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I had a unique opportunity to compare all three EUROCOMPULSION intakes and figured I would provide some feedback.
EUROCOMPULSION V1 Intake:
Overview: I found this intake simple and surprisingly easy to install. For someone who wants simplicity, this is a good intake to go with. It retains the use of the stock airbox, but replaces the accordion-style hose with a silicone that reduces turbulence. There's a slight performance gain to be had in the higher RPM range from about 4,000 to 5750 RPM where the turbulence caused by the ribbed stock duct becomes restrictive.
Features: Easiest to install, sleek appearance, slight reduction in intake temps, inexpensive, unlikely to raise eyebrows with the service department. Retains the use of stock filters, with an optional high-flow K&N filter.
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EUROCOMPPULSION V2 Intake:
Overview: I found this intake to crank up the fun factor on the car to 11. Sure, going faster is fun, but this intake hits you from two dimensions: speed and sound. On a manual 124 Spider, the intake releases all sorts of induction and turbo that put you in a in a state of giddy excitement. You'll hear the induction sound, the turbo spooling up, the blow-off sound, and the occasional BPV flutter.
There's a noticeable performance gain across the board from throttle response to top end. This intake totally replaces the entire intake system with a smooth silicone hose, effectively eliminating all of the turbulence caused by the stock induction system and providing a shorter and more direct path to the turbo.
Features: Eye catching appearance, especially in red, slight reduction of intake temps most of the time, moderately priced, has the most filtration surface area of any of these intakes with a high-flow filter. Fairly easy to install. Sounds awesome.
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EUROCOMPULSION V4 Intake:
Overview: If you want the fastest intake EC makes, this is the ticket. It provides the coldest air charge while also reducing turbulence and as a result, makes the most power. It is required for EC's phase 2 tune. It provides the coolest air charge by resisting heat soak and pulling air through the factory cold air intake duct. While induction sounds are not quite as loud as they are with the V2 intake, you still hear the BOV and turbo spool. I'd estimate the difference in induction noise to be around 1/2 as loud as the V2 intake, so you still get some of the excitement. This intake uses an enclosed and self-contained filter. It's a bit more difficult to install than the other two intakes but not prohibitively so. In my opinion, this intake looks most "at home" in the engine bay of the 124 Spider.
Features: Eye catching, performance-oriented appearance, especially in red, reduction in intake temps across the board, high flow filter, makes more power than the rest of the intakes in all conditions. Sounds great.
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Conclusion
I found all of these intakes to be of solid quality, performing as advertised, and sold at a very fair price. EC's kevlar-reinforced silicone ducts are well designed and durable, and I expect them to last the life of the car. While intakes don't always provide a tangible performance gains on some vehicles, I found noteworthy performance gains, especially with the V2 and V4 intakes. Whether you're looking to add a quick and simple upgrade, bump up the fun factor of your car, or open a can of [email protected]$$, EC has you covered.
EUROCOMPULSION V1 Intake:
Overview: I found this intake simple and surprisingly easy to install. For someone who wants simplicity, this is a good intake to go with. It retains the use of the stock airbox, but replaces the accordion-style hose with a silicone that reduces turbulence. There's a slight performance gain to be had in the higher RPM range from about 4,000 to 5750 RPM where the turbulence caused by the ribbed stock duct becomes restrictive.
Features: Easiest to install, sleek appearance, slight reduction in intake temps, inexpensive, unlikely to raise eyebrows with the service department. Retains the use of stock filters, with an optional high-flow K&N filter.
EUROCOMPPULSION V2 Intake:
Overview: I found this intake to crank up the fun factor on the car to 11. Sure, going faster is fun, but this intake hits you from two dimensions: speed and sound. On a manual 124 Spider, the intake releases all sorts of induction and turbo that put you in a in a state of giddy excitement. You'll hear the induction sound, the turbo spooling up, the blow-off sound, and the occasional BPV flutter.
There's a noticeable performance gain across the board from throttle response to top end. This intake totally replaces the entire intake system with a smooth silicone hose, effectively eliminating all of the turbulence caused by the stock induction system and providing a shorter and more direct path to the turbo.
Features: Eye catching appearance, especially in red, slight reduction of intake temps most of the time, moderately priced, has the most filtration surface area of any of these intakes with a high-flow filter. Fairly easy to install. Sounds awesome.
EUROCOMPULSION V4 Intake:
Overview: If you want the fastest intake EC makes, this is the ticket. It provides the coldest air charge while also reducing turbulence and as a result, makes the most power. It is required for EC's phase 2 tune. It provides the coolest air charge by resisting heat soak and pulling air through the factory cold air intake duct. While induction sounds are not quite as loud as they are with the V2 intake, you still hear the BOV and turbo spool. I'd estimate the difference in induction noise to be around 1/2 as loud as the V2 intake, so you still get some of the excitement. This intake uses an enclosed and self-contained filter. It's a bit more difficult to install than the other two intakes but not prohibitively so. In my opinion, this intake looks most "at home" in the engine bay of the 124 Spider.
Features: Eye catching, performance-oriented appearance, especially in red, reduction in intake temps across the board, high flow filter, makes more power than the rest of the intakes in all conditions. Sounds great.
Conclusion
I found all of these intakes to be of solid quality, performing as advertised, and sold at a very fair price. EC's kevlar-reinforced silicone ducts are well designed and durable, and I expect them to last the life of the car. While intakes don't always provide a tangible performance gains on some vehicles, I found noteworthy performance gains, especially with the V2 and V4 intakes. Whether you're looking to add a quick and simple upgrade, bump up the fun factor of your car, or open a can of [email protected]$$, EC has you covered.
