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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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guys ,im lookin to get a CAI, i want u guys opinions about this one right here http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des....&ModelDesc=tC

if u guys know something better let me know !
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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That is a good intake but look on ebay for HPS they are like $180, as far as I am concerned they are all pretty all the same. So there is really no reason to spend 300 on something that will give you limited power. When I get my intake I am going to get HPS, you can get it in black, chrome, and bronze
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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yea ether the one he posted above or look at the ebay bomz intake, i just installed mine have had no issues what so ever. no cel. still get a great sound with it. but if you go the bomz route def pick up a different filter it will def feel a difference with a better filter ont he cheaper intake. hps is good intake to. pretty much the hps is just a knockoff of the injen.
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can u help me out by getting the link for me ?
im really nub at this stuff
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...=p4506.c0.m245

There might be someone selling it cheaper but that seems to be the standard price
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:30 AM
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I've had HPS for about 5 months $179 nice deep growlName:  IMG_2419.jpg
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Get a quick shifter too...
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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^^Did you get yours from ebay, because I heard they had the nice clamps like you have but on all the pics on ebay they are the cheaper versions. Wonder if they downgraded now to save money.
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I got my from AutoGrimmig off of e-bay

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...ake+System+Kit
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by willy213
I've had HPS for about 5 months $179 nice deep growl

Get a quick shifter too...
It looks great !!
i want to hear how it sounds !!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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CAi and Short Ram quick one is better ?
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to be honest there is minimal gains in going from sri to cai. or ether or. but i jsut depends on what you want to be honest. i installed mine as a short ram. i like the look of the short ram. and it gives off a nice whistle. sounds great. but mainly it just depends on your preference on what you want. me i didnt see the point in spending 200+ on a intake. bought the cheap ebay one. picking up a injen filter this weekend. but also if you looking for a good cheap intake but dont want to get bad quality the hps intakes are great intake, basically just a no name injen intake is all it is. i helped a buddy install one on his tc. and fitment was great alot better then my fitment on th bomz ebay one.
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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got my injen CAI/SRI for 255$

http://www.racinglab.com/injen-cai-intake-scion-tc.html
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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im thinking about selling my fujita its the wrinkle black and been on the car for about 6000 miles works great and comes in original packaging also have the dr.iso cai plate
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We also sell that Injen intake on our website:

http://www.trdsparks.com/part_detail...artnum=SP2115P

Message me and I can get you a great deal on it.


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