Just Installed Protege Garage's Custom Short Ram Intake

[dasleeper]

So after recieving my custom short ram intake from Protege Garage yesterday of course I had to put it on! The SRI only cost $150 shipped and it is of very high quality. The sound is very awesome and I could feel the added hp on the butt dyno. The filter that comes along with it is a K&N so you know your getting a quality setup. Here is some pictures and soon I will have a video of how it sounds with the forge bpv.

Pictures:
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Thanks Ken and the other crew at ProtegeGarage.com!

[BlkWidow]

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[dasleeper]

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Should be working now

[Captain KRM P5]

thanks for the install review! enjoy!

any one else interested in this intake feel free to check it out here;

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=160_258&products_id=1539

[dasleeper]

I'll also add that the install was very easy and only took about 20 minutes as opposed to a CAI that can take up to 2 hours.

[OJ Bartley]

Looks very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing (hearing) the video. Are there any differences between the models for the 3, 6, and 7? Other SRIs that are specific to the Speed3 (like the Nano) would have a lot more room in the Speed6 and can take advantage of some more length to get to the cooler air.

[Captain KRM P5]

Looks very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing (hearing) the video. Are there any differences between the models for the 3, 6, and 7? Other SRIs that are specific to the Speed3 (like the Nano) would have a lot more room in the Speed6 and can take advantage of some more length to get to the cooler air.
there is no difference between the parts on the 3 or 6. there is some lee way in how far in you can clamp down the hose and / or filter to the air tunnel.

[Super Shredder]

longer size speed6 specific cobb filter ftw (not saying a thing against PG good work on the quality undercut guys!) i just feel that tinglie feeling knowing i have that extra so and so inches and cumulative surface space.

[Super Shredder]

that sounds so dirty

[Captain KRM P5]

longer size speed6 specific cobb filter ftw (not saying a thing against PG good work on the quality undercut guys!) i just feel that tinglie feeling knowing i have that extra so and so inches and cumulative surface space.

i suppose i could offer a larger filter.

[i58858543]

Looks good, looking forward to the sound clips. I am trying to decide between this one and the Cobb. Does it only come in silver or is black an option?

[dparm1984]

Paint the tube if it bothers you.

[Suspect987]

longer size speed6 specific cobb filter ftw (not saying a thing against PG good work on the quality undercut guys!) i just feel that tinglie feeling knowing i have that extra so and so inches and cumulative surface space.

I don't mean to sound negative but if a bigger air filter makes you feel better your putting your faith in the wrong things. The design/engineering is what matters for all performance parts. Cobb and PG took time to engineer and test their designs. I wouldn't call PG's price undercutting so much as they offer a better price for this part, Cobb just has a bigger industry name which in turn shows up in the price. Ok so, yeah, if it's a bigger filter that makes you feel better then more power to you.

Congrats on the new buy man, keep us posted I'm looking into both the Cobb and PG Sri's. I'd love the feedback.

[Captain KRM P5]

Looks good, looking forward to the sound clips. I am trying to decide between this one and the Cobb. Does it only come in silver or is black an option?

i'll powdercoat it whatever color you want for $10 more

[Qwik6]

Thats a nice piece. Looks great. A powercoat option is nice too!

[kendon]

oh f' bomb!

powder coat for 10 dollars more?

flat black powder coat? consider it mine! glad to see the updated pic on the site as well. i digg it!

[Super Shredder]

I don't mean to sound negative but if a bigger air filter makes you feel better your putting your faith in the wrong things. The design/engineering is what matters for all performance parts. Cobb and PG took time to engineer and test their designs. I wouldn't call PG's price undercutting so much as they offer a better price for this part, Cobb just has a bigger industry name which in turn shows up in the price. Ok so, yeah, if it's a bigger filter that makes you feel better then more power to you.

Congrats on the new buy man, keep us posted I'm looking into both the Cobb and PG Sri's. I'd love the feedback.

cobb offers a larger filter to fit in the extra space the speed6 has. and its common sense that more surface area and a greater cone vortex not only compresses MORE air but it gets slightly cooler because it has a longer distance to build speed and vaccuum pressure by the time it enters the intake tube. i think you did mean to sound negative. and offering a better price is called undercutting the competition, sorry guy. of course a bigger filter is better. TOO big isn't, but unfortunately the speed3 guys have to sacrifice filter size because of compact space. im pretty sure speed6 cobb filter is standard size for most aftermarket intakes, and not larger than its supposed to be.

[Qwik6]

Thus why I am running a 7" K&N filter. I noticed a big difference over the AEM dryflow filter.

[kendon]

just ordered one!

[OJ Bartley]

Hmmmm, this sounds like it might have just jumped ahead of the CP-E SRI with a $10 powdercoat and possible larger filter. Ken, would it be possible to bundle with the 7" K&N that Qwik6 is using?

Does this one feel solid when mounted? Anyone currently using this with the Speedie6 TIP?

