[SRB440IGC]

I know the stock airbox on our cars are great and don't need replacing but coming from a long line of turbocharged vehicles, I personally prefer the induction sound.

I really wanted something enclosed that would retain the factory look and cold air functionality.
I browsed all the big name brands upwards of $500+ as well as the the more affordable options which would either mute the induction sound or remove the airbox all together.

I just about gave up when I decided to give good ol eBay a try.
Sure enough, I found a CAI branded Kyostar. Not sure if they're a new Brand or established elsewhere but regardless it checked all the boxes for a fraction of the cost. I searched online (forums / YouTube) for reviews but couldn't find anything. I was extremely skeptical but for the price I couldn't pass it up.


Ordered Thursday evening 3/10 - Received Monday afternoon, 3/14 via UPS.

Initial Impressions:
To my surprise the quality of materials were actually really good. Everything was securely packaged /wrapped. The welds and tubing were solid. The black wrinkle coating was tough. Nothing seemed like it was cheaply sourced or made. I'm not sure the grade of the filter so I'll probably be replacing this with a more reputable brand down the line.

Fitment:
There were no fitment issues whatsoever. No rattles or additional sounds in the engine bay that would be caused by lose fittings. All the needed hardware was included. If I'm being super picky, the rear most portion of the heat shield was maybe 1/2 inch off but this was easily / quickly remedied by lightly pushing it back into place. Installation took about 1 hour.

Sound:
After warm up I put the car in Manual mode and let the revs hang for a bit... First 3k, then 4k etc... wanted to make sure everything was secure and no codes were thrown before I gave it the beans. (No CEL's as of yet)

Switch to Sport+ and went WOT. The sounds it produced made the price of gas worth every penny. There is no mistaking you drive a turbo 6 from the outside and you'll know exactly when boost is building and when it hits. I couldn't stop smiling the entire drive home.

Overall thoughts:
It's not my intention to stray anyone away from buying proven, reputable branded products. I def took took a risk ordering from eBay but I'm glad I did. I am very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend to anyone looking for something similar.

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Looks very tidy for the money! I've always tried to run enclosed systems in this florida heat but that seems it could be the best of both worlds

[MTTH]

Looks just like my MST Intake 🤔

[B58]

Originally Posted by MTTH

Looks just like my MST Intake 🤔

My exact thoughts. I'm sure they both perform the same.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by B58_coup_

Looks very tidy for the money! I've always tried to run enclosed systems in this florida heat but that seems it could be the best of both worlds

Yessir. In some states an enclosure just makes more sense. Summer time especially is harsh, feels like you have a blow dryer to the face everytime you step outside lol.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by MTTH

Looks just like my MST Intake 🤔

That's actually what I thought it was at first glance.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by B58

My exact thoughts. I'm sure they both perform the same.

I can't say for sure if the car is any quicker but I can confirm it doesn't feel any slower than before. Just has a bit more attitude now

[MTTH]

Originally Posted by SRB440IGC

That's actually what I thought it was at first glance.

Originally Posted by B58

My exact thoughts. I'm sure they both perform the same.

Might just be a rep. Looks spot on though. Glad to hear there's not fitment issues or CEL. Enjoy your intake, def my favorite mod thus far.

[oem.plus_440gc]

Looks pretty darn good, especially for an ebay intake. I would probably recommend trying to get some type of rubber/foam around the edges to help seal off the box from the engine bay (heat management; take advantage of an enclosed box) and to keep it from scratching the paint in the bay. The metal edges of the box on the engine bay paint looks like a recipe for scratches to me with vibrations.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by oem.plus_440gc

Looks pretty darn good, especially for an ebay intake. I would probably recommend trying to get some type of rubber/foam around the edges to help seal off the box from the engine bay (heat management; take advantage of an enclosed box) and to keep it from scratching the paint in the bay. The metal edges of the box on the engine bay paint looks like a recipe for scratches to me with vibrations.

