F Sport Intake or Not?
06-17-15, 11:18 PM
#61
Lexus Champion
that's about it. here's the theory to the solution/belief. the f sport or joe z pipes are metal...I believe they're aluminum and though it is smoother on the inside, with it's location (being above the engine), members believe that there is an issue with the heat soaking. there have been dynos that have shown hp loss due to the joe z intake in our gen. I haven't seen a dyno with the f sport kit, but it's pretty much the same type of tube. the stock set up uses an enclosed air box w/ a ram air tube the feeds into the box. the only "issue" with the stock filter is that it's very dense and restrictive. adding the f sport filter element (or any other am filter element) helps w/ more air coming through. there are some short ram intakes that come w/ a heat shield that's designed to separate the heat from the open cone filter as well. but again, those kits come with an aluminum tube. I haven't seen the dynos from those kits, but several owners swear that they get great throttle response after the install. here's the one thing that always gets me though. some members buy an intake kit for looks or sound. 
yes I understand that everyone has their own...i'll just leave it at that. i'll just say this, if you're one of those guys, it doesn't matter which kit you buy.
until a company makes a carbon fiber tube or maybe a smoother tube (than the stock plastic) that's not susceptible to heat soaking, I'm going to stick w/ the stock tube. or maybe if a heat shield is made to cover the headers/exhaust manifold would be a plus as well. there was a company called luxury motorworks that made one for the first gen IS and it worked great.
yes I understand that everyone has their own...i'll just leave it at that. i'll just say this, if you're one of those guys, it doesn't matter which kit you buy.until a company makes a carbon fiber tube or maybe a smoother tube (than the stock plastic) that's not susceptible to heat soaking, I'm going to stick w/ the stock tube. or maybe if a heat shield is made to cover the headers/exhaust manifold would be a plus as well. there was a company called luxury motorworks that made one for the first gen IS and it worked great.
06-18-15, 07:44 AM
#64
again, how can anyone say that intake "x" (in this case, afe) is the best w/o any real proof? I really want to believe that there's an intake system out there that gives some bang, but as of now, it's hearsay. and no...butt dynos don't count! haha.
I believe the afe magnum looks the same, but has a different filter element...or just has a new name.
I believe the afe magnum looks the same, but has a different filter element...or just has a new name.
06-18-15, 11:35 AM
#67
Lexus Champion
Short ram intake that have no heat shields, suck in hot air that will make your car lose power.
06-18-15, 12:06 PM
#68
I'm just saying that every time there's an intake post, mesh704 chimes in every time and talking about how afe magnum is the best. I, as well as others, just want proof...and not from the manufacturers. i'll say it right now, if someone comes in here and shows a dyno with legit numbers that shows anything close to what afe claims, i'll try and be the first one in line to buy their product! buying a short ram intake w/ a shield is no different from the stock set up w/ a better flowing filter element.
06-18-15, 01:26 PM
#69
Intake is just for sound guys. Oem filter, im sure exceeds the amount of air required by the engine. Unless you have a super charger and full exhaust, car wont be able to utilize all the extra air you suck in anyways.
Sure its nice knowing your car is being well fed and breathing strong. But enough with this 15hp without a super charger bizz.
Sure its nice knowing your car is being well fed and breathing strong. But enough with this 15hp without a super charger bizz.
06-18-15, 01:34 PM
#70
Looks super cool. Never seen an after market closed box like that with cone folter. Looks pretty solid. Although we are just theorizing now.
Its a nice little set up and i guess it shouldnt hurt performance seeing how its rigged similarly to factory box.
So if your into to that stuff go for it!
Cp2 get it and dyno it for our scientific purposes lol!
Its a nice little set up and i guess it shouldnt hurt performance seeing how its rigged similarly to factory box.
So if your into to that stuff go for it!
Cp2 get it and dyno it for our scientific purposes lol!
06-18-15, 02:13 PM
#72
Lexus Champion
Intake is just for sound guys. Oem filter, im sure exceeds the amount of air required by the engine. Unless you have a super charger and full exhaust, car wont be able to utilize all the extra air you suck in anyways.
Sure its nice knowing your car is being well fed and breathing strong. But enough with this 15hp without a super charger bizz.
Sure its nice knowing your car is being well fed and breathing strong. But enough with this 15hp without a super charger bizz.
07-28-15, 03:11 PM
#74
Bit the bullet because i wanted more aggresive engine note at higher rpm and bought afe power cai.
Gotta say i was hesistant for a while but this intake is on point. Best in slot intake for this car.
Had the k/n and fsport drop in filter but didnt do anything.
This afe magnum pro force though.. i like it better than my ark exhaust. I dunno if its because i got full cat too, but my butt dyno likes it more than my ark catback as well in terms of car responsiveness/performance and engine note. No regrets. Highly recommended.
Gotta say i was hesistant for a while but this intake is on point. Best in slot intake for this car.
Had the k/n and fsport drop in filter but didnt do anything.
This afe magnum pro force though.. i like it better than my ark exhaust. I dunno if its because i got full cat too, but my butt dyno likes it more than my ark catback as well in terms of car responsiveness/performance and engine note. No regrets. Highly recommended.
07-28-15, 03:25 PM
#75
Lexus Champion
Bit the bullet because i wanted more aggresive engine note at higher rpm and bought afe power cai.
Gotta say i was hesistant for a while but this intake is on point. Best in slot intake for this car.
Had the k/n and fsport drop in filter but didnt do anything.
This afe magnum pro force though.. i like it better than my ark exhaust. I dunno if its because i got full cat too, but my butt dyno likes it more than my ark catback as well in terms of car responsiveness/performance and engine note. No regrets. Highly recommended.
Gotta say i was hesistant for a while but this intake is on point. Best in slot intake for this car.
Had the k/n and fsport drop in filter but didnt do anything.
This afe magnum pro force though.. i like it better than my ark exhaust. I dunno if its because i got full cat too, but my butt dyno likes it more than my ark catback as well in terms of car responsiveness/performance and engine note. No regrets. Highly recommended.