Best Intake for 2002 2.5RS

bahboy20 · 06-15-2001, 06:09 AM

Hey, I was looking around for an intake, because it seems that is the first thing a lot of people do to enhance their cars performance. I like the idea cuz it introduces a new something under my hood, is not too expensive, and creates a different sound...

My question is, what is the best intake in terms of a balance between performance and price for a MY '02 2.5RS.

I was looking at this one, is it any good?
web page for intake

I think I read someone installed it on a NA sentra, so I think it could be done on my non wrx. Is 20% hp gains true?

Bahboy20

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Julian · 06-15-2001, 06:36 AM

20% HP gains is not true. Anywhere. That would be 33 brand new horsepower just because you replaced the funky factory maze with a straight pipe. Not possible.

Of course, you will find small gains...on the order of a few HP (<5).

As far as which one to go with? Look in this section for the Do-It-Yourself CAI thread, and do it yourself. Just as good, even cheaper.

JS

b_tapper · 06-15-2001, 07:00 AM

If you can't make your own
Get a Ganzflow

Brian

nick dickitt · 06-15-2001, 07:02 AM

http://www.imprezars.com/products.htm#my00intake

Best bang for the buck. Add a performance filter and you are set.

BackSeatRider · 06-15-2001, 10:16 AM

Put the Ganz and Amsoil filter on our 2002 OBS. The 2002 OBS has the 2.5 powerplant.

subystyle · 06-15-2001, 11:55 PM

Intake is a really good mod to do. It's easy and you can get some wonderful gains from it.
20% is totally out of the question, no intake made will give you those kind of gains unless it has forced induction in it...
We are building a new intake at COMPASS MOTORSPORTS, the prototype that we tested on a four wheel dyno(Mustang Dyno)showed an increase of 14.6 HP @ 5500rpm and an increase of 12.9 ft/lbs @ 3750rpms. We also saw a gain in torque below 3000rpms. At approx. 2700rpms the gain in torque is very close to 15 ft/lbs. These tests were performed with a hi flow muffler and Denso Iridium spark plugs as the only other modifications. See following charts. We are planning to release production intakes in either late June or early July. Thank you.
Chart 1 with stock air box minus snorkel tube

Chart 2 Compass prototype intake system

Gary Williams
Compass Motorsports
503-816-8136

DoctorNick · 06-16-2001, 12:08 AM

will it loose any low end power by adding that intake and filter?

nick dickitt · 06-16-2001, 12:12 AM

DoctorNick
You will loose some low end power. But you will make it up at the top end.

06-15-2001, 06:09 AM	#1
bahboy20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6726 Join Date: May 2001 Location: DC/MD/VA Vehicle: 2002 PSM	Best Intake for 2002 2.5RS Hey, I was looking around for an intake, because it seems that is the first thing a lot of people do to enhance their cars performance. I like the idea cuz it introduces a new something under my hood, is not too expensive, and creates a different sound... My question is, what is the best intake in terms of a balance between performance and price for a MY '02 2.5RS. I was looking at this one, is it any good? web page for intake I think I read someone installed it on a NA sentra, so I think it could be done on my non wrx. Is 20% hp gains true? Bahboy20 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-15-2001, 06:36 AM	#2
Julian Scooby Specialist Member#: 1182 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Ventura, CA Vehicle: MY00 RS BRP	20% HP gains is not true. Anywhere. That would be 33 brand new horsepower just because you replaced the funky factory maze with a straight pipe. Not possible. Of course, you will find small gains...on the order of a few HP (<5). As far as which one to go with? Look in this section for the Do-It-Yourself CAI thread, and do it yourself. Just as good, even cheaper. JS

06-15-2001, 07:00 AM	#3
b_tapper Scooby Guru Member#: 5291 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: pittsburgh,pa Vehicle: '08 Scion xB Nautical Blue Metallic	If you can't make your own Get a Ganzflow Brian

06-15-2001, 07:02 AM	#4
nick dickitt Scooby Specialist Member#: 4532 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Phoenix,AZ	http://www.imprezars.com/products.htm#my00intake Best bang for the buck. Add a performance filter and you are set.

06-15-2001, 10:16 AM	#5
BackSeatRider Scooby Newbie Member#: 5895 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Winter Park, FL, USA	Put the Ganz and Amsoil filter on our 2002 OBS. The 2002 OBS has the 2.5 powerplant.

06-15-2001, 11:55 PM	#6
subystyle Scooby Newbie Member#: 2712 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Helens, Oregon SPEC , MAPEC Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS Sedona Red Pearl	Intake is a really good mod to do. It's easy and you can get some wonderful gains from it. 20% is totally out of the question, no intake made will give you those kind of gains unless it has forced induction in it... We are building a new intake at COMPASS MOTORSPORTS, the prototype that we tested on a four wheel dyno(Mustang Dyno)showed an increase of 14.6 HP @ 5500rpm and an increase of 12.9 ft/lbs @ 3750rpms. We also saw a gain in torque below 3000rpms. At approx. 2700rpms the gain in torque is very close to 15 ft/lbs. These tests were performed with a hi flow muffler and Denso Iridium spark plugs as the only other modifications. See following charts. We are planning to release production intakes in either late June or early July. Thank you. Chart 1 with stock air box minus snorkel tube Chart 2 Compass prototype intake system Gary Williams Compass Motorsports 503-816-8136

06-16-2001, 12:08 AM	#7
DoctorNick NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7022 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, Il. Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP	will it loose any low end power by adding that intake and filter?

06-16-2001, 12:12 AM	#8
nick dickitt Scooby Specialist Member#: 4532 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Phoenix,AZ	DoctorNick You will loose some low end power. But you will make it up at the top end.