Dynatek Intake

[BioVector]

Ok...I emailed Richard about the Versa intake. I need your help people!!!Here is his response from me asking about the intake and header.-------John,

We'd love to produce the Versa intake but could never get a minimum of 10 Versa owners willing to step up to purchase it. We have to have 10 Versa owners willling to buy to justiftyy the production run-so far we have only had 2-3 who have expressed interest. Same for long-tube header. If you can help stimulate more interest, we'd love to tool up for the production run.

Richard------

Who is SERIOUSLY interested. I am really wanting this, and I am sure that there are some of you who are also. OBX currently has a header for hatches, but the sedan version comes out in a month or so. From what I have seen, I would rather choose this company. Who is with me??

[my_new_v]

Dynatek is a pretty well known company. Dunno much about OBX. Id suggest to jump on this

I would but I dont have a V anymore.

[Skim302]

Is there a price yet or are we supposed to get 10 people together only to find out that 1 of them is willing to pay the asking price if it is too much.

[BioVector]

Is there a price yet or are we supposed to get 10 people together only to find out that 1 of them is willing to pay the asking price if it is too much.

I'll send him an email asking about the price.

[biggie]

Given there are a couple options already for Intakes, as low or lower than $150, it would be tough to get commitment for a new one.

Header may be a possibility, but not too many people want to commit to that without seeing a prototype and dyno proven numbers on it and proving it causes no O2/CEL/MPG issues.

[BioVector]

Given there are a couple options already for Intakes, as low or lower than $150, it would be tough to get commitment for a new one.

Header may be a possibility, but not too many people want to commit to that without seeing a prototype and dyno proven numbers on it and proving it causes no O2/CEL/MPG issues.

Where are you finding intakes for $150 or less? Are you talking about CAI? I have not seen anybody who is producing intake manifolds for this car. To see an intake manifold for $150 is insane. Give me a link.

[biggie]

Where are you finding intakes for $150 or less? Are you talking about CAI? I have not seen anybody who is producing intake manifolds for this car. To see an intake manifold for $150 is insane. Give me a link.

You said 'intake' I assumed CAI. But the same does apply for intake mani as it does the header. Hard to presale something like that, without it being tested and dyno'd.

[BioVector]

I read you. I figured that you thought I was talking about a CAI. Ok...to clear everything up, here is the original thread:zerothread?id=316830

Here are the stats...there is a picture of the manifold and the dyno sheet.http://share.shutterfly.com/sh...fa7ab

[mightyversa]

Guys, I would be interested in the Performance Intake Manifold. To bad they couldnt get it looking better than that, man, thats an eyesore!

[Red Devil]

Not worth it IMO.

[viet510racer]

if its straight bolt on and no mods needed and price is right then im thinking about joining in.

[Nismo V]

Don't put any hope into this one I contacted them way back when they first claimed to have it in process for production, months went buy and no manifold ever came about being produced for sale. Funny thing I was in Vegas and could have just stopped by their shop to give it at least a look but they never got back to me so I didn't waste my time, and I had the money up front

Also the cost was at $700 a unit last time so a group buy of 10 would be difficult most people don't want to spend that much, which I also agree is kind of steep for this item, look at the Fit their manifold cost $150 less.. so price wise it could be a little less..

[BioVector]

The price is $699.

NismoV...their shop is in Ohio. They must have been in Vegas for something...possibly a Nopi event. Who knows? I could ask. Nonetheless, if you or anyone is not interested, it's not a big deal. I understand some will not be for it, and some will be heavily excited.

For 19 hp to ground for $699...I think that is awesome. I used to own a 03 Mustang GT. An intake manifold is around $700. Professional Products Typhoon setup. This is $699 to get a product that most likely will not get into production unless a FEW people step up to this chance. The price will probably jump up after production starts. I could care less about looks. If it performs, that all that matters. You also have to look at it from a manufacturer's stand point. It takes money to get something into production. It's not cheap.

