HKS Intake . . .

BLM · 03-02-2011, 09:00 AM

BUMP for anyone with dyno numbers on this HKS intake. One of the Vendor's mentioned in a thread that this set-up nets 8-10 whp gain???

I can't see it gaining nothing. Even replacement intake hoses and a K&N drop-in will give you a few hp (likely not even noticeable) and improved throttle response. The price is excessive though. HKS or not. Then again, there are true honda/acura enthusiasts (not ricers) who pay through the nose to have all Mugen or JUN parts on their cars and they swear by them (the quality is amazing for those manufacturers).

To each his own....I just saw a thread with pics of a 370 on spinners

elmz · 03-02-2011, 10:36 AM

I think some people feel the need to justify their choice of brand to satisfy their personal doubts about it. They need to feel superior to make themselves feel better by pointing out their brand choice produced more HP than yours. Which ultimately justifies why they spent the money they did....I'm just saying

And in case anyone wants to know I went with the bargain choice, HPS tubes and K&N drop-ins. It cost me a lil over $200. HP gains? I'm not sure....

EDIT: I forgot to mention the HKS intakes look awesome! I had it in my 350 DE.

deolee · 03-02-2011, 06:56 PM

Quite a battle going on here~IMO SRI gives u throttle response and CAI gives u high-end hp. Name brand or not doesn't really matter as long u get what you want it from the products, it's all good brand. Some people like actual performance gains, while some people like the bling and hiss. It's all up to each individuals to judge whether or not it's worthwhile. I myself don't like doing any mod to the audio system to my car, but some people like their car sounds like a boombox. I'm not gonna call a fail on them cuz that's something they put their time and effort into. Everybody has their own taste of modding. Let's not judge or call out other fellow Z owner.
Anyway I really like how ur intake turns out. Like many said I'm little worry about the heat soaking around the filter element. Here is an idea for u~just get another same diameter pipe about 1'-2' long of the right bend, connect it with rubber silicone hose before the filter. There you got CAI with the sound u want it.

Jordo! · 03-03-2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM

Even replacement intake hoses and a K&N drop-in will give you a few hp (likely not even noticeable) and improved throttle response.

Wrong -- gain is the same or more as any aftermarket intake at various points in the rev range.

Believe it or not, the OEM set up actually works really well with high flow panel filers and smoother tubes, as it already draw in cool air from built in bumper ducts and has excellent heat shielding.

There are several dynos on here that confirm solid gains for this set up. The gains are not negligible.

03-02-2011, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 15	BUMP for anyone with dyno numbers on this HKS intake. One of the Vendor's mentioned in a thread that this set-up nets 8-10 whp gain??? I can't see it gaining nothing. Even replacement intake hoses and a K&N drop-in will give you a few hp (likely not even noticeable) and improved throttle response. The price is excessive though. HKS or not. Then again, there are true honda/acura enthusiasts (not ricers) who pay through the nose to have all Mugen or JUN parts on their cars and they swear by them (the quality is amazing for those manufacturers). To each his own....I just saw a thread with pics of a 370 on spinners Last edited by BLM; 03-02-2011 at 09:02 AM.

03-02-2011, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	I think some people feel the need to justify their choice of brand to satisfy their personal doubts about it. They need to feel superior to make themselves feel better by pointing out their brand choice produced more HP than yours. Which ultimately justifies why they spent the money they did....I'm just saying And in case anyone wants to know I went with the bargain choice, HPS tubes and K&N drop-ins. It cost me a lil over $200. HP gains? I'm not sure.... EDIT: I forgot to mention the HKS intakes look awesome! I had it in my 350 DE. Last edited by elmz; 03-02-2011 at 10:39 AM.

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03-02-2011, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
deolee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 39 Drives: 10 Z34 matte white Rep Power: 16	Quite a battle going on here~IMO SRI gives u throttle response and CAI gives u high-end hp. Name brand or not doesn't really matter as long u get what you want it from the products, it's all good brand. Some people like actual performance gains, while some people like the bling and hiss. It's all up to each individuals to judge whether or not it's worthwhile. I myself don't like doing any mod to the audio system to my car, but some people like their car sounds like a boombox. I'm not gonna call a fail on them cuz that's something they put their time and effort into. Everybody has their own taste of modding. Let's not judge or call out other fellow Z owner. Anyway I really like how ur intake turns out. Like many said I'm little worry about the heat soaking around the filter element. Here is an idea for u~just get another same diameter pipe about 1'-2' long of the right bend, connect it with rubber silicone hose before the filter. There you got CAI with the sound u want it.