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Old 01-08-08 | 05:01 AM
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Default Guys,tell me the benefits of a JoeZ pipe

Is it worth it on a 250?
If so is there a matching air filter?
A LMS/Fujita intake better than a JoeZ?
Can I still use the engine cover over it?
Warranty issue?

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Old 01-08-08 | 05:57 AM
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The main reason I chose the JoeZ is because it showed approx 6hp gains. Also, I liked it because it utilizes the stock air box that has a cold air intake. All the others eliminate the air box and get their supply air from under the hood. This will allow hotter air to be used. Also the JoeZ is not as loud as the others. I find the others to make to much noise. I'm very happy with the JoeZ.

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Originally Posted by Koz
The main reason I chose the JoeZ is because it showed approx 6hp gains. Also, I liked it because it utilizes the stock air box that has a cold air intake. All the others eliminate the air box and get their supply air from under the hood. This will allow hotter air to be used. Also the JoeZ is not as loud as the others. I find the others to make to much noise. I'm very happy with the JoeZ.

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Thanks for the reply,Koz.
I like that it's not loud.

Can the engine cover be used or does the JoeZ get too hot?
What air filter are you using?
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Here's a picture from l-tunedparts that has a JoeZ intake with covers on.

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Originally Posted by AzNLeX250
Here's a picture from l-tunedparts that has a JoeZ intake with covers on.


Great,thanks.

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Carson won't have any JoeZs for a few weeks.
Any place else where the JoeZ can be ordered?
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Originally Posted by Koz
The main reason I chose the JoeZ is because it showed approx 6hp gains. Also, I liked it because it utilizes the stock air box that has a cold air intake. All the others eliminate the air box and get their supply air from under the hood. This will allow hotter air to be used. Also the JoeZ is not as loud as the others. I find the others to make to much noise. I'm very happy with the JoeZ.

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it maybe a stupid question, but there is something that I always confuse. I understand if we use the air under the hood the air is hotter so we want to use the air from the front which is cooler. But most of the intake that I see out there are made by aluminum. Will the intake heat up during the engine running? If that is the case, will it get hot enough to heat up the air the run inside it? What I am trying to ask it, will that end up because the intake is too hot and our engine is going to use hot air instead of cold? Can someone please explain to me. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by tshek
it maybe a stupid question, but there is something that I always confuse. I understand if we use the air under the hood the air is hotter so we want to use the air from the front which is cooler. But most of the intake that I see out there are made by aluminum. Will the intake heat up during the engine running? If that is the case, will it get hot enough to heat up the air the run inside it? What I am trying to ask it, will that end up because the intake is too hot and our engine is going to use hot air instead of cold? Can someone please explain to me. Thanks.
This was debated before. The intake is so short and the engine sucks up air so fast that the air does not have a chance to heat up and cause loss of performance when the intake is hot.
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I run a similar contraption in my RX300 using an old Weapon-R pipe and you can literally touch the interior of the pipe just after racing or a commute and it will be cool to the touch compared to the exterior of said pipe.
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Carson won't have any JoeZs for a few weeks.
Any place else where the JoeZ can be ordered?
just send a PM to JoeZ.. he is our vendor as well

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=324948
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Default This is why the JoeZ pipe makes sense.

Pictures tell the story. Also for the records you should stick with the stock air filter and leave the carbon filter in the airbox lid. I've dyno tested 2 other brands of drop in filters and also dyno'd with the carbon filter removed with no success.



Turbulent airflow!


Understanding the stock intake tube




Smoother and more direct airflow!


BTW..This thread will probably get moved to the performance section.

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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
This was debated before. The intake is so short and the engine sucks up air so fast that the air does not have a chance to heat up and cause loss of performance when the intake is hot.
understand now

I am thinking to get a intake for a while... just not sure, but I guess I am going to do it soon..
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Originally Posted by tshek
understand now

I am thinking to get a intake for a while... just not sure, but I guess I am going to do it soon..
Check out the Vender Forum. There is/was a group buy for the intake. $110 shipped I believe.
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
Check out the Vender Forum. There is/was a group buy for the intake. $110 shipped I believe.
WAS...
Even out of stock at regular $119 price.
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Thanks for the reply,Koz.
I like that it's not loud.

Can the engine cover be used or does the JoeZ get too hot?
What air filter are you using?
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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