ITG Maxogen vs Standard Airbox with ITG and Valve Removed

[tallandy]

I've got an ITG Maxogen system fitted to my Trophy. I also have the standard airbox with the ITG panel filter and the acoustic valve removed. I'm tempted to sell the Maxogen and I was wondering do they think there would really be any noticeable difference between the 2 other than the noise...

I'm thinking a couple of BHP at most which would be near impossible to tell from driving.

 

[mike1pow]

I doubt you will be able to notice the difference if you went back to standard. Some say it is the best setup and it probly is, value for money wise.

I run a K&N cone because of the sound it makes!

 

[tallandy]

Yeah at £385 they aren't cheap that's for sure!

 

[Chris205]

Why not just test them back to back, I'm sure if there is a difference to be felt it will be noticeable.

 

[Bramley]

Does the acoustic valve give you more engine noise?

 

[tallandy]

Why not just test them back to back, I'm sure if there is a difference to be felt it will be noticeable.

I was halfway through swapping it out and it started pissing down.... so in the end I couldn't be arsed, think i'll leave it

 

[Andyman]

Why not just test them back to back, I'm sure if there is a difference to be felt it will be noticeable.

In theory that would only show whats best on a stock unmapped engine. Like any breathing mod, they perform at their best when properly set up

 

[aucky]

Does the acoustic valve give you more engine noise?

Lack of, gives more noise

 

[Chris205]

In theory that would only show whats best on a stock unmapped engine. Like any breathing mod, they perform at their best when properly set up

You would get more gains off the maxogen on a mapped engine granted. You would also need to give the ecu time to 'learn' the new air flow so it can adjust fuelling accordingly

 

[DaveW_cup]

Sell Maxogen, use stock airbox.
Crazy money tied up in a filter (imo)

 

[Andyman]

You would get more gains off the maxogen on a mapped engine granted. You would also need to give the ecu time to 'learn' the new air flow so it can adjust fuelling accordingly

You just disconnect the battery to reset the ecu.

Maxogens are good due to the enclosed design and the fact they draw the air supply from the coldest part of the engine, infront of the battery. Probably been flow tested too?

 

[tallandy]

My car has been mapped with the Maxogen Fitted as well at RS Tuning so tempted to leave it on now... was going to sell it for some cash for xmas.

 

[Fletcher]

I'd keep the maxogen. TBH i love mine.

 

[Brett]

Just get a ph1 172 or espace v6 airbox and run it without the air feeds. Gives you plenty of noise and gives gains over a standard airbox, hence why JMS sell the kit.