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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Anyone have this intake? I know it's a lot cheaper than most of the others...probably because it's an SRI. Just wondered if anyone has tried one? Thinking about either getting one of these or just getting the TRD drop-in.

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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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if you are going to spend some money in your intake... spend it right... buy the weapon r secret weapon intake. Its a little more expensive... but you are sure that you are buying quality.



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or if you just want noise like mose ppl here get the dragon or you can get the dragon and avoid the heatsoak by spraying nitrous in to the intake or you could get one of thoughs co2 rail things to put in the intake
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by WeaponR_Ray
The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by undecided
Originally Posted by WeaponR_Ray
The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Wow really funny how some people make a ___ out of themselves, just for not reading the forums..lol lazyass
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Wow really funny how some people make a butt out of themselves, just for not reading the forums..lol lazyass
Dude...what the hell are you talking about? I guess I don't get it...I just read that the Dragon is no longer available...that's the first I've seen anywhere on these forums.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Wow really funny how some people make a butt out of themselves, just for not reading the forums..lol lazyass
Dude...what the hell are you talking about? I guess I don't get it...I just read that the Dragon is no longer available...that's the first I've seen anywhere on these forums.
Have you even read the forum rules before "dude"? The WR only comes in short ram format never been a CAI both the Secret Weapon and Dragon! Read the forums.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by WeaponR_Ray
The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Wow really funny how some people make a butt out of themselves, just for not reading the forums..lol lazyass
Dude...what the hell are you talking about? I guess I don't get it...I just read that the Dragon is no longer available...that's the first I've seen anywhere on these forums.
Have you even read the forum rules before "dude"? The WR only comes in short ram format never been a CAI both the Secret Weapon and Dragon! Read the forums.
Look...there's no reason to be an a$$ about this. I always assumed that the weapon r was a CAI because of the price. Everyone else makes a full CAI for the same price as the weapon-r secret weapon SRI.

I would appreciate a little help here...after all that is why I posted...and correct me if I'm wrong, but that is what these forums are for.

If you can help fine...but if all you wish to do is insult my than I'd prefer you post elsewhere. There are plenty of good people on this forum that will be more than willing to help me out.

Now...what I'm looking for is an inexpensive way to get a little more out of the engine as well as produce better sound. I really don't want to spend anywhere neat $200.00 on this...I just don't have that kind of spare cash. I was hoping to pick up something like the Dragon since it was listed at only $130.00...but I guess I'm outta luck.

Are there any other alternatives?

Thanks!
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by undecided
Originally Posted by acasanova
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Originally Posted by acasanova
Originally Posted by undecided
Originally Posted by WeaponR_Ray
The Dragon intake for the tC is no longer available. We are only selling the Secret Weapon version from now on. If you are worried about heatsoak, we also offer a cold air box, and ram air kit.
No more Dragon, eh? Is there anyway to buy the Secret Weapon as just a short ram kit? I don't really want the whole CAI, plus it would be nice to save a few bucks! I can't really see spending $230.00 for 5-6 whp.
Wow really funny how some people make a butt out of themselves, just for not reading the forums..lol lazyass
Dude...what the hell are you talking about? I guess I don't get it...I just read that the Dragon is no longer available...that's the first I've seen anywhere on these forums.
Have you even read the forum rules before "dude"? The WR only comes in short ram format never been a CAI both the Secret Weapon and Dragon! Read the forums.
Look...there's no reason to be an a$$ about this. I always assumed that the weapon r was a CAI because of the price. Everyone else makes a full CAI for the same price as the weapon-r secret weapon SRI.

I would appreciate a little help here...after all that is why I posted...and correct me if I'm wrong, but that is what these forums are for.

If you can help fine...but if all you wish to do is insult my than I'd prefer you post elsewhere. There are plenty of good people on this forum that will be more than willing to help me out.

Now...what I'm looking for is an inexpensive way to get a little more out of the engine as well as produce better sound. I really don't want to spend anywhere neat $200.00 on this...I just don't have that kind of spare cash. I was hoping to pick up something like the Dragon since it was listed at only $130.00...but I guess I'm outta luck.

Are there any other alternatives?

