Like the title says, which one should I get? I have an R18 and heres what I want for my car: more hp, but also good gas mileage. My car is a DD and I do not race or intend to race. It is an economy car and I know that! Any comments would be nice

 

Just go with the drop-in, you'll like it!

 

do u know how much hp it puts out?

 

if your not looking to make it a racer do the drop in... it cost about 50 bucks and you'll never have to buy another filter for the life of the car... its washable. most cold air / ram intakes are too but they are prly gonna cost you around 100 or more. you might see 5 hp increase.

i put a k&n drop in on my car it sounds a bit deeper and the throttle response is a bit better. i did it to save on new filters.. where i work we have a dirt/gravel parking lot.

 

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It barely effects the HP. I remember there was someone who posted a dyno with a drop-in that had literally like .25 HP more. It's worth a K&N just so you never have to change the air filter again, just like the guy above me says. If you're looking for a big difference in sound and response, however, get a CAI. Watch out for hydrolock.

 

And they both help a little bit with gas mileage, but from my own experience they both help about the same amount.

 

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It barely effects the HP. I remember there was someone who posted a dyno with a drop-in that had literally like .25 HP more. It's worth a K&N just so you never have to change the air filter again, just like the guy above me says. If you're looking for a big difference in sound and response, however, get a CAI. Watch out for hydrolock.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I want something with a lil more power. I am not afraid of hydrolock cuz I live in SoCal. It doesnt rain much over here. Thanx for the help!!!

 

I would go with the Injen CAI. They do a really good job at tuning in their intakes.

 

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spoken from someone who REALLY knows his stuff
whats up paul

 

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spoken from someone who REALLY knows his stuff
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SHHHHHH.....dont give up my identity.

 

I originally put the K&N dropin in my SI and didnt really notice much maybe alittle bit better throttle response. About a week ago i put in a Fujita sri (i know its not an Injen or cai for that matter) and it made my car sound so much more aggressive. Dont think it really made much of a diff down low up up top it seems to give it a little more power. Overall it sounds great tho.

 

I had a Drop in aswell in my Si but then I got a Injen KAI. Wow so loud and deep and more horses for ME! But in your situation I would just get the drop in its a nice little fun feature that saves you on replacements! Good luck

 

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That's all the K&N drop in is good for. On the Injen CAI, all the power is from the tuning of the mass air flow sensor section of the tube.

 

Thanx for all the comments!!! I will probably get an Injen CAI after the holidays.

 

I would do a drop in just so I don't have to worry about the dealer giving me crap about my warranty if I have to take it in for anything.

Have you guys had any warranty issues after adding intakes?

 

no...the only time a dealerships can void your intake is if you hydrolock your motor.

 

If economy is what you are interested in, stick with OEM. (Flame suit on)
The "performance" filters MAY offer better performance at the risk of poorer filtration. Since economy is your goal, I would avoid using them. Sure, they are washable, but I have better things to do with my time than wash and oil a filter of questionable value.

 

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The "performance" filters MAY offer better performance at the risk of poorer filtration. Since economy is your goal, I would avoid using them. Sure, they are washable, but I have better things to do with my time than wash and oil a filter of questionable value.
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K&N filters are hundreds of times better filters then OEM filters man.