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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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name and quality
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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Injen costs alot because of the way the metal is made. And because its in competition with 500 other companies to make CAI.

Also, on the filter part, go to Adv. Auto Parts and just get a filter that fits.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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I have just one more question...I am searching on ebay for intake for scion tc and its mostly showing the ones for 06 not 08 so would 06 fit in 08 tc?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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no unless you get the MAF adapter previously posted
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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cool. thank you very much
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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how is this for the intake if I replace the filter with k&N?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...spagenameZWDVW
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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WOW it doesnt even have a spot for the MAF
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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oh crap didnt even notice it haha oops
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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do u know how does a bypass work for a cold air intake? how does it prevent water?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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isk. i think its just foam and collects water as it passes. but idk
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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Where can you get the bypass? Cause I found a good deal for a used Injen CAI for 06 Tc for like 100 bucks
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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its by aem, so anywhere that sells aem products
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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cool ty
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Telling ya from experience, dont even worry about a BPV. You wont have to worry about hydrolocking..
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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The BPV Is a "switch" I believe, when the bottom end fails to work, the intake converts to a short ram at the location of the BPV, not sure if thats right though.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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yup, ita a diaphram that stays closed until little or no air starts comming through the filter, then the engines vac. pulls the bypass open.

also, you shouldn't tell people that they don't have to worry about hydrolocking, you never know what type of situation they get into. i'd rather be safe than sorry.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TcPrincess
yup, ita a diaphram that stays closed until little or no air starts comming through the filter, then the engines vac. pulls the bypass open.

also, you shouldn't tell people that they don't have to worry about hydrolocking, you never know what type of situation they get into. i'd rather be safe than sorry.
Exactly
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Okie. I agree.
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