Intake

[cali yaris]

just because i havent gotten an intake or want to be different you are coming back at me it seems.

umm,, no, I was actually defending your right to do what you want. geez. LOL

@ frownonfun : we're good

@ everyone : could this thread have gone more off-topic? LOL

[RedRide]

My 2 cents.... FWIW......

I remember early on when the 7th gen Celica was released.
Someone dynoed it with the stock air fiter installed and, with it absent. .
Without the stock filter, it gained abou 5 hp in the top end and published the results.
This was basically the same gain you would get if you installed a good CAI.
So I installed a K&N filter in my Celica and called it a day. I also installed a TRD exhaust.

IMO modern air boxes are pretty efficient and little is to be gained with a CAI over a free flowing filter.

A CAI wiil give you a "WOW" factor and can be a 1st step in gaining a bit more power but, on it's own, it's not usually worth it.

[WeeYari]

Can't believe this thread has gone to 56 posts.

Well...57 now

[PumpkinSteve]

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake? Is there a general consensus as to which is better? TRD make an intake kit but it costs $$$ and says "not for highway use"...I guess it's too noisy.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by PumpkinSteve

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake? Is there a general consensus as to which is better? TRD make an intake kit but it costs $$$ and says "not for highway use"...I guess it's too noisy.

NONE of the aftermarket intakes are THAT loud. And I believe they all say "not for highway use" or public road use or "intended for racing applications only".... something like that. but i'm thinking you'll be alright from a legal stand point no matter what brand you buy.

Also I don't know that there's any real difference between the brands except for the brand name itself. They all differ a little in appearance as well so I guess go with whichever is most aesthetically pleasing to your eye. But as far as performance goes, I can't imagine they are all that different.

I think of that skit from Brian Regan where he talks about what a Fridge salesman could possibly have to say.... "This keeps your food cold for $400, and this model here keeps your food cold for $500."

lol. sorry there i go again off topic.

[cali yaris]

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake?

The AFE intake is a short ram intake with a partial airbox. + is that it's easy to service the filter, - is that the iar is a little hotter there in the engine bay.

AEM (or other brand) cold air intake has piping that puts the filter in your wheel well. + is that the intake air is colder, - is that you have to remove your fender liners (and wheel) to service the filter.

[cali yaris]

"not for highway use" or "for who purposes only" has to be used on a part that has not been certified as CARB (emissions,etc.) or DOT legal. It's not related to noise -- well, it could be if it were an exhaust.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

The AFE intake is a short ram intake with a partial airbox. + is that it's easy to service the filter, - is that the iar is a little hotter there in the engine bay.

AEM (or other brand) cold air intake has piping that puts the filter in your wheel well. + is that the intake air is colder, - is that you have to remove your fender liners (and wheel) to service the filter.

my bad i thought the AEM was a sri also.

[cali yaris]

Well, at least we all know what "iar" is.

[frownonfun]

ok now i'm confused

but anyway i was thinking maybe it would be helpful to have a sticky on intakes. just a thought.

[matthewai]

hey guys what is this unit in the middle with the blue connector?

the stock intake has a place for it to clip but the afe does not

i wedged it in between those hoses its not moving any other ideas of what to do with it or just leave it?

[malibuguy]

If i'm not mistaken, its a purge valve for the evap system

on my scion...i left the air box in place so it had a place to stay when i fabricated my intake. of course i know you guys don't have that option with intakes...



this lil' 1nz loves to scream!

[CAyaris]

So i know i ased before and i heard k n N but anyone else, have a MPG increase with any other intakes

[matthewai]

Originally Posted by malibuguy

If i'm not mistaken, its a purge valve for the evap system

on my scion...i left the air box in place so it had a place to stay when i fabricated my intake. of course i know you guys don't have that option with intakes...

okay word yeah i dont think we have that option either but im just gonna leave it its secure enough where it is

[Trubin]

15-20 hp is a joke. Maybe in a car that has 400hp a different intake that lets the engine breathe easier, may give that amount of performance. In our case, the 108 ponies (which there are less of at the wheels} will probably gain around 3 more ponies from the intake.
I installed a Secret Weapon R intake about month ago and my MPG hasn't changed, but I drive more aggressive now. Gassing it on long stretches sometimes to hear that 1.5L beast roar. Probably if I wouldn't do that, my MPG would have increased by a 0.7-1.5 at most.
p.s. normally I get around 30mpg.