For those with JoeZ Intake...

UT-ISF · 11-05-09, 07:54 PM

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

batdude · 11-05-09, 10:26 PM

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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malujerry · 11-05-09, 10:32 PM

keep the stock box for heat shielding, drop in a tom's filter

ISFer · 11-08-09, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by malujerry

keep the stock box for heat shielding, drop in a tom's filter

+1......What I did too.
Love it.
C.

MicaISF · 11-05-09, 11:08 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.

lowrideraz · 11-06-09, 06:19 AM

I've got the JoeZ with a K&N dropin. Been on for over 7K miles with no issues.

Lou

btwanky · 11-06-09, 07:40 AM

where can you find the toms air intake?

malujerry · 11-06-09, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by btwanky

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

PHXF · 11-06-09, 10:37 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.

jaslapp1 · 11-06-09, 11:11 AM

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.

j8123 · 11-06-09, 04:14 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.

verals05 · 11-06-09, 09:09 PM

Performance - JoeZ
Sound - K&N.

I chose the JoeZ, because of performance also I wanted to keep the Dual Intake setup.

FNMUPN8 · 11-07-09, 09:09 AM

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!

hblexus07 · 11-07-09, 10:24 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.

ExclusivIS · 11-07-09, 11:34 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.