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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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I've had my TC (Auto) for around a month now and i was hoping to upgrade to a cold air intake system..

i was looking at an AEM system but then i saw a video and read a few reviews about them and they said there might be kind of a whistling noise..

and when i first checked out this forum, i saw that most people prefer injen intakes..

i know there's a buyer's guide to intake systems but i was hoping to get opinions from people who have upgraded theirs already and what they think is the best CAI system..

i'm looking for one that sounds sweet, but will give my car a good power boost as well.. but i'm mainly looking for something that'll sound pretty sick

any other mod suggestions would be cool to

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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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too many threads on this topic
injen is the best
all CAI have whistling sound its the throttle body design
beware of K&N...bracket breaker
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Personally I think the k & N sounds best. But thats prolly cuz I have it. But I've had mine for almost 10k miles and my bracket hasnt broken. the bolts on the bracket have came lose a few times but other than that its pretty cool.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Get the injen intake and you will be happy. It's everything you're looking for and sounds excellent!
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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What year is your tC? If it's a 2007, then you don't have any choice...it'll be an Injen.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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i have an 07.. i realize injen is the only CAI system right now for an 07 but i can always wait awhile if there's a better brand i should buy
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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the F5 Fujita CAI warrants consideration. I freakin' love mine.

check my post here for my review. LINK

Pics on the same thread.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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fugita is identical to injen but least expensive. i had injen on last car now i have fugita. ill go with either one...........btw the whistling is kinda hot
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Just go with the cheapest. They're all identical in size tubing and very similar in design.
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Injen is a quality, reputable product that not just tC owners choose, a lot of tuners have chosen...i'm not saying it's the best, because who am i, or any of us for that matter, to determine whats best...but it's pretty good. As for hp gains, unless you have I/H/E, you're not gonna notice any kind of gain from the CAI
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Injen all the way, after all you can make it a cai or sri. I'm very happy with mine the sri has a very nice tone also.
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 04:44 AM
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alright so i've decided to go with an injen CAI.. thanks for the help..

does anyone know where i can order one for an automatic 07 tc?.. i know where to order one for a manual but not an automatic..

and does anyone know if installing it will void my factory warranty?
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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the mod city is doing a GB on this for 07 same kit for MT/AT.. pm him
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HiMyNameIsAndrew
alright so i've decided to go with an injen CAI.. thanks for the help..

does anyone know where i can order one for an automatic 07 tc?.. i know where to order one for a manual but not an automatic..

and does anyone know if installing it will void my factory warranty?
does it matter the tranny on an 05 tc with them AEM CAI system?
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Transmission type makes ZERO difference.
It will only void the warranty if it is the direct cause to an issue.

It sounds like you need to do more homework before you start modding your car up.
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I ordered this for $75 shipped and throwing on a K&N. I've had intakes before and the price diff vs function isnt worth $75 vs $250 to me.

I'll post up a review w/ pics, etc.
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
Transmission type makes ZERO difference.
It will only void the warranty if it is the direct cause to an issue.

It sounds like you need to do more homework before you start modding your car up.
well i didnt think the transmission made any difference, but when i looked at the injen air intake at killertc.com it said for 5 spd manual transmissions.. then i checked if anybody was selling new ones on ebay and i found one, but it said it was for manuals only..

and i was pretty sure about the warranty thing, but i figured there was no harm in asking just to make sure..
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I have trd and love mine!
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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injen is tha bomb!!!!!
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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tha bomb?



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