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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Does any company make a short ram intake for the 07 tC other than Weapon R?

I can't see myself paying almost $300 for a short ram intake, thats more than most cold air's are.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Well the Injen is able to convert to a short ram... but why would you bother?

Any specific reason you want SR?
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Just the fact that water tends to get high here sometimes, the streets suck (big a*s mud puddles)...that type of thing.
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I'm looking to do this later also. SRI. I just like to keep my low end power, and be safe from hydrolocking.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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I have the Injen one, just left it as a SRI. Works great.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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i was in my local Toyota dealership yesterday pickin up my car from service and in the parts department they were selling a TRD intake for the '07 but it wasnt a full cold air. im not to sure if you can convert the TRD cold air into a short ram, but if you do get a TRD cold air, at least it has the bypass valve so water wont get in
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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how does the SRI sound like? And do you feel a difference?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pudgy1
i was in my local Toyota dealership yesterday pickin up my car from service and in the parts department they were selling a TRD intake for the '07 but it wasnt a full cold air. im not to sure if you can convert the TRD cold air into a short ram, but if you do get a TRD cold air, at least it has the bypass valve so water wont get in
i've read somewhere that the TRD comes in two pieces so you can convert it to a SRI.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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short ram intakes are just NOISE! and cool cosmetic for the bay
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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^^ well you could go on and say that CAI are the same thing. Not worth it either way.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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^^ you are indeed right, but if one were to choose between the two i would say CAI
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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i remember my cousin telling me that cold air adds like what....2 extra horse power.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Your not really going to notice an EXTREME amount of power out of wither one - for the most part it is for looks - not the little bit of horsepower you gain...the best dynos ive ever seen were like 8HP and it was even noted that it was a particularly cool day...
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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But it sure looks pretty.......... now i am making duct work to run into the engine compartment to feed it fresh air.........

hey fall is coming and I get bored.........gonna use Doc I panel to make it work too.
Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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Your best bet for short ram on an 07 would be the Injen cold air / short ram intake. K&N makes a short ram that performs better than their cold air intake, but it's only available for 05-06. Cold Air: 6hp @ 5200rpm Short Ram 7.58hp @ 5022rpm. K&N Short Ram Intake. Not bad for a short ram.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Back on the topic of short rams for 07+ TC's......are there any besides the Secret Weapon and besides the CAI's that you just don't use the other half? I, too, think $250+ for a short ram is CRAZY expensive.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 1DarkTC
Back on the topic of short rams for 07+ TC's......are there any besides the Secret Weapon and besides the CAI's that you just don't use the other half? I, too, think $250+ for a short ram is CRAZY expensive.
i second that too^
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