MDesign Intake review-bigmoneycloser

74d34h · December 06, 2014, 05:36:12 PM

I got in on the next batch! Mine is going on a 2015 Xsport did you run into anything on the install worth noting, or is this nice and easy straightforward?

bigmoneycloser · December 06, 2014, 06:27:45 PM

Quote from: 74d34h on December 06, 2014, 05:36:12 PM
I got in on the next batch! Mine is going on a 2015 Xsport did you run into anything on the install worth noting, or is this nice and easy straightforward?

Nothing at all. Simple and smooth

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BiGMaC · December 07, 2014, 11:54:52 PM

Got mine installed today... great eye candy, easy install... Made underhood access bit easier too... couldn't wait to get dyno time... left click pics to enlarge.
Ahmad did well! I do plan to replace the ring clamps with stainless T-clamps tp match the other plumbing...just OC I guess, LOL

SHOdded · December 08, 2014, 01:31:55 AM

I'd say it looks OEM, but that would be severely underestimating the aesthetic value!

ompy1977 · December 08, 2014, 06:27:31 AM

I'm anxiously waiting for mine also. Going to install it on my 10 SHO. I was going to go with an airaid when I first boght it but kept reading all the bad reviews. This is exactly what we all needed. BANG UP JOB Mdesign has done on this intake. I have never seen anything like this. I can see these things going far!!!

PokerMunkee · December 08, 2014, 09:07:43 AM

What's sound difference from the stock airbox?

ZSHO · December 08, 2014, 09:44:20 AM

Quote from: BiGMaC on December 07, 2014, 11:54:52 PM
Got mine installed today... great eye candy, easy install... Made underhood access bit easier too... couldn't wait to get dyno time... left click pics to enlarge.
Ahmad did well! I do plan to replace the ring clamps with stainless T-clamps tp match the other plumbing...just OC I guess, LOL

Looks awesome on a clean engine,your absolutly correct in regards to t-bolt clamps,holds everything in place better,also changed the silicone couplers.

BiGMaC · December 08, 2014, 03:05:00 PM

Thanks guys!

Z... where did you get you T-clamps...they look better than the ons I have on my plumbing now!...PM please...TIA

Poker... Haven't gone WOT. With the LME v8 tune (modded for CAI and DP) the fans come on if i'm running the environmental controls (which I just leave on automatic)... Maybe nice a little spooling, but she growls pretty big when i ask for power... So I can't really say on the sound... bmc has noticed a change though. Butt-dyno says maybe quicker down low, but I need to get her to a dyne to be sure.

ZSHO · December 08, 2014, 03:33:08 PM

Quote from: BiGMaC on December 08, 2014, 03:05:00 PM
Thanks guys!

Z... where did you get you T-clamps...they look better than the ons I have on my plumbing now!...PM please...TIA

Poker... Haven't gone WOT. With the LME v8 tune (modded for CAI and DP) the fans come on if i'm running the environmental controls (which I just leave on automatic)... Maybe nice a little spooling, but she growls pretty big when i ask for power... So I can't really say on the sound... bmc has noticed a change though. Butt-dyno says maybe quicker down low, but I need to get her to a dyne to be sure.

Just PM,Z.

ZSHO · December 08, 2014, 03:59:11 PM

In general also like to use my own silicone HPS high temp couplers,made for turbo and intercooler applications http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NYCL7Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SHOdded · December 08, 2014, 05:55:31 PM

Quote from: BiGMaC on December 08, 2014, 03:05:00 PM
Maybe nice a little spooling, but she growls pretty big when i ask for power... So I can't really say on the sound...

I can tell you that just changing filters can affect the sound significantly. I put an AEM DryFlow on the Edge (no downstream changes), and the king of the jungle has awakened

ZSHO · December 09, 2014, 11:19:43 AM

In reference to panel filters,AEM dryflow filters are one of the best filters out there,maintenance free,not like the oily K&N FILTERS which need oiling and can damage your sensors.

explorergotoluvit · December 09, 2014, 07:48:40 PM

Quote from: BiGMaC on December 08, 2014, 03:05:00 PM
Thanks guys!

Z... where did you get you T-clamps...they look better than the ons I have on my plumbing now!...PM please...TIA

Poker... Haven't gone WOT. With the LME v8 tune (modded for CAI and DP) the fans come on if i'm running the environmental controls (which I just leave on automatic)... Maybe nice a little spooling, but she growls pretty big when i ask for power... So I can't really say on the sound... bmc has noticed a change though. Butt-dyno says maybe quicker down low, but I need to get her to a dyne to be sure.

So if the dyno read more power on yours then you will be able to feel the difference? but right now you can't?

bigmoneycloser · December 09, 2014, 07:49:40 PM

Dyno read more power on mine and I can feel the difference.

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BiGMaC · December 09, 2014, 08:07:59 PM

Quote from: explorergotoluvit on December 09, 2014, 07:48:40 PM
Quote from: BiGMaC on December 08, 2014, 03:05:00 PM
Thanks guys!

Z... where did you get you T-clamps...they look better than the ons I have on my plumbing now!...PM please...TIA

Poker... Haven't gone WOT. With the LME v8 tune (modded for CAI and DP) the fans come on if i'm running the environmental controls (which I just leave on automatic)... Maybe nice a little spooling, but she growls pretty big when i ask for power... So I can't really say on the sound... bmc has noticed a change though. Butt-dyno says maybe quicker down low, but I need to get her to a dyne to be sure.

So if the dyno read more power on yours then you will be able to feel the difference? but right now you can't?

Of course not. But subjective impressions are affected by the placebo factor.... Butt dyno says more low end... but AWDyno would prove it... There are differences in the total package of the Xport and the SHO. I like the ability to access my tranny fluid dipstick and the general eye candy regardless.