It is a bolt-on too. You can tell if you look closely at the pics.

Ok...so far for serious buyers...we have:Me, Viet510Racer, MightyVersa

Anybody else?? Speak up!!

[Nismo V]

Sorry bro.. but you looked up the wrong web address for "Dynatek" the location were the claimed manifold has been tested is in Henderson, NV that is were it was dyno tested by "Lucas Oil" not to many shops go across the country just to do a dyno for a product unless it is a SEMA part.

Dynatekracing.com is a Mustang Tuning shop by the way..So $699 is a good deal? so you saved a buck.. still not in line with the pricing of comparable mani's for similar sized engines http://weapon-r.com/english/, located here in the bay area makes one that produces a equal amount of power for the Fit and it is $150 less.

I would bet they could make the same for less as well for a Versa, you guys might want to speak with them since they do have proven parts produced and are not "claims and promises" of possible products "if you pony up say $7K"

For those that new to the whole Dynatek thing read here, zerothread/355947

Weapon-R Manifold,

[viet510racer]

so if the type R comes out with a intake manifold, our buyings would be best with type R, im assuming? dynatek is a bit of a chunk out of our savings.

[BioVector]

Dude...I'm not trying to argue or debate. You're not interested...I get it. Cool. Not trying to convince you. Dont' buy it. I feel like I'm pulling teeth. For what? Weapon R has no dyno sheets...and me personally, I'm not interested in that. Appreciate the link though. Leave it at that. To spend an extra $150 for a part that we get into production versus waiting a year and hoping...I'll spend $150 extra especially if it's getting 19 hp to the wheels.----Adding this...I kept looking on the Weapon R site. I did find a dyno sheet for the Honda Fit. The intake you are talking about has a 4.7 hp gain with a 5.1 ft/lb gain. I'm surely sticking with the Dynotek idea.----

I'm asking for people who are interested to speak up. If you aren't interested, that's fine.

[Red Devil]

You'll be hard pressed to find someone who wants to buy a $700 dollar "promise" for an intake. Especially when it only gets them a handful of hp over stock. And later, when you have all sorts of motor issues from this intake, your warranty won't cover it. Sounds like either a $7k scam or an expensive way to set yourself up for more hurt.

If you wanted a fast car then you shouldn't have purchased a Versa.

[scruffyd]

count me in. i emailed him too. told me that no deposit is required. we pay when it is ready to ship. 20 horsepower. hellz yea.

[blindsnyper]

1: have you ever driven your car past 6k rpms??? to me it sounds like it going to explodes, so i dont do it.

2: why would you want to gain 20hp at the rev limiter???

when it was still being designed they said that a previous design showed more low end torque and no real change in hp. if offered that design you may have more interest, but now they have "dyno proven 20hp increase" and that is all people see.

[viet510racer]

Biovector i sent email. hope things work out.

[Nismo V]

No viet510racer it doesn't mean to buy from Weapon-R, I was just pointing out that they have proven parts and are know through out the tuning industry, this means you could contact other reputable sources like Injen, DC or AEM to do fabrication if you can get enough serious people involved..

But like Red Devil said, " Sounds like either a $7k scam or an expensive way to set yourself up for more hurt."

Now onto to BioVector, there was never be an argument, I see you and Scruffyd are in Texas you guy's should round up 8 more Texan's then let us know how it went..

Merry Christmas

[dynatek]

