Intake Confusion...Need some opinions!
 

I've been looking into the following Intake Systems:

Injen CAI
Stillen G3 CAI

Then I started looking at: and I know I'm dealing with two different animals

HKS Intake System Racing Suction Reloaded
Stillen Intake System not the ultra long

THOUGHTS

THE MODS I HAVE AT THIS POINT INCLUDE: Greddy Spectrum Elite CB Exhaust, Berk HFC and a Sprint Booster.

you are best off with a long tube intake such as the G3's or Injen (which is more expensive). The reason being is that the design keeps the filters as far away from the engine compartment as possible thus ensuring you are always getting cold air. The problem with the HKS system and any short ram system is that they usually do not come with heat shields. Thus over time as the engine warms up and the entire compartment heats up, your intakes are in the "hot zone", pull in hot air, and give you little to no power increase. Infact some have reported that they lose power. I see you've been posting about intakes awhile now so if you have any questions PM me, no reason to go on starting threads that don't get answers.

You will probably get a lot of advice that basically says... don't get the short ram intake due to heat soak. Always go for the long one! I've heard that size matters.


Edit: NYBladeZ beat me to it!

If you're gonna go with a CAI, with STILLEN intakes IMO. I love the aggressive sound. However, stock OEM intake is the BEST in my honest opinion for these cars.

Your best bet is long tube (cold air). It will have the best gains. You are going to have to remove the bumper to service them but it is a couple of bolts a push clips. I opted for the Injen CAI because I like the dry flow filters they use over the K&N ones that need to be washed and oiled. I also like the painted black option. If you have ever had polished intakes you know they are a pain to keep looking new.

To make the right choice, use the new (advanced) search function. There are tons of reviews and details about the systems you are looking at. Either way, good luck with your choice! :tup:

I'm with AK, the thing with aftermarket intakes is that you don't feel the gains until very high in the rpm range.

I got K&N Typhoon HAI's and I got around ~6 HP incease across the board and it was almost 20 degrees hotter the day I did that run. So I know for sure I would of got a few extra ponies out if it was the same conditions.

So if you want to go cheaper and easier, you can get this one (atleast) Not sure on the other hot air intakes! But IMHO better than stock.

Thank you all for the intel.....I now have a much better understanding of which way to go....I think I'll stay stock.....michaelm...semper fi

Has anyone actually logged IAT's to prove that the G3's are pulling in cooler air than say the K&N or JWT pop chargers? Or is this just one of those "some random guy on a forum said it, it's true" type of things?

I don't really see any hard data to back up the claims I see people making on here. Dynos are nice, but they don't prove much as day to day conditions change.

All the reviews out there show the Stillen G3 intake offers the most HP as shown by independent, non-biased test.

Correct, but is it possible the placement of their mafs cause the car to run leaner? If so, that alone would provide a higher gain wouldn't it?

yes they do but the car apparently runs alittle rich stock

It all goes back to what you want to do with the car. I like Stillen not just for the products but also because they are in California easily accessible and if something goes wrong they try to help you.

Exactly, I love being 10 minutes away. They also have good customer service so if something goes wrong, they are happy to take care of you and fix the problem. That said, I absolutely love my Stillen G3 intakes; the car has a whole new attitude with them, especially high up in the rev range and really brought the car to life.

I agree. Stillen is the best.