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Old 12-12-2009, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ninja44
The driveability issue with the intakes happen regardless of whether you're stock or custom tuned. I'm willing to bet that the K&N is just as bad as the others in this respect seeing how close the MAF is to the filter. The only thing that MAY help the K&N is the use of that filter with the spiral, cone on the end. That may just help "swirl" the air and reduce the turbulence at the maf. These intake manufacturers need to get someone knowledgeable (no disrespect to the testers) that knows what to look for with logging capability rather than someone that simply says "looks good, sounds good" as everyone has done so far.
I wouldn't think K&N just takes a person's word for it . I'm sure they log the crap out of the car while they have it .


One thing im wondering is ....on the K&N dyno sheet it says 2nd gear run? Why would they dyno the car in 2nd gear?
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What does it sound like? How much louder is the turbo?
Old 12-12-2009, 04:59 PM
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rukkee I thought the same thing when I read this post the other day about the 2nd gear pull I can see doing it in 3rd in these cars for clutch slip reasons but 2nd seems a little odd
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Gah I hope K&N got this one right. Any idea when they plan on releasing it?
Old 12-13-2009, 01:55 AM
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The heat shield doesn't look like its completely enclosed like the 2.4 is. wouldn't this allow hot air to get into the engine any way?
Old 12-14-2009, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by splitintlss
Yes. Good eye.



I live over by the mall side. Amethyst/Luna that area. You?
i stay in brentwood... closest street is amethyst and hook..
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I hope this is better than the other tc intakes, I would like to get something eventually. The mass air is so close to the filter I don't see how it will be different.. Can't wait to hear about people running it and getting some real tests. I imagine it will cost around $350..

I still don't like the idea of extra dirt that will get through, but I would probably give these a shot if I get this..
http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=25-0810
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Originally Posted by ssilver
I hope this is better than the other tc intakes, I would like to get something eventually. The mass air is so close to the filter I don't see how it will be different.. Can't wait to hear about people running it and getting some real tests. I imagine it will cost around $350..

I still don't like the idea of extra dirt that will get through, but I would probably give these a shot if I get this..
http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=25-0810
What do you mean extra dirt that will get through?

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i stay in brentwood... closest street is amethyst and hook..
Were close man! We should meet up sometime you can check it out.

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Old 12-15-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by splitintlss
What do you mean extra dirt that will get through?
What do I mean? Google "k&n test" and look at some of the results. More air = more dirt

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=180100
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OMG I heard aftermarket intakes break engines.. I also heard if you drive your car it can break too. So leave cars in the garage and dont use a intake. Maybe routing the exhaust to the intake is best, no dirt there.
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Originally Posted by northvibe
OMG I heard aftermarket intakes break engines.. I also heard if you drive your car it can break too. So leave cars in the garage and dont use a intake. Maybe routing the exhaust to the intake is best, no dirt there.
I had someone scold me for my K&N on my Hahn once. The same kid who runs octane booster on his FJ Cruiser and had spray on his SRT4. But dirt is worse

PS: What is the status of CP-E? I know you were their promoter of sorts, and this cold air box style reminded me of them. I would love to have their "ice box"
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Originally Posted by RossGo
I had someone scold me for my K&N on my Hahn once. The same kid who runs octane booster on his FJ Cruiser and had spray on his SRT4. But dirt is worse

PS: What is the status of CP-E? I know you were their promoter of sorts, and this cold air box style reminded me of them. I would love to have their "ice box"
yeah funny how k&n's are run on race cars etc. and street cars for years but now they are bad? its probably people miss oiling them. ugh...

Ah another member asked about cp-e. Yeah I should call the owner up again and see whats up. I know their main engineer left and they were working on the genesis coupe, sooo the SS was gonna be like this winter. I'll email/call and see whats up and post up again, I'm too good at forgetting :P
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Part #? Price?
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That looks awesome, man I've been hoping for an Short Ram Intake with a heat shield ever since I bought this car.

Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't screw with the trims so that guys that are stock or GMS1 or Superchips can run it without having to do custom tuning specifically for the intake.
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Any word on availability and price yet?
Old 12-17-2009, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tom.g
That looks awesome, man I've been hoping for an Short Ram Intake with a heat shield ever since I bought this car.

Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't screw with the trims so that guys that are stock or GMS1 or Superchips can run it without having to do custom tuning specifically for the intake.
Hopefully it does not mess with the fuel trims as it's on my car with GMS1.

Originally Posted by Iam Broke
Any word on availability and price yet?
I haven't seen anything on K&N's website yet. I'm thinking I could call and see if the part # and price have been set.
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Originally Posted by splitintlss
I haven't seen anything on K&N's website yet. I'm thinking I could call and see if the part # and price have been set.
Yes, if you could and see if they have a release date as well.

Thanks!
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wait bump
Old 12-25-2009, 09:18 PM
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Big ole hairy bump for any price & availability info? P/N??? Anyone...anyone...Bueller???
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How do you all feel about the K&N drop in filter for the SS/TC?
Old 12-25-2009, 09:50 PM
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Some love it, some hate it. It's been debated several times already. Try a search.
Old 12-26-2009, 12:13 PM
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Heading back to work tomorrow . Maybe they will be out in a couple of weeks when I get back (crosses fingers).
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Bump to follow-up
Old 12-29-2009, 11:41 AM
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I sent a request in through the K&N website to be notified when new products get released for the SS/TC. Nothing yet.
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Yeah, I'm waiting for the KN to get the intake released and I'm wondering if GM will ever come out with the Stage 2 by now, if so I will have a real hard deciding, which one to go for.


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