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Carbon fiber intake

Old 05-31-13, 02:53 PM
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it's not an over lay, I'm picking one up tomorrow and I'll review it
Old 05-31-13, 07:56 PM
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It looks really good in quality. However, it probably won't be any different than the Joe Z or the HPS...
Old 06-01-13, 07:48 AM
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I would only get it if they make it in white carbon fiber, if not... my hunt continues for a blue Joe-Z
Old 06-01-13, 03:18 PM
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Looks good but im not much of cf guy. Ill take the blue joe z intake tube.
Old 06-01-13, 06:15 PM
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Do they not make the blue ones anymore ?
Old 06-05-13, 09:23 PM
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Hey guys, I just ordered this carbon intake tube and the shipment will be here in a couple of days. I have contacted the seller Topspeed and he has since updated the listing. The intake tube comes with 2 silicone hoses and 4 clams. I will post plenty of pictures once I get this in my possession.
Old 06-07-13, 05:18 PM
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Its amazing how many people will spend good money to REDUCE the horsepower of their car...
Old 06-07-13, 06:03 PM
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This is the same thing as the JoeZ intake so pretty sure you aren't going to lose power
Old 06-07-13, 10:28 PM
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The intake came today. The build quality is excellent. Will see about fitment when I install this tomorrow.
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Old 06-07-13, 10:42 PM
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Quality looks good! Keep us posted
Old 06-08-13, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RCM83
This is the same thing as the JoeZ intake so pretty sure you aren't going to lose power
+1.. It wont hold temp like aluminum will either. If i had a stock intake system I would rock the HPS one. IMO it is the best factory intake upgrade out there.
Old 06-08-13, 07:29 AM
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Looks good. Looking forward to see if the fitment is good and then I'll probably pick one up
Old 06-08-13, 08:18 AM
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I have contacted them through emails on making a white carbon fiber intake... I'm sure they would go for it, if more people be interested.

I even showed this thread and to see if a group buy can be conducted!
Old 06-08-13, 11:08 AM
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Bad news guys, the intake pipe with the silicone coupler reducers is about 1" too long on either ends. I even attempted to trim down the silicone reducers but it was still too long. This is probably due to that the silicone hoses are reducers from 3.5" to 3". Plus there are beads on the intake pipe itself that prevented the hoses from slipping all the way
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Old 06-08-13, 11:20 AM
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too long? that looks like it fits perfect.

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