[G80SWFL]

Looking for what brand you recommended that has the loudest carbon fiber intake for the engine bay.

Would it be ARMASPEED without the covers?

Thanks

[Jax327]

I have the armaspeed intakes and they are very loud. I also dont have covers on them.

[mike@x-ph.com]

The MAD design has the most openings, it will sound the loudest

i would not buy a carbon fiber intake and remove the cover, that defeats the purpose of paying more for carbon fiber

[broniel]

Are these intakes comparable to front mount intakes in terms of sound? To my understanding front mounted intakes produce the most turbo noise and “whoosh” sounds.

[G80SWFL]

The front mounts are louder outside. The engine bay is louder for driver (that’s what I want)

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by G80SWFL

The front mounts are louder outside. The engine bay is louder for driver (that’s what I want)

+1 thats why i prefer the regular intakes

[TurboDream17]

I have a MAD intake and can confirm it’s easily audible in the cabin and the blow off sounds are loud, however I would say most of the sound profile is rushing air from the turbo pressure. I’m curious about the Eventuri as I’ve heard even though it’s not as loud as the MAD, the sound profile is more similar to an N/A engine induction noise, which I prefer (miss the CSL intake on my Z4M). Anyone have experience with both that can comment?

[BeefyBeefo]

Originally Posted by TurboDream17

I have a MAD intake and can confirm it’s easily audible in the cabin and the blow off sounds are loud, however I would say most of the sound profile is rushing air from the turbo pressure. I’m curious about the Eventuri as I’ve heard even though it’s not as loud as the MAD, the sound profile is more similar to an N/A engine induction noise, which I prefer (miss the CSL intake on my Z4M). Anyone have experience with both that can comment?

Just confirming, you have the regular (shielded) MAD I take, right? Not the front facing one? I'm just asking because that regular one seems like quite a bargain. Nobody will ever see it so I don't really care about carbon fiber personally. I'm not a car show, hood up kinda guy. I prefer to drive the canyons.

[TurboDream17]

Originally Posted by BeefyBeefo

Just confirming, you have the regular (shielded) MAD I take, right? Not the front facing one? I'm just asking because that regular one seems like quite a bargain. Nobody will ever see it so I don't really care about carbon fiber personally. I'm not a car show, hood up kinda guy. I prefer to drive the canyons.

Yep! Under the hood, shielded, blue filters. Was under $400 with tax and shipping new, great bang for the buck.

[RACE M3]

Any underhood intake will be equally loud. Any front mount intake will be equally loud.

Pic what's pretty to you.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by RACE M3

Any underhood intake will be equally loud. Any front mount intake will be equally loud.

Pic what's pretty to you.

I dont understand what you mean by 'equally loud,' because not all intakes sound the same, even if they are all underhood or front-mount. Different filters, piping, and designs make different noises.

[RACE M3]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I dont understand what you mean by 'equally loud,' because not all intakes sound the same, even if they are all underhood or front-mount. Different filters, piping, and designs make different noises.

Open element underhood are all within a few percent and front mount are all within a few percent. I'm not comparing the ams carbon to the armaspeed carbon; those are two different styles.

Agonizing on what to buy is a waste of time. For the OP any open filter under the hood will sound loud to him and any front mount will sound loudest to others.

Yes a metal open intake will sound a little louder than a carbon. Is it a significant difference; no.

My Infiniti intake is about same volume as my friends Venturi even though I have more fresh air ports than he does. Is mine a touch louder, yes.. Is it noticeable.. No.

I revert back my suggestion.... buy what's pretty. It's not summer hot in Florida yet, but on the few hot days we've had im seeing no change in IAT from the open element mst to the Infiniti boxes. We'll see for sure in a couple months otherwise I wasted $1500 for a boring setup lol

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by RACE M3

Open element underhood are all within a few percent and front mount are all within a few percent. I'm not comparing the ams carbon to the armaspeed carbon; those are two different styles.

Agonizing on what to buy is a waste of time. For the OP any open filter under the hood will sound loud to him and any front mount will sound loudest to others.

Yes a metal open intake will sound a little louder than a carbon. Is it a significant difference; no.

My Infiniti intake is about same volume as my friends Venturi even though I have more fresh air ports than he does. Is mine a touch louder, yes.. Is it noticeable.. No.

I revert back my suggestion.... buy what's pretty. It's not summer hot in Florida yet, but on the few hot days we've had im seeing no change in IAT from the open element mst to the Infiniti boxes. We'll see for sure in a couple months otherwise I wasted $1500 for a boring setup lol

got it, yes you are correct intakes of the same type and similar design will sound very similar to each other within a certain margin