Eventuri or Infinity Design?

[coldradio1]

Looking for recommendations between the Eventuri and Infinity Design intakes. I was going to go GruppeM, but I’ve read about some weird MAF readings, which makes me think it’s the wrong intake to go with.

I know the PRL seems to be the value leader, but I’m looking for something a bit more premium.

What I’m most interested in is:
1) Fitment/Ease of install
2) Drivability, stock-like idling, etc.
3) High quality materials

I’ll be on the stock tune as well. Not looking to get a tune at this time.

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[nattypiso]

There was another thread about this a while ago about fitment issues with Infinity design. I have their Intake and despite the difficulties I’ve encountered during installation (specifically the air box), I have no regrets with the product. I’m a patient guy and made it work. No issues after a couple thousand miles. Drivability is unchanged in my experience other than louder induction noises, better throttle response, and still has stock-like idle.

I have the glossy version and quality is nice, though inside of the air box is somewhat rough, it doesn’t bother me. Most important part is that the inside of the velocity stack after the filter is smooth to maximize the airflow, so I’m glad that wasn’t looked over.

 

[Cueyo]

I am curious too, as while I love PRL, I also don't want to shoot for the stars when I do start modding the car

 

[blueroadster]

What are your long-term plans for the car? Are you looking for a one-vendor solution rounding out everything on the intake side going to the turbo inlet? If so, the Infinity Design solution looks great and seems like a solid option.

As for me, I decided to go with a Frankenstein setup on the intake side. GruppeM intake (can't go wrong with JDM where the intake also provides an additional intake snorkel) and Eventuri turbo inlet pipe.

On the stock tune, I have added several bolt-on modifications in incremental phases without any issue. The GruppeM intake is solid and no concerns with the MAF so long as you follow instructions and use the liquid gasket on connections during install.

 

[nattypiso]

I am curious too, as while I love PRL, I also don't want to shoot for the stars when I do start modding the car

Don’t get me wrong, PRL is nice as well! I had that before upgrading. But their intake also had it’s fair share of minor issues. But for the price, you can’t beat it!

 

[Cueyo]

What are your long-term plans for the car? Are you looking for a one-vendor solution rounding out everything on the intake side going to the turbo inlet? If so, the Infinity Design solution looks great and seems like a solid option.

As for me, I decided to go with a Frankenstein setup on the intake side. GruppeM intake (can't go wrong with JDM where the intake also provides an additional intake snorkel) and Eventuri turbo inlet pipe.

On the stock tune, I have added several bolt-on modifications in incremental phases without any issue. The GruppeM intake is solid and no concerns with the MAF so long as you follow instructions and use the liquid gasket on connections during install.

That red looks awesome in the engine bay, and I'm a huge sucker for black and red! Does it have the secondary intake underneath like the PRL. I saw a post by tsp mentioning the bottleneck for eventuri was that it lacked the bottom intake

 

[blueroadster]

That red looks awesome in the engine bay, and I'm a huge sucker for black and red! Does it have the secondary intake underneath like the PRL. I saw a post by tsp mentioning the bottleneck for eventuri was that it lacked the bottom intake

Agreed...The GruppeM intake includes a nice front scoop as well as a secondary top snorkel. Best aftermarket intake option IMHO.

 

[zumbooruk]

They dyno tested several intakes for the FL5:

https://www.tegiwaimports.com/blog/comparisons-testing/honda-civic-fl5-ultimate-intake-test/

 

[coldradio1]

Agreed...The GruppeM intake includes a nice front scoop as well as a secondary top snorkel. Best aftermarket intake option IMHO.

Yeah I was dead set on the GruppeM before I read the drivability issues. It was also going to be the cheapest option for me, so I really wanted to go that direction. Haha

 

[Clark_Kent]

Agreed...The GruppeM intake includes a nice front scoop as well as a secondary top snorkel. Best aftermarket intake option IMHO.

+1. For what's on offer today, Gruppe M is the only intake I'd buy. Fit, finish, performance are all A+ from what I've been able to gather. I've mentioned this before and it bears repeating: the gains you receive from these intakes on a stock turbo disappear once the car is tuned. The turbo may spool 100 RPMs earlier, you may notice improved throttle response, and you may pick up a couple ponies in the midrange, but that's it. These intakes are largely noisemakers and Cars and Coffee bling. And that's fine, nothing wrong with that if that's what you're after. On an aftermarket turbo making well over 400whp is where the gains will "return" and there's true benefit from an aftermarket intake. Anyhow, just something to consider as you select an intake.

 

[coldradio1]

What are your long-term plans for the car? Are you looking for a one-vendor solution rounding out everything on the intake side going to the turbo inlet? If so, the Infinity Design solution looks great and seems like a solid option.

As for me, I decided to go with a Frankenstein setup on the intake side. GruppeM intake (can't go wrong with JDM where the intake also provides an additional intake snorkel) and Eventuri turbo inlet pipe.

On the stock tune, I have added several bolt-on modifications in incremental phases without any issue. The GruppeM intake is solid and no concerns with the MAF so long as you follow instructions and use the liquid gasket on connections during install.

Long term plans for the car is simple. I want a few tasteful mods and that’s it. Intake, exhaust, and a couple cosmetic touches. The GruppeM was my first choice and I trusted their reputation, so I was surprised to see people having issues with this one.

I do have a question for you. Do you have to deal with the liquid sealant when you take the filter out for cleaning? Or is it a “one and done” thing on something that doesn’t need to be removed?

 

[blueroadster]

The liquid gasket is applied only once to seal the unit and prevent air entering around the MAF sensor. It is used to seal the MAF housing inlet to the intake box and around the plate where the MAF screws into.

 

[Two Step Performance]

On a stock power level car I'd recommend Eventuri in this case, though the PRL Carbon Fiber kit strikes a nice balance of price and premium materials.

 

[CONCEPTMACHINE]

I was thinking about an intake too. Id consider myself above average mechanically, since I've been an engineer for over 35 years. The designs of some of these intakes blow me away with how complicated they make them. I even shy away from the prl. Just looks like a PITA with how much you have to remove to get it installed. Maybe I'm just getting less ambitious in my older age.

 

[coldradio1]

I was thinking about an intake too. Id consider myself above average mechanically, since I've been an engineer for over 35 years. The designs of some of these intakes blow me away with how complicated they make them. I even shy away from the prl. Just looks like a PITA with how much you have to remove to get it installed. Maybe I'm just getting less ambitious in my older age.

Totally agree. Having to remove the ECU seems crazy to me.

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