Intake questions

[Racer 007]

Which intake do you think is the best for our cars?

Does it really matter if it is a K&N, HKS, or just a knockoff.

I am curious as I just purchased a new K&N FIPK with the tube to TB connection. It looks like fine but I see the HKS ones and they just look tighter.

Is there a big difference between the K&N style and the HKS style? Performance wise that is.

[ADLER]

i have always heard that the air filters are all roughly the same. that you won't notice a difference, even if there is a difference in the filters.
if you check out autophysics.com (I believe that is the correct site) they have some enormous ones. I used to have a generic one from extrememotorsports.com in my old Talon. It was basically the same as a K&N. If I were you I would just try to find one that is the same material as the K&N. That way, you can use the K&N recharger liquid kit to clean it, which makes it easy.

[99VR4SupraHunter]

I agree. Just stick with the K&N style filter. You can't go wrong.

[Racer 007]

Plus it comes with the nifty bracket.

[KingNothing]

Whenever I get around to getting a filter I'm going to go with the 3SX filter - it's the cheapest available, looks nice, and seems to be of good construction from the one I've seen. Someone on 3SI recently put a filter on his base 99 VR-4, I think it was the HKS Super Mega Flow, and got 10-12 awhp to the ground on AAM's dyno. :o

[Racer 007]

Get outta here. 10-12? That's insane. That would have to be a crank gain of around 40-48 hp. I find that hard to believe on just a filter alone.

Did they have dyno sheets to back it up?

[KingNothing]

I believe so, yes.

[natalia]

Originally posted by Richard
Get outta here. 10-12? That's insane. That would have to be a crank gain of around 40-48 hp. I find that hard to believe on just a filter alone.

Did they have dyno sheets to back it up?

Even assuming a 50% driveline loss, your math doesn't add up. I'd say a max of 16-20hp at the crank.

[KingNothing]

Driveline loss is not a percentage once you start modding your car. It's only going to take X horsepower to move all the driveline parts. When you add more horsepower to the crank, the driveline isn't going to decide it needs to take more power to operate.

[Racer 007]

Yeah, but 10-12 to the wheels?

[pantera]

I am a new member because I just got a 1996 Stealth Twin Turbo, and I would like some help from you guys on what is the best intake system with the best results for the money. Thankyou

[Racer 007]

Most people just say get the intake on eBay. It's around 20 to 25 clams and they work just fine.

I personally have a K&N FIPK so that I could also get the bracket to hold it up. Almost 200 clams that route.

The one that I think looks the best is the HKS, but you are looking at over 200 clams for that one.

BTW, welcome aboard.

[detpac]

Welcome. As Richard stated, it depends on your monetary situation. There is proof that the K&N produces more power but it costs more money. The others are copies of the K&N but alot of people swear by them.

[The Lurker]

Originally posted by detpac
Welcome. As Richard stated, it depends on your monetary situation. There is proof that the K&N produces more power but it costs more money. The others are copies of the K&N but alot of people swear by them.

If anything I don't think the gains are significant, when it comes to my car I normally don't go cheap but with this I'd go cheapo:D and welcome

[detpac]

What I meant to say wa that the K&N have actually been tested to prove their claims. I have not seen any proof of the other systems. You are paying for the R&D on the K&N. How different they are in actual numbers, I don't know. Is it significant, on some systems, yes. Just personal preference.

[detpac]

What I meant to say was that the K&N has actually been tested to prove their claims. I have not seen any proof of the other systems. You are paying for the R&D on the K&N. How different they are in actual numbers, I don't know. Is it significant, on some systems, yes. Just personal preference.

[Mitsu3000GTSL91]

Any you guys seen the cold air intakes they are selling on ebay......What's your opinion

[detpac]

post the link to which one you are talking about