CSKiNG

Im new to the under the hood scene. I want to look into an intake for my Tc but i have no clue where to start looking or what to look for. Help?

Aroddalobster

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try searching around.. many threads on intakes. do you want a short ram intake or a cold air intake?

draxcaliber

www.trdsparks.com
www.dezod.com
www.wesellcarparts.com

etc. check the sponsored sales threads.

also, if you decied on a cold air intake, get a bypass valve for insurance to prevent hydrolocking.

also, you get what you paid for, and cheap crap off ebay can be trouble.

BlizZard

well, there are many companies that sell intakes for our cars
For example: injen, fujita, TRD, etc
It all depends on which one you want, they basically all do the same thing

Some cost more than others, some are cold air intakes while others are short ram (injen is both)

If you do decide to get a CAI, and want to be safe, I would suggest you get a bypass valve, the TRD one come with it

BlizZard

damn lol you beat me too it drax haha

draxcaliber

and if you want reccommendations, i had the k&n typhoon 69 cold air intake, it sucked, the transmission support bracket kept breaking and it should start shaking and rubbing around. had a TRD cold air intake installed, loved it, it had a bypass valve and a second support bracket to keep it in place, and i haven't had a problem sense.

lots of people love injen, and the aem cold air intake was what the trd cold air intake was based on i believe. but i heard some people have problem with the "vibramounts" or whatever on the injen, and then fujita intakes seem to equal CEL.

CSKiNG

What is the difference between the short ram and the cold air?

Aroddalobster

iTrader: (1)

short ram sucks in air fromt he engine bay while the cold air gets curves into the wheel well part and gets some colder air from the outside. small difference in performance.

CSKiNG

what does CAI and CEL mean??

Aroddalobster

iTrader: (1)

cai == cold air intake
cel == check engine light. either something wrong w/ your sensors or gas cap loose or something

CSKiNG

What is a bypass valve and how important is it ?

CSKiNG

having an '08 Tc do i need a specific intake?

BlizZard

If you have a CAI and your car submerges in water ( for example, a big puddle) there is chance that water can go into your engine from the filter, with the bypass valve, it wont happen

Aroddalobster

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you're gona have to look for a 07-08 intake. and a bypass will lessen the chances of hydrolocking, or getting water in your engine. i heard it isn't a 100% insurance though.. i might be wrong.

BlizZard

yes, the 07-08 intakes

CSKiNG

would the bypass come seperate or with the CAI?

BlizZard

depends on which one you get, the TRD comes with it, but its also the most expensive one, you could get it separately and install it with any of the other intakes

Here's the link
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...2&parts_id=520

tclicious

This might be stupid to ask....but how is it different from the brand cold air intakes and the ones from ebay differ? if they have the same pattern and all. Is it material wise or something? Thanks

BlizZard

The brand name intakes are specifically made for our cars, while the ones on ebay aren't, they are also better quality.
Some people here have bought the ones off ebay, and haven't gotten any problems, while others have had issues with fitments and such like the MAF sensor.

At the end, it's your choice, but remember, you get what you pay for. your going to do it once, do it right

tclicious

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