Mina & Caldoofy Custom Intake
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Mina & Caldoofy Custom Intake
Hi All! I just thought I would post an update as its been over a year since I did the Mina Gallery / Caldoofy Intake upgrade. I know several folks reported issues with RP and CEL lights upon install and many on the forum thought it may be related to heat in the engine bay.
I can tell you the heat shield works beautifully, I ran this setup through a Cincinnati Summer (90+ degrees and 90%+ humidity) with ZERO issues. I have also run this all winter and not had a single issue with this setup. I love the way this sounds, you can really hear that sweet blower winding up!
This is a great kit for any STR owners out there that are on the fence, give Chris a call over at Mina Gallery and talk with him about the improvements they have made in their kit rock solid bolt on performance!
I also believe that Caldoofy has a newer version of his intake elbow that will give you a little more HP and is a very clean and simple bolt on!
Here are a couple pics of my setup so you can see just how good this kit looks as well as performs!!
Cheers!
I can tell you the heat shield works beautifully, I ran this setup through a Cincinnati Summer (90+ degrees and 90%+ humidity) with ZERO issues. I have also run this all winter and not had a single issue with this setup. I love the way this sounds, you can really hear that sweet blower winding up!
This is a great kit for any STR owners out there that are on the fence, give Chris a call over at Mina Gallery and talk with him about the improvements they have made in their kit rock solid bolt on performance!
I also believe that Caldoofy has a newer version of his intake elbow that will give you a little more HP and is a very clean and simple bolt on!
Here are a couple pics of my setup so you can see just how good this kit looks as well as performs!!
Cheers!
Last edited by cbharley10; 02-05-2014 at 08:35 AM.
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Wuzupez (02-05-2014)
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#5
Dunno if that means much to you, but I think it's just the nature of the beast.
Take care,
George
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The Caldoofy Intake was a little more $$ but hey its a custom piece and he is making them to order. Takes about 10 days to arrive from the UK but PM Caldoofy and he'll hook you up.
Probably looking about $250 all in including the "T" clamps from Pepboys, you will want those, they hold much better than the stock hose clamps...
Let me know if you decide to move forward and if you need help.
Finally the performance aspect... Its good between the two for about 25/30 RWHP but the increased blower whine and the "butt horsepower" are will worth the investment!
Cheers!
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To each his own, but its been a great mod for me and I would do it all over again given if I had another STR!
Cheers!
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Hey there! Nice to have a fellow growler in Cincy! Dont get too worried about the price on the Mina Gallery Website, call and ask for Chris tell him that the other Chris (Me) from the forum told you to call him and he will give you a sweet discount on the intake kit. Its super easy to do and if you run into issues and need some help I am more than happy to help you get it installed!
The Caldoofy Intake was a little more $$ but hey its a custom piece and he is making them to order. Takes about 10 days to arrive from the UK but PM Caldoofy and he'll hook you up.
Probably looking about $250 all in including the "T" clamps from Pepboys, you will want those, they hold much better than the stock hose clamps...
Let me know if you decide to move forward and if you need help.
Finally the performance aspect... Its good between the two for about 25/30 RWHP but the increased blower whine and the "butt horsepower" are will worth the investment!
Cheers!
The Caldoofy Intake was a little more $$ but hey its a custom piece and he is making them to order. Takes about 10 days to arrive from the UK but PM Caldoofy and he'll hook you up.
Probably looking about $250 all in including the "T" clamps from Pepboys, you will want those, they hold much better than the stock hose clamps...
Let me know if you decide to move forward and if you need help.
Finally the performance aspect... Its good between the two for about 25/30 RWHP but the increased blower whine and the "butt horsepower" are will worth the investment!
Cheers!
Take care,
George
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viper1996 (07-28-2016)
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Yeah your are right, thanks for setting me straight. I am going to list my STR for sale right now and put all of the proceeds into my Roth IRA. No sense in enjoying the efforts of my hard work or disposable income while I am still young... Much better plan to enjoy nothing now so that I can plan and allocate every possible dime for my old age...
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I wouldn't call it a waste of money. The intake tube mod on the STR has been dyno proven approx. 10hp, maybe more with that mina cone filter... not to mention, adding some bling under the hood, and way more blower noise for the drivers enjoyment. Dollar for dollar, this is probably the best and most effective performance mod for our cars.
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I wouldn't call it a waste of money. The intake tube mod on the STR has been dyno proven approx. 10hp, maybe more with that mina cone filter... not to mention, adding some bling under the hood, and way more blower noise for the drivers enjoyment. Dollar for dollar, this is probably the best and most effective performance mod for our cars.
