Anyone use the K&N Typhoon intake ??
12-01-2009, 08:40 AM
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hahahah yeahh.. what had happened was i ordered it, and called them and they told me it was on back order for like a month. I said i didn't want to wait that long, so they refunded my money. a month later, they sent me the intake anyways. it was awesome
12-01-2009, 12:03 PM
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open it up and you'll see.. it's just two plastic pieces that's supposed to direct the air, but people have claimed more gains with them off.. I don't buy it, since no one has anything to back it up, but it can't hurt to do. might as well get a k&n drop in filter and a rb duct while you're at it
12-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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^ +1. Do a search on "intake box mod" in the DIY section. I removed two plastic walls and one of the two mesh screens. I didn't notice any difference in power. Intake sound is sightly louder but it is hard to notice (it is somewhat noticeable if you listen and compare really hard when cruising ~3500 rpm). One thing I know for sure is it took away most of the jerkiness I get when in gear under 2k RPM in first and second, so much that I didn't feel the car idling low and stalled twice the first day I drove with the intake mod.
12-01-2009, 03:14 PM
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open it up and you'll see.. it's just two plastic pieces that's supposed to direct the air, but people have claimed more gains with them off.. I don't buy it, since no one has anything to back it up, but it can't hurt to do. might as well get a k&n drop in filter and a rb duct while you're at it
12-03-2009, 03:58 PM
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The primary thing to keep in mind is the primary method of intakes increasing power will not work on the RX8 due to the PCM adjusting fuel trims. Either way, there are many other modifications which have been shown to give power gains and increased reliability that give you more bang for your buck.
If I had my stock intake system I'd probably have gone back to it by now. The AEM works fine for me so I don't have any reason to change it. If you're interested in reading about the RX8's stock intake system check it out here.
If I had my stock intake system I'd probably have gone back to it by now. The AEM works fine for me so I don't have any reason to change it. If you're interested in reading about the RX8's stock intake system check it out here.
12-09-2009, 11:30 PM
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Simota intake ?
Was taking a look at the Simota intake for the RX8 http://simotausa.com/mazdarx8carbonfiberintakesystem.aspx
To me the design looks pretty good. What do you guys think ? It also sounds pretty cool...heres a youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCk4mxiVmOg
and a comparison of stock vs simota http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxOHy_Pth3A
Thinking about purchasing one and trying it out. Any of you have experience with this exact model ?
To me the design looks pretty good. What do you guys think ? It also sounds pretty cool...heres a youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCk4mxiVmOg
and a comparison of stock vs simota http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxOHy_Pth3A
Thinking about purchasing one and trying it out. Any of you have experience with this exact model ?
12-28-2009, 02:25 PM
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I have the K&N Typhoon II and to be honest I feel no difference... and theres barely a sound difference. I've heard great things about the RB revi intake so I would definitely stick to that. Honestly? KN is more of a waste... 300+ dollars on something that doesn't do much for the rotary..
If you're really looking for performance and sound then forget the intake, I'd go with the AP midpipe. Just my two cents..
If you're really looking for performance and sound then forget the intake, I'd go with the AP midpipe. Just my two cents..
02-21-2013, 08:32 PM
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picked up a K@N today for 75 bucks the kid said it made his car run funny but when i got it home I relized he oiled the **** out of it the filter was freaking dripping oil so i will clean it and install it this week. for 75 bucks why not right?
02-23-2013, 10:56 AM
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Anyways, since having it, I would consistently get lean codes, and eventually blew my cat and coils. Makes my car run like crap, luckily I just bought a Mazdaspeed one. But take from my own experience, it may sound loud and that price may be nice, but I would highly recommend NOT installing it.
EDIT: also, you're plexiglass idea won't really help. The design of the intake sucks, and like it's been said here, no consideration was taken in straightening out the air flow. It's a crappy intake, and I highly doubt any home mod can help it become better. Just my suggestion from my own experience with it.
Last edited by FungsterRacing; 02-23-2013 at 10:58 AM.
02-24-2013, 11:25 AM
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I'm just telling you from personal experience and facts alone that this intake is horrible. I like the sound of it, but I can easily tell that it makes my car run rough at idle and has caused me problems. Take it from all the guys here who know their stuff, I wouldn't use it.
Feel free to PM me if you wanna talk more about it
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