Ebay Intake? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Split · 11-04-2008, 08:52 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...mZ110307719026

Right now i have a Simota CAI that's converted to an SRI since the CAI doesn't really fit the Sedan too well. I was hoping to buy a new intake and sell this one to a hatchback owner. Has anyone tried this ebay intake?

mikenacarato · 11-04-2008, 09:02 PM

IMO simota quality is waaaay better than this one. i would stick with quality.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-04-2008, 09:03 PM

I got my Fujita F5 on ebay....it's more, idk... I'm happy, I saw this one when I was shoppin for mine. IDK why, but I went w/ the Fujita... I also cruised you tube w/ keywords Yaris + Intake... That's how I chose... I liked the sound of the Fujita best...

mikenacarato · 11-04-2008, 09:11 PM

also a majority of fujita intakes actually make the most power of other intake brands as well.

eii · 11-04-2008, 09:36 PM

My friend had an intake from ebay on his accord. It broke after a while. I've have the simota one in my sedan with the extra tubing for CAI. Its a tight fit I know, but I havent had any problems with it and I've had it installed for months now. Though a lot believe that CAI doesnt do much for the yaris anyways so setting the Simota as SRI is just fine.

Split · 11-04-2008, 11:26 PM

i guess i'll try to fit the rest of the CAI in there. Is this ebay intake a Cold Air intake? I'd rather stick to a short-ram intake instead of a cold air since I don't want to deal with a filter getting dirty down low.
I imagine all the intakes sound the same anyway.. i really doubt anyone could hear the difference between a Fujita vs an AEM etc.

Split · 11-04-2008, 11:32 PM

OT: can i clean my MAF with rubbing alcohol?

Midon · 11-05-2008, 12:28 AM

I got the intake pictured there and I must say for the price to be as low as it is it has some nice workmanship in it. Now I'm not sure what type of HP gain this gave me, but I know it's better then stock. For quality The welds are nice and it is a solid piece, I don't expect to have any problems. I also can't see paying 200 bucks when something for 50 does the same job. I know most people try to stick with name brands, for the name.But I don't have that kind of cash.

My .02

mikenacarato · 11-05-2008, 12:37 AM

you will never see the same performance gains out of an ebay intake vs. a good quality intake....never.

Split · 11-05-2008, 02:59 AM

well considering the brand name intakes don't give more than 1hp gain in reality anyway, i don't think it really matters.

mikenacarato · 11-05-2008, 08:45 AM

look at fujita. dyno proven at more than 1hp

Split · 11-05-2008, 11:41 AM

^ by who? fujita? we're not running big displacement or forced induction motors here..

mikenacarato · 11-05-2008, 11:49 AM

so...does that mean because i have a small car i cant make more than 1 hp with an intake? not to offend...i take more pride in my car than ebay parts...always have...always will. to each his own though.

ChinoCharles · 11-05-2008, 02:58 PM

I have heard and seen the Fujita intake on a sedan and it looked and sounded wonderful.

Don't buy this Ebay thing. It is garbage.

Split · 11-05-2008, 05:32 PM

how do you know the ebay intake is garbage? have you ever owned one? Seem to me Midon is the one in this thread that has every used one, and he says its good.

metalshark · 11-07-2008, 12:35 AM

I put the pictured intake on six months ago. I really like the improved midrange and top end performance. Based on its helmoltz frequency of resonance your short rams will perform better at high revs and give up some bottom end torque. The ebay unit is better designed than the stock box because the pipe is straight and long on both sides of the sensor. In theory the undistrubed flow should give a more linear consistent air mass signal to the ECM.
It is a pain to service the air filter inside the left front fender. I have 15K on the odometer and tomorrow I have to pull the filter and wash it, dry it, and recharge it with the K&N kit. With this intake and all my exhaust mods I can bang the little mill off the rev limiter quickly. This intake is much better for a straight stick than an auto. If you gotta have a brand name and color anodize go for it. When I put this on I never got a CEL. Some of the users that went with the fancier CAIs did temporarily get CELs until their ECMs could re-write the learning part of their epromms.

kustom play · 11-07-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalshark

I put the pictured intake on six months ago. I really like the improved midrange and top end performance. Based on its helmoltz frequency of resonance your short rams will perform better at high revs and give up some bottom end torque. The ebay unit is better designed than the stock box because the pipe is straight and long on both sides of the sensor. In theory the undistrubed flow should give a more linear consistent air mass signal to the ECM.
It is a pain to service the air filter inside the left front fender. I have 15K on the odometer and tomorrow I have to pull the filter and wash it, dry it, and recharge it with the K&N kit. With this intake and all my exhaust mods I can bang the little mill off the rev limiter quickly. This intake is much better for a straight stick than an auto. If you gotta have a brand name and color anodize go for it. When I put this on I never got a CEL. Some of the users that went with the fancier CAIs did temporarily get CELs until their ECMs could re-write the learning part of their epromms.

i agree but i have almost 30K

i had to flip the bumper back to get to the filter

same way on our TC too

metalshark · 11-09-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustom play

i agree but i have almost 30K

i had to flip the bumper back to get to the filter

same way on our TC too

I had to pull the left front tire off and pull down the bottom plastic panel under the left front fender to get the air filter off for cleaning and recharging with the K&N shampoo and oil.

