2015-2021 Subaru WRX / STI | Velossa Tech BIG MOUTH Ram Air Intake Snorkel
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- 2+ years in the making and it's finally here! This is the first look at the Velossa Tech BIG MOUTH Ram Air Intake Snorkel for the 2015-2021 SUBARU WRX/STI platform! In this video, I'll be showing you how to install the newly released product from Velossa Tech. Installation was a breeze and fitment was spot on. Go check them out, links down below.
Relevant Links:
►2015-2021 Subaru WRX/STI BIG MOUTH Ram Air Intake Snorkel: www.velossatechdesign.com/pro...
►2015-2021 Subaru WRX/STI BIG MOUTH "LIT KIT" Ram Air Intake Snorkel: www.velossatechdesign.com/pro...
►Bayson-R Grille: • Bayson-R Front Grille ...
►Bumper Removal: • 2015-2021 Subaru WRX/S...
Timeline
Intro: 0:00
Installation begins: 2:41
Remove front bumper: 3:03
Compressive Tuning vs Velossa Tech: 4:04
Remove plastic trim: 5:05
Remove front crossmember: 5:30
Install Velossa Tech Snorkel: 7:38
Hella Horns bracket fitment issues: 8:31
Hella Horns solution: 9:34
Look out for these plastic tabs!: 10:54
Last step to installing the snorkel: 11:28
Overview: 12:46
Is a tune required?: 13:59
Any issues with water?: 14:28
Final thoughts: 15:08
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ronfromportland
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I was wondering about the water issue as well. Awesome video bro!
I just ordered this today. Excited to throw it on my STi in the spring.
I saw good results just changing out the stock grill to a carbon mesh one, and instead of hella horns I got the jdm subaru ones. Also added a perrin radiator shroud and it definitely lowered the temps a bit .
Bro, You literally beat me by a few days with this item! Just found out they had it and ordered Friday!
Nice to see others are ontop of their games!
Looks awesome man. Great install vid
Thank you sir!
Great video.
Really not sure about this ram duct.
The stock design is very good, well sealed and draws air from the high pressure area at the nose via the snorkle already. It's out of the way enough to avoid debris (rocks, salt, bugs, rain etc) wearas the ram duct would definitely suck in more junk to the filter.
Not a huge deal if you have a filter you can change or clean but with this duct you'd literally have to take the bumper off to change the filter (stock airbox anyway).
They say the airflow increases at the square of the vehicle speed yet the graph on the site shows a consistent flow inc from low gears low rpm all the way up. So not sure those numbers accurately reflect what's happening when the car is moving.
If the ecu compensates with lower wastegates duty to target a specific boost your mass airflow will stay the same, possibly colder intake temp and manifold air temps, improved compressor efficiency.
My temp at the maf is always around ambient anyway. Also I have a slightly larger turbo, I'm seeing around 270 g/s (35+ lb min) at redline wheras their test car (basically stock) is only seeing 27-28 lb min. So I'm already flowing way more are with no temp increase or restrictions that I can see.
Curious if anyone has some good data can't find any solid dyno numbers or 1/4 mile improvements to really prove a difference.
Nicely made piece and looks cool for sure.
Not convinced yet the price is worth the performance or potential issues with a dirty filter and the hastle of the bumper removal.
The red accents from snorkle and horns pop my dude I like it! I'm very interested in your review of this part cause I just add to the Ghost! Great video once again sir!
Thank you man! I think you will have a hard time picking what color to run!
@@ronfromportland naw……black and ghost grey all the way!
I have the Cobb Access Port. Next Im planing to by the unique Takeda Attack Stage 2 Cold Air Intake with the Big Mouth. Thanks for the help bro
Clean install homie, very clean engine bay as well!
Thank you very much man! Love your in-depth video too! The lit kit you have is dope.
That is a nice addition man and also good luck with your retune 🤛.
I had the Velossa tech on my Fiesta ST when I had it. Very nice pieces and adds a bit of flair and functionality at the same time.
Keep it up man.
Thanks man! I was always envious of the Fords that had the snorkel, I thought it looked amazing. Glad they finally got into Subaru! 🍻
Thank you for the kind words!
awesome video bro now im thinkng of getting one
Thanks bro!
Looks like this will mount right up to the 2012+ Impreza/XV crosstreks
Looks doped bro. Interesting to find out actual performance result. I have the JDM Zerosports wind scoop. Im gonna be posting the DIY video too soon in my channel.
This is badass
🔥
Very nice find! I love finding weird parts for these cars. I have a set of Cusco cv boot axle heat shields for my sti that no one’s ever heard of lol.
