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Guys,tell me the benefits of a JoeZ pipe

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Old 01-08-08, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Koz
As you can see the covers can go back on. I'm using the K&N filter but the HKS is very popular also. I use the K&N because I already have a couple cleaning kits and have been using an oiled cotton filter for many years.

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Thanks,Koz.
I'll probably go HKS if I decide to go JoeZ.
Old 01-08-08, 08:59 AM
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any noticeable difference? hows the sound? i don't want it to be too loud.
Old 01-08-08, 09:55 AM
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With the JoeZ and K&N at high RPM, I get a nice purr (which is noticeably different from stock). The other aftermarket intakes produce a loud roar (which would be nice on a muscle car). It's all a matter of personal preference!

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Old 01-08-08, 10:16 AM
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Like the OP said, what about any warranty issues?
Old 01-08-08, 11:16 AM
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Any aftermarket part can cause warranty issues if it caused a failure. What is good about the JoeZ is you keep/use the OEM air box; all you replace is the restrictive tube.

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Old 01-09-08, 08:20 AM
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And the important part there is -if it causes a failure-

If the aftermarket part didn't cause the problem then the problem remains covered under warranty, just like with anything else. And it's hard to envision replacing one tube with a better tube causing any problems.
Old 01-09-08, 08:27 AM
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did any of reset the ECU after installing the intake?
Old 01-09-08, 09:47 AM
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yea i just got the polished joezintake+hks ill let you know how it feels
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if you have concerns about warranty, best thing to do is wait on the IS-F sport intake, which will include a new ice box and straight pipe. cost is supposed to be $495.

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Originally Posted by newis350
if you have concerns about warranty, best thing to do is wait on the IS-F sport intake, which will include a new ice box and straight pipe. cost is supposed to be $495.

ooppps I meant to say the "F" sportline of performance parts.

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Originally Posted by newis350
if you have concerns about warranty, best thing to do is wait on the IS-F sport intake, which will include a new ice box and straight pipe. cost is supposed to be $495.

and it will be 100% street legal as well
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Great discussion guys!!!


Originally Posted by newis350
if you have concerns about warranty, best thing to do is wait on the F-Sport Intake, which will include a new air box and straight pipe. cost is supposed to be approx $450.


^^^ You might want to think about saving yourself approx $350 bucks....

Joe Z
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got the joe z and couldnt be a happier thanx joez... lol for warrenty just keep ur oem tube and switch it before you get work done on your car..
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Originally Posted by newis350
if you have concerns about warranty, best thing to do is wait on the IS-F sport intake, which will include a new ice box and straight pipe. cost is supposed to be $495.

What a rip off! Anyone that would consider spending that much money for an intake on this car is out of their freaking mind.

As for warranty issues, there is NO WAY a JoeZ pipe would ever have an effect on this car's warranty and if someone were to try blaming a pipe they would have a lot of work to do. It's only a metal pipe replacing a rubber tube with bends and a resonator on and does absolutely nothing that could harm this engine. I went with black pipe and black couplers for a stealthy stock look and when I'm at the track, local meets or at the dealership, no one even notices it!. I've also had my car to the dealer more than 2 dozen times and they never once said anything about it, though they have complimented the exhaust, but that isn't exactly a stealthy mod.

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Old 01-10-08, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Great discussion guys!!!





^^^ You might want to think about saving yourself approx $350 bucks....

Joe Z
Joe,it stinks that you don't have any units in stock.You say it may be 2-3 weeks before any are available.
Can you PM me or will there be an forum announcement?


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