So I bought a used DDM intake for my car some months back and need ideas about replacing the pressure box seal. I ordered the seal refresh kit from DDM, but the box seal sucks (as you will see in the pics).

Also, I have run into an issue with the intake pushing into the vacuum pump hose barb (?). Do any of you know is anyone makes a different or shorter mount where the vacuum pump attached to the hose?

On a side note, this was totally worth the money I spent. The intake needed some care, so I stripped all parts, painted, and baked a new finish onto it. Heat soak was initially an issue, but I insulated the intake with some heat shielding I found on Amazon. Now my intake temps are usually four to seven degrees above ambient.

 

At less you didn’t spend the 400 bucks on it an find out the hard way hahaha

 

I have the same setup on my JCW and had the same problem that I solved by purchasing a leading hood edge gasket from MINI. Check with ECE for this part for a reasonable (cheap) price. Cut to shape and form in place. Much better than original and you'll have plenty of material for other projects.
ISAMIN

 

That's actually a great idea!

I just ended up going with a new intake set up' an cut the scoop out more , more air flow to the hole bay!

 

I completely overlooked that gasket. :D Sounds like a good idea. Thanks man!