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Miata Cobra Cold Air Intake (NA-Chassis)
Miata Cobra Cold Air Intake (NA-Chassis)
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- Cobra Style Cold-Air Intake -
Product Specifications:
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- Updated CLEAN SHEET design entirely re-designed in house!
- Better fitment compared to previous generations
- Better surface finish
- Better interlayer bonding
- Longer Snout to the Air Filter for easier installation
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Made from Carbon Fiber & Nylon with USA premium sourced materials
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Lower your intake air temperatures consistently
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Made for 1.8L NA-Chassis Miata owners but can work for 1.6L (special mods needed)
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Made in the USA. Design in the USA and manufactured with USA sourced materials here in the midwest
Sizes:
A. Inlet: 2.75" / Outlet: 2.5" (Recommended PnP Default)
> Note: This is the recommended default size that EVERYONE gets.
B. Inlet: 3.0" / Outlet: 2.5" (Extra Flow)
> Note: This is the same as the default choice but with a 3.0" inlet at the air filter. The hole that is in front of the radiator on most NA-Chassis Based Miata's is an elliptical 2.75" hole. You will need to widen this hole to make it 3.0" in diameter. If you don't have the hole, you can make one with a hole punch saw on a regular drill but please inspect the are underneath it. Mazda has been known to place a reservoir there in the past that may need to be relocated. Please be advised, this one is NOT Plug and Play.
C. Inlet: 3.0" / Outlet: 3.0" (Max Flow)
> Note: This option has the max amount of flow. The inlet is 3.0" and the outlet to your motor is 3.0". How much more power does it make? I'm not certain but the IAT results and the sound was awesome. You will need special skills to make this one work. Please be advised, this one is NOT Plug and Play.
Important Notes:
The newly redesigned intake pipe is now offered in several different sizes. If you don't read this IMPORTANT NOTE and place an order for the wrong inlet pipe, you will be responsible for return shipping.
FAQ:
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Q1: "What's included in the purchase?"
A: Just the intake pipe. You will need to connect the intake pipe to the engine. We don't really make a full kit because the necessary parts could be different from vehicle to vehicle. If you would like a FULL KIT option, please purchase it from NAPP Motorsports. They are a Miata speciality shop that makes a full kit utilizing our intake pipe.
Q2: "Will this work on a 1.6L?"
A: Yes but you will need a few things. One, you will need to remove the AFM and go with a MAF-Less System (ECU Upgrade & Tune) and you will need to relocate your coolant path (there are several kits for this on the market).
Q3: "What do I need to install and use this intake pipe?
A: You're going to need a 90 degree couple, a 60 degree coupler, some clamps, a filter and some misc parts. We do recommend the AEM 21-2129DK Air Filter for the STANDARD size. If you chose another size intake pipe, please adjust the sizing accordingly.
Q4: "Can't I just 3D Print my own? You're too expensive."
A: Correct. You can! Design it and print it yourself! Have fun! I don't get paid for the 3D Print. I get paid for the design that I have perfected and that design is mine and will never be released to the public.
Q5: Is your design the same as the one from Thingiverse?
A: No. At one point in the past we used it as a foundation model for development. We have found multiple flaws that didn't meet our standards and so we completely redesigned it from the top down.
Q6: "How is your design different or better or worth the money?"
A: I took the original model because it had verified airflow data that was formidable. I thickened all the walls but kept the internal volume the same. I gave the model a better clamping area so it doesn't crush with a coupler as easily and I a rib so the couplers don't slip off. I also made it from Carbon Fiber and Nylon mixture of filament for strength and heat resistance. The material I used is a little overkill but I like to do that so there is some wiggle room in emergencies or wear over time.
Q7: "Did you do any airflow analysis?"
A: I have not gotten there yet. We do see plenty of good airflow, no restrictions reported from any of the tuners that have worked with this installed. The main take-away here is, REPEATABILITY. It's not just about how much more power but how consistently your motor can produce power. This intake pipe allows for air to get picked up in front of the radiator where the air is colder. That means your ECU will retard-timing far less so you make more repeatable power.
Q8: "Do you have a full kit available, I don't want to go searching for parts?"
A: Yes. There is a Full Kit available through Napp Motorsports that utilizes our intake pipe.
Q9: "Will this give me more power?"
A: Yes. If you lower your intake air temperatures, you will gain more power. Typically, upgraded intakes give you better piping and a filter and sound but they leave the air filter in the engine bay picking up plenty of heat in the process. This intake pipe eliminates that issue since it picks up cold air in front of the radiator. We had one customer who dropped over 60 degree's on their IAT's with this cold air intake. They were supercharged and had an air filter back by the firewall. Now with cold air in front of the radiator as a pickup, the difference was huge but this is unique situation.
Q10: "Will you lower the price in the future?"
A: No. A couple of times a year, I may offer a discount code but if there is one, it will be listed in plain sight at the top of the website.
Q11: "Will this hit my hood?"
A: No. It's really tight! but it wont. As a matter a fact, in the instructions included, it's highly recommended you adjust your hood bump stop for clearance. If the hood closes too low, you will crack the pipe.
Q12: "Do you make something for the NB-chassis?"
A: Nope. Sorry. Maybe one day?
Q13: "Can I get your logo/name removed?"
A: No. My product. My design. I tried to keep the logo tight and out of the way. I think it's a fair compromise between my marketing needs and your engine bay aesthetics.
Q14: "Can I run this with my factory AFM?"
A: Yes for the 1.8L Miata. The 1.6L, see question #2 above.
Q15: "Due to the placement of the filter in the front bumper, will I suck up any water?"
A: No. The filter is still high off the ground. Water can't fall on it from above and the water below doesn't have any way to kick up. We have made over 50+ of these and many of them on a daily driver without any issues.
Q16: "Is this 3D-Printed?"
A: Yes. I prefer it that way too. The original from a decade ago was designed for a molding process. I do feel that method is superior but it's a pain in the ass to make. That's why I kept the internal volume and structure the same since the airflow data was phenomenal but enhanced the outside so I could make it 3D Printed in a consistent, safe and pragmatic way. We have come a long way since that original one and now it's be redesigned completely for all the benefits without any negatives we can find.
Q17: "Will this melt or break apart?"
A: In the context of a car in operation, no, it will not melt. Typical engine bay temperatures are usually in the range of 205-250degF. The material this is made from has a threshold of about 325degF. On top of that, you always have air flowing through it since it carries air to the engine, always inherently keeping it cool at all times. Hundreds of hours on peoples cars daily driving and racing, no melting or breaking apart. I could have printed it in a subpar material like ABS/ASA but instead, I printed it with a higher grade material. Over 200grams of filament is needed for every single Cobra Intake Tube.
