Truth on the Typhoon Intake and the power it makes.

whitethunder46 · 01-11-2007, 08:20 AM

Saw this in an article of the latest Mustang Enthusiast. I'm going off memory here:

96-98 Mustang GT.

Fully built block with .020 bore over. Patriot? stage 3 heads, Livernois custom cams, tuned with XCal2, manual tranny. Basically a fully built engine.

He added the typhoon intake and after another dyno/tune, only gained 4RWHP. He definitely had the airflow and the power to make good numbers, so I guess the Typhoon really isnt worth it.

His words, "At least it looks a lot better" haha

stage2roush2002 · 01-11-2007, 03:09 PM

Yeah and they are a pain to install. They are cheaply made and are required to be ground to fit. If you don't you will have a leak.

r3dn3ck · 01-11-2007, 03:24 PM

HPS has some impressive results on theirs. The powerband on a motor they tested showed big gains in area under the curve. The motor came in with WAY too much cam and no bottom end power and got pretty impressive results off just an intake. Glad I have one still.
http://hiperformancesolutions.com/dyno_run.html

I had a Typhoon and it seemed well made but pretty much a copy of the stock plastic job and the plenum was kinda small.

stage2roush2002 · 01-11-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

HPS has some impressive results on theirs. The powerband on a motor they tested showed big gains in area under the curve. The motor came in with WAY too much cam and no bottom end power and got pretty impressive results off just an intake. Glad I have one still.
http://hiperformancesolutions.com/dyno_run.html

I had a Typhoon and it seemed well made but pretty much a copy of the stock plastic job and the plenum was kinda small.

Amen, My HPS Manifold made up for the torque my cams lost. I made awesome gains. I never posted my retesting, but I made 310rwhp with simple bolt ons and cams.

r3dn3ck · 01-11-2007, 03:36 PM

WOW! that's pretty impressive. on a stock bottom end?

stage2roush2002 · 01-11-2007, 04:38 PM

yeah. Dallas Mustang Tuned it, and its a pretty conservative tune. The guy that tuned it the first time were trash

He actually got fired from Dallas Mustang for screwing people. He ran my car on the dyno with the intake plenum half way off! So i couldn't take anymore of their crap(previous installments too) and started to go to Dallas Mustang. They are really great people.

Hey r3dn3ck did you ever figure out that nitrous system for the HPS Intake Manifold?

OXFORD03GT · 01-11-2007, 05:01 PM

I HAVE ONE ON MY CAR AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IT MAKES A MAJOR DIFFERNCE IN POWER YOU CAN FEEL IT RIGHT AWAY, IT MAKES THE MOTOR NICE AND QUIET 2...

foncarelli · 01-11-2007, 05:23 PM

I was one click away from buying one when i discovered that my intake was cracked. I just couldnt see paying 600 bucks for it.

foncarelli · 01-11-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OXFORD03GT

I HAVE ONE ON MY CAR AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IT MAKES A MAJOR DIFFERNCE IN POWER YOU CAN FEEL IT RIGHT AWAY, IT MAKES THE MOTOR NICE AND QUIET 2...

When you get a chance, can you post some pics of it? I know it has to brighten the engine bay up pretty good.

*03gtmustang* · 01-11-2007, 05:37 PM

http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/for...hlight=typhoon

WASTE OF MONEY!

BabstangV8 · 01-11-2007, 05:37 PM

This is the first time I have seen positive thing said abotu this intake.

foncarelli · 01-11-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabstangV8

This is the first time I have seen positive thing said abotu this intake.

Thats why i didnt buy it. No one had anything good to say about it. Not many reviews at all.

OXFORD03GT · 01-11-2007, 05:49 PM

I payed under $500 shipped for mine in satin from ebay: speedunlimited.com

*03gtmustang* · 01-11-2007, 08:12 PM

Well OXFORD03GT has gone to every link I posted, and posted the exact same thing every time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OXFORD03GT

I Have The Typhoon Intake And Have No Problems With It I Paid Under $500 Shipped Brand New...
(ebay) Speedunlimited.com

So here are some more for ya.
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon

OXFORD03GT · 01-11-2007, 08:14 PM

And your point is ???

