PRODUCT THREAD :: Top Mounted Air Intake - MAP CARS ONLY - Page 7

Skemcin · 06-18-2012, 03:05 PM

MAP intakes are available with a week or two lead time. We haven't really formally announced their overall availability since we have not fit the MAF based cars yet. If you are interested in a MAP intake, please send me a PM, I think we have three in stock.

A1337STI · 06-28-2012, 05:17 PM

I have a feeling there will be an update to this thread soon...

Skemcin · 07-02-2012, 11:44 PM

It has been several months since we introduced you to the Gorilla Top Mounted Cold Air Intake. We've posted our initial driver impressions and have responded to all your feedback - mainly asking when a MAF version will be available, how/if it performs in the rain, i.e. hydro-lock, and what are the true benefits of choosing this product - performance gains.

Tonight I would like to finally make our test results publicly available. We have 1/4 mile times and dyno numbers posted below. Through a sponsorship arrangement with Alex Rademacher our Gorilla Products are running in his rally car all season long. This includes a 1st in class and 3rd overall podium finish in the first rally this year - High Desert Trails. We look forward to being part of the continued success and hope for another win this weekend when Alex and co-driver Jeana attack the North Nevada Rally July 6 & 7. Without further ado, here are the results:

So, that means the Gorilla Intake yields 12hp more that the stock intake system. It went from 113hp and 137tq (max) to 125hp and 142tq. Here are the drag times:

Stock Intake
16.375 with a 80.5 mph trap speed .199 reaction

Gorilla Intake
16.178 with a 83.2 mph trap speed .765 reaction
(miss shift into 3rd gear)

I look forward to your feedback ...

A1337STI · 07-03-2012, 12:12 PM

Also I'd like to point out It was Snowing and raining at Idaho Rally (Wipers on), with some large large puddles (not quite water crossings) I had no issues with hydro lock at all.

I've also driven through some heavy rain on the highway with out any issues.

@ Idaho I unfortuantely slid off the road into a large rock . Air intake and my mud flaps were both perfectly fine. (my tire, alignment, and stage times on the other hand did not fair so well)

Also the Air intake makes the motor sound AWESOME there's a very very noticable difference around 2500 and from there to read line its ear candy..

it makes it a little louder, but Meaner, it just sounds really mean is the best way to describe it.

Skemcin · 07-03-2012, 12:16 PM

What snow?

here are a few other shots after it cleared up:

96imprezal · 07-11-2012, 10:22 AM

I want! Have you reached the 20 deposits yet?

Skemcin · 07-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96imprezal

I want! Have you reached the 20 deposits yet?

We have the original prototype and one gently used one that someone is looking at tomorrow night.

Our next production run is scheduled for August, when we plan to overlap the development of the MAF intake. We've been holding back on marketing the intake until we got the dyno results (posted above) and after we have the MAF version built - didn't want to offer a product without being able to reach the entire target audience.

Anyway, if the gently used intake is available tomorrow, I'll let you know if you are interested.
[send a PM]

96imprezal · 07-11-2012, 10:56 AM

If its black yes I would be very interested in getting it. Thanks let me know

Skemcin · 07-11-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96imprezal

If its black yes I would be very interested in getting it. Thanks let me know

Yep - powder coated black as pictured. Got your PM - I'll be in touch.

96imprezal · 07-11-2012, 11:55 AM

Awesome thanks

bradyarz · 07-11-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skemcin

...and after we have the MAF version built...

Very excited about this. If all goes well with that, I may have to go find me a WRX hood...

A1337STI · 07-11-2012, 03:26 PM

BTW I was able set faster stage times @ NNR this past year (2012) than i did on the previous year (2011) using the Gorilla Cold Air Intake. I'm a map , RS, using the Map based Intake.

Stage 4 i was slower due to hitting a rock at the end of stage 3, which caused 1 of my struts to slid to max neg camber (-4)
I went off on stage 12 (Driver error) :( by the time sweep got to me i was time barred. I drove the last 2 stages very slowly , just trying to drive all of the stages to get some CRS points.

Skemcin · 07-19-2012, 12:16 PM

More hydro lock myth busting video - okay sorry for being dramatic about it ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NosPYTuvzV0

MrJayMaple · 08-23-2012, 06:54 AM

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Gr3en · 08-23-2012, 07:10 AM

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06-18-2012, 03:05 PM	#91
Skemcin Authorized Vendor Car: 02 Midnight Blue OBS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plainfield, IL Thanks: 199 Thanked 114 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Skemcin	MAP intakes are available with a week or two lead time. We haven't really formally announced their overall availability since we have not fit the MAF based cars yet. If you are interested in a MAP intake, please send me a PM, I think we have three in stock. __________________ Offering the strongest, most intelligent off-roading products for your everyday enjoyment. Portions of all proceeds are donated to worldvision.org and gorillafund.org. Visit gorillaoffroadcompany.com and follow @gorillaoffroad now!

