Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance Roar Intake better than KKM...

Well I will say that my car is with out a doubt faster, no dyno proof though, but I have been using the KKM for almost 5 months and although it did show an increase in power it wasn't a significant one when compared to the Roar. The other day I tested the car at high speed and damn did I get there quick. The car is really breathing now. I started from about 65mph and in about a 3/4 mile spurt on the freeway I hit about 135mph ( do not do this at home, this act was done by a professional driver on an Open Freeway!). I would like to add that during that spurt I let off the gas once because of another car in the way and hit the brakes cause another car pulled into my lane until he realized I was hauling A** and he went back into his lane than I got on the gas again and I was still able to hit over 130. I couldn't do that with the KKM before, not saying that it wasn't possible but in that short distance I couldn't and there were no obstacles in the way than. If it wasn't for those 2 interferences I probably would of hit around 145-150 in that short distance. I'm amazed at this cars potential...

The + to the Roar Intake is that it doesn't use oil to make filtration work, which is good for the whole intake system because that solves some of the oil buildup in the intake plenums that contribute to the gunk buildup.

"And I haven't even installed the Roar Hypercharger minature blower yet!"

WTF is a 'Roar' Intake? or is this a joke?

http://www.roarinc.com

I haven't seen one personally. I didn't have the $400 for an intake to find out.

QUICKSILVER -

Give us the details....

Where to buy one, how much, and some pictures.

It sounds good to me. I am glad there is a good alternative to the KKM.

Later,
Patrick

"The + to the Roar Intake is that it doesn't use oil to make filtration work, which is good for the whole intake system because that solves some of the oil buildup in the intake plenums"

Actually that prblem is caused primarily (probably entirely ) by the EGR.

Get it dynoed. We heard in a previous episode how the Monster flow was definately better, yet was inferior to KKM on the dyno. The KKM flows a hugh amount of air when analysed (see FAQ, intake comparison) about 40% that the stock SVT airbox (which is about 30% better than the SE airbox). Even if you get can more airflow, I think the KKM is able to provide all the air this car can use. I believe the key is to reduce the heat soak and air turbulence to the MAF (airbox with good cool air feed and MAF screen). I am currently evaluating just that (and 1 week preliminary opinon is very encouraging).

Well Danny Boy I said some of the oiling problem not all. There is no doubt that the KKM or any gauze filtration which uses oil will have an affect on the intake tract, so the + is that there is no additional oil flowing into the intact tract than is already needed.

HeatSoak! Well first this is not an open element like KKM, it's a carbon fiber unit with a patented filtration inside, that kind of looks like a minature jet engine, HONEST!!! In fact the theory behind the desingn of this intact came off of the aeronatics technology. Heat will not have nearly as much of an affect as KKM does. My car runs strong consistantly in hot weather with this Intake, and I live in Hawaii. So another plus no need for heatshield.

Power wise you're right dynoing the car is the only way to tell if it really is increasing the power beyond a KKM, in fact the Roar is almost 1 1/2 times the size of the KKM, so it's an extremely tight fit, and this unit will outflow the KKM by huge numbers. When I install a larger MAF and tweak the throttle bodie and install the headers than the increase flow will definately help out alot.

It's really hard to actually get ahold of these guys. Dont waste your time e-mailing tham cause they will not respond. You can fo to www.roarinc.com for more info.....

Fax tham like I did. The fax # is (702)869-4764. Make sure to put a contact # on the fax, and just cross your fingers and hope they call you.

I don't have any pics but try and see if you can get it for $200 like I did for the Roar Intake. I paid $200 also for the Hypercharger.

"Well Danny Boy"
Thanks man. I havent been called that in about 20 years, 2 houses, 1 wife, 2 kids, and 2 advanced degrees ago. I feel younger.

I sensed a bit of tension in your post, I assure you my intent was not to upset you. But just pointing out the fact that oil gauze filters (unless grossly overoiled) are really not the issue with the intake track (just ask people who run regular filters and have badly gunked up secondaries).

As far as the Roar system goes, I'm glad you like it. So, no heatsoak - you are then using air drawn from outside the engine bay?

I totally agree with Dan. Ooooh! I like the sig!

Johnny Boy

post some pics of this thing.. i dont like their website..