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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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what is the best intake for scion tc?? from the filtration and performance.

1. Injen
2. TRD
3. K&N
4. any other brand???

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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None - they give minimal HP and for the price, it's absurd.

If you really want an intake, make one yourself and save the money and get just as good sound/performance.

Now if you want the bling factor, that's a whole other issue.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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injen is the best /thread
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by B_Real45
If you really want an intake, make one yourself and save the money and get just as good sound/performance.
Are you familiar with anyone on SL that has made their own? I'd be interested in seeing the results and processes used to make it.
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If you can find somewhere to get 2.5" ABS plastic tubing, you just need some couplers, clamps and a filter.

And no, I don't think too many people here would build their own. Lots of people here prefer bling.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Inejn FTW!!!
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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I personally liked the Wep R Short Ram, but now Im boosted, so Im selling my intake. Pm me if you want a little more info on it.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by B_Real45
If you can find somewhere to get 2.5" ABS plastic tubing, you just need some couplers, clamps and a filter.

And no, I don't think too many people here would build their own. Lots of people here prefer bling.
I'll have to look into that... I found some DIY's for other cars, but not so much for the tC. I don't care about the bling as much as the improved sound I'll take any modest performance gain I can get too.

It seems like a DIY SRI would be very simple indeed.
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Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
Inejn FTW!!!
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Injen gets my vote.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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i had an injen and also would recommend it. if you can find a used intake, that is the way to go imho...just be sure to clean the filter if its dirty.
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Originally Posted by beedee
i had an injen and also would recommend it. if you can find a used intake, that is the way to go imho...just be sure to clean the filter if its dirty.
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thanks again!
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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injen. can be a SRI or CAI. sounds good, and a pretty easy install.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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If you're a baller, ARC.
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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TRD cuz it look PRETTY!!(if u can get it for cheap, get it! if not get injen)
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Injen, makes a great sound plus it's reliable
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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TRD ftw, i like the sucking noise it makes hahaha
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rcf22
Originally Posted by B_Real45
If you really want an intake, make one yourself and save the money and get just as good sound/performance.
Are you familiar with anyone on ScionLife that has made their own? I'd be interested in seeing the results and processes used to make it.
Dr. Isotope did it.
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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TRD OR Injen if you dont want any CEL
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Whyspeed
TRD OR Injen if you dont want any CEL
FALSE.
if any intake is installed properly it WILL NOT cause a CEL



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