[GoFast]

Thus why I am running a 7" K&N filter. I noticed a big difference over the AEM dryflow filter.
i dont think the size is causing a difference here, i think it is the different TYPE of filter. if you want to truly test this try finding a big and small filter of the same brand and design.

[Captain KRM P5]

Hmmmm, this sounds like it might have just jumped ahead of the CP-E SRI with a $10 powdercoat and possible larger filter. Ken, would it be possible to bundle with the 7" K&N that Qwik6 is using?

Does this one feel solid when mounted? Anyone currently using this with the Speedie6 TIP?

solid as a rock. i need the part number of the filter he is using. i could offer it as an ms6 upgrade.

[Captain KRM P5]

just ordered one!

you want the black powder coat?

[Reyan]

looks like a good buy.

[Qwik6]

This is my weapon of choice.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RC-5100

[Captain KRM P5]

This is my weapon of choice.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RC-5100

i can upgrade to this filter for $15

[kendon]

you want the black powder coat?

for sure! flat black if possible. i didn't see an option for it when i ordered it, so i was going to attempt it myself. i'm more confident in your abilities to do it than mine.

[Captain KRM P5]

for sure! flat black if possible. i didn't see an option for it when i ordered it, so i was going to attempt it myself. i'm more confident in your abilities to do it than mine.

i'll bake it this weekend and post a picture for you

[kendon]

AWESOME! i appriciate it.

[Suspect987]

longer size speed6 specific cobb filter ftw (not saying a thing against PG good work on the quality undercut guys!) i just feel that tinglie feeling knowing i have that extra so and so inches and cumulative surface space.

Above is your original comment SS, no where in there do you give a good reason why "that extra so and so inches" is such a good thing. There are people on this board who do not understand that. Now below you did a great job of this and I appreciate you spelling it out. I do not disagree that more surface area is a good thing. Will your car see gains? Yes, will they be worth the extra money, $15 isn't much based on Ken's post, so why not spend the extra money.

The reason I came off negative is that it drives me nuts when someone responds to a post that they like another part better because of so and so and don't take the time to explain it as you have below. Opinions are like a$$holes we all have one, but if you have proof thats something else all together. Had your repsonse below been your initial response we wouldn't be wasting our time arguing. No where did I say the filter was to big, and if you want to utilize the extra space more power to you.

As for the price/undercutting you make a valid point. That would be undercutting, PG made the right move in doing it as they can offer an intake of the same quality for less thats a good thing for us. Competition breeds innovation and cost savings for all of us.



cobb offers a larger filter to fit in the extra space the speed6 has. and its common sense that more surface area and a greater cone vortex not only compresses MORE air but it gets slightly cooler because it has a longer distance to build speed and vaccuum pressure by the time it enters the intake tube. i think you did mean to sound negative. and offering a better price is called undercutting the competition, sorry guy. of course a bigger filter is better. TOO big isn't, but unfortunately the speed3 guys have to sacrifice filter size because of compact space. im pretty sure speed6 cobb filter is standard size for most aftermarket intakes, and not larger than its supposed to be.

[OJ Bartley]

Thanks Ken! I think I've just found my new intake. Shopping is a no-no until our house closes and we get through the first month or so of setting up cable, internet, etc., but once I'm free to spend again this looks like a winner. Has anyone confirmed that the larger K&N fits OK?

Oh, I forgot to ask about shipping to Canada?

Also, thank you for being so responsive and available. And even offering member-suggested upgrades! Good customer service goes a long way in my book.

[Captain KRM P5]

people asking for inlets and full length short rams, here you go

[Qwik6]

Looks great Ken. Wish this was out a few months back before I got the speedie6 tip and a ms3 nano.

[Nutari]

that sure is a chubby arm. :D



very nice pipes.(bowdown)

[USAFVMI08]

Do you think you might offer like a package deal if you buy both? Looks great!

[Captain KRM P5]

Do you think you might offer like a package deal if you buy both? Looks great!

how does $200 shipped sound (drinks)

[kendon]

what if, and i know it's a what if, but what if i already bought the sri? could i still get the package deal?

[Captain KRM P5]

what if, and i know it's a what if, but what if i already bought the sri? could i still get the package deal?

yes

[USAFVMI08]

how does $200 shipped sound (drinks)


All sorts of win! :D

[kendon]

quick pics i snapped of the black powder coated PG SRI! props to Ken! i will post up some proper pics of the install and some vids when i get a chance. more than likely it will be tomorrow.

again, Ken is the man!

[Captain KRM P5]

quick pics i snapped of the black powder coated PG SRI! props to Ken! i will post up some proper pics of the install and some vids when i get a chance. more than likely it will be tomorrow.

again, Ken is the man!

thanks kendon

[Sledgehammer]

I have a problem with the SRI from PG. Quick installed it, made sure everything was connected, including all sensors, wires. Started it up and my check engine light is on. Ideas? Suggestions?

[kendon]

something has to be loose. did u disconnect the battery while installing it? if not, i would do so. other than aforementioned, i'm not sure what else it could be.

