its personal preference i guess.
i personally believe in my own experience.
i dun trust everything that is on the net...it may b use as guideline or reference.
btw haf u tried open pod before??
I sort of disagree, open pod by itself might give minimum improvement but if it is done along with exhaust mods then gains are quite significant.
OEM filter box is meant to reduce noise by compromising airflow (encased in a box) when u mod to openpod, I assume you also dump the box? Hence how can greater volume and free flow of air not provide gain?
airflow are controlled from a/f sensor and throttle body, it suck the air from outside, air are not being forced inside...thats the basic principle...do exhaust of course can improve hp/torque as the air flow from the engine manages a better exits and some backpressure....
well diff people diff opinion, i have threw away my ori apexi and change back to oem box bcoz i felt its better, done quite near stage 3 modification and stock air box is just doing fine... :)
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yes i haf to agree with u.
mine already done the exhaust...mayb dats y i can feel improvement.
furthermore it is an auto car...hehehe...
yes pair with CAI and heatshield also for maximum feel... :)
yup, maybe maximum feel for psychology only, after quite hefty money spent...
i've had this discussion with many tuners, CAI is just a myth...
wanna get a better horsepower, modified engine 1st, get a larger throttle body, larger intake plenum..thats the way bcoz the standard oem box do it job just find as the its role were to suck the air from outside with the correct amount and to not forced air inside..i've never heard people do CAI and get hp increase, and yes do dyno with the bonnet/hood close...
open pod is just a really big myth, how can u suck air inside the engine properly?the air saturation itself will not be good as hot air will get mixed up with cold air...unlike oem box which has a snorkel underneath it to suck air from down the engine bay...