Intakes- K&N vs Injen

[pilot511]

Who has what intake...I'm looking for a CAI and not sure where to go, who has/likes the K&N typhoon or the Injen cai?

[redpr5]

typhoon is good if you ever want to switch between sri or cai, personally if youre lookin for a cai go with the injen (or better yet an "ebay" intake, which will save you around 100 bucks) but either way if you get a cai your gonna have the problem of the filter being in front of the wheel well panel....unless you do an ebay intake and dont run the filter that low...then you can do the stock intake mod and use that to direct air right to the filter (check around the forums, theres been a few ppl that have done that type of mod (if youre one of these ppl post your pics up))

and welcome to the forums

[Rac3rX]

Injen all the way.

[RaiderMP5]

ebay with a k&n ftw. Save your $. If you want name brand, k&n typhoon would win there.

[DeanSweet]

I have the Injen but got it used off a fellow member here. It does the job, fits nice (at least this one does, others have mentioned the tubing rubbing the brake reservior) and looks like just about every other cai. Get the one that makes you happy.

[Crazy D]

or better yet an "ebay" intake, which will save you around 100 bucks

Does anyone know the name of the ebay seller for these ?...(sorry for the thread jaking (jacked)

[Mmmmmken]

Injen... if you want the best.

[pilot511]

thanks

[Protege52003]

i would go with Ebay and K&N filter and save a good amount of money!

-R

[RaiderMP5]

^^(mswerd) ^^

[chocophile]

If you live in a state that does emission inspections, don't get the eBay kit. Make sure you get one with a CARB number, or you might get failed on visual inspection.

[Rac3rX]

Injen is the best hands down.

AEM intakes are the ones with issue rubbing the brakefluid resevoir NOT the Injen.

The Injen CAI can be converted to a SRI, with 5 min, and 6" of 3" Pipe, but the placement of the Filter makes it pointless (Cars with CAI's that have exposed filters need worrie about that, not us.

Yes the E-bay cheap imitations do work, but they are inferier quality imitations (I dont car if you have had one for 2 years and its all fine, It doesnt change the fact it wont last as long as the Injen)

[iLisa]

I have the AEM.. and I haven't had any issues! :)

[Tengo]

i have aem and no problems, that is just 1 guy, thats the only dude ive seen here where he had a problem with aem, they make perfect intakes and they look hot and perform like a champ.

[altspace]

To be honest, I purchased my intake for asthetic and engine tone. Anyone dyno the gain on an intake in a P5? I can tell you that with just an intake, it will sound more powerfull. Add an exhaust, depending on make, and it sounds even better. So I went with a red sri AEM. Are the fitment issues related to both SRI and CAI? I've had none to speak of.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_engine2.jpg

[RaiderMP5]

Yes the E-bay cheap imitations do work, but they are inferier quality imitations (I dont care(sp)if you have had one for 2 years and its all fine, It doesnt change the fact it wont last as long as the Injen)

I have an ebay intake, and you have me concerned. Will the aluminum break down faster than Injen aluminuim?? Let me know ASAP, as I am at 3.5 years with the ebay intake/ K&N filter, and I do not want it to dissolve on me.

If the ebay intakes break down as you say, can you back that up with any proof?

metal tube and filter=intake. not sure how that can be made bad.

no carb sticker? slap the stocker on to pass smog.

on a side note, I am still waiting for someone to post up dyno proof of tests with ebay vs injen intakes.

[altspace]

Oh....and Welcome the the boards!

[Rac3rX]

I have an ebay intake, and you have me concerned. Will the aluminum break down faster than Injen aluminuim?? Let me know ASAP, as I am at 3.5 years with the ebay intake/ K&N filter, and I do not want it to dissolve on me.

If the ebay intakes break down as you say, can you back that up with any proof?

metal tube and filter=intake. not sure how that can be made bad.

no carb sticker? slap the stocker on to pass smog.

on a side note, I am still waiting for someone to post up dyno proof of tests with ebay vs injen intakes.

The Pipe should be fine, its the couplers, elbow, ect.

To be safe you could always get a second intake from E-bay, or the couplers and elboys from the Injen web site will work, buy one if ever one breaks.

I got Injen, because I like the car, and want to pass it off to my Kid, so I plan to have it for a while.

[RaiderMP5]

no problems at all withmy couplers, and that is the first mention of it. Can you link me to the thread or other site about the decomposing couplers of which you refer to?

[Rac3rX]

Also the you made a good point. the Ebay intakes HAVE NO C.A.R.B. Sticker, the Injen does, if you live somewhere where they do checks, Injen can be left in the Engine with no issues, when the Ebay intake will need to be removed before inspection.

[Rac3rX]

http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=I

http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=I&Category_Code=H

[RaiderMP5]

I dunno. $50 for the ebay intake and buy a good filter, vs hundreds for a name and a sticker. I would pass up on that for the 5 minutes to swap out the intake.

Still waiting for coupler info.

[RaiderMP5]

http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=I

http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=I&Category_Code=H

I mean for info about the couplers you swear break down...Mine are 3 years old and I am worried they might fall apart all of a sudden.

[clownphish]

I have an AEM and I haven't had any problems with it. (shrug)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Cleaned this mess up...keep it on topic.

Rac3rX do me a favor... until you purchase a Protege 5, stop lurking in this section.

[Tengo]

yeah i know, go to the 3rd gen thread and fart around out there.

