Systemax vs. Saleen Intake

dragstang86 · 03-15-2003, 07:13 AM

I was wondering how comparable this intakes are. I have been planning on getting the systemax but came across a saleen intake and wonder if thats as nice of an intake as the systemax. I have an unported cobra on top my afr 165 right now but am looking to swap it out with whatever is going to make the most power. With my c-4 3500 stall set up the car is very torquey and have alot of traction problems on the street so i would like to increase the high rpm power. I am open to other suggestions.

thanks for the help

Chevysucks · 03-16-2003, 10:27 AM

Ive herd that the holley systemax intake will take some bottom end power to give you the top end power that you are looking for.

Ive never herd of a saleen intake. But I have seen the saleen supercharger that takes the place of the intake manifold.

You could also try an intake spacer. I put a 1" intake spacer on mine and felt a decrease in bottom end and more up top but I still have loads of power down below.

dragstang86 · 03-16-2003, 09:35 PM

Heres one of the saleen intakes http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36474

Over all do you think i would lower e.t with the systemax though? I mean my car is very torquey right now between the 3500 stall, unported cobra intake and stock maf sensor, infact all low end and i cant hook at all on the street and even have some trouble with slicks at the track. I went to the track today and went a 12.57 but only at 105 with a 1.68 60ft and still spun some. What do you think it would run with a systemax (or other intake) and a bigger maf sensor?

thanks for the help

Chevysucks · 03-16-2003, 11:03 PM

That saleen intake looks exactly like the systemax intake.

Im not too sure what numbers you should expect with either one but I am sure it it would lower the numbers to at least a 12.4 or 12.3. because it would get rid of some of your low end and give you more top end therefor making you hook better off the line. hell maybee you could even see a 12.2 but I don't relly know. Im sure someone on this board has the systemax intake on their car and could tell you a little more about it than I can.

Technick · 03-17-2003, 12:53 AM

The Holley Systemax intake is actually the better of the two intakes. The reason for this is in the lower manifold. The Saleen just uses the 5.0 truck lower and is not as free flowing as the Holley manifold. The truck lower usually flows better than a stock Mustang lower but the Holley is a much better design. If you had the two side by side you could see a big difference in the lowers. The uppers are very simular. Go for the Holley it will make better power overall.

dragstang86 · 03-17-2003, 07:49 PM

thanks for the help......probably price out the systemax...or theres the new Performer RPM 2 being released late april...You know anything about that intake?

Coupe50h · 03-17-2003, 07:58 PM

I have seen two cars at the track with the vortech saleen intake, they were both extremely fast cars, but also supercharged, they seemed to like the saleen intake, i sure do, looks nice. heard it is expensive htough.

03-15-2003, 07:13 AM	#1
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	Systemax vs. Saleen Intake I was wondering how comparable this intakes are. I have been planning on getting the systemax but came across a saleen intake and wonder if thats as nice of an intake as the systemax. I have an unported cobra on top my afr 165 right now but am looking to swap it out with whatever is going to make the most power. With my c-4 3500 stall set up the car is very torquey and have alot of traction problems on the street so i would like to increase the high rpm power. I am open to other suggestions. thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

03-16-2003, 10:27 AM	#2
Chevysucks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Stroudsburg, PA, USA Posts: 150	Ive herd that the holley systemax intake will take some bottom end power to give you the top end power that you are looking for. Ive never herd of a saleen intake. But I have seen the saleen supercharger that takes the place of the intake manifold. You could also try an intake spacer. I put a 1" intake spacer on mine and felt a decrease in bottom end and more up top but I still have loads of power down below. __________________ 88 Stang 306 ci. GT Mustang heads- ported and polished/milled---Soon to be AFR 185cc 1.7 crane roller rockers/extra hardened pushrods FRPP X-303 Cam Stock Intake-1 inch intake spacer BBK Cold Air Induction Stock Injectors--going to 24 pounders BBK Full Length Headers Mac 2.5 inch Cat-Back 8 Point Cage Sub Frame Connectors World Class T-5 Steeda Shift Cable,Quadrant,Firewall adjuster King Cobra Clutch Pro 5.0 Shifter Alunimum Driveshaft/ Drive shaft loop Kenny Brown suspension 3.55 gears

03-16-2003, 09:35 PM	#3
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	Heres one of the saleen intakes http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36474 Over all do you think i would lower e.t with the systemax though? I mean my car is very torquey right now between the 3500 stall, unported cobra intake and stock maf sensor, infact all low end and i cant hook at all on the street and even have some trouble with slicks at the track. I went to the track today and went a 12.57 but only at 105 with a 1.68 60ft and still spun some. What do you think it would run with a systemax (or other intake) and a bigger maf sensor? thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

03-16-2003, 11:03 PM	#4
Chevysucks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Stroudsburg, PA, USA Posts: 150	That saleen intake looks exactly like the systemax intake. Im not too sure what numbers you should expect with either one but I am sure it it would lower the numbers to at least a 12.4 or 12.3. because it would get rid of some of your low end and give you more top end therefor making you hook better off the line. hell maybee you could even see a 12.2 but I don't relly know. Im sure someone on this board has the systemax intake on their car and could tell you a little more about it than I can. __________________ 88 Stang 306 ci. GT Mustang heads- ported and polished/milled---Soon to be AFR 185cc 1.7 crane roller rockers/extra hardened pushrods FRPP X-303 Cam Stock Intake-1 inch intake spacer BBK Cold Air Induction Stock Injectors--going to 24 pounders BBK Full Length Headers Mac 2.5 inch Cat-Back 8 Point Cage Sub Frame Connectors World Class T-5 Steeda Shift Cable,Quadrant,Firewall adjuster King Cobra Clutch Pro 5.0 Shifter Alunimum Driveshaft/ Drive shaft loop Kenny Brown suspension 3.55 gears

03-17-2003, 12:53 AM	#5
Technick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 175	The Holley Systemax intake is actually the better of the two intakes. The reason for this is in the lower manifold. The Saleen just uses the 5.0 truck lower and is not as free flowing as the Holley manifold. The truck lower usually flows better than a stock Mustang lower but the Holley is a much better design. If you had the two side by side you could see a big difference in the lowers. The uppers are very simular. Go for the Holley it will make better power overall. __________________ No matter how much you spend, or how much you prepare, there is ALWAYS someone else faster or quicker than YOU!!!!!!!!!!

03-17-2003, 07:49 PM	#6
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	thanks for the help......probably price out the systemax...or theres the new Performer RPM 2 being released late april...You know anything about that intake? __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

03-17-2003, 07:58 PM	#7
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	I have seen two cars at the track with the vortech saleen intake, they were both extremely fast cars, but also supercharged, they seemed to like the saleen intake, i sure do, looks nice. heard it is expensive htough. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

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