I've seen a lot of threads on this, but no definitive answers. Please vote and share your thoughts. Thx.

 

i don't have a solid answer for you yet but hopefully will in 2 weeks or so - we are going to do some dyno testing with our new tC project car - an intake test is among the scheduled tests to happen shortly, will update as we have the information available.

james@gscmotorsports.com

 

C'mon...I need to know if I should buy one or not!!!

 

don't.

 

very slight difference in sound and performance is very little, if any. if you are looking for good gains and aggressive intake sound. you should look else where.

 

If you want your stock intake to perform its best... get one! If youre looking for performance then dont. I was about to get one since I wanted to keep an airbox setup and then I discovered the Umnitza intake and opted for that. Should have it tomorrow I hope.

 

just got mine so i don't have to change paper one every so often....lazy.

 

I agree i got mine so i dont have to keep paying for new ones and i can clean it anytime....
very little increase in sound...very little
very little increase in power
but hell it was only 40 bucks.
I cant stomach shelling out 200 some odd dollar for ____ing stick with a filter on it.

 

and you probably don't even have to clean it for 5 years...it filters better as it gets dirtier (up to a point of course)

 

Yeah...that's exactly how I feel about it. I'm basically trying to decide between the TRD drop-in or the Weapon-R Dragon (only $130.00).

Anyone have an opinion on the Dragon intake?

 

Well...apparently the Dragon Intake is no longer available for the tC...guess this makes it an easy decision...either shell out over $200 for 5-6 whp or get the cheapo filter for $40.00 and possibly gain 1-2 whp.

 

I bought my TRD filter for $50, the main advantage to most aftermarket drop ins are that their reusable. You save money in the long run.



Chan

 

get a K&N drop-in if you are going that route.