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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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i know this prolly has been posted but i for some reason could not locate the post, can someone give me an idea on which intake to put in my MT FM TC, please, i have heard go with the AEM, Weapon-r but maybe i can hear some good news from some that have already installed one in their car, thanks for the help and sorry if this is a DUPLICATE post and where i can find some for a great price
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Well, now I'm biased since I have the K&N intake (blue). Sweet fit classy look and sounds great. It is a true cold air intake since the filter is in the wheel well.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Like ScionDad suggested, go with the K&N CAI. God only knows when the AEM one will become available. You can find it here:

http://www.creativecompacts.com/Merc...SciontCIntakes

and here:

http://www.tctunerz.com/store/index.php?cPath=22_36
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If you're willing to wait, go Injen.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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I am not wanting a CAI, personally. ANyone know a good RAM intake?
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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weaponR has made good stuff for the honda b-series i believe, so i would imagine they would have something nice for the tc
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionDad
Well, now I'm biased since I have the K&N intake (blue). Sweet fit classy look and sounds great. It is a true cold air intake since the filter is in the wheel well.
the rainy season is ending now, but I was wondering if you've gone through any puddles with your CAI. I'm thinking about getting it but am really worried about that.

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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unless you go water skiing in your tc i wouldnt worry
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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if ur really worried about puddels can can always just pick up a bypass valve
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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definetely get the bypass valve installed, althought it robs about 1hp from the CAI, itll keep your car on the road.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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You can just stick a BPV from AEM on the K&N?
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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i dont see why people are so worried about "puddles" with a CAI. trust me... i've had my K&N CAI on through some bad rain and the only way yer cold air intake is going to 'hyrdolock' is if the nose of the car is in complete water. the filter rests above the drivers side vent/grill and i doubt yer gonna be in puddles that deep. just my 2 cents.

ohh and a side note.... i heard the Weapon R short ram intake in person today and it doesnt sound nearly as nice or loud as my K&N cold air intake.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 05_scion_tc
ohh and a side note.... i heard the Weapon R short ram intake in person today and it doesnt sound nearly as nice or loud as my K&N cold air intake.
nice! :D
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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anyone one know, how much the K&N, WR, and AEM's hp and torque increase?
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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its about 4-6hp at the wheels different. The dyno's show a constant power gain all the way up except at like 1000rpm ish. But - I ordered the K&N and am expecting it to be just fine.
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