Thanks! Oh wow, I was just looking at those the other day 😂. The only thing stopping me is the potential fitment issues with aftermarket exhausts. I’m all about the weird parts!
I want those cusco bits you have
So many parts out there that do nothing and suckers buy tons of them. Truly amazing
@@ianholmquist8492 well the heat shields help for track cars to protect the rubber bits
These are made to order too* eta isn't too bad, I think I'll order one. Thanks for doing this vid. keep on grindin' and stay up brotha ✌. Great content too*
Thanks bro! Glad you like it! 🔥
@@ronfromportland you're welcome
@@ronfromportland do you happen to know of a company that makes the snorkel that connects to the AEM intake box that's also compatible with the GrimmSpeed charge pipe on a 15+ sti?
Looks nice Ron, but I'm not totally sold on the whole "ram air" that makes several bends to a filter, then several more bends to the turbo, etc. I guess in theory it works, to a degree, but I would think low pressure cool air is more ideal. How much "high" pressure air is really making its way to the filter? Maybe ram air on a turbo is lost on me....
Ayos pre ang gnda tgnan..!! 🤙🏼
🙏 🙏
I just ordered one, a 20g turbo and a cobb fmic... I'll let you know the results
Wonder if it will fit my 3.6R
Seems cool. With how vertical it goes, water won't be an issue.
This. Thanks man!
@@ronfromportland 💯 love seeing new content on the platform. Had mine since May of 2016.
Was browsing subi vids and did not expect to run into a product like this. Very cool, thanks for sharing! Thanks for answering common questions. How about in regard to blocking air flow to the radiator? Will this fit with aftermarket parts like and after market snorkel or even a front mount intercooler? Thanks!
Thanks! There is plenty of clearance around the radiator so there shouldn’t be any issues with blockage. Are you referring to the intake duct? I haven’t seen very many aftermarket intake ducts. I know the Cobb Redline Intake has a duct but even that is identical to the OEM shape. Yes, it will work with a front mount 👍.
Looks great. Only “issue” I see is easily removing the intake duct if you ever need to take it off for whatever reason. But I guess you pull just remove the entire intake box if you needed to.
Yup, the duct can be removed from the intake side 👍
@@ronfromportland just a bit more work than just the 2 clips 😅
So do you remove the 2 pop clips that hold down the OEM snorkel? Otherwise you wouldn’t be able to remove it without removing the snorkel extension!?
@@littlemac9425 I also would like to know this. Would hate to have to remove bumper every time I need to access my intake.
Is it possible with the stock you can take the color portion off and snake it under the cross member and reattach it? It looks like that might be possible. That would leave only taking the bumper off.
Not sure if the clearance would be big enough for the top portion of the snorkel since it’s curved. Removing the cross member is probably the easiest solution.
Thanks for posting your thoughts on this mod! Have you noticed a decrease in intake air temps with this?
Yes, definitely! I will make sure to take notes on the temps during the summer time.
Looks good 👍, what is the carbon fiber radiator shroud you have? Thx
Thanks! This is the PasswordJDM cf shroud.
Big concern here would be sucking up water. During heavy rain, puddles and such I would be concerned. I made something similar but a homebrew version.
Great install and video.
Living in Oregon, this was one of my concerns as well. So far, no reported issues of hydrolock in other platforms though. Thank you man! 🙏
same! How is it on car washes when you trying to pressure wash the front?
@@yonko-eric just pressure washed mine a few days ago with no issues. As long as you don’t stick the tube directly into it, you should be good.
I know you made this video a while ago but I just got this unit for my STI. Do you know if the Cobb Access Port will provide an “off the shelf tuning option” for the intake?
For the snorkel? Nope, I can’t see Cobb releasing an OTS just for the snorkel.
Glad I found your channel. What is the carbon fiber cover you have over the radiator?
It’s the Password JDM cooling shroud. Not sure if it’s still on the market since it’s super old.
What is that carbon shroud in the front after you reassembled the front end? Looks like fabric in the video ?
This is the PasswordJDM shroud!
My only issue is if you get a big splash of water on a rainy day from a puddle infront of u from another car infront of u it will suck all that water right in now. Happened to my friend with his Focus RS who had a very similar snorkeler, engine was toast, so in order to prevent all that suction if it were to occur is to drill some vent breather holes somewhere on the factory inlet or this so it won't suck in a wave of water.
Subaru intake already has a box into the fender that should help.
@@StarwindIV That white box on the intake near the fender is called a resonator chamber, its for sound, not for water.
I like your headlights! How did you do the yellow on the one half?
Thank you! I just bought some yellow film and cut out shapes to where I liked the look. Took several tries but it worked out.
question would this fit over the perrin cooling oil kit?
