Cold Air Intake questions
Yeah I was wondering about that as well.
I'm still on the fence. F Sport Intake or Joe Z Pipe w/ F Sport Filter and Lower box.
I don't really want the polished look of the F Sport.
I like having an OEM Product though.
The price with the "cold" code on Sewell, is about the same as buying the Joe Z Pipe and F Sport Lower Box w/ Filter.
I'd like to support a fellow forum guy with the Joe Z.
I could get a Black or Blue Pipe.
Harder to sell down the road to a CA guy. (I think 90% of the members on here are you CA guys lol)
Or wait to see what the other forum guy's intake looks like when that comes out.
I'm still on the fence. F Sport Intake or Joe Z Pipe w/ F Sport Filter and Lower box.
I don't really want the polished look of the F Sport.
I like having an OEM Product though.
The price with the "cold" code on Sewell, is about the same as buying the Joe Z Pipe and F Sport Lower Box w/ Filter.
I'd like to support a fellow forum guy with the Joe Z.
I could get a Black or Blue Pipe.
Harder to sell down the road to a CA guy. (I think 90% of the members on here are you CA guys lol)
Or wait to see what the other forum guy's intake looks like when that comes out.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 154
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From: TX
Yeah I was wondering about that as well.
I'm still on the fence. F Sport Intake or Joe Z Pipe w/ F Sport Filter and Lower box.
I don't really want the polished look of the F Sport.
I like having an OEM Product though.
The price with the "cold" code on Sewell, is about the same as buying the Joe Z Pipe and F Sport Lower Box w/ Filter.
I'd like to support a fellow forum guy with the Joe Z.
I could get a Black or Blue Pipe.
Harder to sell down the road to a CA guy. (I think 90% of the members on here are you CA guys lol)
Or wait to see what the other forum guy's intake looks like when that comes out.
I'm still on the fence. F Sport Intake or Joe Z Pipe w/ F Sport Filter and Lower box.
I don't really want the polished look of the F Sport.
I like having an OEM Product though.
The price with the "cold" code on Sewell, is about the same as buying the Joe Z Pipe and F Sport Lower Box w/ Filter.
I'd like to support a fellow forum guy with the Joe Z.
I could get a Black or Blue Pipe.
Harder to sell down the road to a CA guy. (I think 90% of the members on here are you CA guys lol)
Or wait to see what the other forum guy's intake looks like when that comes out.
The K&N costs about $220. Hit up CircuitMS on the forums. He can probably hook it up. I know the inJen is a little bit louder, and costs around $250-270. None of the SRIs are legal tho. I doubt an intake is gonna make you fail smog, unless the person smogging your car is extra ****. :P
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Wasn't it confirmed somewhere that the fsport box was nothing more than the oem box with a cut out hole on the side? I believe someone even has a picture of them side by side and they do look nearly identical with the same dimensions. So if you're looking to save some money, I wouldn't buy the fsport intake box... I pretty much have my mind set on the joez but i'm still curious about the k&n or aem intake that claims 11 hp.
Extra hole cut in side
Raised ridges on bottom of box are gone on the F-sport lower box
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 205
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From: Texas
Yeah I know the differences on the OEM box and the F Sport Box. I'm to **** to cut a hole in the side and dremel down the slits. I'm cool with buying the F Sport filter and bottom.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45
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From: NE
so what are the real numbers on these tuner parts? I mean i see alot of people throwing out generic numbers saying that a CAI+exhuast setup will gain 10+hp but you'd have to drop like over 1000 dollars for 10hp. I read that the only IS worth tuning is the IS350 or ISF. im not hating on the dudes who are doing work to the IS250 im just trying to see what your guys are going for wether its speed or just personality.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: CA
I'm glad this thread was started... Lovin the solid insight & opinions from everyone. I'm also on the fence on what to get. Live in CA and have an IS 250 Fsport, so I thought I might just continue with the "Fsport" brand and buy the kit from Sewell. I've just read more hype about the Joe-Z pipe... don't know wat to do... I just want to spend money! lol.
And to answer Jaytido's question... I'm doing it more for overall car personality and feel/sound... basically add a false sense of speed, haha. If I wanted a faster ride I would of pony'd up the extra 10K and bought the used ISF I saw on the lot. Needed something more fuel efficient, yet comfortable to ride in... and less power to avoid speeding tickets
And to answer Jaytido's question... I'm doing it more for overall car personality and feel/sound... basically add a false sense of speed, haha. If I wanted a faster ride I would of pony'd up the extra 10K and bought the used ISF I saw on the lot. Needed something more fuel efficient, yet comfortable to ride in... and less power to avoid speeding tickets