View Poll Results: best intake?
Injen
37
41.57%
Frankencar
29
32.58%
Placeracing
14
15.73%
others
9
10.11%
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Intake. Injen VS Others. Your opinion needed
01-02-2004, 08:06 AM
#41
Originally Posted by maxfreak_98
I ordered my Frankencar intake at the beginning of October. They charged my CC right away and I never received the damn thing 
. I left many messages, emails for a status, without any response. I called my CC company and told them my story and I had a refund in two weeks.
Needless to say, I will never do business with them again!
. I left many messages, emails for a status, without any response. I called my CC company and told them my story and I had a refund in two weeks.Needless to say, I will never do business with them again!
Haha yeah dude, they take yrs to get that intake to you. Its best if you can purchase it from a .org member or a GD.
01-02-2004, 11:25 AM
#44
Originally Posted by PhxBlue
PR CAI. True cold air, Concealed in wheel well which means no water, very good sounds, gains and looks. Didnt mind cutting hole in wheel well which is concealed by battery and fuse box.
01-04-2004, 09:35 AM
#46
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i don't see how this is even debatable.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
01-04-2004, 10:55 AM
#47
Originally Posted by jjames
i don't see how this is even debatable.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
01-04-2004, 12:45 PM
#49
Originally Posted by jjames
i don't see how this is even debatable.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
bit isnt injen Cold air?? or areu not talking about injen.
01-04-2004, 01:24 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
bit isnt injen Cold air?? or areu not talking about injen.
01-04-2004, 02:45 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by maximo-SE
Haha yeah dude, they take yrs to get that intake to you. Its best if you can purchase it from a .org member or a GD.
Frankencar got my $$ 10 days ago. I can't get a return e-mail or a return phone call. Are you saying there is a chance I will never see my intake show up?
01-04-2004, 03:17 PM
#53
Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
so injen or frankencar????? i donno which one to get sooo confused
01-04-2004, 03:49 PM
#54
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either get a cai (prc) or don't waste you money.
(unless you want it JUST for looks.
(unless you want it JUST for looks.
01-04-2004, 06:51 PM
#55
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Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
so injen or frankencar????? i donno which one to get sooo confused
.I am an Injen fan all the way. Frankencar is an overpriced POS IMO. Yes the Injen filter is too small and needs to be replaced with the K&N RU-2820, but it is still MUCH better the Frankencar. When you are sitting in rush hour traffic, inching along at 3mph, in 90+ degree weather, which one would you want. I have been there and done that. I am not going to lie and say that the Injen does not suffer from heat soak but at least I can get power on demand.
01-04-2004, 09:12 PM
#56
Originally Posted by jjames
i don't see how this is even debatable.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
a place racing cai is going to be head and
shoulders above the hai's.
an hai is basically a sound / cosmetic mod.
christ, a gab yields better gains than an aftermarket
hai.
I do - i gained 15 whp with my WAI(Franken) and a b pipe.....
GAB yields gains but not proven to be better than any WAI- butt dynos
by org members that rather destroy their stock airbox than to pay for an intake don't necessarily count......
01-04-2004, 09:18 PM
#57
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i love it when people post how much they gained with an intake and a (insert other mod here), when they are trying to justify spending $$$ on their cosmetic mod.
let us know what you gained w/ the b pipe, not te b pipe, nitrous, ypipe, super charger, cat back, and stillen stickers.
let us know what you gained w/ the b pipe, not te b pipe, nitrous, ypipe, super charger, cat back, and stillen stickers.
01-04-2004, 09:25 PM
#58
Originally Posted by jjames
i love it when people post how much they gained with an intake and a (insert other mod here), when they are trying to justify spending $$$ on their cosmetic mod.
let us know what you gained w/ the b pipe, not te b pipe, nitrous, ypipe, super charger, cat back, and stillen stickers.
let us know what you gained w/ the b pipe, not te b pipe, nitrous, ypipe, super charger, cat back, and stillen stickers.
intakes create greater gains in combination with other mods (i.e. exhaust)
any intake alone CAI or not- will not yield more than 4-5 hp alone
01-06-2004, 06:48 AM
#60
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Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
so will the INJEN cAI give me any gains or not??
Any custom intake is better than stock, just find the one you like best and go for it.