[Mmmmmken]

OK, to all of the ebay fanatics... Why didn't you guys buy a Kia Spectra 5 instead of a Mazda Protege' 5? I'm guessing you decided quality was worth paying a little bit more for? Ebay, to me anyhow, just reeks of KMart and JC Whitney...

[NegatiZE]

It's a just fucking metal pipe. I don't see why paying 1.5 times as much makes someone part of some elistist club. :rolleyes:

[TheMAN]

I like my "ugly" accordian tube, thank you
http://web2.airmail.net/theman/enginebay_new4s.jpghttp://web2.airmail.net/theman/hksintake1.jpg

[pilot511]

TheMan-
do u feel a power difference from that? hows it sound? HKS right?

[SuperProtege5]

Would it be possible to see pics of the K&N and the Injen? I've seen the injen but can't seem to find pics of the Typhoon.

[pilot511]

does anyone on here have the K&N?

[Mmmmmken]

The Injen, again...
Would it be possible to see pics of the K&N and the Injen? I've seen the injen but can't seem to find pics of the Typhoon.

[pilot511]

typhoon pix...?

[Bala]

Here's mine ...
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/obx7mod.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/OBX%20008mod.jpg

[pilot511]

bala de plata-
any sound difference? noticeable power gains?

[RaiderMP5]

I have an ebay intake and posted here, so I assume you are directing your comments towards me.

1) In 2002, there was no Spectra5. Cannot buy what is not made....
2) In reviewing costs per proven results, I found the ebay intakes to be of similiar quality. Althought the filter is trash (like the Injen is reported to be. Search threads, it is actually mentioned, not "just seen at the track"), a K&N filter with the ebay intake has worked prfectly fine for me. mine in fact, came withthe K&N filter. I have had no issues of quality, decomoposing couplers (no mention in history of this forum), causing CELs, car bursting into flames, or the tubing disintegrating into tiny particles.
3) Still waiting for dyno-sheet proven test results that state I need to spend hundreds of dollars for something I got for about $60.
4) no carb sticker (and you do not want to spend 5 minutes swapping out for smog testing) on the intake would be the only reason I can see spending $ on a piece of metal tubing that yields minimal horsepower gains.

oh, and both JC Whitney and Wal Mart sell K&N.

[Mmmmmken]

Raider... I wasn't directing anything towards you. For the year or so I've been here, I've had nothing but respect for you, so please don't take my comments personally.

I was brought up to believe "you get what you pay for", and in my 46 years I've found it to pretty much be true. And let's face it, we've all seen this thread too many times!
I have an ebay intake and posted here, so I assume you are directing your comments towards me.



oh, and both JC Whitney and Wal Mart sell K&N.

[RaiderMP5]

point taken. there have been a lot of pointed comments towards owners of ebay intakes in this thread, and I have been the main one responding to the comments made (without proof).

And with all the threads here, it has been pretty much determined, the ebay intakes are pretty good for the money (as long as the filter is upgraded).

Mmmmmken, you are ok in my book too. :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Its a metal pipe people...how can one be that much better than the other? I have an Injen on my MSP & had one on my 00 Eclipse GT. They are good intakes but to be so one sided about your thoughts on intakes is just ignorant. I will be purchasing an Ebay intake for my P5 becuase from what I have read why in the hell should you spend $200 + for a metal pipe that you can get for $20 + $30-40 (new K&N filter) on ebay....hmmmm makes sense to me....

[pilot511]

Here's mine ...
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/obx7mod.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/OBX%20008mod.jpg


Any sound/noticeable differences?

[Bala]

Any sound/noticeable differences?

Sorry, missed your 1st post. I installed it at the same time as my RB cat-back so I can't comment on any differences alone. It's got a great sound and the hardware,fit and finish is top notch. Just like any aftermarket intake combined with an exhaust on a P5 - I probably picked up 3-5 hp.

[Minishotglass]

pilot511,

To tell you the truth, our cars barely make enough power to make any performance differences between the K&N intake and the Injen intake.

Both companies make great quality intakes. Just pick the one that you think looks good, or pick one that won't be too hard on your wallet.

[Bala]

pilot511,

To tell you the truth, our cars barely make enough power to make any performance differences between the K&N intake and the Injen intake.

Both companies make great quality intakes. Just pick the one that you think looks good, or pick one that won't be too hard on your wallet.
(werd)

[pilot511]

Yeahh....I know there won't even be like 2whp...I just have this car bc my insruance (I was in an accident and its jacked up) but i figured I could make it fun....is there any real difference tho btwn a SRI and CAI in like anything really....performance/sound on our cars?

[RaiderMP5]

is there any real difference tho btwn a SRI and CAI in like anything really....performance/sound on our cars?

not really. no dyno proven differences.

[pilot511]

not really. no dyno proven differences.

yeah so basically just save my $$ and get a short ram?

[RaiderMP5]

in my opinion, yes. There have been a couple people here who have hydro-locked their motors because they sucked in water in a CAI after driving in a flooded or heavy rained in area. There is a bypass valve available, but it removes any hp gains that you get fromt he cai apparently.

I have the SRI, over 3 and a half years, never once had a problem, even in FL rain, and in driving once through my flooded apartment complex in a rush to get home, as I had water flowing into my apartment from a heavy rain storm. Water was up to the door sills, but did not have any water in my engine.

The other debate is the SRI gets hotter air from the engine, thus CAI kicks ass. But I notice no problems, and in a scientific hands touching intakes comparison, they seem to feel the same after a long drive, so I do not know.

So get an ebay intake, K&N filter, and you will be all set.

[Phoenix5]

Injen....especially in black piping like mine.(rockon)