GI: SRI, CAI for 1.6/2.0 3rd Gens and the 3
 

I've seen a lot of complaints lately, on this and other forums about the lack of inexpensive Intakes. Well, I think I found a solution. The company is Simota. They are very popular in other parts of the world, especially in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, but once again, like Thunder, they are under-represented in the U.S.

As you can see from the photos below, these are nice pieces, made for specific applications. The photos are generalized, but there is a pic of one installed in a Ford Tierra (2.0L FS-DE) I've already been in contact with Simota over the last few weeks and have negotiated the pricing.

While this is not a Group Buy yet, I really need to see if there is enough interest
for me to pursue this further.

Applications and General Pricing Info:

Standard (SRI) for 2.0/1.8L.............$59.50
Standard (SRI) for 1.6L..................$51.50
CAI 2.0/1.8L only..........................$63.50
Twin Charger Intake 2.0L................$73.50
Twin Charger Intake 1.6L................$73.50
Twin Charger Intake 2.0/2.3L M3......$71.50

Would not include shipping, but that'll only be a few bucks.

Let's see some names on here and we'll get something started. Simota also manufacture all kinds of other (some crazy-looking!) CF intakes &tc and about 50 different replacement filters, so I'll be looking into those in the future.

twin-charger? got a pic of that?

Do me a favey Gary. See if they have a red filter with the chrome front and back covers on it.

2nd pic in from right. I can't specify colors unless I order, like, 50 I think. There are a few minor details I'm still working on.

is the twin-charger just a name for cold air intake?

It's a variation on a CAI using this theory: (got from wikipedia)


"The Venturi effect is a special case of Bernoulli's principle, in the case of fluid or air flow through a tube or pipe with a constriction in it. The fluid must speed up in the restriction, reducing its pressure and producing a partial vacuum via the Bernoulli effect. It is named after the Italian physicist Giovanni Battista Venturi.

The reduction in pressure in the constriction is a result of conservation of energy: the fluid (or gas) gains kinetic energy as it enters the constriction, and that energy is supplied by a pressure gradient force from behind. The pressure gradient reduces the pressure in the constriction, in reaction to the acceleration. Likewise, as the fluid leaves the constriction, it is slowed by a pressure gradient force that raises the pressure back to the ambient level.

The Venturi effect is visible in the capillaries of the human circulatory system or in large cities where wind is forced between buildings. It is used in gas jets that mix air and flammable gas in barbecues, gas stoves, and Bunsen burners; in water aspirators that produce partial vacuum from a water spigot; in atomizers that disperse perfume; and in carburetors that use the effect to suck gasoline into an engine's intake air stream. It is also traditionally used as an explanation as to how a wing generates lift to allow an airplane to fly. This simple theory of lift is now regarded as incorrect.

The limiting case of the venturi effect is choked flow, in which a constriction in a pipe or channel limits the total flow rate through the channel, because the pressure cannot drop below zero in the constriction. Choked flow is used to control the delivery rate of water and other fluids through spigots and other valves.
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Practical uses

A simple way to demonstrate the Venturi effect is to squeeze a flexible hose that is carrying water. If the flow is strong enough, the constriction will remain even if the hose would normally spring back to its normal shape: the partial vacuum produced in the constriction is sufficient to keep the hose collapsed.

Buchner funnels use the Venturi effect to provide the suction on force against the contents of the funnel."

Personally I don't see how much of a difference it could make on an intake, but it's a decision that could be made by the end user. I gonna get one of these for myself, just for kicks.

yeah, I'm thinking I might buy one for a freinds b'day....i can do B&A dyno's on it if you're interested. stock vs this one.

bumpity

id be interested....a cai thats good qaulity compared to some for that price. im down


thanks james

annuder bump

sweet
 

I'm interested, but will it kill my mass air flow sensor?

Not sure what you mean...oiled filters can SOMETIMES foul the MAF sensors but really only if you over-oil it. And the sensors can be cleaned again, although with great care taken.

Is that it?

PM me if you're interested in one.

what about relocation of the 1.6 MAF? is the MAF somehow "supported" on the intakes? how much would shipping to germany be?

Good question. I think you can get the Simotas in Germany.
When I was researching this project and looking for info about Simota I stumbled across a couple car forums in Germany.
If you can't find any, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

basically my question is the same + I've heard that you can get an engine light before the MAF sensor reads incorrect because its getting more air then normal. I've seen it on alot of VW's. Just wondering if that is a problem people see, it might not be but I want to check before I get one. And dido on the the relocation of the sensor question.

thanks

INterested, what exactly does a twin charger do? Is it the one with the small filter and big one.

Any pics of the actually 1.6l one wanna see how the maf will sit. Any report of cels?