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I am totally convinced that the stock set up is the best intake after having injen on my car for 2 days. I hated the sound it was making. I am so glad that I didnt throw away my stock intake box.
I have the K& N and no it does not require any cutting. The center engine cover ( The silver one ) does touch the intake but it still fits perfectly. It is up to you if you want to shave off a little of the foam so that it wont touch. I dont know about the other intakes but I am very happy with the K&N.
I agree with you about the power, but not the sound. I've replaced my OEM intake pipe with the Joez pipe; removed the carbon filter, capped the resonator in the cold air snorkel, and replaced the OEM filter with an HKS foam filter. I haven't noticed ANY difference in sound.
Thanks for the vid. I can't tell a difference in sound either. But why Lexus keeps on installing these two resonators then? It's just a waist of plastic, or is it?
Thanks for the vid. I can't tell a difference in sound either. But why Lexus keeps on installing these two resonators then? It's just a waist of plastic, or is it?
Actually, there are a few combinations of throttle positions and RPMs that produce elevated noise with the resonators removed, so it is a little louder now at idle and at half throttle in the mid RPM range.
I am totally convinced that the stock set up is the best intake after having injen on my car for 2 days. I hated the sound it was making. I am so glad that I didnt throw away my stock intake box.
I felt the exact same way! I have the Injen on my ride as well, but after a week or so I have fell in LOVE with it. Give it some time and see what you think after a few weeks.