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2008 Subaru STI Tested with AP Cold Air Intake and BOV

Dan — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:08:36 +0000

Vivid Racing got the opportunity to test the new Agency Power Cold Air Intake and Blow Off Valve on the new 2008 Subaru STI. The intake has already been tested on the new 2008 WRX, with power results show great gains. The STI features a stronger engine and platform so we wanted to see what the results would yield. This STI was completely unmodified. The Blow Off Valve was set to vent 100% atmosphere. The cold air intake was installed after the baseline dyno test was done showing 242HP and 257ft/lbs of torque to the wheels. The after result showed a peak horsepower gain of close to 40whp at 5300rpm and a gain of 22whp at 6500rpm. The torque peak was the same at stock, however after 4500rpm the torque stayed consistantly at an increase of around 20ft/lbs.

This intake is available as a short ram or cold air intake and includes a high flow K&N cone air filter, matching wrinkle red intake tube, AP silicone coupler, and aluminum heat shield. You can purchase this intake and other parts for your Subaru WRX or STI on our Performance Parts Store Here.

AFE Cold Air Intake Kits for Trucks and European Cars at VR

Dan — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:50:42 +0000

Vivid Racing now carries AFE intakes for many of the latest truck and European vehicle models. Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc. (AFE) produces high flow, high performance air filters & intake systems for the automotive industry. Founded in April, 1999, aFe was created to address an obvious need in the automotive aftermarket industry: a lack of choice for a high performance aftermarket air filter.

aFe is a team of engineers, machinists, production and sales people who believe in the product they design. Each has years of experience in their respective positions and together they work to ensure that aFe has the best product on the market. aFe’s purpose was not just to be another vendor that offers air filters, intake kits, diesel or gas exhaust systems but to pay attention to those finer details that set an aFe products apart from the competition.

View our complete AFE intake catalog here – http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/afe-m-421.html

Popular applications for Dodge, Ford, Chevy, GMC, VW, BMW, and more.

2008 Subaru WRX and STI Intake Kits by Agency Power

Dan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:28:24 +0000

View the all new Short Ram, Cold Air, and Extension Pipe Kits for the 2008 and up Subaru WRX STI here – http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/air-intakes-c-4460.html?class_9=5344&my_type_id=8&my_value=1&class_8=1

Turbo cars need more air flow to make more power. Not only is air flow important, but how that air gets into your cars motor is an essential factor. With vehicle computers becoming more and more advanced, precision engineered products are necessary to optimize performance. Focused on quality, function, and style, Agency Power has developed this intake kit for the new 2008 and up Subaru WRX or STI.

This intake kit is sold as a cold air or short ram kit, as well as you can buy the cold air extension seperately. The kit features a CNC aluminum MAF sensor mount on our intake tube with built in fins to keep air flow laminar. The intake kit includes a 5ply AP silicone coupler with clamps for easy install. To keep the cool air separated from the engine heat, Agency Power has developed this heat shield which mounts to factory chassis locations from the front crash beam to the fender. The high flow K&N cone air filter securely clamps in place to the short ram or cold air extension tube. The heat shields are powder coated in a textured black finish and the intake tubes are done in wrinkle red to match the STI intake manifolds.

Tested on a Mustang all wheel drive dyno, the Agency Power intake kit was installed on a 2008 Subaru WRX Sedan. The kit gained approximately 10 horsepower and ft/lbs of torque. At the peak horsepower point of 5000 rpm’s, the intake kit made almost 20 wheel horsepower. The intake kit fits all 2008 and up Subaru WRX and STI vehicles.

Agency Power Porsche Boxster Intake Released

Dan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:17:10 +0000

Improving throttle response, horsepower, torque, and engine sound, the Agency Power cold air intake for the Porsche Boxster is your answer to a better driving experience. Tested for air flow and MAF voltage readings, Agency Power has developed a check engine light free intake that is able to add performance to the Porsche Boxster. The all aluminum intake tube retains the factory diameter including our CNC machined 6061 aluminum MAF housing. Fitting up to the stock intake hose with no hassles, the filter then is secured behind our heat shield. The heat shield is built to separate the filter and the motor to keep the incoming air flow from the side intake duct a true Cold Air experience. The heat shield fits snuggly in place of the factory box and is made from light weight aluminum. The shield includes adjustable brackets which fit to the stock location.

As tested on a Boxster S using a Mustang all wheel drive dyno, the intake made a very respectable 5-7 wheel horsepower gain from 4000 to 6000 rpm with a peak increase of 2 wheel horsepower. The intake improved torque between 6-8 ft/lbs at the wheels from start to about 6000 rpm with a peak increase of 7ft/lbs. With a drive train loss of 15%, the intake will give your Boxster approximately a 9.2 crank horsepower gain.

The intakes include a K&N high flow cone air filter which is reusable for the life of the vehicle. The intakes come finished in a black powder coat. The Agency Power intake system fits all 98-04 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S vehicles.

Price is $330

View more pictures, dyno results, and more here -
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a…4-p-46739.html