Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Ok i know they look a bit ultrachav looking but are they really as good as they are priced to be? I was thinking about an apexi induction kit, as that was the one recommended for the MR2, but this blitz sonic power thing seems to have every box ticked. Is it really that good? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 if it was that good, toyota would have fitted one stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 if it was that good, toyota would have fitted one stock here we go! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Apparently on a test the biggest BHP gain on a Supra from an induction kit was from the Apexi at I think 14.5 BHP gain, also had best filtration rate, second was the Blitz SUS Power induction kit with 14 BHP gain. Personally I have the Blitz SUS (not the blue hedgehog one), and love the noise it makes being a steel mesh filer over the Apexi paper cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeah, i got the same info for the MR2... but.... http://www.twosrus.co.uk/images/58047_L.jpg That one wasn't included at the time. The reason i think its highly regarded is because it has a heatsheild. Anyone got any info on this filter? Anyone have one? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Never been mad on the looks of these kits, the SUS just looks nicer and sounds better lol. If the anodised red bits were purple I would be interested lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Never been mad on the looks of these kits, the SUS just looks nicer and sounds better lol. If the anodised red bits were purple I would be interested lol See its the looks that totally puts me off. When i first saw it i thought it was some joke for a chav chariot, however, having read up on it a bit it seems that everything about it is all about functionality. Other than the colours lol. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeah supposed to keep the colder air going in I guess, just basically a filter with a heat shield lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Double the price of all the others though. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 14bhp are you sure, maybe with the bonnet open and a dyno fan blowing on it Possibly -14bhp when the bonnet is shut and its pulling the warm ambient engine bay heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Not sure under what conditions the test was done, just what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Doesn't matter what the test conditions are. The figures can be taken with a pinch of salt but the best filter will always have the best results regardless of the conditions. As long as all the filters were tested in the same conditions Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Here you go http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/ Also sorry was slightly out on the BHP gains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've got one of them on my supe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've got one of them on my supe Whats your opinion of it? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molak Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 dont buy the hks filter, i HAD one on mine and they are crap, inside the inlet manifold was black and a guy told me that the foam filter bit is excatly the same as a halfords filter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thats what i have on my car at the moment. I HATE it. Had one on my MR2 when i bought it too. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Whats your opinion of it? Scott =op Very good personally. I had a HKS on before and had traces of silt on the inside of the induction piping and inlet after about 500 miles. I replaced it with the sonic filter last year and have found no dirt inside. It makes a really nice induction noise and gave me a bit more HP. I don't have before and after results but I got 225.8HP on the dyno, which was the highest out of 4 n/a's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 These are very popular here, the filter element is a lot better than the standard SUS filter, the heat shield helps and for those that are into their noise they sound very throaty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Has anyone got anylinks for the 2 filters. the sus and sonic ones please. sorry for hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Has anyone got anylinks for the 2 filters. the sus and sonic ones please. sorry for hijack http://www.blitz-uk.co.uk/Category-8.aspx I can supply both at a good price if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Was just about to say im sure Nic can get both, but you beat me to it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 if it was that good, toyota would have fitted one stock How do you work that one out mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 "The filtration element is fixed inside a polished stainless steel heat shield which prevents hot air from the engine bay entering the intake and thus reducing inlet air temperature." How does that work then? Unless the filter is ducted to draw air from outside of the engine bay surely it is going to suck in whatever air is there - hot, cold, or otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 "The filtration element is fixed inside a polished stainless steel heat shield which prevents hot air from the engine bay entering the intake and thus reducing inlet air temperature." How does that work then? Unless the filter is ducted to draw air from outside of the engine bay surely it is going to suck in whatever air is there - hot, cold, or otherwise? OK so you`ve defined how the 'sonic' works but are you saying it`s better/worse or same as stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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