What intake is this?

Babelyy · 11-26-2012, 11:33 PM

my car came with it but it has no company marking. Its oiled but is it better then stock an if not what was the point.

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drewvdw · 11-26-2012, 11:42 PM

Whatever it is, you better make sure you're tuned for it...

Onejamasubaru · 11-26-2012, 11:42 PM

Looks like Cobb but maybe that's bc the blue reminds me of it. Not sure though. eBay? Lol

kamotors · 11-26-2012, 11:44 PM

perrin possibly?

drewvdw · 11-26-2012, 11:46 PM

It's obviously not the Perrin. Perrin is solid, this is silicone...

kamotors · 11-26-2012, 11:48 PM

different perrin maybe, I think they make a few different styles heres a silicone one

STIGuy023 · 11-26-2012, 11:51 PM

Fill out your profile so we know what car and mods you have. Looks like Cobb or eBay silicone hose with perrin type filter. Also needs a cleaning. Hopefully your car has a tune for it

drewvdw · 11-26-2012, 11:56 PM

Sure enough...Didn't know that.

kamotors · 11-26-2012, 11:56 PM

the cobb maf is very different(I have one)

as stated above most likely ebay after maf hose with a cobb style filter, looks like a very old filter too

Babelyy · 11-26-2012, 11:59 PM

its just an 06 wrx an as far as i know that is the only after market they added. I just couldnt tell if its a cheap ****ty one or not, an i have no idea if it was ever tuned as the car drives fine but slightly slow on acceleration at 3rd an 4th until higher rpm when the turbo kicks in.. Maybe it being dirty is why?

JSchell1309 · 11-27-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babelyy

its just an 06 wrx an as far as i know that is the only after market they added. I just couldnt tell if its a cheap ****ty one or not, an i have no idea if it was ever tuned as the car drives fine but slightly slow on acceleration at 3rd an 4th until higher rpm when the turbo kicks in.. Maybe it being dirty is why?

It looks to be a ****ty ebay one. No major brand markings. Generally people will start by telling you to automatically switch to the stock air box. That isn't always the best case though, since you are unsure of the tune on the car. I would contact a local tuner and ask them to check the ECU to see if it has been tuned. If it wasn't and you are running this intake you are damaging your motor. If it is tuned and you switch to the stock box then you could potentially be damaging your motor.

Any way you look at it, it's a gamble. Best to pay a little now for the peace of mind that your car is running safely. You can "feel" the car drive however you want. You will not "feel" it running lean until it is too late.

Just my $0.02. You made an investment with this car, why not make a little more to make it right.

Babelyy · 11-27-2012, 12:10 AM

Where would i go about getting a replacement filter if it is old when i dont know what it is? An how much for a tune on something like this you think?

STIGuy023 · 11-27-2012, 12:11 AM

I have a feeling this car had other mods on it before turning it back to stock and the person before didn't have a stock intake for it. Doesn't make sense to just add a intake to a stock car.

Did you just buy this car? Are you planning on modding it? You might want to think about taking it to a tuner and getting a tune just in case. Could cause issues sooner than later

STIGuy023 · 11-27-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Babelyy

Where would i go about getting a replacement filter if it is old when i dont know what it is? An how much for a tune on something like this you think?

Just buy filter cleaner and oil for a foam filter. Uni makes some. Just make sure there are no tears or rips and youll be fine.

Tune could cost anywhere from $100-400 depending. Look in your local section on this forum.

Babelyy · 11-27-2012, 12:37 AM

Amazon

?

Babelyy · 11-27-2012, 12:39 AM

Uni Filter UFM-400 Filter Oil and Cleaner Service Kit:Amazon:Automotive

STIGuy023 · 11-27-2012, 12:41 AM

Yup perfect. I've used it on just about every foam filter I've had.

Babelyy · 11-27-2012, 12:47 AM

So taking it as an ebay filter its still a step up from a stock filter right? Would it being dirty or not tuned cause the acceleration issues possibly?

STIGuy023 · 11-27-2012, 12:59 AM

Read some stickies. You'd be surprised that the stock filter/box is just as good as aftermarket on a stock car.

Its tough to say. Still a dirty filter is not good. Start by cleaning it and getting a tune.

I think for now you have to make due with what you have and just get a tune so no issues will occur

Babelyy · 11-27-2012, 01:07 AM

Aight thanks man

HinshawWRX · 11-27-2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babelyy

So taking it as an ebay filter its still a step up from a stock filter right? Would it being dirty or not tuned cause the acceleration issues possibly?

Until you hit around 400 whp, no intake is a "Step up" in terms of performance or reliability.

Tenament · 11-27-2012, 08:09 AM

Does your car have a full turbo-back exhaust? I'd buy a stock air box (no need to find the snorkel, too), an EBC module, and order a $50 map from XPT tuning's website. Find a friend with a cable tactrix cable (or get one off eBay) and flash to stage II. Problem solved! This is all dependent on you having the turbo-back though : ) let us know.

Jack ffr1846 · 11-27-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babelyy

So taking it as an ebay filter its still a step up from a stock filter right?

no

Quote:

Originally Posted by HinshawWRX

Until you hit around 400 whp, no intake is a "Step up" in terms of performance or reliability.

there ya go

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenament

Does your car have a full turbo-back exhaust? I'd buy a stock air box (no need to find the snorkel, too), an EBC module, and order a $50 map from XPT tuning's website. Find a friend with a cable tactrix cable (or get one off eBay) and flash to stage II. Problem solved! This is all dependent on you having the turbo-back though : ) let us know.