Just checked with the owner of Velossa Tech and he confirmed that it’ll fit 👍
Is it plastic or powder coated cast aluminum? Looks really glossy for plastic
It’s made out of some uv resistant heavy duty plastic.
Does it add/amplify swooshy turbo noises? This is obviously a more important question than if it's safe.
LOL. I haven’t noticed an increase in turbo noises.
Great video sir! was wondering if you know anyone that sells these for 08-14 sti's?
Thank you! Currently, no, but I’m sure Velossa Tech will look into the 08-14 platform in the future.
@@ronfromportland perfect. Thank you Ron!
@@univay no problem at all!
For anyone watching there is absolutely no need for a a tune after installing this this short air ram, neither will you see much of a power gain with it, its main purpose is to create a smoother/faster path for the air to get to your intake, this modification is pre MAF and is not metered air entering the system, until it passes through your intake into you MAF sensor !!!!
Will I need a tune after this install on my 2018 Sti? Thanks man!
A tune isn’t necessarily required but it’s probably ideal to get one to reap the maximum benefits of the snorkel. I’m planning on getting a retune in the future just to see what the changes are. Hope this helps!
Yes if you want your car to last, if you change anything to do with airflow you need a tune. Except for a catback or axleback exhaust.
How you remove the stock snurckle to remove ur intake
The intake can be removed without removing the snorkel. Bumper has to be removed for the snorkel to come off.
Pretty interested in getting one but I’m scared it won’t fit with my carbon grill since the mesh sits further back and lwrclssgarage front brace. Would you happen to know?
Oh dude, I thought about this exact same thing since I was interested in their front brace. I highly doubt there’s enough room with the brace installed since it looks like it would sit right where the snorkel opening is. Hard to say if it’ll touch your grille or not either. There’s about a 2” gap from my grille to the snorkel but I know those carbon fiber grilles sit far back.
@@ronfromportland Yeah, exactly my thoughts. Would be a killer looking combo with the front brace and snorkel but it’s too expensive of a gamble for me right now.
@@danielo22 totally understandable man!
My question is, do they make them for older models of the WRX&Sti like let's say 07
Currently no, but I’m sure Velossa Tech will look into the other years at some point.
@ronfromportland that would be fantastic
With the snorkel you need to clean/change the air filter more often??
Not necessarily but I clean it pretty often to be on the safe side!
@@ronfromportland Just curious how you access the filter now? You can’t remove the stock duct because the clips are blocked in by this?
@@ryankeller3159 the filter can be accessed by removing the cover to the intake box. Only downside is that it’s a bit of a hassle to remove the duct since the clips are hidden. But you almost never have to remove the duct.
Have you gotten a tune after this install? If so how much extra whp did you gain?
Nope, I didn’t get a retune. There are no power gains with this snorkel.
Anyone try this on a SJ Forester XT? Not sure how our front structure differs from a WRX and if it’ll fit. So curious
It’s not confirmed but I’m curious of the fitment as well.
From my Facebook group, one member mentioned that we’ll need to get a DAMD grill. Trim plastic around the radiator and drill two holes to make it fit. Not a huge amount of modifications but it will fit…. I’m willing to find out.
Bro you and i live in Oregon and we all know how ofter it rains but you’re not worried about water getting in the Intake?? Or is it that good that it wont?
This was one of the questions I specifically addressed with the founder of Velossa Tech. Velossa Tech tested their products during Florida rainstorms with no issues of hydrolock on nearly 40 platforms. Driving through a deep puddle is a different story though.
@@ronfromportland Good to know. I wanna see a future update in a couple of months see how it worked, good video. 🤙🏽
@@Blanco_SubieForester thank you man! 🙏
Will front mont intercooler fit?
Yes, it should: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0030/6400/4665/products/20220110205105_IMG_3419_1_1024x.jpg?v=1642296093
Curious on the looks. Looks like a 3d printed piece. I have the compressive tuning aground and thinking about using this or the compressive tuning shroud and cannot decide
Can’t go wrong with either of them. I like that the Velossa Tech is so visible from the front, especially with a badgeless grille. The compressive tuning is harder to see but still provides a little functionality.
@@ronfromportland what’s your opinion of the snorkel vs the shroud? O haven’t looked into your videos and see if you did a follow up yet
@@ezimm81 the snorkel is definitely the more superior one in my opinion. The shroud is great but it lacks data, at least during the time I had it. Although I never got to test it for myself (had planned on getting a retune but green speed update happened), Velossa Tech has data of the benefits they claim.
