WytchDctr

The pictures you used each use an intake that is as short as possible with minimal bends and resonators that are not exactly blocking airflow. Sort of like the intake that is intact in my HD. Some intakes, like the XD..... not a good idea for making power. So yes.. when the design is similar to those you posted, they probably are better than any ebay crap intake. However, if a company was going after a very quiet engine, you COULD SEE AN IMPROVEMENT.. please note, COULD depending on the design by switching to an aftermarket intake.



This is just dumb in terms of trying to make power





Not so dumb (s2000)



on a sort of funny note.. is that a cone shaped filter hiding in a box?

wheel_of_steel

Aand some successful cars that aren't governed by the EPA nor CARB



WRC winner: celica st185







British touring car championship bmw 3 series







Group N Vauxall Astra







Super touring BMW E36















Still seeing a distinct lack of pod filters guys

faithofadragon

im seeing a lack of air filters any ways

XGODZX

The EPA & CARB are less likely not to give a No 2's about what going in rather what's coming out and that's where most of the restriction and power losses/gains are made....

faithofadragon

lol if you believe that try getting your car to pass carb testing



they would want to crush your car

XGODZX

Yes, CARB wields enormous influence over the emissions requirements and CARB's policies have also influenced EU emissions standards.



Here, We are aligned with the EU [European emission standards]and http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20535.asp

faithofadragon

actually it does, cuz im pretty sure this tiny place called "the united states" tends to buy a pretty large amount of vehicles



thus, car manufactures have to consider the standards of CARB and the EPA when releasing a vehicle if it intends to sell said vehicle here



get pulled over with a homemade CAI or even a ebay special in california and they can impound your vehicle



here is a nice list of places where CARB is either in action or being brought into action:



New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Florida, California and others are considering it



i can almost guarantee a good chunk of those states sell more cars than whatever country you live in so yes i can damn near guarantee that CARB influences EU standards

XGODZX

Yes, i guess the 37 other states will follow - the extra state will be China the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury securities, China currently has $1.132 trillion in American debt as your debt gets bigger more they will own.







Flame suit on

i8acobra

The "pod filters" are in the CARBON FIBER NON-FACTORY airboxes.

faithofadragon

wtf does any of this have anything to do with this thread?



gtfo we can take over your entire country with nothing but some fishing line, the boy scouts, and some "inner city" 4th graders



does it make you mad that we OWE more money than your entire countrys net worth and yet still go on just fine?