Kyostar 4" Intake Review vs MST V2

[30MilesOffshore]

Thought I would post up a review on the Kyostar 4" intake system, and share my findings. This looks very similar to the MST v2, which is has good reviews as far as hearing the turbo. I took a chance and ordered this off ebay for $225. I gotta say I was impressed when it showed up. Definitely not cheap, and was a nice fit.

I had access to a friends MST V2 for comparison and we could not tell a difference. Build quality was the same, even the metal was the same thickness 1.5mm. *** The only difference I could see was the MST did have a larger gasket in one section that closed a gap up a little better. Which was easly fixed by ordering another gasket off amazon ($10).

Review: Overall, definitely 5 star!!! I would highly recommend! Nice fit, quality materials, definitely could hear the turbo spool and flutter when wastegate opened. You easily hear it with the windows up and even down. $250 vs $500+

Bonus Tip: I just made my own clear cover ($6). 11x14 - 3mm - clear acrylic sheet off amazon. Traced the lid with a sharpie, then cut it with the dremel. Cleaned the edges with a file. Throw a supra sticker on it, or any other sticker you want on it for the win!

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[30MilesOffshore]

Filmed a quick audio section so you can hear the turbo. First video is with windows down. Second video is with windows up. This was not even WOT and was filmed with an old cell phone at cruising speeds. Only pressing about half throttle and lifting off, was trying not to make the exhaust pops over the turbo sound.

Just for sound comparison, with the stock intake, it can't even be heard by you, me, the neighbor, the phone, or anyone else. LOL.

Video Links:

Kyostar 4" Intake Windows Open

Kyostar 4" Intake Windows Closed

 

[Funkjaw]

Thanks for posting this! I've been eyeballing this for like a week and glad you have positive feedback, definitely gonna get one now.

Edit 1:
Can you elaborate what extra gasket you had to get?

Edit 2:
Can you fix the links to the videos? They don't seem to work...

 

[Extreme Power House]

Another excellent option is the MAD intake, the regular price is $269
forum members got a special deal as always.
it looks identical to MST, with US-based support and a lifetime warranty
Enhance Performance with Mastery of Art & Design MAD High Flow Air Intake W/ Heat Shield for Toyota Supra A90 & BMW Z4 B58

 

[razorlab]

I run the MAD, it's 99.9% the same thing as MST.

 

[Van_Supr@]

Finally got around to installing the Kyostar intake and fitment is great. I did however, had to bore out the nipple that accepts the breather… otherwise no issues. I made a carbon fiber cover. Badge equates to -6hp, +11dB ?

 

[swrdply400mrelay]

Another excellent option is the MAD intake, the regular price is $269
forum members got a special deal as always.
it looks identical to MST, with US-based support and a lifetime warranty
Enhance Performance with Mastery of Art & Design MAD High Flow Air Intake W/ Heat Shield for Toyota Supra A90 & BMW Z4 B58

@razorlab
@Extreme Power House

Do you know diameter of the pipe? Is it 4" like MST?


@30MilesOffshore
Do you have a link to the Amazon gasket you got? Thank you!

 

[JDG520]

Another excellent option is the MAD intake, the regular price is $269
forum members got a special deal as always.
it looks identical to MST, with US-based support and a lifetime warranty
Enhance Performance with Mastery of Art & Design MAD High Flow Air Intake W/ Heat Shield for Toyota Supra A90 & BMW Z4 B58

Interested. How do we get the forum discount?

 

[Thraxbert]

Looks like the boys at Kyostar raided the parts bin at their local ODM. Glad people have a cheaper option.

 

[Extreme Power House]

Interested. How do we get the forum discount?

when you are ready to place an order, please dm me

 

[razorlab]

@razorlab
@Extreme Power House

Do you know diameter of the pipe? Is it 4" like MST?

Not sure, I can measure next time I have the filter off.

 

[swrdply400mrelay]

Not sure, I can measure next time I have the filter off.

Do you have a BN/DAW heatshield? Want to make sure it clears. Thanks!

 

[razorlab]

Do you have a BN/DAW heatshield? Want to make sure it clears. Thanks!

On the turbo? I run the Verus and I'm a 2 port.

 

[swrdply400mrelay]

On the turbo? I run the Verus and I'm a 2 port.

Did you drill and attach the stock aluminum intake heatshield/panel?

 

[razorlab]

Did you drill and attach the stock aluminum intake heatshield/panel?

No, I custom fabbed up a shield.

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