@@ronfromportland any info if this will work with the redline intake? Was thinking about picking that up in the near future and only running cobbs sf intake
@@ezimm81 I think it requires modification to work with the redline intake so I’m going to say no to be on the safe side. It’s only meant for the OEM intake duct as far as I know.
Would you need a tune for this, since it will change the fuel trims.
I addressed this a little bit at the end but basically, according to the Velossa Tech founder, a tune isn’t really required. In order to see the full benefits of the snorkel, a tune is recommended.
It's required. Vellosy tech or anyone else doesn't care if you damage your car due to slapping random parts onto it. But you should. (ThE bOx SaiD +10 hOrsEpowEr) mentality is pretty dumb.
Does anyone know if it will fit with a 4 inch FMIC?
My bad, looks like I missed this comment. It should fit a fmic. Found this on their site: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0030/6400/4665/products/20220110205105_IMG_3419_1_1024x.jpg?v=1642296093
Do you really have to remove the bumper to install this product?
Yes, in order to access the mounting slot on the bottom.
Does water go in when it rains?
It shouldn’t. I briefly went over this near the end of the video.
Who made the grill?
Bayson-R. Just uploaded the video of that yesterday. Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/BaEVfTWLH_U/v-deo.html
you have a vid coming on the grille?
Yessir! Just a little backed up on editing but I’ll get on it ASAP! 🙏
That grill would like sick on my black 17 WRX. Please let me know where you got it.
Is it a sti grill? Thanks for the great content, keep them coming.
@@jacobsandoval2097 thank you! It’s a grille from Bayson R.
@@ronfromportland I just checked out there website and I didn't see any grille's. 🤔 I wonder if they sold out
@@jacobsandoval2097 dang. I’d keep checking. Check eBay too.
How does this affect the Big SF intake?
Negatively, I haven’t seen anything yet. Drove it through some heavy rains, enough for me to check the intake afterwards, and it was dry.
@@ronfromportland interesting may buy it. Just curious how it would change the flow to the Big SF but I mean it’s measured to 1 inch so I don’t think it would change much just the location of the air being pulled in. Also makes sense because now it’s not pulling heat off the motor.
Looks nice but I don't think that's worth almost $200
hi there, does it sound good?
Not much change to the sound. This is what it currently sounds like ua-cam.com/video/xtLHhH7ia3k/v-deo.html
Do they make these for 2014 base WRXs?
I just peeped the site, looks like it’s still only for the 2015-2021 😢
@@ronfromportland Thanks for looking.
@@TheAllSeeingGuy no problem!
Will this work on redline carbon intake?
Just asked a friend of mine who got the redline carbon intake. He said it sits up higher and is overall bigger than the stock one. I highly doubt it’ll work without additional modification.
@@ronfromportland thanks man
have fun when there is light snow in the air non winter dudes
I live in Wisconsin this will be fine
Unless you are 100+hp over stock, there is no advantage to upgrading the intake on these cars. Mrp performance has the data that shows this. I'm sure other places do too
👌
What grill is that? Jdm
Grill?
This one is the “JDM style” from Bayson-R
@@ronfromportland was curious. I was looking for something similar. But still like to have the Sti badge on the grill
It’s nice product. But maybe it will give you like 5 horsepower?
Hard to say without a tune. I didn’t do it for the HP though. Mainly for cooling and air flow purposes 👍
I agree. It might only help cooling in hot climate. I am pretty sure Subaru engineers thought about this and decided it’s not really needed. But it won’t hurt definitely
I doubt more power that can be felt above what he already has installed. What this does (potentially) change is intake air temps. But when compressed in the turbo, all bets are off. A N/A engine is a different story. Smooth, fast flow and superior intercooler cooling is more important than a few degrees of intake air temperature
Interesting 🧐 ram air 💨 intake and looks well made. 👍 Air flow and air temperature graphs 📈 on website were intriguing 🤨 as well. Intuitively more cool air is best.
As it is bolted to the car, with bolts that are only accessible with the front bumper removed and the snorkel seals tight against the OEM intake there is no way to access the pins that hold the front of the OEM intake place. Long story short this snorkel can’t work with an OEM filter box only after market big cold air intakes where you can access the cone filter downstream of the OEM intake. Maybe generation 2 will have a top access panel with gasket.
Look forward to seeing the WHP and torque gains. My guess 5 to 7 WHP with maybe 🤔 an additional 7 to 10ft•lbs torque.
I will stick with what I have, Compressive Tuning Smartflow Shroud and maybe add something to the ram air tray to direct air flow better. I am also installing the Cobb Redline Carbon Fiber Intake so the snorkel wouldn’t seal properly.
big mouth? ram?? ayooooo pause
Whats that, $500 bucks like everything else.