Good post. OP, you should certainly go through the whole car. If you can't identify whether something beyond the turbo is changed to increase flow, go to someone who can. Blindly making changes isn't going to result in a safe system. Even going back to stock isn't going to guarantee that you're safe. A tuner can look over the car and what's in it and recommend changes (or none) and make sure the tune for what you have is safe and appropriate, or tune it so it is.

JSchell1309 · 11-27-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack ffr1846

Blindly making changes isn't going to result in a safe system. Even going back to stock isn't going to guarantee that you're safe. A tuner can look over the car and what's in it and recommend changes (or none) and make sure the tune for what you have is safe and appropriate, or tune it so it is.

This is what I was trying to say. If this were my car that I would want running safely, this is the only path I would take.

Bov_Rider · 11-27-2012, 12:45 PM

U have to find out in details what modifications have been made to your car before you do anything. The intake is a cheap one, get rid of it.

As per Cobb technical support team, the air intake is useless until it is used with a tune and will increase slightly the power even if the car is not reaching 400hp+ as previously mentioned.

Goodluck.

Because of what u r facing, I always look to buy stock cars and will pay more for it than buying a modded one.

11-26-2012, 11:33 PM	#1
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	What intake is this? my car came with it but it has no company marking. Its oiled but is it better then stock an if not what was the point. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-27-2012, 12:37 AM	#15
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	Amazon Amazon ?

11-27-2012, 12:39 AM	#16
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	Uni Filter UFM-400 Filter Oil and Cleaner Service Kit:Amazon:Automotive Uni Filter UFM-400 Filter Oil and Cleaner Service Kit:Amazon:Automotive

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11-26-2012, 11:42 PM	#2
drewvdw NASIOC Supporter Member#: 255776 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Laramie, WY Vehicle: 2010 LR WRX MPS and PAR powered.	Whatever it is, you better make sure you're tuned for it...

11-26-2012, 11:42 PM	#3
Onejamasubaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 312346 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Florida Vehicle: 2012 WRX Satin White Pearl Sedan	Looks like Cobb but maybe that's bc the blue reminds me of it. Not sure though. eBay? Lol

11-26-2012, 11:44 PM	#4
kamotors Scooby Newbie Member#: 261910 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	perrin possibly?

11-26-2012, 11:46 PM	#5
drewvdw NASIOC Supporter Member#: 255776 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Laramie, WY Vehicle: 2010 LR WRX MPS and PAR powered.	It's obviously not the Perrin. Perrin is solid, this is silicone...

11-26-2012, 11:48 PM	#6
kamotors Scooby Newbie Member#: 261910 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	different perrin maybe, I think they make a few different styles heres a silicone one

11-26-2012, 11:51 PM	#7
STIGuy023 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324500 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Alcatraz, NJ Vehicle: 11 Hyundai Silver	Fill out your profile so we know what car and mods you have. Looks like Cobb or eBay silicone hose with perrin type filter. Also needs a cleaning. Hopefully your car has a tune for it

11-26-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
drewvdw NASIOC Supporter Member#: 255776 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Laramie, WY Vehicle: 2010 LR WRX MPS and PAR powered.	Sure enough...Didn't know that.

11-26-2012, 11:59 PM	#10
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	its just an 06 wrx an as far as i know that is the only after market they added. I just couldnt tell if its a cheap ****ty one or not, an i have no idea if it was ever tuned as the car drives fine but slightly slow on acceleration at 3rd an 4th until higher rpm when the turbo kicks in.. Maybe it being dirty is why?

11-27-2012, 12:10 AM	#12
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	Where would i go about getting a replacement filter if it is old when i dont know what it is? An how much for a tune on something like this you think?

11-27-2012, 12:11 AM	#13
STIGuy023 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324500 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Alcatraz, NJ Vehicle: 11 Hyundai Silver	I have a feeling this car had other mods on it before turning it back to stock and the person before didn't have a stock intake for it. Doesn't make sense to just add a intake to a stock car. Did you just buy this car? Are you planning on modding it? You might want to think about taking it to a tuner and getting a tune just in case. Could cause issues sooner than later

11-27-2012, 12:41 AM	#17
STIGuy023 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324500 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Alcatraz, NJ Vehicle: 11 Hyundai Silver	Yup perfect. I've used it on just about every foam filter I've had.

11-27-2012, 12:47 AM	#18
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	So taking it as an ebay filter its still a step up from a stock filter right? Would it being dirty or not tuned cause the acceleration issues possibly?

11-27-2012, 12:59 AM	#19
STIGuy023 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324500 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Alcatraz, NJ Vehicle: 11 Hyundai Silver	Read some stickies. You'd be surprised that the stock filter/box is just as good as aftermarket on a stock car. Its tough to say. Still a dirty filter is not good. Start by cleaning it and getting a tune. I think for now you have to make due with what you have and just get a tune so no issues will occur

11-27-2012, 01:07 AM	#20
Babelyy Scooby Newbie Member#: 325946 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakewood, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR OBP	Aight thanks man

11-27-2012, 08:09 AM	#22
Tenament Scooby Newbie Member#: 246813 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: '02 WRX WRB ::	Does your car have a full turbo-back exhaust? I'd buy a stock air box (no need to find the snorkel, too), an EBC module, and order a $50 map from XPT tuning's website. Find a friend with a cable tactrix cable (or get one off eBay) and flash to stage II. Problem solved! This is all dependent on you having the turbo-back though : ) let us know.

11-27-2012, 12:45 PM	#25
Bov_Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 142667 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MEA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Metallic Gray	U have to find out in details what modifications have been made to your car before you do anything. The intake is a cheap one, get rid of it. As per Cobb technical support team, the air intake is useless until it is used with a tune and will increase slightly the power even if the car is not reaching 400hp+ as previously mentioned. Goodluck. Because of what u r facing, I always look to buy stock cars and will pay more for it than buying a modded one.