airbox question

[ICLIMB]

So I've been reading some mixed reviews about the aftermarket airbox's for the M8's. It sounds like in some cases people are actually seeing a power loss, bog issues etc. Also talking to some pretty reputable builders, most of the suggestions are not to try it.

So my question is why is there nothing better than the stock intake? Why can't it be modded in any way without a compromise in power? I mean a few years ago intake was one of the first things to mod on a sled. And in the performance world of anything, intake is usually upgradeable.

Then are these "issues" that people are seeing related to possibly not running fuel management.

My thinking on the aftermarket intake (M8) is: "I don't care if it gives me anymore HP, certainly I don't want a loss in HP, the weight loss is the big deal to me"

So I guess the shortest way to ask it is: why are people seeing a loss in performance with aftermarket airbox's?

I realize some are doing fine with them.

Thanks

 

[89sandman]

don't know??? i love my bdx, less weight, more venting, sure never felt any power loss...

 

[ICLIMB]

sandman

Sandman---> Glad to here it. I haven't run the bdx box yet but I imagine the same results. You're running one with the SLP setup and control box, right?

I'm just wondering if there is some great scientific reason as to why some are seeing poor performance after adding aftermarket box's

 

[89sandman]

full slp, bdx intake, no box.... i do run premium fuel. 4,500-7k

 

[catfreak]

Put a BDX box on my wifes M-8 and only other mod is a Skinz can. Guess I will find out soon enough if she complains about a loss of power.