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Old 10-05-09, 06:32 PM
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Ok, who can tell me what is sitting on top the stock intake? Seems unlikely Lexus would just put it on unless its serving some purpose. Almost looks like it could open which would be nice if you wanted to pop some popcorn.

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Old 10-05-09, 07:27 PM
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Just a wild guess because I truly have no idea but wouldn't that be where the filter goes?
Old 10-05-09, 08:43 PM
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It's a resonator used to help diffuse/quiet down the sound. Most all intake systems have their own variation of a resonator chamber. It was engineered at that location for a reason.
Old 10-06-09, 06:07 AM
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Thanks flipside!
Old 10-06-09, 06:19 AM
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Somehow to me that looks pretty funny......haha
Old 10-06-09, 01:11 PM
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I guess you guys haven't heard the name Joe-Z, right?
Old 10-07-09, 12:19 AM
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in most sedans, it is usually a lot bigger and usually it is a separate chamber attached to the main air box. most intakes will be a lot louder by simply removing the resonator.

the F has loud intake partially because it has a tiny resonator.
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I can't wait to get the JoeZ pipe in now! Any time now!!!!!
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