I was told by Chris over at Mina that the High Performance Intake Kit is good for an additional 10+ HP, so between that and the Caldoofy elbow at another 10+ HP (I did get the slightly larger elbow that Cladoofy offers) I should be getting about 20-25 total boost in HP as I had mentioned earlier in the thread.
I didn't do before and after dynos but would be easy enough to do I suppose may be interesting too! I would like to see if the specs are accurate could test stock config against stock + elbow and then stock plus Mina Intake and finally elbow + Mina and see where the numbers fall...
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Thanks GT!
I was told by Chris over at Mina that the High Performance Intake Kit is good for an additional 10+ HP, so between that and the Caldoofy elbow at another 10+ HP (I did get the slightly larger elbow that Cladoofy offers) I should be getting about 20-25 total boost in HP as I had mentioned earlier in the thread.
I didn't do before and after dynos but would be easy enough to do I suppose may be interesting too! I would like to see if the specs are accurate could test stock config against stock + elbow and then stock plus Mina Intake and finally elbow + Mina and see where the numbers fall...
I was told by Chris over at Mina that the High Performance Intake Kit is good for an additional 10+ HP, so between that and the Caldoofy elbow at another 10+ HP (I did get the slightly larger elbow that Cladoofy offers) I should be getting about 20-25 total boost in HP as I had mentioned earlier in the thread.
I didn't do before and after dynos but would be easy enough to do I suppose may be interesting too! I would like to see if the specs are accurate could test stock config against stock + elbow and then stock plus Mina Intake and finally elbow + Mina and see where the numbers fall...
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Thanks GT!
I was told by Chris over at Mina that the High Performance Intake Kit is good for an additional 10+ HP, so between that and the Caldoofy elbow at another 10+ HP (I did get the slightly larger elbow that Cladoofy offers) I should be getting about 20-25 total boost in HP as I had mentioned earlier in the thread.
I didn't do before and after dynos but would be easy enough to do I suppose may be interesting too! I would like to see if the specs are accurate could test stock config against stock + elbow and then stock plus Mina Intake and finally elbow + Mina and see where the numbers fall...
I was told by Chris over at Mina that the High Performance Intake Kit is good for an additional 10+ HP, so between that and the Caldoofy elbow at another 10+ HP (I did get the slightly larger elbow that Cladoofy offers) I should be getting about 20-25 total boost in HP as I had mentioned earlier in the thread.
I didn't do before and after dynos but would be easy enough to do I suppose may be interesting too! I would like to see if the specs are accurate could test stock config against stock + elbow and then stock plus Mina Intake and finally elbow + Mina and see where the numbers fall...
Take care,
George
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The issue here is that these mods are not discrete in their nature. Two intake mods that each say add around 10hp, usually do not equal 20hp when combined. Just because of the laws of diminishing returns. Can you get 15hp out of it? Maybe...... but the full gain from each individually? No way....
Take care,
George
Take care,
George
I am realistic in my thinking and to really see a big improvement I know its going to take $$$ and hours upon hours of labor. You want major changes in HP at the dyno then better pony up for an evos twin screw, a major head polishing and porting along with some custom made long tube headers and drag pipes all the way back. If you did all that you maybe could get to that 25+ extra ponies.
Until then, I will just have to be content with the small bolt on's and my small victories with the "cheap stuff". Besides when it comes down to it, I just want to have some fun and enjoy the car, not looking to win any trophies at the track.
Cheers!
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I agree 100%! I am all for getting a good ROI when it comes to modifications, but if you want a 700+hp dragster, go with something more mainstream like a Ford or Chevy V8. You can make silly hp for very little $ due to the huge pool of potential buyers that modders have to draw from.
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I am not sure about the Mina Filter hp gain as I don't think anyone has ever dynoed one back to back with and without it. However, I will say the sound and the throttle response is possibly worth it. Nothing like having blower whine at 2200rpm along with the intake elbow and the scream at redline is ridiculous.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.
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I am not sure about the Mina Filter hp gain as I don't think anyone has ever dynoed one back to back with and without it. However, I will say the sound and the throttle response is possibly worth it. Nothing like having blower whine at 2200rpm along with the intake elbow and the scream at redline is ridiculous.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.
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I am not sure about the Mina Filter hp gain as I don't think anyone has ever dynoed one back to back with and without it. However, I will say the sound and the throttle response is possibly worth it. Nothing like having blower whine at 2200rpm along with the intake elbow and the scream at redline is ridiculous.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.
With that said, being that I live in Phoenix, I don't think the Mina intake bodes well for this climate being an open air intake. If anyone would like to purchase mine, please PM me. I only put 6K miles on it and its in pretty good shape.