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Old 10-18-18, 01:32 PM
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Fist time working under the hood on my GS 350 F Sport. Had one complication with a hose that came off Click Here . Finally gave up and went back to the dealership to look at a stock GS 350 for correct placement of the hose..

As for HP gains, maybe slightly, but the biggest noticed thing was throttle response. Noticeably less lag. Sounds almost stock until you accelerate passed approx. 3K rpm then a strong growl comes out. Sounds awesome. Anyway a few pics.








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Nice!

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I just purchased a 2015 GS 350 AWD and am very interested in the Takeda Cold Air intake. Did you install a "Link Stage 2" or "Attack Stage 2". Also, after installation, did you need a mechanic to re-tune anything? Any problems with the check engine light? Lastly, I have a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, does this void the warranty? Thanks, Todd M
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Originally Posted by mcgillt23
I just purchased a 2015 GS 350 AWD and am very interested in the Takeda Cold Air intake. Did you install a "Link Stage 2" or "Attack Stage 2". Also, after installation, did you need a mechanic to re-tune anything? Any problems with the check engine light? Lastly, I have a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, does this void the warranty? Thanks, Todd M
No tune. Yes to CEL if clamps not tightened properly (they can slip off). No to warranty void.
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Looks great! Might be doing this to mine.
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Looks great! Might be doing this to mine.
Let us know!

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I started into looking into installing an intake into my GS350 as well and noticed they had the Takeda oiled vs no oiled one (Pro 5R vs Pro DRY S). Is there a reason why you chose 1 over the other? Thanks in advance...
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I went with the F-Sport intake.
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Does this make the intake sound louder? How is it compared to the sound generator?
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Originally Posted by lexus4jess
I went with the F-Sport intake.

The Top and Intake tube? How did you get it to work?
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Originally Posted by aachowhan
Does this make the intake sound louder? How is it compared to the sound generator?
The sound generator is going to be louder. You'll just get more suction noise with this type of intake. There is an aftermarket intake that retains the sound generator. You can also get the same suction noise if you cut a hole in the lower part of the intake box.
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Originally Posted by peasodos
The sound generator is going to be louder. You'll just get more suction noise with this type of intake. There is an aftermarket intake that retains the sound generator. You can also get the same suction noise if you cut a hole in the lower part of the intake box.
Any chance you know the name of it? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by aachowhan
Any chance you know the name of it? Thanks!
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That one keeps the stock box right?
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
That one keeps the stock box right?
Yeah probably no difference in sound. Your just replacing the rigid plastic intake tube with metal. Negligible-zero performance gain.


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