smartbomb

Last year we did an extensive test of the Joe Z exhaust and the K&N intake. Now it is time for an update on MotoIQ's Project IS-F.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...tto-tires.aspx

We are now running KW Variant III suspension with Volk G2 wheels and Nitto NT05 tires. We also evaluated some window and paint protective film by 3M.

Stay tuned, in the next week or two we will be testing some new suspension stuff by Fig's engineering, Project Mu and Sikky. and have an evaluation on how the car handles with the mods.

BTW, The Joe Z exhaust is amazing and working well. It has actually gotten a little quieter after a year of use. Under the car it still looks almost new after a year of daily driving.

Hope you guys like this and find it informative!

Mike

SeanGTS

iTrader: (1)

Awesome! Keep us updated!

iH8RICERZ

iTrader: (3)

I need some 3m protection in my life since I commute everyday!

DCoolBeans

I can say we all love the time you spent with the car and the reviews you give. But ever since you did the K&N intake dyno, nobody has duplicated those numbers. Its been and still is a big debate on this forum. We've had several memebers dyno with that intake and other different models with little to no gain

smartbomb

All I can say is I don't think they used my methodology to dyno their intakes. The IS-F and most late model Totoya and Lexus product take many runs to settle down and make consistent power on the dyno. Most people don't do this or take the time to monitor coolant temps before each run, etc like I do.

If I just did the typical 3-4 pulls for $100, I would not have good readings at all on this car. I usually end up doing at least 10. Joe Z has watched how I dyno test and was pretty impressed.

I tested the intake after it was driven about 20 miles and once again after several hundred miles to disprove the belief that the engine's ecu dials out the power. I don't think anyone has done anything like that.

SeanGTS

iTrader: (1)

Am I correct in remembering that your tests were done in 3rd gear?

ShadowISF

iTrader: (10)

Nice review. I like your IS-F.

smartbomb

Yes, third gear. Here is a link to that test.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...ir-intake.aspx

aWorkOfArt

Love the reviews and write ups you guys do on products ! Any chance you guys gonna do a review/ write up on some headers in the near future ? That would be awesome and informative !

Apexsports

Nice write up...very informative info regarding the 3M install!

smartbomb

Yes sir, after suspension and posibly some addtional brake work, headers are the next step.

DekNgo

iTrader: (8)

Thanks for the reviews.

aWorkOfArt

Awesome ! Cant wait !

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

Mike Kojima on CL? awesome!

streetx

iTrader: (4)

curious if you would dyno other intakes?