What intake do people usually buy on ebay?

[The1NamedMarc]

Everyone tells me to buy an Intake off of ebay for cheap. Is this the filter most people would recommend/install?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=2455192990

[last_in_line]

ya k&n or stillen. thats definatly a good price for a k&n but that aluminum adapter is not what came with my filter package.

[Oneofakind]

I believe that is the one most people go with, and that's a great price. Buying it from a performance shop costs $100s

What part of Maryland are you from?

[curt_gendron]

I think the most popular intake is the K&N FIPK II that they make for the Turbo DSMs. Since the 3/S MAS is the same it bolts right up and its cheaper than the K&N they make for the 3/S. The FIPK for the DSMs is part number 57-5504-1. Usually sells for about $110.

That one on the E-bay link doesn't look right. The bracket looks wrong.

later,
Curt

[Shawn96VR-4]

Guys, it's all the same. You should not be spending over $75 for it. You may want to rethink your choice if you plan to go with an upgraded MAS like an ARCII or GM MAS upgrade.

[Tool Man]

Originally posted by DJAuggie
Guys, it's all the same. You should not be spending over $75 for it. You may want to rethink your choice if you plan to go with an upgraded MAS like an ARCII or GM MAS upgrade. :correct:

[The1NamedMarc]

Originally posted by DJAuggie
Guys, it's all the same. You should not be spending over $75 for it. You may want to rethink your choice if you plan to go with an upgraded MAS like an ARCII or GM MAS upgrade.

Can you explain? Thanks

[detpac]

Most of the intakes have the same increase in air flow and power gains because of this. Why spend $120 on a "name brand" intake when you get the same from a "cheaper" brand?

[The1NamedMarc]

Originally posted by detpac
Most of the intakes have the same increase in air flow and power gains because of this. Why spend $120 on a "name brand" intake when you get the same from a "cheaper" brand?

No, no, I know that. I was wondering what he meant by this... "You may want to rethink your choice if you plan to go with an upgraded MAS like an ARCII or GM MAS upgrade. "

[detpac]

The ARC2 comes with the new intake (bigger) and the GM MAS will require a totally different size intake.

[Shawn96VR-4]

Originally posted by The1NamedMarc


No, no, I know that. I was wondering what he meant by this... "You may want to rethink your choice if you plan to go with an upgraded MAS like an ARCII or GM MAS upgrade. "

ARCII comes with a bigger MAS and provides some fuel tuning capabilities. The GM MAS is a new addition to the 3/S world. Basically you can throw on a LS1 or LS6 MAS with a MAF-T that converts the signal to 3/S wanted Karma. It does however use some constants so you may need to tune a bit more based on the current temp or weather.

You may come a need to upgrade your MAS to get more air into the system and reduce spool. If you do this, your intake your about to purchase now will be replaced and wasted. It's just a thought.

[switched]

http://www.store.yahoo.com/tyfoonmotorsports/tymi30slordo.html

^^actually cold air intake, not just open element air filter sucking in more hot air. check it out

[Shawn96VR-4]

Originally posted by switched
http://www.store.yahoo.com/tyfoonmotorsports/tymi30slordo.html

^^actually cold air intake, not just open element air filter sucking in more hot air. check it out

The LS1 MAS is sucha better investment. Stick to the cone.

[switched]

care to share why sucking in more hot air is better? it seemed to me, and please correct me if im wrong, but if the filter is right behind the air vent in the bumper, getting all this cold air form the outside, (which colder air has more oxygen molecules in it, and is more dense, therefor creates more hp) would be more effective than having a filter sitting right next to your engine getting tons of hot air, which can actually decrease your horsepower...anyways, thats how i thought about.

[Tool Man]

Where is the popcorn icon when you need it. :D

[switched]

popcorn icon?what r u talking about

[Tool Man]

http://www.clan4m.com/forum/images/smiles/popcornsmiley.gif

[switched]

uhhmm.....riight, whatever thats suposed to mean

the only thing ive ever seen you ever reply with is icons, or "Totally correct" after anything DJAuggie has to say, thats the only thing you ever do on this forum

[Tool Man]

Yeah, I have 199 "totaly correct" icons after DJAuggie's posts, whatever :fingerup: That just meens he beat me to the post that's all.

The popcorn icon is because I'm waiting for DJAuggie to hand you your ass because you obviously have no idea what you're talking about. Yeah cold air is better than hot air, but DJAuggie is trying to say what he sugested will give greater gains than a "true" cold air intake.

[switched]

then why cant you just say it instead of waiting for him to say it. oh yeah, posting a pic of popcorn shows your overwhelming knowledge. lol.

[Shawn96VR-4]

Sigh.

Let's go back to basics. COLD air is absolutely the best. This is the *TWIN TURBO* section. Most of the air that makes past the turbo is HOT (Condensed) anyhow, that's the IC's job to reduce air temp.

However, the 3/S TT is cramped. A CAI also has risks of sucking in water, shit, etc. from the road. While this *MAY* be a good option for a NA, it is NOT the best for a 3/S TT. You think your the first person to think of a CAI for the 3/S TT? It's just not that big of a gain to spend anything more than the typical $40 for a cone intake.

If I was gonna spend MONEY on an intake, I'd get the LS1/LS6 MAS/MAF-T which replaces the stock mas. I will get quicker spool by having a bigger mas and the ability to run a BIGGER cone intake. Also, it has baseline tuning to run bigger injectors with the S-AFC.

That and that alone is much better than the slight gains with going with your CAI, IMHO of course.

[Tool Man]

Why don't I say it, because DJAuggie knows quite a bit more about these things than I do, and can explian in simple terms ( the way you need it explained ) Also, you directed the comment towards him, not me, I'm just stiring up shit with the popcorn icon.

Edit: See above.

[switched]

i said nothing about me being the first person to think of a CAI for 3/s, i said this was the first one ive seen for our cars. personally i think it is worth the extra 40$ for the CAI compared to the cone filter that sucks in more hot air. but your right in that i was thinking of this on a nonturbo, so i see the gains for LS1/LS6 MAS/MAF-T on your car, but for the nonturbo's i think this is better than a replacement filter

[The1NamedMarc]

Hey auggie, how much does a LS1 MAS-MAFT cost? Is it basically plug and play? Would I run into any problems? Thanks.

[Shawn96VR-4]

Originally posted by The1NamedMarc
Hey auggie, how much does a LS1 MAS-MAFT cost? Is it basically plug and play? Would I run into any problems? Thanks.

You can buy it in kits. If you can find the MAS used, it can cost under $300. If you get the Z06 mas, you need an adapter which is like $30. The z06 mas is harder to find.

IT's plug n play. The only issue and this is the same for the ARCII is that it uses some constants for the barometer, etc. which causes you to retune during weather changes.