Racing Beat REVi Intake System
03-22-2005, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WidGet
i just got off the phone with RB and the guy told me it will be on the shelf in 2 weeks. As far as cost he said around $300. And as far as power he said 4-5 Hp at the flywheel. What do u guys think? better than the HKS kit?
4 to 5 at the flywheel
they told me to the wheels
03-23-2005, 09:10 AM
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well I got exactly 1hp and 0.3kg/m of torque at the wheels with just the MS drop in filter.
with no filter at all, the dyno showed 4whp gain, but you don't wanna move around without a filter, mate...
with no filter at all, the dyno showed 4whp gain, but you don't wanna move around without a filter, mate...
03-24-2005, 07:50 PM
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REVi Air Intake Kit
Yes, we know... this project has seemed to take forever to complete! We finally have some good news; this kit is nearing completion and will be available in approximately 2 weeks. Although this process took a bit longer than expected due to some unique challenges with several suppliers, we are very pleased with the resulting product.
Here are some details of the REVi Air Intake Kit. The Variable Fresh Air Duct (VFAD) located under the nose is not required and is removed prior to the installation of our intake kit. The custom-designed K&N filter element is completely encased in a sound-deadening enclosure to reduce intake noise to a tolerable level. Extending into the air filter element is a tuned-length air horn that directs air past the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. The Racing Beat design retains one of the OEM intake duct screens in order to reduce turbulence across the MAF sensor in order to maintain "smooth" idle characteristics.
Unlike several of the available intake kits on the market, the Racing Beat REVi Air Intake Kit provides measurable performance improvements, a tolerable sound level output, non-compromised idle characteristics, and true "cold air" benefits. Watch for news of our "ram-air" duct that will transform this system into the ultimate "cold-air" intake system for the RX-8! (Available Summer 2005)
Pricing and availability will be posted on the site by March 31, 2005.
REVi Air Intake Kit
Yes, we know... this project has seemed to take forever to complete! We finally have some good news; this kit is nearing completion and will be available in approximately 2 weeks. Although this process took a bit longer than expected due to some unique challenges with several suppliers, we are very pleased with the resulting product.
Here are some details of the REVi Air Intake Kit. The Variable Fresh Air Duct (VFAD) located under the nose is not required and is removed prior to the installation of our intake kit. The custom-designed K&N filter element is completely encased in a sound-deadening enclosure to reduce intake noise to a tolerable level. Extending into the air filter element is a tuned-length air horn that directs air past the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. The Racing Beat design retains one of the OEM intake duct screens in order to reduce turbulence across the MAF sensor in order to maintain "smooth" idle characteristics.
Unlike several of the available intake kits on the market, the Racing Beat REVi Air Intake Kit provides measurable performance improvements, a tolerable sound level output, non-compromised idle characteristics, and true "cold air" benefits. Watch for news of our "ram-air" duct that will transform this system into the ultimate "cold-air" intake system for the RX-8! (Available Summer 2005)
Pricing and availability will be posted on the site by March 31, 2005.
03-24-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing Beat Inc
We are gettin' really close! We are field testing several final units, if all goes as planned we should be able to have units available in the VERY near future.
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03-31-2005, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing Beat Inc
gcar76,
For YOU it will be 2 more weeks! For the others, you can start to place your orders tomorrow.
Jim Langer
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For YOU it will be 2 more weeks! For the others, you can start to place your orders tomorrow.
Jim Langer
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I needed a good laugh today.
03-31-2005, 08:34 PM
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Racing Beat REVi Intake System
I'm so exited, i just ordered my RB intake.. Am I the first??? hmmm i wonder.
Your order was placed on 3/31/2005 6:23:30 PM
Now i won't sleep until i get it.
RB you RULE!!!
SilverBullitt
Your order was placed on 3/31/2005 6:23:30 PM
Now i won't sleep until i get it.
RB you RULE!!!
SilverBullitt
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03-31-2005, 08:49 PM
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. i just saw this on there web-site. loks great. but wouldn't it be pointless if i plan on getting a turbo....or can i route the intake into this one from the turbo?
03-31-2005, 09:09 PM
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First impressions on a couple of quick
drives- the intake is as quiet as stock at idle and normal throttle
but when you step on it and/or get up in the higher revs it is I would
say pleasantly louder with a different slightly deeper more growlier
tone. My car definitely feels like it pulls harder too. I don't notice
any roughness at idle or when first accelerating. Id swear the mid
range acceleration is better and all the way to red line it just pulls
harder than with the stock unit.
drives- the intake is as quiet as stock at idle and normal throttle
but when you step on it and/or get up in the higher revs it is I would
say pleasantly louder with a different slightly deeper more growlier
tone. My car definitely feels like it pulls harder too. I don't notice
any roughness at idle or when first accelerating. Id swear the mid
range acceleration is better and all the way to red line it just pulls
harder than with the stock unit.
by the way is "growlier" actually a word or did i just make that up?
03-31-2005, 09:42 PM
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I too am looking forward to getting one - I will be ordering it tomorrow. I am getting the Canzoomer installed (by Maurice himself no less! I figure it is worth the drive to have it done correctly, and to learn how to tune it properly) in early May, so I sincerely hope that it arrives before then. It can take a while longer for shipping to Canada.