Matched inlets on a 182 Feedback please!

[GazM]

Hi, i've decided against cams due to price and and only getting around 6bhp out of them. I'm looking at maybe gettin my inlets matched on my 182 as a cheaper option. But the thing os that i already have the "RS" stamped inlets so i'm wondering if its worth doing?

Anybody had the work done that could give me some feedback?

Thanks alot

Gaz

 

[Homer-Simpson]

I thought cams can give you 20bhp~

 

[sideways danny]

minimal gain over an RS inlet. Gains from cams depends entirely on complimentary mapping, but you can say that of most engine tuning. 6bhp is quite a low estimate. Another thing to remember is a car doesn't get faster just by the peak numbers increasing, mid range torque is what makes a car fast on the road so dont get hung up on the numbers

 

[Destined for Victory]

20 bhp and no bottom end power

 

[GazM]

yeah its not just the peak gains but its the loss of bottom end with the 428's and the 420's dont offer much i'ver herd

 

[GazM]

I thought cams can give you 20bhp~

no chance on a RS clio really, i've been looking into it alot and a reliable source tells me 6-8bhp with mapping. 172's seem to give a bit more with cams than 182's but still nowhere close to 20bhp

 

[GazM]

So matched inlets not worth doing if as i have the RS stamped ones?

Anyone with the RS stamped inlets had it done?

 

[makavelli]

So matched inlets not worth doing if as i have the RS stamped ones?

Anyone with the RS stamped inlets had it done?

i have and imo there are noticeable gains, the car felt as though it pulled smoother and more freely

mine have been tied up with a maxogen, decat, exhaust and remap though

 

[GazM]

So matched inlets not worth doing if as i have the RS stamped ones?

Anyone with the RS stamped inlets had it done?

i have and imo there are noticeable gains, the car felt as though it pulled smoother and more freely

mine have been tied up with a maxogen, decat, exhaust and remap though

Thanks mate, i have the same mods as you atm (less maxogen for bmc), do you know what you power gain is from the inlets?

So you think its worth the money then?

 

[partyboy23]

ill let u no,mine should be here soon,i have bmc cda and milltek with cat tho

 

[Schweppy]

I have heard mixed reviews tbh.

Some people say that there isnt much differene if you already have RS stamped inlets which is why i'm not bothering with mine, however, I have heard it does make a good difference. Speak to D4ve and he can show you some pics of before and after as he had his RS stamped inlets matched!

 

[Ash87]

where abouts do you look for the RS stamp on the inlets?

 

[davM]

On the underside of the lower inlet. Best off removing fuel rail guard.^

My inlets should be on their way too hopefully and I previously had RS inlets so I'll report back

 

[GazM]

ill let u no,mine should be here soon,i have bmc cda and milltek with cat tho

good stuff mate, cheers, let us know

 

[RichCup]

The gains depends on the condition of the inlets to begin with tbh.