06-28-2012, 05:17 PM	#92
A1337STI Senior Dirty Member Car: blue 05 STI & 93 RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno,NV Thanks: 104 Thanked 148 Times in 121 Posts	I have a feeling there will be an update to this thread soon... __________________ Alex Rademacher 2006 to now: 14 championships (Stage Rally, RallyX, AutoX, Club Trials) and counting ... Rally Betsy Member Journal! I rally with products from gorillaoffroadcompany.com

07-02-2012, 11:44 PM	#93
Skemcin Authorized Vendor Car: 02 Midnight Blue OBS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plainfield, IL Thanks: 199 Thanked 114 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Skemcin	It has been several months since we introduced you to the Gorilla Top Mounted Cold Air Intake. We've posted our initial driver impressions and have responded to all your feedback - mainly asking when a MAF version will be available, how/if it performs in the rain, i.e. hydro-lock, and what are the true benefits of choosing this product - performance gains. Tonight I would like to finally make our test results publicly available. We have 1/4 mile times and dyno numbers posted below. Through a sponsorship arrangement with Alex Rademacher our Gorilla Products are running in his rally car all season long. This includes a 1st in class and 3rd overall podium finish in the first rally this year - High Desert Trails. We look forward to being part of the continued success and hope for another win this weekend when Alex and co-driver Jeana attack the North Nevada Rally July 6 & 7. Without further ado, here are the results: So, that means the Gorilla Intake yields 12hp more that the stock intake system. It went from 113hp and 137tq (max) to 125hp and 142tq. Here are the drag times: Stock Intake 16.375 with a 80.5 mph trap speed .199 reaction Gorilla Intake 16.178 with a 83.2 mph trap speed .765 reaction (miss shift into 3rd gear) I look forward to your feedback ... __________________ Offering the strongest, most intelligent off-roading products for your everyday enjoyment. Portions of all proceeds are donated to worldvision.org and gorillafund.org. Visit gorillaoffroadcompany.com and follow @gorillaoffroad now! Last edited by Skemcin; 07-03-2012 at 05:08 PM.

07-03-2012, 12:12 PM	#94
A1337STI Senior Dirty Member Car: blue 05 STI & 93 RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno,NV Thanks: 104 Thanked 148 Times in 121 Posts	Also I'd like to point out It was Snowing and raining at Idaho Rally (Wipers on), with some large large puddles (not quite water crossings) I had no issues with hydro lock at all. I've also driven through some heavy rain on the highway with out any issues. @ Idaho I unfortuantely slid off the road into a large rock . Air intake and my mud flaps were both perfectly fine. (my tire, alignment, and stage times on the other hand did not fair so well) Also the Air intake makes the motor sound AWESOME there's a very very noticable difference around 2500 and from there to read line its ear candy.. it makes it a little louder, but Meaner, it just sounds really mean is the best way to describe it. __________________ Alex Rademacher 2006 to now: 14 championships (Stage Rally, RallyX, AutoX, Club Trials) and counting ... Rally Betsy Member Journal! I rally with products from gorillaoffroadcompany.com

07-03-2012, 12:16 PM	#95
Skemcin Authorized Vendor Car: 02 Midnight Blue OBS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plainfield, IL Thanks: 199 Thanked 114 Times in 109 Posts View Photos By: Skemcin	What snow? here are a few other shots after it cleared up: __________________ Offering the strongest, most intelligent off-roading products for your everyday enjoyment. Portions of all proceeds are donated to worldvision.org and gorillafund.org. Visit gorillaoffroadcompany.com and follow @gorillaoffroad now!

07-11-2012, 10:22 AM	#96
96imprezal Registered Member SRP 2001 2.5rs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View Photos By: 96imprezal	I want! Have you reached the 20 deposits yet? __________________ Headers, exhaust, (almost) full suspension, intake and cams fun daily

07-11-2012, 10:56 AM	#98
96imprezal Registered Member SRP 2001 2.5rs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View Photos By: 96imprezal	If its black yes I would be very interested in getting it. Thanks let me know __________________ Headers, exhaust, (almost) full suspension, intake and cams fun daily

07-11-2012, 11:55 AM	#100
96imprezal Registered Member SRP 2001 2.5rs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View Photos By: 96imprezal	Awesome thanks __________________ Headers, exhaust, (almost) full suspension, intake and cams fun daily

07-11-2012, 03:26 PM	#102
A1337STI Senior Dirty Member Car: blue 05 STI & 93 RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno,NV Thanks: 104 Thanked 148 Times in 121 Posts	BTW I was able set faster stage times @ NNR this past year (2012) than i did on the previous year (2011) using the Gorilla Cold Air Intake. I'm a map , RS, using the Map based Intake. Stage 4 i was slower due to hitting a rock at the end of stage 3, which caused 1 of my struts to slid to max neg camber (-4) I went off on stage 12 (Driver error) :( by the time sweep got to me i was time barred. I drove the last 2 stages very slowly , just trying to drive all of the stages to get some CRS points. __________________ Alex Rademacher 2006 to now: 14 championships (Stage Rally, RallyX, AutoX, Club Trials) and counting ... Rally Betsy Member Journal! I rally with products from gorillaoffroadcompany.com

08-23-2012, 06:54 AM	#104
MrJayMaple Registered Member Car: Silver 02 rs Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canton, Ohio Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Illlkklllllkkkkjppoiûytr Ewlkjhgfdsssmnbvcxkkkkkbbbnmllkhgfhkpoqqgnkzask V. ())$)$$!$$!!!!!??????????)))))))98&755()))!!!!!!!! $$$$9900861/)"$;--;(/. Jkkkllkghhbbvvvcccxxxxxxxxxxxxcvghhhhhgggggghgyyhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhg