Project gamma intakes

[Pikey Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Rajpreetm

YanoM5 Pikey Motorsports Any sound clips? Other than the ones posted on Instagram by Project Gamma.

I’ll get some from outside soon don’t make much noise in the cabin because I have straight pipe

[YanoM5]

Originally Posted by Rajpreetm

YanoM5 Pikey Motorsports Any sound clips? Other than the ones posted on Instagram by Project Gamma.

I’ll post some as well. Just like Pikey said it’s harder to hear the swoosh inside cabin because filters are towards the front unlike how it was with my BMS ones in the grill. Plus having exhaust drowns them out.

I’ll need to do a fly by video soon. As far as additional power, it’s definitely there

[chrisho68]

Looks interesting. I too can't justify $2k for an intake. Out of curiosity is there some sort of coating or wrap on the intake tubing? Can't really tell but from the pictures it looks like it's textured with some sort of wrap.

[Chauncey.Bishop]

Originally Posted by chrisho68

Looks interesting. I too can't justify $2k for an intake. Out of curiosity is there some sort of coating or wrap on the intake tubing? Can't really tell but from the pictures it looks like it's textured with some sort of wrap.

The intake itself probably only costs a few hundred to make but it's coated in ///M5 tax. Many of us joke about it, but the reality is that we we usually just eat the cost because 'you have to pay to play' and cheaper alternatives aren't available.

[yehm5]

I wonder how many kits I could sell if I made a reasonably priced intake??

[YanoM5]

Originally Posted by yehm5

I wonder how many kits I could sell if I made a reasonably priced intake??

Probably a lot. I had to jump on these considering I got the super early intro price of $600 shipped. Popularity took off and now they’re are like $700 plus shipping or $700 shipped. After selling my BMS intakes I really only spent $300
which I can justify.

But paying anything over $1000 for some intakes is just a little much for my budget. Not hating though cause if you got the money, why not. A lot of people say well that money could have been spent on other mods to make it faster for less but what they fail to recognize is if you’re spending $1000 plus on some intakes you probably got $100’s more to spend on other parts. “Don’t hate the player hate the game”. LOL

With that said enjoy your RK Autowerks Intakes. I see you haha.

[Pikey Motorsports]

I think these are very well priced and can’t see anything better being released at this price

[PattyF10M5]

Got mine installed last Friday in Aus, along with some dumpipes and jb4.

The intake is not noticeable at all really. Was expecting much more. I can see why people would just go with BMS and peace of mind and less maintenance.

The dump pipes and tune well that's a different story. 2nd gear is no longer usable. I need some good tyres.

[m5teven]

Reviving an old thread as to not make a new one. I was wandering if anyone else has any video/sound clips of their Gamma intakes. I have mine already waiting to install, but I'm debating on whether to run with the mesh or the paper filters. Gamma said they don't rec daily driving with the mesh filter. You can definitely see why when looking at both. It's not my daily driver but I'm in Orlando and its very humid along with your common construction all over the place. Love bug nation. Thanks for any guidance.

[ltym5]

Originally Posted by m5teven

Reviving an old thread as to not make a new one. I was wandering if anyone else has any video/sound clips of their Gamma intakes. I have mine already waiting to install, but I'm debating on whether to run with the mesh or the paper filters. Gamma said they don't rec daily driving with the mesh filter. You can definitely see why when looking at both. It's not my daily driver but I'm in Orlando and its very humid along with your common construction all over the place. Love bug nation. Thanks for any guidance.

Whats the difference when you look at both? I am currently running the mesh, but thinking about switching.

[m5teven]

Originally Posted by ltym5

Whats the difference when you look at both? I am currently running the mesh, but thinking about switching.

take a look. the mesh just looks like you would be asking for trouble, but i have seen so many people running them. Maybe not these specific ones, but a good quality one.

[m5teven]

Originally Posted by ltym5

Whats the difference when you look at both? I am currently running the mesh, but thinking about switching.

PM me your email and ill send the difference pics. i cant seem to upload on this thread.

[_BSMM5]

The pipes on this look rather simple... for the price I'm sure you could fabricate your own if you were handy with stainless steel or aluminum welding..

[bongshi4]

Originally Posted by m5teven

take a look. the mesh just looks like you would be asking for trouble, but i have seen so many people running them. Maybe not these specific ones, but a good quality one.

m5seven, have you installed yours yet? I was wondering how difficult it was to install.
From their instagram, it looks like it's a single silicone pipe from inside of grill to the engine, which means you will have to remove the rectangular shape of stock intake located behind of grill.
Did the package ever include any installation procedures?

[m5teven]

Originally Posted by bongshi4

m5seven, have you installed yours yet? I was wondering how difficult it was to install.
From their instagram, it looks like it's a single silicone pipe from inside of grill to the engine, which means you will have to remove the rectangular shape of stock intake located behind of grill.
Did the package ever include any installation procedures?

Hey man. I have not installed mine yet and there are no instructions inside the box. There is only tubing, a set of filters, and an aluminum piece that I think connects the filter and tubing. Here is a link where a guy does them.

[Dwaynos]

The silicone hose looks to wide to fit through the side of the headlight, does it just squeeze oval to fit through?

[Pikey Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Dwaynos

The silicone hose looks to wide to fit through the side of the headlight, does it just squeeze oval to fit through?

Yes it does all front mount intake kits are shaped this way as they pass the headlight

[bongshi4]

Ordered mine today.
Probably will receive within 2 weeks, since I live in abroad.

I will post detail pics for sure, and possibly sound clips with paper filter.

[ONE_slow_m5]

they are honestly bang for the buck, We sell a lot of them at the shop. If you guys needs videos look at their instagram . tons of videos and they do make a big difference in sound

[bongshi4]

I finally received mine today, and installed!!

Man, it looks great and sounds great.

It came with Spectre paper type filter, which includes adapter ring for different sizes. Project Gamma uses 3.5" pipes, so you can get filters from other suppliers if you don't feel good with spectre.

The fitment of MAF sensor mount and sensor itself was pretty good. The alignment was exact, so there was no hassle to put together.
Only issue was that the silicone/glue they used for sensor mount wasn't neat , which makes me worry that there could be an air leak if assembly was not done properly.
Let's hope that will not happen.....

[bongshi4]

If you have removed your stock intake system all the way to the inlet duct, the installation is quite straight.

Project Gamma sent you 3 pieces; silicone pipe, metal pipe, filter.
Silicone pipe is quite flexible, so you can easily(but quite difficult...) put through the curved intake duct behind your grill.

The tip is!!
You want to pull the silicone pipe from grill as much as you can.
If not, you will have difficulties when you install metal pipe which connects your silicone hose and filter.
Since there is no recommendation of how deep metal pipe has to go inside of silicone hose, you want to mount it as deep as you can to ensure there is no air gets pass through when you do harsh pulls.

Beside putting silicone hose through curved duct line, and securing metal pipe into silicone hose, it is quite easy.

AND!!
It looks amazing!!!

For the sound clip,
I wanted to take video while I'm cruising, but unfortunately I forgot to check my gopro's battery......
I will post that video sooner or later, and here is short sound clip that I took with my camera.
Revving in neutral in the parking lot.

https://youtu.be/FzcGtimM_38

[m5teven]

Originally Posted by bongshi4

If you have removed your stock intake system all the way to the inlet duct, the installation is quite straight.

Project Gamma sent you 3 pieces; silicone pipe, metal pipe, filter.
Silicone pipe is quite flexible, so you can easily(but quite difficult...) put through the curved intake duct behind your grill.

The tip is!!
You want to pull the silicone pipe from grill as much as you can.
If not, you will have difficulties when you install metal pipe which connects your silicone hose and filter.
Since there is no recommendation of how deep metal pipe has to go inside of silicone hose, you want to mount it as deep as you can to ensure there is no air gets pass through when you do harsh pulls.

Beside putting silicone hose through curved duct line, and securing metal pipe into silicone hose, it is quite easy.

AND!!
It looks amazing!!!

For the sound clip,
I wanted to take video while I'm cruising, but unfortunately I forgot to check my gopro's battery......
I will post that video sooner or later, and here is short sound clip that I took with my camera.
Revving in neutral in the parking lot.

https://youtu.be/FzcGtimM_38

man that's looks awesome! I have the Gamma intakes and I have been waiting for so long to hear a good clip of the paper filters. any other videos would be much appreciated!!!