Which Intake Is Best?!?

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Jan 11, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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ZippyGuy

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Originally Posted by timgs300

Headers from lexpartsworld.com they had/have a 10% off sale. They are OEM 98-99, so everything is legal in the 50 states.

Now that's what I'm talking about. 100% pure Aristo Twin Turbo Power and the feds give it the thumbs up

Not sure I can justify ditching my motor (only 30k) for a used GTE and all the problems that could arise. I will definitely keep this in mind when I get a few more miles out of this one.

Fundamentally, I would do the same thing. Why trash a brand new engine if you can mod it and still have some fun. As an FYI, I'm going the way of supercharger (less than 60 days) if the deal I'm pursuing works out, Mazurri (sp) super headers, high flow cats, upgraded mid pipe, then stock Y and muffler (leaving my RMM laying around as an optional muffler). That way I can stay with my engine that I've taken very good care of and have less worries.

But, I digress. LMK if you want to borrow the Weapon R, it'll give you a good feel for what you want to do long term.

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM

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mjl_rasta

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whats the best intake for my 2000 gs300?

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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fordsvtmfl

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srt with ecu or weapon r with neo

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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mex lex

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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy

The obx header will actually make more power with a supercharger than the mazzuri will. The mazzuri does not flow enough on the topend with a s/c. Unless you have the 6 to 1 supercharger mazzuri header, just go with an obx.

Mar 5, 2009 | 08:00 PM

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R.DUB

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Hey Rooster Joe, Do you have any photos of your mod air box & filter? Sounds like a great idea! Thanks-

Mar 12, 2009 | 08:23 AM

#21

TheKoosh

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Originally Posted by DarKnight

Honestly, I don't think it's worth it on any car. Simply because you're most likely going to do other mods such as exhaust and headers to say the least. So you're better off going with a cheaper intake and getting an Apexi SAFC or Neo so you can have it tuned for the other mods.

word to that. ~$500 for an intake+piggyback is not ridiculous, but i don't think there's any concrete proof that it gives the gains they say it does. pick up a filter-on-a-stick on ebay, add a custom cold-air duct from your lower grille, and have probably 80% of the power gains for 20% of the price.

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:05 AM

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macd7919

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Stock is always best.

Mar 13, 2009 | 10:20 AM

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Stock is always best.

X2........all these intakes are a waste of money considering your return on investment. Save your money.......

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Mar 13, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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macd7919

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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS

X2........all these intakes are a waste of money considering your return on investment. Save your money.......

Actually I take my statement back. Take a new tube sock and stuff it in the intake pipe, the reduction in flow area will increase the velocity and it will be like having a turbo for way less money. Only use a clean sock however as a dirty sock won't flow as much air.