Stock Horsepower: 162.2
Stock Torque: 161.7
Horsepower: 166.6
Torque: 164.9
Pricing: $189.00
Contact Info: Evolution Motorsports, 480/317-9911, www.evoms.com
On the dyno, the EvoMS unit put its best power to the ground below the curve. It made between 6 to 8 hp over stock at just under 3,000 rpm, whereas at peak, the number dropped to a reasonable 4hp separation. The fit of the CAI in the engine bay looked very snug, but at the same time, the bracket to the fender wasn't the best fit. We had no real issues with the installation, although the silicone hose to the throttle body could've been tighter.
The EvoMS unit is a great value at $189, especially since the cross-link plastic construction means the black plastic intake tube appears damn near factory to the untrained eye and will surely pass most visual inspections. Another bonus of plastic is it won't conduct heat like steel, so intake charge temps should be slightly lower. Our tests just missed the latest production run of EvoMS intakes with the bung on the intake tube to accommodate the factory air-pump line. The version of the intake we tested uses an external air filter mounted on the air pump itself.
Scoring
Power: 4
Price: 7
Fit: 4
Finish: 4
Stock Horsepower: 162.2
Stock Torque: 161.7
Horsepower: 167.3
Torque: 163.5
Pricing: $255
Contact Info: Evolution Sports, 425/710-9200,www.evolutionsports.com
The Evolution Sports intake looked the coolest by far, in our opinion. It's a true CAI, as it only sucks from the fender area, but it takes a totally off-the-wall approach and looks really intriguing. The adjustable flex tube that comes with it allows you to get air from wherever you think is best. We were going to try and face it directly at a duct, but the horn bracket got in the way, so we left it pulling air off the ground like the other intakes. It fit well, and once you locked the bracket down, the intake wasn't going anywhere.
The power proved to be around the same as every other unit tested, give or take a few ponies. If you look at the powerband, you'll notice this intake did the best job of simulating the stock curve but bumped up the numbers. The Evolution unit developed its best power at the high end of the scale and showed continuous gains until it hit the rev limiter. The cost is slightly higher than the rest of the intakes tested, but it's completely different from everything else. And if you're into the show scene, it may be just what you are looking for since the power difference between the intakes is negligible.
Scoring
Power: 5
Price: 5
Fit: 8
Finish: 8