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I've noticed that my FJCW actually has a cold air intake from factory. The intake hose goes all the way to the front grill and sucks in ambient temp air.
Is it worth it getting an open intake like the DDMworks street intake? I'm thinking it'll raise my intake air temp no?
Also do I need an extra turbo heat shield for a track day?
I've noticed that my FJCW actually has a cold air intake from factory. The intake hose goes all the way to the front grill and sucks in ambient temp air.
Is it worth it getting an open intake like the DDMworks street intake? I'm thinking it'll raise my intake air temp no?
Also do I need an extra turbo heat shield for a track day?
Would definitely recommend a heat shield, please see the articles and selection below for the turbo and oil feed line:
The JCW airbox flows just fine, the only reason you'd need to go with something different is for the dressy effect or for more noise. If you're tracking the car you don't exactly need a heat shield, but it will help keep from melting the hood scoop. We recommend anyone who is tracking their car to pop the hood after their run and leave the car run for a few minutes to cool down and allow coolant to circulate, and heat to escape the compartment. If you're looking for the best air mod to spend money on I would point you to an intercooler, it'll do more for you than an intake or any other air mod will. Don't skimp, if you are spending the money do it right.
+ 1. Helix. Btw. Popping the hood and rolling the car are tracking 101 after coming back in from your session. I also have a cheap water spray pressure bottle that I cool the inter cooler and rad after a session. A basically stock fJCW breathes just fine from the factory. Heavy mods change that.
08-03-2016, 04:54 AM
