Cool Air Intake?

06legacy555 · 02-20-2010, 08:36 PM

What do you guys/girls say about putting a k&n intake into my 06 legacy 2.5i? do you think its worth it? please leave comments

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09_'preza_OBS · 02-20-2010, 08:44 PM

For the cost of a CAI versus benefit on an atmospheric engine I'm not sure it's worth it...

Having said that it does sound nice and makes throttle response oh so crisp

Newbuggy · 02-20-2010, 09:25 PM

It will do nothing for your hp/torque numbers. Your STOCK intake more that enough air for your STOCK motor. All it will do is hurt your wallet, let more crap into your motor because it has bigger holes in it hence the reason why it flows better, and finally depending on you local smog requirements you may fail. Do not do it. Keep the money and buy some suspension parts you will be much happier with those instead of a CAI.

JLW2007RS · 02-20-2010, 09:30 PM

Just Desnorkus it, you get the sound and maintain stockness

Madtinter · 02-20-2010, 09:42 PM

I have on on my 09 WRX, it sounds awesome. I love it.

Alibaba6.0 · 02-20-2010, 09:47 PM

do it!

TEK112 · 02-21-2010, 01:39 AM

You will get better low end performance, but minimally with a real dyno. The butt dyno will seem higher because of the noise you will hear.

The performance of the part doesn't justify the cost of the part, but to each their own. Just follow the cleaning procedures of the filter.

It will have a grunt when you stomp on it.

TEK112 · 02-21-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbuggy

It will do nothing for your hp/torque numbers. Your STOCK intake more that enough air for your STOCK motor. All it will do is hurt your wallet, let more crap into your motor because it has bigger holes in it hence the reason why it flows better, and finally depending on you local smog requirements you may fail. Do not do it. Keep the money and buy some suspension parts you will be much happier with those instead of a CAI.

You need to read before you post.

1.) The K&N Intake is 50 state legal

2.) Dynos have shown a 14.9HP increase over stock

3.) It sucks in more air because the cone can suck in air from 360 degrees rather than the 2" diameter port hole the vehicle currently has.

Now, I do agree that the money would better be spent elsewhere, but don't go spreading misinformation about how this product will hurt an engine because of the "bigger holes."

scoobiedude 66 · 02-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Go for it!!!!

Smoke · 02-21-2010, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEK112

You need to read before you post.

1.) The K&N Intake is 50 state legal

2.) Dynos have shown a 14.9HP increase over stock

3.) It sucks in more air because the cone can suck in air from 360 degrees rather than the 2" diameter port hole the vehicle currently has.

Now, I do agree that the money would better be spent elsewhere, but don't go spreading misinformation about how this product will hurt an engine because of the "bigger holes."

14.9HP on an N/A Subaru?!

Hell, I'd expect that when I'd put it on my dad's Dodge Ram!

Gclark · 02-21-2010, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEK112

You will get better low end performance, but minimally with a real dyno. The butt dyno will seem higher because of the noise you will hear.

The performance of the part doesn't justify the cost of the part, but to each their own. Just follow the cleaning procedures of the filter.

It will have a grunt when you stomp on it.

You will LOSE low end power, and GAIN high end. I have one, it sounds nice, but I'm ready to put my stock one back one. It's not worth it. Put the money into sway bars instead.

TEK112 · 02-21-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclark

You will LOSE low end power, and GAIN high end. I have one, it sounds nice, but I'm ready to put my stock one back one. It's not worth it. Put the money into sway bars instead.

Depends on how you look at it.

Up until 3k, yes you will lose power WOT. Minimally. But, still dyno less. However, jap cars are useless below 3k, regardless. That is why I say you will gain low end, because when the car starts to make power, shy side of 4k, your gain is noticeably more low end than before. I consider low end on jap cars and most other 4 bangers to be 3kish. Unlike my S4 where low end power meant 1850rpms.

See what I mean?

06legacy555 · 02-21-2010, 06:40 PM

thanks for thr responses

02-20-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
06legacy555 Scooby Newbie Member#: 225791 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central NJ Vehicle: 2006 Legacy Alantic Blue	Cool Air Intake? What do you guys/girls say about putting a k&n intake into my 06 legacy 2.5i? do you think its worth it? please leave comments * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-21-2010, 01:39 AM	#7
TEK112 Scooby Specialist Member#: 218140 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Prm Sed DGM Know my friend Hiram?	You will get better low end performance, but minimally with a real dyno. The butt dyno will seem higher because of the noise you will hear. The performance of the part doesn't justify the cost of the part, but to each their own. Just follow the cleaning procedures of the filter. It will have a grunt when you stomp on it. Last edited by TEK112; 02-21-2010 at 01:50 AM.

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06legacy555 Scooby Newbie Member#: 225791 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central NJ Vehicle: 2006 Legacy Alantic Blue	thanks for thr responses