01-06-2004, 07:37 AM
#61
Originally Posted by 30585
The Thing With A Cai It All Depends On The Area You Live In For Instance In Miami Its Not Worth It Because The Air Is Still As Hot As Pamela Anderson Butt Naked Given Head. So Here In Miami It Doesnt Matter Except For The Kinda Winter Time.
01-06-2004, 07:41 AM
#62
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yeah, it SHOULD give you some gains. the only way you're probably going to get any more gains over a gab is to go prcai.
but, like manny said (yes manny i'm agreeing with you) you should see more gains with an intake AND an aftermarket exhaust.
what I would do. get the prcai and a budget y-pipe. but hey, that's just me
but, like manny said (yes manny i'm agreeing with you) you should see more gains with an intake AND an aftermarket exhaust.
what I would do. get the prcai and a budget y-pipe. but hey, that's just me
01-06-2004, 09:57 PM
#65
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Just cruising the forum tonight...had to add this...I have the Frankencar on my wife's 02 Max...love it...luckily had no issues.
I also have it on my Infiniti G35 and they did a template/R&D version for me...last effing spring...I am in an ongoing battle with them...their customer service does not exist...sad, very sad, b/c they have a great sounding product.
I also have it on my Infiniti G35 and they did a template/R&D version for me...last effing spring...I am in an ongoing battle with them...their customer service does not exist...sad, very sad, b/c they have a great sounding product.
01-06-2004, 10:18 PM
#66
Originally Posted by maximo-SE
Place racing cai needs you to drill something. thats all i remembered, and thats why i chose a frankencar over the CAI and WAI. Also the frankencar sounds aggressive once i hit 4ooorpms+ I love it!
hmmmm i freally dont know if i wanna go w/Injen or frankencar...
01-07-2004, 05:19 AM
#67
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I dont have any exp. with the Injen but I just installled the Frankencar over the weekend and I love it. The sound is great.
I agree with
I bought mine from Maximam and everything went great. He shipped as soon as he got the money and answered any questions I had along the way.
I agree with
Originally Posted by maximo-SE
Its best if you can purchase it from a .org member or a GD.
01-07-2004, 09:52 AM
#69
Originally Posted by Lumbee1
jerome, before you go recommending the AEM bypass or installing it yourself, just realize that you lose power with it. Several members have purchased the AEM bypass, installed it, realized they lost power (butt dyno and real dyno), and removed it from the intake. Read my post above. Water injestion is NOT a problem with the Injen intake unless you normally drive in water that is 15 to 20 inches deep. Your interior will be flooded before the intake takes on water.
01-07-2004, 11:44 AM
#70
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Originally Posted by jjames
no, the injen is not a cai. at best, it would be considered a wai. (warm air)
It doesn’t have to be in the fender to be a cold air intake. Remember that heat rises. So the pop chargers like Frankencar, Stillen, JWT, whatever will be taking in a good amount of hot air. The Injen sits below the battery away from the motor and away from the radiator. There is a small shield at the bottom of the engine bay to keep water and debris out but does see a very good amount of cold air. I used a temperature scope this past summer to take the temp of a fender located CAI and a front mount CAI (Like the Injen). The front mount intake pipe was much cooler than the Fender located CAI.
The Injen is a CAI and I have one on my max. The sound is godly the performance feels much better mid to high revs. I prefer any CAI over the top mounted pop charger.
01-07-2004, 01:05 PM
#71
Originally Posted by PearlWhtMaX2000
cool, wow such a tough decission, frankencar or injen.....
01-07-2004, 01:10 PM
#72
Originally Posted by Dave Jr
For some people the perception of a cold air intake is a little off. When did it become a cold air intake only if it was in the fender??
It doesn’t have to be in the fender to be a cold air intake. Remember that heat rises. So the pop chargers like Frankencar, Stillen, JWT, whatever will be taking in a good amount of hot air. The Injen sits below the battery away from the motor and away from the radiator. There is a small shield at the bottom of the engine bay to keep water and debris out but does see a very good amount of cold air. I used a temperature scope this past summer to take the temp of a fender located CAI and a front mount CAI (Like the Injen). The front mount intake pipe was much cooler than the Fender located CAI.
The Injen is a CAI and I have one on my max. The sound is godly the performance feels much better mid to high revs. I prefer any CAI over the top mounted pop charger.
