Apexi intake compatabiliity question + Heatshield info

[adamrogers3091]

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

[adamrogers3091]

Sorry.... 1993 model!!!

If anyone can offer some advise on the heat shields it would be much appreciated!!

[probedb]

It shouldn\'t matter

[adamrogers3091]

Thanks.. Any comments on the heat shields?

[Aubec]

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.

[adamrogers3091]

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....

[Aubec]

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?

[Nik da Greek]

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

[adamrogers3091]

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