Question about the K&N typhoon intake

Rori · 09-05-2014, 10:41 AM

So I just put in my K&N typhoon intake system recently. I understand that they are not as good as long tube CAI but I didn't want to go through the hassle of removing the bumper or making cuts that would be needed for the Stillen CAI. I was told yesterday that by putting in the K&N typhoon system I actually lost performance because it would essentially be a hot air intake system with it being under the hood like it is. Is this a true statement? Did I just waste a bunch of money on something that decreases performance?

I apologize in advance if this a noob question.

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 10:53 AM

heh..

onzedge · 09-05-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

heh..

exsanity · 09-05-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

heh..

exsanity · 09-05-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

onzedge · 09-05-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rori

So I just put in my K&N typhoon intake system recently. I understand that they are not as good as long tube CAI but I didn't want to go through the hassle of removing the bumper or making cuts that would be needed for the Stillen CAI. I was told yesterday that by putting in the K&N typhoon system I actually lost performance because it would essentially be a hot air intake system with it being under the hood like it is. Is this a true statement? Did I just waste a bunch of money on something that decreases performance?

I apologize in advance if this a noob question.

The K&N Typhoon utilizes heat shields around the intakes so that heat becomes less of an issue. I would not worry about it if I were you. From all of the reviews and dyno charts I have read, the Typhoon is a decent intake that delivers good additional power. The only negative I have ever heard is that the fitment is a little difficult.

kenchan · 09-05-2014, 11:08 AM

there are threads on this already, but first use a scanguage or watever obd2 device to log iat's.

compare with stock. that should give you a good idea if your intake is really sucking cool air or just sucking hot air or just plain sucking in general.

onzedge · 09-05-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there are threads on this already, but first use a scanguage or watever obd2 device to log iat's.

compare with stock. that should give you a good idea if your intake is really sucking cool air or just sucking hot air or just plain sucking in general.

^^^Reported for useful advice^^^

exsanity · 09-05-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there are threads on this already, but first use a scanguage or watever obd2 device to log iat's.

compare with stock. that should give you a good idea if your intake is really sucking cool air or just sucking hot air or just plain sucking in general.

You posted this in the wrong section.. clearly you are new here and have been reported for being helpful and/or Asian.

09-05-2014, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	there are threads on this already, but first use a scanguage or watever obd2 device to log iat's. compare with stock. that should give you a good idea if your intake is really sucking cool air or just sucking hot air or just plain sucking in general. onzedge likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	heh..