[TyKa1999]

I’ve heard so many mixed opinions on this. I’m aware the power gains are negligible, I’m just looking to have fun with the loudest induction noise possible. I’m thinking that with the ones in the bay they’d be louder just because you are closer as the driver. Or are the front mounts just superior in being louder as they suck more air in theory?

Any reccs? Looking at mst and rk mainly. Any help appreciated!

[Jax327]

Front mounts are definitely going to be louder and give you a more prominent whoosh sound.

[aknight720]

Basically you've hit the nail on it's head, Front mounts are always louder because of 2 reasons they're closer to the driver and front-mount intakes can produce a distinct sound by drawing in air directly from the front of the vehicle

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by TyKa1999

I’ve heard so many mixed opinions on this. I’m aware the power gains are negligible, I’m just looking to have fun with the loudest induction noise possible. I’m thinking that with the ones in the bay they’d be louder just because you are closer as the driver. Or or the front mounts just superior in being louder as they suck more air in theory?

Any reccs? Looking at mst and rk mainly. Any help appreciated!

Louder for you will be engine bay
Louder for everyone else will be front mount.

Here is my PJ front mount. Go to the end of the vid, or watch it full

[Info@mad-us.com]

If you drive with the windows down the front mounts are the way to go.

Here is a mic setup on another vehicle . M3 not tuned and is just cruising with very little throttle input. Tuned cars will have dramatically more induction sounds.

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Engine bay intakes @ 3:30

[mike@x-ph.com]

Theoretically, the fronts are louder as the airflow is better, but it depends on the brand (filters).

I have tested a few brands and had some fronts be quieter than the regular intakes.

If you want a loud intake, I recommend the MAD front. Thats the loudest one, in my opinion

[TyKa1999]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Louder for you will be engine bay
Louder for everyone else will be front mount.

Here is my PJ front mount. Go to the end of the vid, or watch it full

damn that sounds good! Where did you buy them from?

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by TyKa1999

damn that sounds good! Where did you buy them from?

Their website directly.

[GolfCoyote]

ARM intakes are also an option. It’s the cheapest if you’re just looking for noise which is all most of these will give you anyway.

I’ve got them sitting in my garage waiting to go on after my break in service. Look decent for what they are. They are also “unique” looking compared to everything else on the market that are all just variations of the same 2 designs.

Youtube sound clips

[TopJimmy]

Hold up… If you want to hear the whoosh from inside the cabin then the ARM Shorty Silicones are superior. I have them and they whoosh a ton. IATs are not a problem that I’ve experienced with ARMs.

I also have a set of RK silicone front mounts to install for racing (coldest IATs possible). The front mounts whoosh more if you’re in front of the car, which is why they sound best on YouTube drive-by videos.

Unless you have an IAT issue or need I suggest the ARMs over front mounts.

+1 on GolfCoyote

[Jax327]

Do the intakes make a lot for cabin noise when driving?

[TyKa1999]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Their website directly.

Are you referring to project gamma ones? Or is pj a different brand? Haven't heard of them. Do you have a link?

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by TyKa1999

damn that sounds good! Where did you buy them from?

All front mounts sound like that just depends on how aggressive you are driving it.

Originally Posted by Jax327

Do the intakes make a lot for cabin noise when driving?

Not when cruising no, sound is going to be related to how much boost you are pushing at the time.



See this stock boost m2 at wot

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by TyKa1999

Are you referring to project gamma ones? Or is pj a different brand? Haven't heard of them. Do you have a link?

Yes Project Gamma

[LongBeachDinanFan]

BMS top mount intakes sound great and its so easy to install and service. I don't see the point of going through the work to install front mount intakes.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by LongBeachDinanFan

BMS top mount intakes sound great and its so easy to install and service. I don't see the point of going through the work to install front mount intakes.

Front mount intakes are louder (to people outside of the car not the driver), if that's not what you are looking for, the regular intake is the better fit since its easier to install