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Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 11:17 AM

K&N Intake V2
 
Hello!

I was hoping someone could help me out, sorry if this is a repeat post - I tried searching but didn't get the answer I was looking for.

I've listened to numerous intakes via youtube and K&N sounds the best in my opinion. Does anyone else have a second opinion? I'm not going for increased HP... just a sexier, louder sound :lol2:.

Also, anyone have know where to get them for a good price or even used?

Any help or info on the intake would be helpful, also - which would I need? Is there only one style?

Sorry, I'm an idiot and new to modding :squint:.

imput1234 02-06-2009 11:26 AM

I'll help: search. But I used to have it, sounds great brings a stock 8 out

Jedi54 02-06-2009 11:29 AM

a couple of the local guys have it, very agressive sounding intake.
You'll see them pop up For Sale on here from time to time, just keep an eye on the F/S section.

Not sure where to get a new one though...

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 2854913)
a couple of the local guys have it, very agressive sounding intake.
You'll see them pop up For Sale on here from time to time, just keep an eye on the F/S section.

Not sure where to get a new one though...

Thanks as always :)

Razz1 02-06-2009 11:40 AM

You get reverbarations and metal rattles under the hood.

Also can get the dash to rattle.

Think about it.

alienRX8 02-06-2009 11:41 AM

why dont you get an AEM Cold Air Intake, looks sexier and sounds pretty good too. Plus you will be getting colder air which is also good

Jedi54 02-06-2009 11:42 AM

Razz: that was Version 1.
Version 2 of the intake was better.

I still think the RB intake with Ram Air Duct or the Mazdaspeed / AEM is a better intake. (they bring in colder air instead of sucking air in from the engine bay) Plus they sound sexy. :)

ShinkaTeen 02-06-2009 11:43 AM

i have a K&N and i use to have the aem on my old 8.

i personally think the aem is a much quieter intake but it did improve engine bay temps.

the k&n i have now sounds much more aggressive but the thing is engine temps are alot higher..


.....im looking to sell my k&n and get a cold air intake, just because i miss the way the AEM looks.

but the k&n looks preety good also.

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by alienRX8 (Post 2854937)
why dont you get an AEM Cold Air Intake, looks sexier and sounds pretty good too. Plus you will be getting colder air which is also good

Hmmmmm, true!

I read somewhere that it can't be used in really cold climates though?

Jedi54 02-06-2009 11:52 AM

you can use them anywhere, just don't get the filter soaking wet by driving through HUGE puddles / lakes. ;)

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 2854957)
you can use them anywhere, just don't get the filter soaking wet by driving through HUGE puddles / lakes. ;)

But I love driving through lakes... omg... :rant:

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 12:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIscFXfW8hg <AEM intake sound

Sounds to me like a dying cat?

Renesis07 02-06-2009 12:28 PM

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I have the K&N V2, you will notice a power loss in high temps due to the intake temps actually increasing over stock. If you care about performance, make sure to get a ram air of some sort. Whether its the RB duct or this is what I did:

alienRX8 02-06-2009 12:32 PM

^^^lol like a dying cat hahahah

ShinkaTeen 02-06-2009 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by Renesis07 (Post 2855022)
I have the K&N V2, you will notice a power loss in high temps due to the intake temps actually increasing over stock. If you care about performance, make sure to get a ram air of some sort. Whether its the RB duct or this is what I did:



YOU KNOW WHAT!!!!!


im gonna do that... F a AEM intake.


im just gonna get my new bumper and do THAT... YEAH!!!... screw these A holes.. im not conforming.

alienRX8 02-06-2009 12:33 PM

The problem is even with a ram air you will get hot air since its not a closed intake, its still open in the engine compartment

ShinkaTeen 02-06-2009 12:38 PM

....dammit.

whatever.. im doing it anyway.

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 12:47 PM

So....

A.) Cool intake, aggressive dying cat noise.
B.) Power loss, sexy aggressive noise that makes me purr.

ShinkaTeen 02-06-2009 12:49 PM

if you want it, i might sell mine in a week or 2... either getting aem or my new front bumper.

dozer 02-06-2009 12:52 PM

shinka you bastard...locals should have 1st dibs

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by ShinkaTeen (Post 2855063)
if you want it, i might sell mine in a week or 2... either getting aem or my new front bumper.

Me? You have a K&N v2?

ShinkaTeen 02-06-2009 12:57 PM

yeahhhh, but this isnt the place to try to sell anything, ill have a thread on it when i decide to sell.

and yeah i do.

.. DOZER! you said you didnt even want it.

Kelli_Kitten 02-06-2009 01:00 PM

What's the difference bettween; cold air intake, short ram intake, and complete cold air intake with the K&N?

Can't I just get a cold air intake and it be the same as an AEM?

shazy 02-06-2009 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by Kelli_Kitten (Post 2855084)
What's the difference bettween; cold air intake, short ram intake, and complete cold air intake with the K&N?

Can't I just get a cold air intake and it be the same as an AEM?

Don't go cheap on intakes and don't get the mazdaspeed one even if AEM designed it.

The screens break easily if you get the mazdaspeed version.

Best thing to get if you don't want to spend much, get the K&N Drop in filter.

romycha1 02-06-2009 05:51 PM

West Chester huh?

I was out there for a couple weeks... great party town.


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