[Captain KRM P5]

I have a problem with the SRI from PG. Quick installed it, made sure everything was connected, including all sensors, wires. Started it up and my check engine light is on. Ideas? Suggestions?

PM me with pictures of the install. did you scan for what the code was? if it comes on as soon as something is fired up there is likely a connection issue

also check this; http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4606475&postcount=14

[OJ Bartley]

quick pics i snapped of the black powder coated PG SRI! props to Ken! i will post up some proper pics of the install and some vids when i get a chance. more than likely it will be tomorrow.

again, Ken is the man!

Looks great kendon. Definitely need to see pics of it installed! :) Is there any chance the PC on the MAF sensor area would screw with fitment/reading? I doubt it, but you never know. I love that stealth black look.

[Sledgehammer]

In regards to the code thrown, all you need to do is reset the intake sensor. Just unplug the batter for 5 minutes and recon. Works fine and sounds great. The forge bpv is about 3 times as loud now. Gunna change to the middle spring setting now.

[Captain KRM P5]

Looks great kendon. Definitely need to see pics of it installed! :) Is there any chance the PC on the MAF sensor area would screw with fitment/reading? I doubt it, but you never know. I love that stealth black look.

no chance of that happening. the MAF filament drops down about two inches into the pipe for its reading.

[kendon]

the vid is currently uploading on youtube and i will post it when it finishes. i'll do an install w/ pics when the tip comes in and clean my engine bay. again, Ken is the man!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v3QXJeMt68

[Xmax]

Hmmm $200 for both the SRI and turbo inlet tube, I might just change my order from the Cobb SRI to this, since the Cobb SRI is on backorder.
Ken I sent you and email in regards to how long the backorder for the SRI that I ordered, so you got a PM in regards to changing my order up.

[OJ Bartley]

Looks like the filter Ken bundled it with fits pretty snugly, and the optional larger one may not fit. Kendon, would there be room in your bay for a longer filter? (thanks for the pics and vid BTW)

It also looks like it's in the perfect spot and he's gotten it as far as possible away from the hot engine. Great looking piece, now I just have to decide if I'd want the black PC or shiny original.

[Captain KRM P5]

Hmmm $200 for both the SRI and turbo inlet tube, I might just change my order from the Cobb SRI to this, since the Cobb SRI is on backorder.
Ken I sent you and email in regards to how long the backorder for the SRI that I ordered, so you got a PM in regards to changing my order up.

order changed, thanks again (drinks)

[kendon]

there is plenty of room for a larger filter. i kept the shots for the pics tight due to my engine bay looking like ass right now.

[redspeed6]

Ken - any idea how long you will be running the $200 intlet and SRI ?

[Captain KRM P5]

Ken - any idea how long you will be running the $200 intlet and SRI ?

we'll be making it a permanant addition to the site soon

[jbracefan1977]

This is my weapon of choice.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RC-5100

I have the same K&N also and love it, I could not find a good deal on ebay so I found a discount coupon here: K&N RC-5100 (http://airintakeandfilter.com/product.php?productid=2727), or you can try one of the vendors on the forum here, you can usually find a good deal that way as well. This was very easy to install and I love it :)

[Captain KRM P5]

what do you guys think of the RU series K&N

[boost2dms6]

So it would be $225 for the TIP and SRI w/ bigger filter and powder coated?

Thats a pretty good deal. I may be purchasing this in the near future..

[Captain KRM P5]

So it would be $225 for the TIP and SRI w/ bigger filter and powder coated?

Thats a pretty good deal. I may be purchasing this in the near future..

210 actually

[boost2dms6]

210 actually

Werd.. I thought you said $15 for a bigger filter.. But hell $210 works..

[Captain KRM P5]

sorry forgot that part

[lsujim]

Ken,

I'm interested in the combo for the MS3 at $200 but don't see it on the site. The parts are priced separately at $250. How can I place a order for both at $200. Thanks!

Jim

[USAFVMI08]

Do what I did. When you order either one or the other, put "please also include the SRI (or TIP) as the $200 package deal." in the remarks section.

[lsujim]

Thanks. Will do just that. Spoke to Ken on Friday and he will honor. Bad news is that the TIP is out of stock for a couple of weeks.

[rollazn]

I'm interested in the SRi/inlet deal... just curious about a few question...

how hard is the install? What are the dyno gains (hp/torque figures)?

[rollazn]

Oh... Ken your PM is full.

[_MSprotegy]

ive been running this SRI for while now and it is FTMFW!!!

[gtlaw]

any chance I could get one of these with a dryflow filter instead of the oiled k&n?

[rollazn]

Finally pulled the trigger and bought this combo!

[OJ Bartley]

I still have this at the top of my list, but my discretionary spending has been put on hold due to getting engaged and blowing my wad on the ring. As soon as I can free up some car funds I'll be snagging one of these.

I see on the website there's a black chrome PC option, has anyone got that one? I'd love to see pics of it.