Drivetrain M7 Intake???
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I am sworn to secrecy on such details, but I will certainly post some photos and an evaluation when I get one... which should be quite soon! M7 said that he would not come-out with an intake unless it was quite different, and this should certainly set itself apart in that regard. The approach taken should yield some very nice gains as well...
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I am sworn to secrecy on such details, but I will certainly post some photos and an evaluation when I get one... which should be quite soon! M7 said that he would not come-out with an intake unless it was quite different, and this should certainly set itself apart in that regard. The approach taken should yield some very nice gains as well...
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Without divulging too much, it's an air intake system that addresses more aspects of air flow than the others out there. For those focused on giving their engine more air to pump, I can't imagine a better available option. I'm guessing that this will be somewhat lighter than stock.
Price? I'd ask M7. While he probably can't nail a price just yet, from our conversations, it should be in the ballpark with the others, excluding those $1,000 dollar cf units .
I think the gains to be had will depend on one's MCS. For those heavily mod'd ones thirsty for still for air, this should be very appealing. For a stock to lightly mod'd one with it's share of restrictions, bottlenecks elsewhere will limit the upside of such a unit, but it should still perform quite nicely I would think.
Price? I'd ask M7. While he probably can't nail a price just yet, from our conversations, it should be in the ballpark with the others, excluding those $1,000 dollar cf units .
I think the gains to be had will depend on one's MCS. For those heavily mod'd ones thirsty for still for air, this should be very appealing. For a stock to lightly mod'd one with it's share of restrictions, bottlenecks elsewhere will limit the upside of such a unit, but it should still perform quite nicely I would think.
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I think the gains to be had will depend on one's MCS. For those heavily mod'd ones thirsty for still for air, this should be very appealing. For a stock to lightly mod'd one with it's share of restrictions, bottlenecks elsewhere will limit the upside of such a unit, but it should still perform quite nicely I would think.
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This intake system will not be the weak link or bottleneck for the quest for more flow. The design is based upon some sound precepts that deliver performance gains. I've had the good fortune to have been chatting with Peter from when this was simply a novel idea, and it's pretty exciting to "see" it evolve to where it is today (nearly complete).
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We will be showing the product at the M7/ randy Webb/ Steves Auto Clinic Install party on 10/23-10/24. Test pieces will be sent to select dealers for evaluation.The production items will be available beginning 2 to 3 weeks after. There will be no hard info or photos prior to the official release.
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We will be posting some photos as soon as we can after the party on our site. We will also make a formal vendor announcment at that time as well.
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I just visited MINI2's Performance forum and didn't see a thread on that topic. Kindly post a photo or two if you can. Thanks.
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Thanks Kevin for the link. I had not seen that before.
It seems that there are injector and ECU upgrades as well that can confound one's impression of this intake...
What are the qualities that make this intake an improvement over stock? The box seems to look more aesthetically pleasing, but it's still in the stock location, and it appears that the plumbing to it has not changed. I really cannot see much detail re this intake, but I can certainly say that it is nothing like how I envision the M7 system.
I'm guessing that it is getting gains by a higher flow filter element (like everyone else), and maybe by openning-up the plenum hole more for improved cooler air access (the picture reveals that possibility). If those are the only improvements, I can't imagine it peforming better than the Alta, and with M7's addressing even more aspects, I feel quite confident that Peter's system will be the best for performance. I realize that some will want factory at all costs though. Peter is working on the CARB stuff, so that is a positive also...
If one were to make a list of desired attributes of an air intake system (for gains), Peter has done quite a bit to incorporate those qualities. Again, I have not seen this thing, but after multiple conversations, I have a very solid visual picture, and I'm quite excited about what it will do. I guess we will get our first glimpse in a couple weeks at the Webb/M7 Pulley Party in LA...
It seems that there are injector and ECU upgrades as well that can confound one's impression of this intake...
What are the qualities that make this intake an improvement over stock? The box seems to look more aesthetically pleasing, but it's still in the stock location, and it appears that the plumbing to it has not changed. I really cannot see much detail re this intake, but I can certainly say that it is nothing like how I envision the M7 system.
I'm guessing that it is getting gains by a higher flow filter element (like everyone else), and maybe by openning-up the plenum hole more for improved cooler air access (the picture reveals that possibility). If those are the only improvements, I can't imagine it peforming better than the Alta, and with M7's addressing even more aspects, I feel quite confident that Peter's system will be the best for performance. I realize that some will want factory at all costs though. Peter is working on the CARB stuff, so that is a positive also...
If one were to make a list of desired attributes of an air intake system (for gains), Peter has done quite a bit to incorporate those qualities. Again, I have not seen this thing, but after multiple conversations, I have a very solid visual picture, and I'm quite excited about what it will do. I guess we will get our first glimpse in a couple weeks at the Webb/M7 Pulley Party in LA...