*03gtmustang* · 01-11-2007, 08:21 PM

I dont have a problem with it, I just think its funny. Not too sure why anyone would support that manifold? I wouldnt put it on my car if someone gave it to me for free.

OXFORD03GT · 01-11-2007, 08:27 PM

Thats what i thought lmfao...

r3dn3ck · 01-11-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stage2roush2002

Hey r3dn3ck did you ever figure out that nitrous system for the HPS Intake Manifold?

I've built half a dozen prototypes from plastic so far and a few have shown real promise. The issue has been sourcing for some of the parts. It's hard to find some of the bits in places a regular consumer can get to so I'm having to go to extra lengths to get them. So far I'm only modding the bottom cover so it's an easy upgrade. I've been toying with another angle that's really silly simple but I need to get some heads on my 4.6 block and check the clearances. Packaging is an issue because I can't use high pressure plastic lines in places where it would make life really pleasant so I have to use AN fittings and those take up a certain minimum amount of space. Packaging has been relatively easy so far on my 5.4 block but I'm a little concerned about the 4.6.

I'm about ready to start drilling holes in a real aluminum bottom cover. As you might imagine this is the sort of thing I only want to do 1 time.

stage2roush2002 · 01-12-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

I've built half a dozen prototypes from plastic so far and a few have shown real promise. The issue has been sourcing for some of the parts. It's hard to find some of the bits in places a regular consumer can get to so I'm having to go to extra lengths to get them. So far I'm only modding the bottom cover so it's an easy upgrade. I've been toying with another angle that's really silly simple but I need to get some heads on my 4.6 block and check the clearances. Packaging is an issue because I can't use high pressure plastic lines in places where it would make life really pleasant so I have to use AN fittings and those take up a certain minimum amount of space. Packaging has been relatively easy so far on my 5.4 block but I'm a little concerned about the 4.6.

I'm about ready to start drilling holes in a real aluminum bottom cover. As you might imagine this is the sort of thing I only want to do 1 time.

Sounds good. I think it would work a lot better and safer with that setup. What parts are you looking for? I might be able to help you out.

r3dn3ck · 01-12-2007, 01:57 PM

I found spray bars to be too much hassle to source so now I'm trying to find a wet type front shooting nozzle with a really really small head end that has the inputs at 90deg to the axis of the stem. That's for the wet kit.

I've got the dry system no problem.. that's actually an easy mod. I've got basically what amounts to two fan spray nozzles angled in so they're at about 40deg off the horizontal. In this setup you end up with a dry nozzle facing each bank of runners and supplying a 25 or 35 shot each. The nozzles are fed by a Y-block.

In general the kit is only supposed to replace the existing nozzles on a users system... so no solenoids or electronics are in my plan. It will be pretty darned discreet though. People will have a real hard time figuring out there's nitrous in there if the install is done right.

stage2roush2002 · 01-12-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

In general the kit is only supposed to replace the existing nozzles on a users system... so no solenoids or electronics are in my plan. It will be pretty darned discreet though. People will have a real hard time figuring out there's nitrous in there if the install is done right.

Would be a good way to keep your warranty. lol

OXFORD03GT · 01-12-2007, 05:14 PM

GOOD LUCK R3DN3CK...

MustangSteve2003GT · 01-17-2007, 01:20 AM

I read somewhere that Trickflow was coming out with an intake for the 4.6 sometime in early 07??? Anyone else hear about this???

r3dn3ck · 01-17-2007, 07:13 AM

yeah... they've been saying a "couple months" for a "couple years" so I don't look to see it before end of summer. It's not going to do much good from what I've seen. It's still long runner which limits RPM capacity. Some day the aftermarket will listen to what we want and give us a 8-11" variab

