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Old 09-21-2008, 05:16 AM
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i bought 1 of ebay a few months ago and it never came... i just got my money back like a month ago... PITA
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Old 09-21-2008, 06:50 PM
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WOW, lol at least you got ur money back! LOL
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Old 09-21-2008, 07:19 PM
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I have one installed and I love it... Really can't tell it's a "generic"
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:10 PM
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Lol i guess thats all that counts. haha.. he never even responded 2 any of my emails either. it was a joke. lol
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Old 09-22-2008, 01:52 PM
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So there's no way to contact em?
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Old 09-23-2008, 12:32 AM
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Can someone tell me where i can get this intake?
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Old 09-24-2008, 09:53 PM
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anyone??
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:46 PM
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go to ebay and type hps for scion or something. it is still up and available for local pik up
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Old 02-28-2009, 01:25 PM
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These intakes are back on ebay. I bought mine on the 27 of Feb. I know some of you really like these intakes and I know its an ebay intake but it looks good.
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Old 02-28-2009, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchkeller87
These intakes are back on ebay. I bought mine on the 27 of Feb. I know some of you really like these intakes and I know its an ebay intake but it looks good.
You know you're obligated at this point to come back and share your thoughts and "review" with us, right?
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he speaks the truth.
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:00 PM
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i bought the tenzoR, basically everyone saw that injen made the best intake for the tc, and copied their design, my tenzo was only 135 shipped!

i do love the Tbolt clamps on the HPS intake though!
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Old 02-28-2009, 10:07 PM
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When I get the intake I will take pictures after install and talk about the install. Also I will tell you my thoughts about it. I have had many cars that I have modded so I hope this is a good intake.
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Old 03-01-2009, 02:33 AM
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dang i made this thread a looong time ago! I ended up selling mine when i got the turbo kit, but there's no question that it's a good intake for a better price. As listed previously in this thread, the one fitment issue was the only flaw. If i had to do it all over again, I would probably get an injen in support of the big name companies during these trying economic times. But if you're all about being cheap and functional, this intake is the one for you. Keep in mind though, no one intake is "better" than another, excluding the other ebay knock offs. It's just an aluminum pipe with a filer on it.
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Old 03-01-2009, 11:35 AM
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i actually was about to purcahse this item but they did not pick up the phone so i went to get a Tenzo R intake. man..i love it haha. just not doing CAI b/c of fitment issues that were listed. One major problem i have right now is my CEL light coming on, so hope i can fix that up
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Old 03-01-2009, 06:06 PM
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ive had the tenzoR for close to 1000 miles now, no CEL, not in the rain or anything, and i didnt even silicone the maf like someone else did!
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Old 03-01-2009, 08:02 PM
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wow..serious?? argh~~~
how did u take care of the MAF when installing it.
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:27 PM
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just screwed the gold nuts all the way down till it was very tight, i noticed the MAF has a rubber ring gasket, when i put the maf into the tenzo intake, it was very snug, i had to twist it from side to side to get it to slide down, then i simply tightened the screws, and thats all!

I also bought a Doc iso CAI panel, so the bracket that didnt fit wasnt even an issue!
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Old 03-01-2009, 11:44 PM
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ok...now..something just happend..which is good news. my CEL light is not coming on after i put gas in from 777......-_-
that is awkward but...seems like i fixed it..hahaha
Doc iso CAI panel? so does that actually fix the fitment issues that people have with tenzo?
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Old 03-01-2009, 11:50 PM
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not "fix" it, it stops the intake from hitting the metal on the fender hole, so it creates another point of support, so it makes the bracket uneccesary, also helps with rattles!
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