Kathy Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thinking about installing an air intake on my 07 Legecy 2.5. Was going to buy K&N but saw something called the Weapon R Dragon. Have never heard of the Weapon R- has anyone ever heard of this and how does it compare to the K&N intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagheeraLGT Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 never heard ot that weapon R product, but Ive NEVER seen a complaint about the K&N Typhoon. just a heads up, it might be in your best interest to get a tune, if you change intakes. I believe its recomended on most aftermarket intakes with the excpetion of the Cobb SF intake. either way (even without an intake) a custom tune will def allow your subie to run more lean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock2534 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I remember a buddy of mine had a weapon-r way back in the day, so if they are still in business hopefully they have a decent product. I don't think you'd need a tune on the non-turbo model. Don't expect much in the way of power, but they do sound nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Weapon R intakes are alright, but I don't like that they use crummy foam filter elements. That's not to say k&n's gauze is much better, but I'd take the k&n if given a choice between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Unless you are making big power, stock airbox + some aftermarket panel filter wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 AEM > K&N > everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 is yours a 2.5 turbo or n/a? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 In my experience, just bolting on an intake to an N/A car all you're going to do is loose some low end and gain some noise. If I had a 2.5i I would invest in some springs, or a rear sway, or maybe a front lip instead; more bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socallegacy Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 here try this out there are a couple of ideas in this thread. most of us 2.5i use the cosmo intakes sri and cai. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailcrushinbkr Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 never heard ot that weapon R product, but Ive NEVER seen a complaint about the K&N Typhoon. just a heads up, it might be in your best interest to get a tune, if you change intakes. I believe its recomended on most aftermarket intakes with the excpetion of the Cobb SF intake. either way (even without an intake) a custom tune will def allow your subie to run more lean dumb question but do any of you get your SPT intake tuned or is it completely unnecessary(Which i think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagheeraLGT Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 IMO, which isnt very technical, but i wouldnt spend any bank on a tune unless I was adjusting the amt of air comming into the car and going out.... so untill I upgrade UP, DP i wont get a tune. The intake isnt the bottle neck comming from stock as far as air flow....once the bottle neck is upgraded (which would alter the amt of air flow through the car) then a tune would help the car perform and run better/safer. Most ppl would recomend a tune, but ill prolly hold out till stage II. More knowledgable members might have a better answer for ya tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5spd4dr Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm using a Cobb intake on my GT, and it works and sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagheeraLGT Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 ^same here. i rly enjoy the sounds of the turbo spool. All i rly want now is one of those discontinued cobb air boxes if im lucky enough to come across one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 dumb question but do any of you get your SPT intake tuned or is it completely unnecessary(Which i think)Â Â You don't have to get it tuned...but if you don't tune for it, it doesn't do much except made noise. So then what was the point of adding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkout4trucks Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 if AEM makes a dryflow system for the legacys i'd recommend that. theyre awesome. its like a K&N but you dont have to oil the damn thing when you clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 You realize it only takes an extra 30 seconds to oil the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think he's more worried about over oiling and fouling the MAF as opposed to the actual job, at least that's what worries me. I had an AEM dry flow on the SPT intake and am looking for one to fit the Cobb because I'm anxious about over oiling, but they have a crazy size filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You only need a small amount on the filter. The oil is designed to help catch smaller dirt particles to partially clog the filter. Once it catches that dirt it actually filters better because it's using the dirt to catch other small things that would slip through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkout4trucks Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 i've cleaned and re-oiled the one on my car now 4 times. the only time i over oiled was the first time i did it and all it takes is a quick spray of maf cleaner...but that was something i couldve avoided entirely with the aem. from everything i've heard the aem functions 100% as well and the oiling is just easier to not do. your just rinse it out..no need for a "recharger" kit. which is also more cost effective. i've ALWAYS used k&n filters but if/when i get an lgt i'll prob make the switch to AEMs dryflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Go for it...I've used both in the past and it doesn't make much of a difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkout4trucks Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 hahahaha just my thoughts on k&n v. aem filters. i thought this thread was for the guy that wrote it so yeah im not in the market for a filter...since they all last 100k miles LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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