11-04-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	Ebay Intake? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...mZ110307719026 Right now i have a Simota CAI that's converted to an SRI since the CAI doesn't really fit the Sedan too well. I was hoping to buy a new intake and sell this one to a hatchback owner. Has anyone tried this ebay intake?

11-04-2008, 09:03 PM	#3
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	I got my Fujita F5 on ebay....it's more, idk... I'm happy, I saw this one when I was shoppin for mine. IDK why, but I went w/ the Fujita... I also cruised you tube w/ keywords Yaris + Intake... That's how I chose... I liked the sound of the Fujita best... __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-04-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	My friend had an intake from ebay on his accord. It broke after a while. I've have the simota one in my sedan with the extra tubing for CAI. Its a tight fit I know, but I havent had any problems with it and I've had it installed for months now. Though a lot believe that CAI doesnt do much for the yaris anyways so setting the Simota as SRI is just fine. __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

11-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#8
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	I got the intake pictured there and I must say for the price to be as low as it is it has some nice workmanship in it. Now I'm not sure what type of HP gain this gave me, but I know it's better then stock. For quality The welds are nice and it is a solid piece, I don't expect to have any problems. I also can't see paying 200 bucks when something for 50 does the same job. I know most people try to stick with name brands, for the name.But I don't have that kind of cash. My .02 __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

11-07-2008, 12:35 AM	#16
metalshark MetalShark Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 104	ebay intake user I put the pictured intake on six months ago. I really like the improved midrange and top end performance. Based on its helmoltz frequency of resonance your short rams will perform better at high revs and give up some bottom end torque. The ebay unit is better designed than the stock box because the pipe is straight and long on both sides of the sensor. In theory the undistrubed flow should give a more linear consistent air mass signal to the ECM. It is a pain to service the air filter inside the left front fender. I have 15K on the odometer and tomorrow I have to pull the filter and wash it, dry it, and recharge it with the K&N kit. With this intake and all my exhaust mods I can bang the little mill off the rev limiter quickly. This intake is much better for a straight stick than an auto. If you gotta have a brand name and color anodize go for it. When I put this on I never got a CEL. Some of the users that went with the fancier CAIs did temporarily get CELs until their ECMs could re-write the learning part of their epromms. __________________ Absolutely red, Drawtite hitch, CAI, Insulated Header, Amsoil 5w-30, Mag-drain plug, Red-Line MT-90 tranny oil, Scotch-Guard, Window Tint, Dash rug, Custom short throw shifter, Lowered OEM arm rest, Super-Turbo muffler/w chrome slash cut tip., TRD rear sway bar, sticky pads, front shock tower bar, RS grill badge, VVT-i emblems, Second tire set from Tirerack.com, DISABLED DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, platform- style locking custom bike rack. 86K miles so far. 5 years use now on ceramic wrapped insulated stainless-steel header. Last edited by metalshark; 11-07-2008 at 12:39 AM. Reason: Geiser tribal knowledge of yarisworld experiences.

11-04-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	IMO simota quality is waaaay better than this one. i would stick with quality.

11-04-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	also a majority of fujita intakes actually make the most power of other intake brands as well.

11-04-2008, 11:26 PM	#6
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	i guess i'll try to fit the rest of the CAI in there. Is this ebay intake a Cold Air intake? I'd rather stick to a short-ram intake instead of a cold air since I don't want to deal with a filter getting dirty down low. I imagine all the intakes sound the same anyway.. i really doubt anyone could hear the difference between a Fujita vs an AEM etc.

11-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#7
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	OT: can i clean my MAF with rubbing alcohol?

11-05-2008, 12:37 AM	#9
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	you will never see the same performance gains out of an ebay intake vs. a good quality intake....never.

11-05-2008, 02:59 AM	#10
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	well considering the brand name intakes don't give more than 1hp gain in reality anyway, i don't think it really matters.

11-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#11
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	look at fujita. dyno proven at more than 1hp

11-05-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	^ by who? fujita? we're not running big displacement or forced induction motors here..

11-05-2008, 11:49 AM	#13
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	so...does that mean because i have a small car i cant make more than 1 hp with an intake? not to offend...i take more pride in my car than ebay parts...always have...always will. to each his own though.

11-05-2008, 02:58 PM	#14
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I have heard and seen the Fujita intake on a sedan and it looked and sounded wonderful. Don't buy this Ebay thing. It is garbage.

11-05-2008, 05:32 PM	#15
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	how do you know the ebay intake is garbage? have you ever owned one? Seem to me Midon is the one in this thread that has every used one, and he says its good.

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