intake lol.