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Okay so just to start this off; I am a Network/Systems Engineer. Meaning I know computers very well. I know very little about cars except I like to drive them fast and I like the mean growl.
I know everyone here really likes the JoeZ intake; so I was thinking of getting that (and it comes in blue so it fits the theme). But it is also functional.
I noticed the car has a ram air type intake which I like because I would assume that it brings in more cold air (I know cold air = better)
So I was thinking doing the Joez Intake with F-Sport lower box and high flow filter.
I also want that mean growl when I hit the gas. So what makes that? I noticed people saying the Joez is pretty quiet, but the Takebe is really loud. What is the difference? I thought most of the performance came fromt he smooth pipe which made the air flow better.
Also if I went with another system does it still use the intake (I think you guys refer to it as a snorkle) or does it pull in more hot air from the engine bay? Also i want to key the bay covers installed so something that will still work with those as well. Loving popping the hood and it just looks so clean.
I plan on getting an exhaust in the near future too, I was thinking F-Sport as I really don't want the ricer cans on the back, I like that stock look with just a mean growl.
I am not looking for insane performance gains, I'll get those from the PPE Headers I am adding to my list.
I have been searching the forums and reading and reading so sorry if it's a Noob question but I figure some of you know a whole lot more than me so can't hurt to ask.
I know everyone here really likes the JoeZ intake; so I was thinking of getting that (and it comes in blue so it fits the theme). But it is also functional.
I noticed the car has a ram air type intake which I like because I would assume that it brings in more cold air (I know cold air = better)
So I was thinking doing the Joez Intake with F-Sport lower box and high flow filter.
I also want that mean growl when I hit the gas. So what makes that? I noticed people saying the Joez is pretty quiet, but the Takebe is really loud. What is the difference? I thought most of the performance came fromt he smooth pipe which made the air flow better.
Also if I went with another system does it still use the intake (I think you guys refer to it as a snorkle) or does it pull in more hot air from the engine bay? Also i want to key the bay covers installed so something that will still work with those as well. Loving popping the hood and it just looks so clean.
I plan on getting an exhaust in the near future too, I was thinking F-Sport as I really don't want the ricer cans on the back, I like that stock look with just a mean growl.
I am not looking for insane performance gains, I'll get those from the PPE Headers I am adding to my list.
I have been searching the forums and reading and reading so sorry if it's a Noob question but I figure some of you know a whole lot more than me so can't hurt to ask.
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None of the intakes for the 2IS are cold air, since that would require drilling thourgh the metal in the engine bay.
The JoeZ/Fsport intakes are on the quiet side because they use an oem type of filter.
All other short rams are louder because they have cone air filters so they suck in more hot air which may actually make you lose power. The loudest SRIs are the Takeda or K&N.
The JoeZ/Fsport intakes are on the quiet side because they use an oem type of filter.
All other short rams are louder because they have cone air filters so they suck in more hot air which may actually make you lose power. The loudest SRIs are the Takeda or K&N.
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With the K&N does it still use the air intake scoop in the front of the car?
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
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With the K&N does it still use the air intake scoop in the front of the car?
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
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With the K&N does it still use the air intake scoop in the front of the car?
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
The JoeZ keeps the stock air intake box, it only replaces the intake pipe
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With the K&N does it still use the air intake scoop in the front of the car?
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
I am more interested in performance gains (even if slight) I guess I can always get the mean growl from the exhaust.
With the JoeZ what type filter would be recommended? I was also thinking getting the Fsport intake box but don't know if that would really help, I know it has the hole to take in extra air if I remember correctly
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Well I have to admit everyone on here has nothing but good things to say about the Joez intake (well except for one person but we won't go there) so I think I am going to get that along with a reuseable filter. Even if it does not give me the perfect growl that I am looking for, I'll leave that up to the exhaust. I am sure the PPE Headers will help out too.
Once again though, thank you everyone for your opinions. Really helps in making a sound decision.
Once again though, thank you everyone for your opinions. Really helps in making a sound decision.
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Really there are no differences between the JoeZ intake and the F-Sport intake tube. The real difference comes in with the filter and lower box. The whole setup has a nice OEM look to it.
For sound, just look at the SRIs. Check with your state regarding emissions. Like here in CA, you need a CARB sticker for it. (There are plenty of threads on this, and a whole section on set ups that will pass smog testing)
For sound, just look at the SRIs. Check with your state regarding emissions. Like here in CA, you need a CARB sticker for it. (There are plenty of threads on this, and a whole section on set ups that will pass smog testing)
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No CAI available for the IS on the market. There was a member who made his own but he has a tubing bender in his garage.
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