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Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: adamrogers3091 on September 15, 2010, 05:28:45 PM
Hi all,

I am collecting my RX7 at the weekend and I\'m considering purchasing an Apexi intake kit for it, does anyone know If the kit will fit a \'92 model or does it not matter?

Here\'s the kit:

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=715770#post715770


Also I found this website for Heat shields which might useful for people unless anyone can put any other suggestions forward.

http://www.jdmperformance.co.uk/item_detail.php?prodID=1469

Many Thanks,
Adam
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: adamrogers3091 on September 15, 2010, 05:50:44 PM
Sorry.... 1993 model!!!

If anyone can offer some advise on the heat shields it would be much appreciated!!
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: probedb on September 15, 2010, 06:04:11 PM
It shouldn\'t matter :)
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: adamrogers3091 on September 16, 2010, 08:48:10 AM
Thanks.. Any comments on the heat shields?
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: Aubec on September 16, 2010, 09:20:51 AM
Yeah, don\'t bother - will make zero difference.  The air in the engine bay is gonna be HOT on a standard RX7 - straight off the back of the radiator.
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: adamrogers3091 on September 16, 2010, 09:25:39 AM
Ok mate thanks, so no way round it really then? Just want to ensure the air going through the filters is as cool as it can be....
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: Aubec on September 16, 2010, 09:35:12 AM
You need ducting of some kind if you want ambient air to the intakes in a standard car.  Some people use vented headlight covers, vented hoods...

Are you replacing the intakes for performance gain or just for looks?
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: Nik da Greek on September 16, 2010, 02:24:59 PM
I made up a load of heatshielding for my Apexi filters when mine was on twins....looked great in polished alloy but made near to 4x-all difference to intake temps :3Confused. Like Aubec says, the only thing that helped bring temps down was some decent ducting from the front bumper airdam :yes
Title: Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info
Post by: adamrogers3091 on September 16, 2010, 02:43:32 PM
Aubec - For both really although I know gains will be minimal, also  there is only the single filter cone on the car at the moment.

Nik & Aubec - I might ask for advice on the ducting route at a later date, I\'m picking up my REX on Saturday, just testing the waters for certain things I want to play with at the end of the month.

Cheers guys