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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Since it retains the stock airbox, is there any difference in sound?

Also, would it be possible to put a cone filter on the JoeZ tube, remove the stock airbox, and create some sort of heat barrier/shield. I like the concept of the K&N, but I do not want a "Greasy" filter messing up my car.

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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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i have never liked K&N products for exactly that reason

all i know is that with the Joe-Z intake, my kids can hear me coming towards the house about 1/2 mile from the front door.


yes, i drive my car like it's meant to be driven....

even in colorado.

i'm going for the *CSP record on # of reports called in.

LOL


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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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keep the stock box for heat shielding, drop in a tom's filter
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by UT-ISF
Since it retains the stock airbox, is there any difference in sound?

Also, would it be possible to put a cone filter on the JoeZ tube, remove the stock airbox, and create some sort of heat barrier/shield. I like the concept of the K&N, but I do not want a "Greasy" filter messing up my car.

Brandon
i thought about doing similar set up with stock intake. the stock intake is ~ 3 1/4 inches which is very similar to the stock honda s2000 cone filter. it might just fit fine. i will give it a try next weekend when i am not as busy. i will also measure to see which filter has more filter area.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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I've got the JoeZ with a K&N dropin. Been on for over 7K miles with no issues.

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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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where can you find the toms air intake?
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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where can you find the toms air intake?
http://www.vipautosalon.com/front.php or maybe even http://www.l-tunedparts.com/index.php?id=140
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by UT-ISF
Since it retains the stock airbox, is there any difference in sound?

Also, would it be possible to put a cone filter on the JoeZ tube, remove the stock airbox, and create some sort of heat barrier/shield. I like the concept of the K&N, but I do not want a "Greasy" filter messing up my car.

Brandon
So, here's the thing. K&N's filter comes pre-oiled and ready for install. It's not greasy at all. If a K&N ever gets greasy, it is because someone over-oiled it after cleaning.
I have had zero issues with my K&N intake...unless you consider that awesome sound to be a problem.
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K&N has power loss in the mid range and people are running worse times with them. Stick with the JOE Z intake tube and TOM's insert.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jaslapp1
K&N has power loss in the mid range and people are running worse times with them. Stick with the JOE Z intake tube and TOM's insert.
+1 I have had only bad luck with K&N product over the years. I will never purchase another intake from them or a drop in filter for that matter.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Performance - JoeZ
Sound - K&N.

I chose the JoeZ, because of performance also I wanted to keep the Dual Intake setup.
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Keep the stock airbox, use a drop in if you feel you need to. The Joe Z gives you a nice increase in engine note at a lower rpm then stock. It sounds great mated up with an after-market exhaust. And it sounds really great on those cool, non-humid days which I am finally getting to experience in FL! Luv it!
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by FNMUPN8
Keep the stock airbox, use a drop in if you feel you need to. The Joe Z gives you a nice increase in engine note at a lower rpm then stock. It sounds great mated up with an after-market exhaust. And it sounds really great on those cool, non-humid days which I am finally getting to experience in FL! Luv it!



I have the Joez intake and exhaust and I think the combination works well together. I am very happy with the sound and the performance.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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I currently have the K&N CAI. I think it sounds more aggressive than the joe-z. I am verry happy with it, and also got it super cheap from autoanything. I am talking to a friend of mine who does some tig welding. He asked me If I wanted an exhaust and intake. He would put a pipe down near the front bumper. He said I may have to cut a hole to allow the pipe to go through. He is also going to fab me an exhaust. I will let you know how it goes, he went to SEMA so will be back soon.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FNMUPN8
Keep the stock airbox, use a drop in if you feel you need to. The Joe Z gives you a nice increase in engine note at a lower rpm then stock. It sounds great mated up with an after-market exhaust. And it sounds really great on those cool, non-humid days which I am finally getting to experience in FL! Luv it!
Funny you say that, because I have noticed since the temp dropped cooler in NY my cars been responding a bit better, seems to be holding gears longer. Pretty cool. Love my JZ Exhaust/intake combo! The intake opened up a bit more sound to the whole exhaust note more so around the lower rpms.
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