magnoon Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hey guys, I'm new at modifying these cars, so I just had a quick question. I'm getting a pro tune done at IAG within the next few months, and I want to buy an intake before doing so. I'm debating between the K&N Typhoon and the COBB SF. Which one of these two is better?? Also, I was thinking about the AEM CAI, but I'm paranoid about water ingestion, the car is my dd... how likely is it really? Thanks! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigleben Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Have you done the search option ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnoon Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have, i serched "K&N vs. COBB" and everything around that to no avail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Answer: Unless you're stage 3+ you don't need an intake it wont buy you anything. And in the case you are stage 3+, nether the K&N for COBB will actually cut it (maf diameter is same as OEM). For your tuning dollar, buy an donwpipe or TMIC. It will actually do something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiprsha666 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 +1 on that ^ But if you still want an intake I would get the aem. Water ingestion is very, very unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnoon Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am currently stage 3+, here is my list of mods to the car (powerwise, anyway): - ERZ 3" Catless Downpipe - Invidia v3 q300 3" exhaust - STI Uppipe - IHI VF-52 turbo - Fully rebuilt shortblock w/ sti forged internals I sort of half lied when I said I was new to modding these cars, I mean't that I was new to this area of it and just wanted opinions. I'm stockpiling parts for my tune. Here is my list: - Intake (will decide which after a few more replies to this thread haha) - 740cc Injectors - Walbro 255 lph fuel pumo - Intercooler (whatever deal comes around) should get me safely around 300 whp. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Cobb makes a larger 70mm MAF housing that works with their intake, but it's an extra $100 and only available directly through them. I've got one on my 20gxt setup and it flows just fine with over 330whp. You may be able to get the 70mm unit with the intake kit if you call Cobb, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Don't forget KSTech has a 73mm intake. They're a nice quality piece. Used to have one kind of lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ask your tuner which he prefers to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thumbs up for KSTech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk mk8 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 i think the KSTECH one is nice too, that one gets my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonmorris555 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Heres my preference highest to least" KSTECH - AEM - COBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 FWIW, on my next setup, (different turbo, fmic, etc) I'm going with a big KStech. I only stuck with the cobb because it works with the stock snorkel and I have the Cobb cooling plate which gives it a ram air effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnoon Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 so with my dyno tune setup, is it better to go with standard MAF or 73mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 with a vf52 I don't see the need for a big maf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnoon Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just purchased an AEM CAI. Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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