Hello Everyone,
I do not usually post due to political issued, however I want to interject a
few things regarding this post. I am one of the co-developers of this air
induction system and I want to point out some key characteristics about this
upgrade vs the OEM airbox. . First of all the factory airbox is somewhat
restrictive and becomes more restrictive with added performance upgrades. In
more detail, all of the motors air is being drawn through a 3.79" hole.
After the air enters this hole, it must immediately make a 90 degree turn
through the air filter into the main body of the airbox. This airflow
pattern is not distributed evenly through the air filter and causes
tremendous turbulence. As the air is flowing towards the air flow meter, it
is channeled down and restricted through an area aprox. 12.68 sq. inches
before it enters the scrolled area of the unit. As it enters the scrolled
area the air is forced to spiral around the cone which helps form the air
however reducing airflow before entering the airflow meter. Lastly, the OEM
unit is made from steel which is the best conductor of heat. The stock
airbox absorbs all of the engine heat which in turn increases intake temps
and can reduce HP.
Our intake system is injection molded from cross link polyurethane. Crosslink
polyethylene has the lowest thermal conductivity rating of any single-layered
moldable material available on the market today. This is key in keeping
intake temperatures low and increasing power. Second, the internal surface
of our system is glass smooth for better airflow. The smallest internal
diameter of our system is 17.16 sq. inches which is 35% larger than the OEM
system. This increased internal size allows more airflow into the motor for
added power. Another key component in the design of our system is the shape
and the cone air filter. A cone filter has superior air flow characteristics
as compared to flat panel filters. The cone filter better shapes the air as
it enters through the filter for smoother straighter more formed air. As the
air enters our unit, the design of the internal cavity will direct and turn
the air directly into the airflow meter. There is no spiraling effect like
with the OEM system, which enables the air to maintain its velocity and enter
the motor with the most force and airspeed.
In summery listed below are the major points to consider:
Materials:
? The OEM system is metal which absorbs heat.
? The Powerflow system is Crosslink polyethylene has the lowest thermal
conductivity rating of any single-layered moldable material available on the
market today.
Size:
? The OEM system is necked down to 12.68 sq. inches
? Our system is 17.16 sq. inches. Our system has 35% more area for air to
flow.
Air Flow:
? The OEM system has turbulent air flow due to the direction of airflow from
the air entering the unit before the panel filter, through the flat panel
filter, necking down through a narrow air passage and loosing velocity
spiraling around the round scroll before entering the air flow meter.
? Our system smoothes and straightens the air as it flows through the high
flow cotton cone filter. The internal glass smooth surface offers zero
restriction. The internal size and shape help move the air in the most direct
route to the air flow meter. The CAD designed shape helps turn the air
before the scroll area for direct airflow into the air flow meter.
Testing:
? There have been numerous independent tests, articles and testimonials
supporting the power gains of this product. I would be happy to furnish
these reviews if anyone is interested.
I hope this all makes sense to everyone. When we set out to make "a better
mouse trap" we improved upon the basic elements of airflow cone vs. flat
panel, size and materials. The more difficult task was the shape of the unit
and the size constraints. In the end, I feel that the product we developed
is a worthwhile upgrade that will add more power and torque, lower air intake
temperatures and increase engine compartment aesthetics. In the first year
in production, we sold more than 500 units with less than a 1% return rate
Currently there are about 1000 + units in the field and to the best of my
knowledge many very satisfied customers. If anyone has any specific
questions that they want addressed, feel free to contact me via telephone
480-317-9911 or e-mail
tzuccone@evoms.com
Todd Zuccone