Thanks!
Guy dont assume, secondly im always here to help im one of those that do when i can. But before posting go through the forums and read. Ive been here for over a year and i barely post i mostly read and search. The WR information is here for everyone to read and inquire. Anyone here will tell you the same, show interest and search if you cant find the info anyone here will help you.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Let's just call it a misunderstanding, shall we?

To be fair, I have searched these forums many times...in particular to find information about the Dragon...guess what...I turned up pretty much nothing. As for the Secret Weapon...yeah...I guess I don't know much about it. Thought it was a CAI based on price...my bad. Seems like it is WAY over priced to me...isn't the Injen CAI about the same price as the WR?

Anyway...I'm still interested in what other alternatives there may be out there. If you, or anyone else can help me I'd sure appreciate it.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by undecided
Let's just call it a misunderstanding, shall we?

To be fair, I have searched these forums many times...in particular to find information about the Dragon...guess what...I turned up pretty much nothing. As for the Secret Weapon...yeah...I guess I don't know much about it. Thought it was a CAI based on price...my bad. Seems like it is WAY over priced to me...isn't the Injen CAI about the same price as the WR?

Anyway...I'm still interested in what other alternatives there may be out there. If you, or anyone else can help me I'd sure appreciate it.
I myself have a Injen CAI, the great thing about the Injen unit is that it can be found for $220. In addition to this it can be converted to a short ram if your worried about hydrolock, i have it in the short ram format. I belive the Injen is the most versatile intake out there and the gains in both CAI and short ram should be the same as WR.
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yes, the WR is almost the prices of CAI, but, if you see the performance line... you can see that the WR develop the same or higher performance than a CAI, and if you put the Cold Air Box and the Ram Air kit... you should get even more.

but i saw your comments... and realize that you want to save money... then go for the K&N panel filter for $40 bucks...

if you want performance... WR ($200) with Cold Air Box ($119) and Ram Air kit ($49)...

you decide
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Revilo
yes, the WR is almost the prices of CAI, but, if you see the performance line... you can see that the WR develop the same or higher performance than a CAI, and if you put the Cold Air Box and the Ram Air kit... you should get even more.

but i saw your comments... and realize that you want to save money... then go for the K&N panel filter for $40 bucks...

if you want performance... WR ($200) with Cold Air Box ($119) and Ram Air kit ($49)...

you decide
Penel filter will net you 1hp, i know i dynoed it. Save your money get a CAI or WR.
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Weapon R + Ram Air + Cold Air box = $370??

What is the point? I'll just get a CAI from K&N or AEM for $120 less.

Although, this noob would like to ask...how and what does the 'ram air' do? I mean, put all the pieces together...don't you just have an elaborate CAI in 2 pieces?
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no risk of hydrolock and from what i've read on the boards in various threads, you get more power than the other CAI's
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchimuyo
Weapon R + Ram Air + Cold Air box = $370??

What is the point? I'll just get a CAI from K&N or AEM for $120 less.

Although, this noob would like to ask...how and what does the 'ram air' do? I mean, put all the pieces together...don't you just have an elaborate CAI in 2 pieces?
them sound like civic prices there boy lol i think they cost more for the tc and the aem isnt out but if you know a place with the k&n that cheap let me know
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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them sound like civic prices there boy lol i think they cost more for the tc and the aem isnt out but if you know a place with the k&n that cheap let me know
Sorry, I didn't mean to say the K&N or AEM were $120, I meant that they would cost $120 LESS than the Weapon R setup ($370 - 120 = $250). Right around that ballpark.

But now I see where the price difference comes in...you get a short ram that does as well as a CAI. Any other short rams out there other than Weapon R?
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Originally Posted by kenchimuyo
them sound like civic prices there boy lol i think they cost more for the tc and the aem isnt out but if you know a place with the k&n that cheap let me know
Sorry, I didn't mean to say the K&N or AEM were $120, I meant that they would cost $120 LESS than the Weapon R setup ($370 - 120 = $250). Right around that ballpark.

But now I see where the price difference comes in...you get a short ram that does as well as a CAI. Any other short rams out there other than Weapon R?
the injen solara 4cyl intake fits our car and thanks for getting my hopes up

also im sure the weapon R dragons can still be found some where out there some where lol
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