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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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Default How To Buy: YDR chrome CAI w/K&N filter???

I've tried to track down one of these $85 shipped intakes with no luck so far. Unless I find a place that does credit cards on-line I will need to send moneyorder. Please help me find a vendor for this intake? Thanks in advance!
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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why dont you spend the extra cash to get the name brand intake and peace of mind
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Because I've read good things about these and got the go ahead from my wife to get one cause the price is right and it's a good piece. They say it's an almost exact replica of the Injen short ram. Just made of steel tube thats plated.
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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I may have a line on a nearly new one now. It's so frustrating trying to buy stuff like these when there isn't a direct link to who is selling them. That guy named superman selling them hasn't logged in for like 3 weeks and has none for sale on his ebay site either. It's strange to say the least.
Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Any luck in buying this intake? I'm looking for it too at that price.
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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I've had mine on for about 12k no probs no codes nuthin. Its an exact Injen Clone. as far as getting one IDK got mine used!
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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I bought my Fujita SR for $130 shipped...
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Mr. Fang (suprman1124) sells these intakes. He takes PayPal, and is honest and his shipping is lightning quick. I have the YDR on my car; it's of great quality, it's painless to install and is identical to the Injen SRI. Save your hard-earned money on an Injen and buy the YDR!
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hey guys. sorry for all the late replies. but scionlife took off my f.s. post. if anyone is interested contact me directly through email or pm me. i will replay asap.
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Default ..K & M Filter size?

I installed the YDR at 35,000 miles. At 70,000 miles the K & M filter was gross on one side. I replaced it instead of cleaning it, the black gunk was like mud.
The replacement was cylindrical instead of cone-shaped and touches the back of the fog light. So, I want to get another cone shaped K & M for when this one gets clogged up. What is the neck size for the YDR intake? 2 1/2 or 3 inches?
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Did you keep the old one or just throw it out? I would have paid shipping for it. I don't mind cleaning them and re using. Never had a problem and they always come out looking new again.
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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I did toss it, the filter was like mud on one side. The other side looked O.K. I have no experience cleaning filters. Previously, I just replaces cheap filters often.
I'll ship you the one I have now when I install a cone shaped one, in perhaps 20,000 miles. I will search for a cone shaped K & M.
What size is that intake?
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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I have mine on for 80,XXX miles love it
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Not interested in the straight one but thanks anyhow. They are good for a Million miles no matter how dirty they get at any given time. The kit that is available will clean them good as new Promise. It's just a shame you tossed a perfectly good filter.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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Sorry that I tossed a cleanable filter.
Can anyone tell me what size K & M filter I need for the TDR Intake?
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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I went out and measured it with my plastic calipers and it is 2.5 inches. I was able to get it into position and measure the little bit of shoulder left showing.
I researched the part number and it looks like the smallest cone shaped/ body size (for clearance around the fog light) filter with 2 1/2 inch flange would be PL-1005
Here is a K&N link with all the different sizes availible for the cone filters.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/univcone.aspx
Good luck and happy hunting.
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