It doesn’t have to be in the fender to be a cold air intake. Remember that heat rises. So the pop chargers like Frankencar, Stillen, JWT, whatever will be taking in a good amount of hot air. The Injen sits below the battery away from the motor and away from the radiator. There is a small shield at the bottom of the engine bay to keep water and debris out but does see a very good amount of cold air. I used a temperature scope this past summer to take the temp of a fender located CAI and a front mount CAI (Like the Injen). The front mount intake pipe was much cooler than the Fender located CAI.
The Injen is a CAI and I have one on my max. The sound is godly the performance feels much better mid to high revs. I prefer any CAI over the top mounted pop charger.
01-07-2004, 01:15 PM
#73
with frankencar i got nice copliments like "oh dude you have a supercharger",
"its a V8" , "fuc*ing loud yo" , "holly ****, what a huge filter"
"its a V8" , "fuc*ing loud yo" , "holly ****, what a huge filter"
01-07-2004, 01:20 PM
#74
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Originally Posted by spirilis
That sounds good enough for me. I know the Injen pulls in cold air, I think the question is whether it heats up as it travels up the pipe (i.e. the pipe will become hot over time, and will heat the air as it rises), however I guess that's still better than a WAI such as the Frankencar, which pulls in hot air no matter what.
After installing the Injen I can tell you that after removing the stock air box and stuff there is a wide open hole. The pipe is in the open and doesn't sit next to the motor like it appears in the pictures.
When we used the Temp scope we measured the heat of the pipe from the filter to the throttle body. The heat at the filter is were the the difference was. As it approached the engine compartment the temperatures started to even to a draw. The Front mount was a little cooler but nothing to say that it was greatly different than the fender mount.
My preference was not to cut into the fender. If I would decide to sell the car I didn't want to explain it if questions we asked.
My 2 cents
Ta Ta
01-07-2004, 01:23 PM
#75
Originally Posted by spirilis
That sounds good enough for me. I know the Injen pulls in cold air, I think the question is whether it heats up as it travels up the pipe (i.e. the pipe will become hot over time, and will heat the air as it rises), however I guess that's still better than a WAI such as the Frankencar, which pulls in hot air no matter what.
01-07-2004, 01:59 PM
#76
Originally Posted by Dave Jr
I first want to say that any intake system over stock is an improvement. I have had both pop chargers and CAI's with good results from both.
After installing the Injen I can tell you that after removing the stock air box and stuff there is a wide open hole. The pipe is in the open and doesn't sit next to the motor like it appears in the pictures.
When we used the Temp scope we measured the heat of the pipe from the filter to the throttle body. The heat at the filter is were the the difference was. As it approached the engine compartment the temperatures started to even to a draw. The Front mount was a little cooler but nothing to say that it was greatly different than the fender mount.
My preference was not to cut into the fender. If I would decide to sell the car I didn't want to explain it if questions we asked.
My 2 cents
Ta Ta
After installing the Injen I can tell you that after removing the stock air box and stuff there is a wide open hole. The pipe is in the open and doesn't sit next to the motor like it appears in the pictures.
When we used the Temp scope we measured the heat of the pipe from the filter to the throttle body. The heat at the filter is were the the difference was. As it approached the engine compartment the temperatures started to even to a draw. The Front mount was a little cooler but nothing to say that it was greatly different than the fender mount.
My preference was not to cut into the fender. If I would decide to sell the car I didn't want to explain it if questions we asked.
My 2 cents
Ta Ta
01-07-2004, 02:06 PM
#77
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Originally Posted by spirilis
Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.
01-07-2004, 04:10 PM
#78
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i have an injen, and i always thought that the filter looked a little small. now im gonna get a K&N for sure.
01-07-2004, 04:25 PM
#79
from the way many of you talk its as if filter size affects the sound? is that true? from my understanding the piping and engine really created the sound...i'v been planning on replacing the stock injen filter with a k&n but will it be louder if the filter is larger?
01-07-2004, 04:34 PM
#80
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injen is NOT I REPEAT NOT CAI...frankencar owns...dont let the injen haters influence you...a filter CLOSE OR NEAR the rad in N O T C O L D A I R
2 my haters...
2 my haters...