View Poll Results: WHICH INTAKE DO YOU HAVE?
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Which Intake Do You Have & Are You Happy w/ It?
02-19-08, 11:03 PM
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ex: http://www.importperformance.com/aem/induction.html
http://www.knfilters.com/streetlegal.htm
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02-28-08, 12:36 PM
#167
An EO number is expensive to get. So if you're in california the Joe Z won't have an EO number.
However, it looks like a stock pipe, not an aftermarket intake, so it's unlikely they'll have any clue it's not a factory part and no idea it -needs- an EO number.
Or you can take the few minutes to swap the stock pipe back every couple of years.
Outside of CA I don't think anyone would have any issue passing even a visual emissions test with the Joe Z.
However, it looks like a stock pipe, not an aftermarket intake, so it's unlikely they'll have any clue it's not a factory part and no idea it -needs- an EO number.
Or you can take the few minutes to swap the stock pipe back every couple of years.
Outside of CA I don't think anyone would have any issue passing even a visual emissions test with the Joe Z.
05-02-08, 10:52 PM
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k&n typhoon intake here, however i'm planning on swapping it out for the ARC intake whenever they plan on releasing it. i spoke with someone from mackin industries a few weeks ago... they said it was still in the prototype stage and they were unsure of whether they were planning on using titanium or polished aluminum for the induction pipe 
05-03-08, 12:29 PM
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k&n typhoon intake here, however i'm planning on swapping it out for the ARC intake whenever they plan on releasing it. i spoke with someone from mackin industries a few weeks ago... they said it was still in the prototype stage and they were unsure of whether they were planning on using titanium or polished aluminum for the induction pipe
some people are already running ARC intakes. they go for over 1000 though for the pipe and box.
you can but it at boomplustoys.com
i got a typhoon and i'm happy with it, not complaints nice deep sound.
05-03-08, 10:13 PM
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thanks for the heads up, didn't realize it was out yet. $900 for just the box seems a bit steep. the induction pipe is still listed as TBA.
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06-15-08, 10:13 PM
#175
I talked to someone, an expert on the topic, hes been modding cars for years, all brands. I asked him what would be the best intake for the IS350, and the first one he mantioned was AFE. He said they have installed it in some lexus' before and the AFE dry filter seems to be the best they have seen for the GS.
Of course he didnt say this was the best intake for this car but what do you guys think about Afe?
Of course he didnt say this was the best intake for this car but what do you guys think about Afe?
06-23-08, 08:57 PM
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I was wondering the same thing about the AFE. Ive heard a lot of good things from people who owned one. Also they are selling on ebay for: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...fsop=32&fsoo=2
06-25-08, 04:49 PM
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After going through HPS, Injen, Fujita, and now with the Joe Z intake, I'd have to say that I'm really satisfied with the Joe Z intake. HPS and Fujita's design were too similar in terms of looks. In performance, Injen, Fujita, and HPS were too similar in terms of the way it utilizes the an aftermarket filter that sits near the engine which clearly has hot air surrounding it. Sure it sounds louder, but through the higher RPMs about 4k, you don't feel as much of a pull as you would on the Joe Z intake which utilizes the stock airbox closure bringing air directly through the front air dam. You do hear a subtle noise, but I would sacrifice the better performance than the short ram intakes which probably only give you better sound. You can feel the difference in the lower end to high end RPM and it feels much smoother with the Joe Z than the Injen.
In conclusion: Joe Z > Injen > Fujita > HPS
In conclusion: Joe Z > Injen > Fujita > HPS
06-25-08, 06:27 PM
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thats exactly what has me confused... right now ti me its either the F-sport, JoeZ, and AFE..... So confused. Seems to me that F-sport would be the same as JoeZ, just more expensive because its made by Lexus (I think)