Best intake for sound
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Best intake for sound
New to the forum and was thinking of buying a CAI or SRI. Not sure if I'm in the minority but I honestly just to improve the growl. Added performance would be a plus, but I'm not holding my breath. Any suggestions? My budget is $270 shipped
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I was looking at that as well as but seems a bit pricey for an intake. Anyone have experience with the HPS? https://www.ebay.com/itm/122039989892
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The intake will only "amplify" the sound on your intake side, you'll hear your turbo spooling and your bov/bpv might even sound a little louder. if you want a deeper growl you'll have to work on the exhaust side.
Originally Posted by metrik
I was looking at that as well as but seems a bit pricey for an intake. Anyone have experience with the HPS? https://www.ebay.com/itm/122039989892
Check the classifieds for a used one
AFE Takeda intake. Its the most popular intake we sell by car.
Contact us for pricing.
-Josh
Contact us for pricing.
-Josh
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Originally Posted by metrik
Ended up picking up the Takeda from Ebay used. We'll see how it does. Thanks all
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Greddy. They dont make it for the 3IS only for the 2IS but it fits perfectly because its the same engine and sound amazing I dont regret a second of it. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ntake-3is.html this is a forum of a user who also tried out this intake.
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Takeda Install and Quick Review
Tools
- 8mm socket (hose clamps)
- 10mm socket (bolts)
- Small Phillips head screw driver (sensor screws)
- Flat head screw driver (new sensor screws)
Install
- Took about 35-40 min going somewhat slow
- Started at the bottom removing the stock box and worked my way up
- Added a small hose clamp for the mid section hose (too loose with the stock clip)
Review
- I'm very pleased! It accomplished exactly what I wanted which was more growl during acceleration
- The difference is pretty obvious without having to try hard
- I was lucky to fined it used/shipped for $250 which is about what I wanted to pay
- Although I'm happy overall I couldn't see myself paying $330+
Tools
- 8mm socket (hose clamps)
- 10mm socket (bolts)
- Small Phillips head screw driver (sensor screws)
- Flat head screw driver (new sensor screws)
Install
- Took about 35-40 min going somewhat slow
- Started at the bottom removing the stock box and worked my way up
- Added a small hose clamp for the mid section hose (too loose with the stock clip)
Review
- I'm very pleased! It accomplished exactly what I wanted which was more growl during acceleration
- The difference is pretty obvious without having to try hard
- I was lucky to fined it used/shipped for $250 which is about what I wanted to pay
- Although I'm happy overall I couldn't see myself paying $330+
Originally Posted by metrik
Takeda Install and Quick Review
Tools
- 8mm socket (hose clamps)
- 10mm socket (bolts)
- Small Phillips head screw driver (sensor screws)
- Flat head screw driver (new sensor screws)
Install
- Took about 35-40 min going somewhat slow
- Started at the bottom removing the stock box and worked my way up
- Added a small hose clamp for the mid section hose (too loose with the stock clip)
Review
- I'm very pleased! It accomplished exactly what I wanted which was more growl during acceleration
- The difference is pretty obvious without having to try hard
- I was lucky to fined it used/shipped for $250 which is about what I wanted to pay
- Although I'm happy overall I couldn't see myself paying $330+
Tools
- 8mm socket (hose clamps)
- 10mm socket (bolts)
- Small Phillips head screw driver (sensor screws)
- Flat head screw driver (new sensor screws)
Install
- Took about 35-40 min going somewhat slow
- Started at the bottom removing the stock box and worked my way up
- Added a small hose clamp for the mid section hose (too loose with the stock clip)
Review
- I'm very pleased! It accomplished exactly what I wanted which was more growl during acceleration
- The difference is pretty obvious without having to try hard
- I was lucky to fined it used/shipped for $250 which is about what I wanted to pay
- Although I'm happy overall I couldn't see myself paying $330+
Which set-up did you get?
Blue/black or grey/chrome?
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It's a dry filter/chrome combo. The previous owner took really good care of it and the filter is still fairly new. I didn't know if the sound difference would be significant but I was pleasantly surprised that I could tell right off the bat
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