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I've always been an advocate for a simple, clean, and quiet as possible modified car. So I was stuck in a conundrum for the longest time when it came to upgrading the intake. On one hand, after the exhaust, DP, and BOV, I didn't need yet another mod adding to the noise levels (I have a thing against the hissing and sucking noise). Yet on the other hand, after the exhaust and DP, the panel filter intake could no longer sustain it's ability to complement the exhaust and the DP. It was now the bottleneck for optimising the performance gains.

I eventually caved in to the latter (damn you Team Funeral and your peer pressure! ), and had Phat GT order me the Blitz Carbon Suction Intake Kit (thanks Phat). I picked it from him the other night and brought it home to install myself.

Overview
The kit comes with all the necessary parts for an easy install. Installation was straight forward and only 30 minutes. It fit perfectly with no need for fiddling or cutting. The Blitz kit is unique in that it includes a carbon fibre cover which encloses the pod filter. This makes it one of the few kits on the market that is legal on Australian roads. No defect for me thank you! However it's not just a cover though, because it includes the inlet air duct as well so there's no segmentation between duct and air chamber.

Feedback
Phat says this kit is the best available for the Liberty. I have no problem believing that! And not because it's also one of the most expensive! Response is much quicker now. I thought the DP did wonders for quick throttle response, this adds to it even more. Plus the turbo's 'kick in the back' feeling that is felt when it shoots forward has increased as well. As much as the HKS panel filter was a good mod, the Blitz kit is much better in terms of making a noticeable difference.

Just trying to get used to the noise still. It's a cross between a hissing leak and the GFB BOV. Some people like it though, but I'm still not convinced. But despite that, it's still a highly recommended upgrade as I'm quite happy with the results.

So if you have a bit of dosh lying about and you only want the best for your Liberty, the Blitz kit is for you!

The huge pod filter


Pod filter & intake pipe


In-built bracket to connect the factory air sensor


Bye bye panel filter, hello intake


This is with the carbon fibre cover box on, and the filter is out of sight!


Zoom out to the engine bay. It's not noticeable and blends in nicely with my carbon fibre engine covers

Another fantastic in-depth review Arith, and pics to match!

The second i saw that cf cover i knew it would be pricey, but it looks great and really complements your engine bay.

I'm too scared to ask the price!

Resonate wrote:I'm too scared to ask the price!

In that case I'll use the marketing technique used by the infomercials to make it look like it's cheaper than it really is.

The intake can be yours for 5 easy payments of $280 AUD each! Call now and the first 20 callers will receive an autographed photograph of tangcla!

Arith wrote:The intake can be yours for 5 easy payments of $280 AUD each! Call now and the first 20 callers will receive an autographed photograph of tangcla!

Hahaha that actually worked for a few seconds.


Until i realised the true price.

I still want it!

it sounds expensive, but for a pod the size of abe lincoln's hat ..... legally!?! extra ...
actually sounds like a good deal.

Arith wrote:The Blitz kit is unique in that it includes a carbon fibre cover which encloses the pod filter. This makes it one of the few kits on the market that is legal on Australian roads. No defect for me thank you!

Just thougth I'd correct you on this. EPA states that as long as your car is EFI and the filter is a dry element filter (i.e. non-oiled) then it can be used enclosed or open.

that's from my research

Arith wrote:The intake can be yours for 5 easy payments of $280 AUD each! Call now and the first 20 callers will receive an autographed photograph of tangcla!

How about the other way, buyer will receive an autographed copy of Jim's car, signed by the photographer himself

Both got to much time on ur hands.. an as for u jim.. ur a fuka! hahaha those rim's look shit on ur car!.. i think u should get carbon fiber ones to match ur engine bay

nice n clean looking engine bay.. good job

yeh i agree ur rims look shit on ur car.. wanna sell them

gtspec wrote:yeh i agree ur rims look shit on ur car.. wanna sell them

When I do, I think Mano will fight to the death anyone who may show any interest because he's been waiting forever for me to sell them.

Mano probably has the 'for sale' section as his home page.

Hahah come on jimmy.. the time must be near? u won't even need to clean them ill do it when I pick them up..

In all seriousness.. u know u want to

Arh time will tell..

Defently love ur car man.. looks nice.. might need to sell LOL!

goddam Jim! your missing the carbon fibre strut brace and intake arm.

EJ25 wrote:your missing the carbon fibre strut brace and intake arm.

I'll check with Phat on Monday.

Arith wrote:

EJ25 wrote:your missing the carbon fibre strut brace and intake arm.

I'll check with Phat on Monday.

hmmm u sound serious hahaha