01-11-2007, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Truth on the Typhoon Intake and the power it makes. Saw this in an article of the latest Mustang Enthusiast. I'm going off memory here: 96-98 Mustang GT. Fully built block with .020 bore over. Patriot? stage 3 heads, Livernois custom cams, tuned with XCal2, manual tranny. Basically a fully built engine. He added the typhoon intake and after another dyno/tune, only gained 4RWHP. He definitely had the airflow and the power to make good numbers, so I guess the Typhoon really isnt worth it. His words, "At least it looks a lot better" haha __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

01-11-2007, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
OXFORD03GT LET THE MODDING BEGIN... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 170	Typhoon Intake Manifold... I HAVE ONE ON MY CAR AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IT MAKES A MAJOR DIFFERNCE IN POWER YOU CAN FEEL IT RIGHT AWAY, IT MAKES THE MOTOR NICE AND QUIET 2... __________________ RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !!!

01-11-2007, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,654	I was one click away from buying one when i discovered that my intake was cracked. I just couldnt see paying 600 bucks for it. __________________

01-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...hlight=typhoon http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/for...hlight=typhoon WASTE OF MONEY! __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
BabstangV8 I am a Male Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 68	This is the first time I have seen positive thing said abotu this intake. __________________

01-11-2007, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 476	Yeah and they are a pain to install. They are cheaply made and are required to be ground to fit. If you don't you will have a leak.

01-11-2007, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	HPS has some impressive results on theirs. The powerband on a motor they tested showed big gains in area under the curve. The motor came in with WAY too much cam and no bottom end power and got pretty impressive results off just an intake. Glad I have one still. http://hiperformancesolutions.com/dyno_run.html I had a Typhoon and it seemed well made but pretty much a copy of the stock plastic job and the plenum was kinda small.

01-11-2007, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	WOW! that's pretty impressive. on a stock bottom end?

01-11-2007, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 476	yeah. Dallas Mustang Tuned it, and its a pretty conservative tune. The guy that tuned it the first time were trash He actually got fired from Dallas Mustang for screwing people. He ran my car on the dyno with the intake plenum half way off! So i couldn't take anymore of their crap(previous installments too) and started to go to Dallas Mustang. They are really great people. Hey r3dn3ck did you ever figure out that nitrous system for the HPS Intake Manifold?

01-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
OXFORD03GT LET THE MODDING BEGIN... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 170	Typhoon Intake Manifold... I payed under $500 shipped for mine in satin from ebay: speedunlimited.com __________________ RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !!!

01-11-2007, 08:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
OXFORD03GT LET THE MODDING BEGIN... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 170	Threads... And your point is ??? __________________ RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !!!

01-11-2007, 08:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	I dont have a problem with it, I just think its funny. Not too sure why anyone would support that manifold? I wouldnt put it on my car if someone gave it to me for free. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-11-2007, 08:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
OXFORD03GT LET THE MODDING BEGIN... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 170	Threads... Thats what i thought lmfao... __________________ RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !!!

01-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	I found spray bars to be too much hassle to source so now I'm trying to find a wet type front shooting nozzle with a really really small head end that has the inputs at 90deg to the axis of the stem. That's for the wet kit. I've got the dry system no problem.. that's actually an easy mod. I've got basically what amounts to two fan spray nozzles angled in so they're at about 40deg off the horizontal. In this setup you end up with a dry nozzle facing each bank of runners and supplying a 25 or 35 shot each. The nozzles are fed by a Y-block. In general the kit is only supposed to replace the existing nozzles on a users system... so no solenoids or electronics are in my plan. It will be pretty darned discreet though. People will have a real hard time figuring out there's nitrous in there if the install is done right.

01-12-2007, 05:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
OXFORD03GT LET THE MODDING BEGIN... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 170	Nitrous GOOD LUCK R3DN3CK... __________________ RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !!!

01-17-2007, 01:20 AM	#23 (permalink)
MustangSteve2003GT Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	I read somewhere that Trickflow was coming out with an intake for the 4.6 sometime in early 07??? Anyone else hear about this???

01-17-2007, 07:13 AM	#24 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	yeah... they've been saying a "couple months" for a "couple years" so I don't look to see it before end of summer. It's not going to do much good from what I've seen. It's still long runner which limits RPM capacity. Some day the aftermarket will listen to what we want and give us a 8-11" variab