The kit did come with a rubber lining (attached) but I wasn't exactly sure where to fit it so guess that was user error. It also did not come with instructions but I figured a job this easy wouldn't really call for it. That may be considered a negative for some too. I'll be sure to remove the box and put the lining in. Thanks for the idea!

[MoeTE87]

I wonder how this would work with an FTP turbo inlet pipe that I have installed. I have the burger motorsport intake and would like a closed box now instead of it being open in the engine bay.

[mike082802]

ordered one and will look for a quality filter like S&B, AEM, AFE. will still be around 200$ total with new filter less than half the price of a MST.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by mike082802

ordered one and will look for a quality filter like S&B, AEM, AFE. will still be around 200$ total with new filter less than half the price of a MST.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by mike082802

ordered one and will look for a quality filter like S&B, AEM, AFE. will still be around 200$ total with new filter less than half the price of a MST.

Sweet. Please post your experience as well if you don't mind. I'd like to compare and make sure I wasn't a "lucky" customer. Also, not sure how often you purchase from eBay but there are several sellers for the same kit. I chose the one with the highest review score. Not sure if that affected anything but wanted to share how I went about it.

Good luck!

[Info@mad-us.com]

We offer a similar intake that ships from the U.S with a larger intake pipe for anyone looking to go another route.

https://mad-us.com/mad-b58-intake-in...0-240-340-440/

[SystemOfUrdaW]

Can you make sound clips from engine bay vs from cabin Please.
Curious here.
Not popular IMO cause you can buy it from Aliexpress.
It could work really nicely but I wouldn’t trust it enough to be a part of my built.
Every time i went the cheap route i regret it at a certain point.
I know i have trust issues.

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

If anyone has concerns about the filtration of the supplied pod filter you could always measure the dimensions and buy a universal K&N and swap out.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by B58_coup_

If anyone has concerns about the filtration of the supplied pod filter you could always measure the dimensions and buy a universal K&N and swap out.

I honestly don't believe the supplied fitler is bad. If you search the brand on Amazon you'll get results for their fitlers which have really good reviews. Not saying it's the most reliable resource on performance but it's def a good start being that people are quicker to post negative feedback than positive.

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by Aitom7

Can you make sound clips from engine bay vs from cabin Please.
Curious here.
Not popular IMO cause you can buy it from Aliexpress.
It could work really nicely but I wouldn’t trust it enough to be a part of my built.
Every time i went the cheap route i regret it at a certain point.
I know i have trust issues.

I understand what you mean but given the simplicity of our factory system I couldn't justify spending upwards of $500. There are some parts I'd never go cheap on. If they have a detrimental effect on the operation or safety of the vehicle, (fueling, dme electrical, suspension) then no. But this is literally a tube and a filter (meaning there are no hidden internals you have to worry about, you can inspect / judge the quality before installation). I'd love to see an unbiased comparison between this and MST. Besides the name I honestly don't know how they would differ in quality, sound and performance.

I don't have a mic to place in my engine bay but I'll see about finding a secure area for my phone. If not, I'll get some cabin sound clips for sure.

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Originally Posted by SRB440IGC

I don't have a mic to place in my engine bay but I'll see about finding a secure area for my phone. If not, I'll get some cabin sound clips for sure.

Interested too to hear bud!

[SRB440IGC]

Originally Posted by B58_coup_

Interested too to hear bud!

Yessir, here ya go:

Also updated on the original post.
I tried getting some cabin audio but my phone just wasn't picking up the sound. IMO it is very noticeable from the inside as well.

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Originally Posted by SRB440IGC

Yessir, here ya go:

Also updated on the original post.
I tried getting some cabin audio but my phone just wasn't picking up the sound. IMO it is very noticeable from the inside as well.

Oh yes! When you got on it at the end it sounded awesome. Definitely more audiable intake sounds. I see myself getting one soon