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Old 09-15-09, 01:03 PM
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Default Joe Z for $100 or F-Sport for $320

Which intake should I go with considering that these are the prices i can get them for?
Old 09-15-09, 01:13 PM
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Search is your best friend, this topic has been covered a million times, and you will find alot of information that will answer your questions.
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Depends on what your goals are, if you want to make power at the cheapest cost, get the JoeZ. The F-Sport is all noise, and I don't think the gains are that much considering its sucking in hot air from the lower intake box.
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Then ill def go for the Joe Z, i dont want just noise.
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Side Facts:

Joe Z Intake Pipe available since early 2006 & Dyno Proven for the IS250 | IS350..

F-Sport Intake Pipe & Box with hole, was released and made available in the Spring of 2008..


Joe Z Intake line includes:

IS300, IS250, IS250awd, IS350, GS350, GS450h, IS-F & IS-C


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Joe Z

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JoeZ FTW! The F-Sport is too loud for me. The JoeZ pipe is priced right and sounds great!
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Joe, does the same pipe that fits the IS250 fit the IS350?
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i would go for the joez even though i have the f-sport lol
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Originally Posted by Kybball#1
Joe, does the same pipe that fits the IS250 fit the IS350?
Yes, that is correct...
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At that price, I would definitely go with the Joe Z.
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Is that a good price for a Joe Z, how much are they brand new and should i use a K&N with it?
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Joe Z, because its the best intake for the money. You can use whatever filter you want to use. hks, blitz, k&n. if you are going for sound fujita and injen, have the best sounding intakes. Like Lexasaurus said search is your new best friend. Just search around, this topic has been covered numerous time.
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JoeZ for price and function.
I personally do not like the F-Sport as it produces a loud "angry elephant" sound, almost close to a sound of typical CAIs.

I have the JoeZ and I am very happy with it.
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F-sport is CARB legal. IF you don't care too much about that then save the money and rock JoeZ.
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I would have gone with JoeZ as well but I couldn't because I was more concerned with service warranty (with my 2009 IS) over cost. Last thing I need Lexus to point out to me, "sir the reason your engine is running funny is probably due to the aftermarket intake. Sorry we can not cover this under warranty."

I know the dealership will need to prove the problem is cause by the aftermarket product, but why go through all that hassle/time.

I say, get the F-Sport to play it safe.


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