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Old 11-27-07, 02:32 AM
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Default Fujita or K&N Typhoon Intake

I'm deciding on which intake to purchase. Is there any discernible difference between either one in terms of noise, increase in power, etc.? The Fujita Short Ram Intake seems to be a little cheaper, but if the Typoon offers more power, I'll go for that. K&N's site states that it will add an additional 18 extra HP at the wheels but that sounds really exaggerated.
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i took the fujita, and i LOVE it, great quality, truely awesome sound. the car feels more responsive, can't say if fuel economy is better coz it feels and sounds so good that i've been driving it like i stole it.........
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Thanks for the response. Actually, it was your thread that made me begin to consider which intake to get. Better mileage is of course a nice bonus, but I'm really looking to see which one provides more power. Have you measured any horsepower increase from your Fujita?
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skyfa, where are you purchasing your intake ? --im thinking about Fujita
doesn't void any warranty, right ?
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Kosmos, I got a new Fujita intake for sale, check you private messages...
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im getting a brand new 450h by next month, and im wondering whether to change its exhaust. does the exhaust sound way better than the stock?

if i only get the exhaust but not the intake, what are the consequences?
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sk31: I got a 450h and I'm looking for an intake too, there are no intake specifically designed for the 450h, I tried the K&N 69-8702TP for the GS350 it does fit nicely expect for the mass air sensor, I also tried the Fujita SR-2402 for the GS300 that time the mass air sensor fits but the tube is too short ! So right I was not able to find a cold air intake that fits the 450h... Is you do find one please let me know...
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why not just extend the pipe with a silicone tube? that should work, i think ....
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quick ? does installing aftermarket intake voids the factory warranty, or is there any that lexus honor
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quick ? does installing aftermarket intake voids the factory warranty, or is there any that lexus honor
Its a hit or miss. Ask you local dealer before doing it. Some of them are very emotional, why others just look away.
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No intakes do not void the warranty.I have a injen intake on my gs 430.I had it on for awhile.Magunson-moss act is your friend.
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ok jokie in your honest opinion does it give u more horsepower some people say yeah some people say no its in your head, do u notice a difference in performance
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I had a K&N drop in filter.Tried it for a few months felt the difference right off the line.Then I found the ijen intake.You feel the difference on the top end.I had to make a heat shield & did the air dryer hose to the intake.Those make a noticeable gain.http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29.../intake015.jpg It's done in mod section for more info.
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Jokie, what is the part # of your intake Fujita ?
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Originally Posted by timeToy
Jokie, what is the part # of your intake Fujita ?
No I don't have fujita intake.I have a injen intake.


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