Cold Air Intake Recomendation

[captainhook]

Yeah, that is the last one people should be using

 

But, Subaru created it?!?!?!

 

My point exactly

 

. . . so what exactly was the point you were trying to get across by adding the "Subaru created it" line?

[LieutenantDan]

. . . so what exactly was the point you were trying to get across by adding the "Subaru created it" line?

 

I'm not going to tell you

[joeblow]

I think his point is that if Subaru endorses it, it should be a worthwhile mod. But, since the SPT intake is useless below stage 2, it should be assumed that any CAI is useless until you're at stage 2+. At least that's the point that I took from it.

[LieutenantDan]

There we go! I thought the sarcasm was obvious............

[05pearl]

Stock flows as well as any intake up to 300 g/s. If you are looking for performance gains, don't waste your time until you go stage 3. If you just want some sound, and a different look under the hood, knock yourself out. Except for the SPT (which is a dog imho) I would still not run a CAI w/o a tune, even if others say they have done it w/o problems.

[brilliant sleeper]

Also, stick with OEM.

When you install an intake you will hear the BPV vent into the intake but if you just need (want) that sound, get a 50/50 (hybrid) like the GFB.

What about the HKS SSQV? That wouldn't be harmful to a stock LGT; or maybe an LGT with a couple of small mods, such as manual boost controller and up-pipe?

[Lgtenny01rh]

I thought the CAI upgrade would be beneficial to the gas mileage? Or is that an aftermarket blowoff valve??

[captainhook]

There we go! I thought the sarcasm was obvious............

The sarcasm was abundantly obvious, but you missed the mark on execution. It reads that my post was incorrect, and because it's a Subaru part it's the best option . . . which was apparently the opposite of what you were trying to say.

 

What about the HKS SSQV? That wouldn't be harmful to a stock LGT; or maybe an LGT with a couple of small mods, such as manual boost controller and up-pipe?

If the whole point is making noise, that would definitely accomplish the task. I suggest listening to some youtube clips of it first though. Many find the high-pitch shriek of the SSQV just annoying to listen to.

 

I thought the CAI upgrade would be beneficial to the gas mileage? (I didn't notice a difference) Or is that an aftermarket blowoff valve?? (definitely no mileage gain to be had)

Having the car tuned, however, will most definitely yield improved gas mileage. I picked up ~5-6mpg highway adding a catted downpipe and pro-tune.

[Leonardo]

What about the HKS SSQV? That wouldn't be harmful to a stock LGT; or maybe an LGT with a couple of small mods, such as manual boost controller and up-pipe?

 

Nope!

Stick with what I said!

[LosAngelesLGT]

I thought the CAI upgrade would be beneficial to the gas mileage? Or is that an aftermarket blowoff valve??

 

^ You want to buy a CAI or BPV/BOV to increase gas mileage:confused:

[Lgtenny01rh]

^not necessarily, i just read somewhere that a person got better gas mileage with a CAI. So thats better than no gain right? As for the BOV, I'm not sure as to what the exact benefit is for them accept the cool noise...

[captainhook]

As for the BOV, I'm not sure as to what the exact benefit is for them accept the cool noise...

The cool noise is pretty much it. The stock BPV can handle a lot of additional boost.

[joeblow]

Having the car tuned will most definitely yield improved gas mileage. I picked up ~5-6mpg highway adding a catted downpipe and pro-tune.

 

^ what he said. It is well documented that improving exhaust flow will increase gas mileage. A less restrictive cat on the downpipe with the proper tune will add a few mpg. So if you're looking for better gas mileage this would be the place to start, not a CAI. And you can do the whole thing for about $600 if you look for the right deal ($400 for a dp, $150 for a tune, and $50 for the cables to opensource it if you choose do do an etune as opposed to dyno)