Endorsement: CP-e MAFci
by swindler » Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:45 pm
Those of you who are considering an intake for your Gen 1, 1.5, or 2 should definitely consider the CP-e MAFci. The Gen 2.5 is on the way.
They finally certified a version for the 2006 model year and I installed mine last Saturday. It took a little under 90 minutes, and that included a couple of trips inside to check the web. (My instruction packet had a couple of sheets messed up.) That includes soldering in my 'MAF customizer' too, although using the included wire-tapping 3M Scotchloks would have probably saved me 15 minutes or so.
I've now driven it about 170 miles and like just about everything about it. It makes a nice sound that's more subdued at cruising speeds, but it REALLY announces itself if you hit it. I also have the TRD muffler to complement the sound. I wasn't looking for something too vocal at idle, so this setup has worked well for me.
As far as performance, it is difficult for me to gauge performance, or to specifically compare it to the Injen, as I have not been in a Solara with the Injen intake, but I will say this. I have installed CAI intakes on several other cars from Injen, K&N, and a couple lesser known makes, and none of them have had the noticeable impact on performance that the CP-e MAFci has had.
First off, at the higher RPM band is where this thing makes itself known, as it gives you a little extra push as it screams to the neighboring cars, "Coming through!" But at the lower RPM band is where I noticed the difference that I wasn't expecting. The torque is increased as it 'snaps' the car to attention more quickly with less pedal pressure. I've even found myself babying the accelerator a little more to keep it smooth. As another example, I've noticed that I can keep the tires squealing through a power slide a little longer now.
As a bonus, I'm getting somewhere around 2-3 mpg better. As down2thec stated earlier, it's hard to keep off the pedal with this thing, so right now I'm probably throwing a little bit of that improvement back. I'll get a better reading of the mileage improvement with time.
I'm not saying that this is a replacement for a turbo or S/C by any means, but this is a nice kit for the Solara that gives the engine a bit more personality.
I give it two thumbs up.
Obligatory picture:
They finally certified a version for the 2006 model year and I installed mine last Saturday. It took a little under 90 minutes, and that included a couple of trips inside to check the web. (My instruction packet had a couple of sheets messed up.) That includes soldering in my 'MAF customizer' too, although using the included wire-tapping 3M Scotchloks would have probably saved me 15 minutes or so.
I've now driven it about 170 miles and like just about everything about it. It makes a nice sound that's more subdued at cruising speeds, but it REALLY announces itself if you hit it. I also have the TRD muffler to complement the sound. I wasn't looking for something too vocal at idle, so this setup has worked well for me.
As far as performance, it is difficult for me to gauge performance, or to specifically compare it to the Injen, as I have not been in a Solara with the Injen intake, but I will say this. I have installed CAI intakes on several other cars from Injen, K&N, and a couple lesser known makes, and none of them have had the noticeable impact on performance that the CP-e MAFci has had.
First off, at the higher RPM band is where this thing makes itself known, as it gives you a little extra push as it screams to the neighboring cars, "Coming through!" But at the lower RPM band is where I noticed the difference that I wasn't expecting. The torque is increased as it 'snaps' the car to attention more quickly with less pedal pressure. I've even found myself babying the accelerator a little more to keep it smooth. As another example, I've noticed that I can keep the tires squealing through a power slide a little longer now.
As a bonus, I'm getting somewhere around 2-3 mpg better. As down2thec stated earlier, it's hard to keep off the pedal with this thing, so right now I'm probably throwing a little bit of that improvement back. I'll get a better reading of the mileage improvement with time.
I'm not saying that this is a replacement for a turbo or S/C by any means, but this is a nice kit for the Solara that gives the engine a bit more personality.
I give it two thumbs up.
Obligatory picture:
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