Lets clear up some of the speculation that has been posted here. The Dynatek Racing intake has been thoroughly dyno tested (I've run more intake manifold testing on the Versa than anyone in the industry). The intake has gone from the original prototype used for testing (we determine if there is power to be had before finalizing any intake design). Just because it fits, doesn't mean it makes power. We make power first then make it all fit. After running th tests to ensure it offered power, we made what is refered to as a 1st article production piece. This is the intake that was photographed and dyno tested by Siphon magazine. This piece is what will be used to fixture for a production run since it bolts on with no modifications, hooks up to all vacuum and coolant lines and attaches to the factory air cleaner assembly (also after market CAI). The intake has been tested in the car for nearly 5,000 miles and no CELs of any kind, mileage is same as stock (we registered gains as high as 2 extra mpg but right now I can say for certain that there is definitely no loss in mileage). Everyone who has seen the intake installed in person has loved the way it looks-much better than ugly stock black intake. It can be polished and we will have optional direct port nitrous bungs available. All we need is to have 10 customers on a list ready to buy based on photos and guaranteed dyno results. We want NO deposits, only buyers on a list ready to purchase when the intakes are ready to ship. We have the same situation with the Scion and Yaris communities as both of those intakes offer significant power gains as well. As for the comments on the competitors, Weapon R does not make an intake manifold for the Versa, but we would put this intake against anything they could come up with. I've done enough testing to know what is possible with this application. If we can get the list up to 10 people, we can start the first production run. The reason we never made this manifold is that we never got 10 interested Versa owners-simple as that.

[Skim302]

Any price estimate with a ten person buy dyantek?

[dynatek]

The price will be $699 and the production run will happen if we get 10 Versa owners. If not, we can't justify the cost of the run. As much as we'd like to make 1 or 2 intakes, we'd have to charge a great deal more for them. Th eonly way to get the cost down is to make at least 10 units.

[Red Devil]

What, the price of .5mm thick sheet metal too much now?

Sorry, $699 for a gain, likely resulting, in only a 10-15hp gain ain't worth it. If this were a more sporty car that could realistically benefit from that mild power gain then maybe.....$399 or $499 would be worth it. $700....not so much.

[viet510racer]

No viet510racer it doesn't mean to buy from Weapon-R, I was just pointing out that they have proven parts and are know through out the tuning industry, this means you could contact other reputable sources like Injen, DC or AEM to do fabrication if you can get enough serious people involved..

But like Red Devil said, " Sounds like either a $7k scam or an expensive way to set yourself up for more hurt."

Now onto to BioVector, there was never be an argument, I see you and Scruffyd are in Texas you guy's should round up 8 more Texan's then let us know how it went..

Merry Christmas

yea i knew what u meant haha, was just pointing out another option.

[Nismo V]

I don't speculate, first off about products I work with facts, as far as Weapon-R goes I said they have made a similar product (read more carefully) and that the cost was less which is a fact, also I never stated it was a Versa Manifold..

Many people did show intrest when you first posted about your product, but there was never any response from you other then what you said in your post on 7/30/08 found here zerothread/355947

Also I have done group buy's before, so if you want to do a group buy you should at the least set up a link with your shops web address were members could sign up for the group buy(pre-order), it would help you and members come to a median.

Now since you have a manifold that has been made and dyno tested why not sell it as an "as is model" to a member, like Fox Racing did with the Turbo Versa Parts when it was done. Let members see your serious with this product, and that it can do what you say it can for the Versa in the real world. It could be your sponsored car.

It shouldn't hurt you production wise to sell it, since it is already made and you do have the spec. plans so what do you have to lose.

Pictures in magazines and words will only go so far people need solid proof.

[reyes1212]

I would be the one to buy it at a discounted price really fast. no doubt about it. sign me up if that first one that was made will be sold.

[Nismo V]

Hopefully they read that and hook you up bro.. with no excuses.

That would be a great X-Mas gift for your V.

[dynatek]

You really have no idea what you are talking about. Why would we sell the one intake that will be used for fixturing the production run-please take the time to read my post before you start making foolish comments. You obviously don't deal in facts otherwise we would no be having this conversation. The intake has already been tested and does exactly what is described in the dyno sheets. It has been run in the car for 5000 miles (again, already covered in previous post) and has been tested to show no CELs. I (as we have done with the Yaris and Scion communities) would be happy to have a memeber come by for installation and dyno testing of the product to verify the results. In the future, if you don't understand something, please ask facts are always much better than speculation.