Installed CAI from K&N and not happy, what gives

370z_cruising

ok, so I installed the K&N Typhoon 69 Series CAI and the reviews of it said it would be louder than what I have. Well, I can't tell a freaking difference. Perhaps I've gained in HP, but certainly not in sound.

I know next most logical step is probably the exhuast, but man o man, I already spent $350+ on this thing..

anyone else have the same problem I have? any solutions? other than getting a whole new exhuast?

370guy

Not to be a prick, ( i have the K&N intake) bt if you wanted a louder exhaust note you probably shouldve gotten a louder exhaust. My K&N didnt change my exhast note at all but it increase the volume of my intake (meaning I can hear he intakes sucking in air now)

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370z_cruising

no, you not being prick.. appreciate any input on this.. I was advised it would increase the sound though.. and I've had a CAI on a previous vehicle, and it did help.. I suspect a new exhaust will be my next purchase then.. Now to decide which.

thanks for replying

esfourteen

I cant speak for the k&n, but when I only had the stillen gen 3 CAI it was extremely noticeable and sounded much better. Once you get exhaust it starts to overpower the intake sound and you hear that primarily.

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tjlazer

i think you need an exhaust and HFC to get any change in sound with this, I have it and I noticed it more with the FI CBE installed as it opened things up more. It wasn't very noticible though.

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370ZilverZ

I have changed CAI in other vehicles and noticed a great deal of change in sound from the air intake, but since I added K&N typhoons, HFC's and CBE all at the same time, I notice just the exhaust. And what a difference it makes. Like everyone else says, change your exhaust and you will notice the change.

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svt to 370z

Man the bigger concern here is your hearing. You might have an abundance of wax build up. The first thing I noticed when I installed my typhoon was the very noticable increase is sound it made. Sounds bad as heII

WAGAWAGA

i have the aem intake and noticed a noticeable difference in sound. Also i think the injen intakes sound pretty nice.

m4a1mustang

You should hear a beefier sound around mid-range coming from the intake. My Injens sounded really nice once you got to around 4k. When I added my FI CBE I couldn't hear them anymore which was a little upsetting.

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jaycz

Remember that intake and exhaust noise are two different things. An intake kit is not going to make your exhaust louder.

fxroar

If you're on a budget as far as making your car louder, you can do a muffler delete. You can also get a cheap axle back, like AAM Short Tail.. or a very affordable catback exhaust system, CNT Exhaust. There are plenty of options.. just find one that is suited for you.

On a side note.. I had Injen on my old 09 Z and the sound above 4k RPM was addicting.

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