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Anyone have any luck with the Injen knockoffs sold on eBay?

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Old 01-04-2006, 10:49 PM
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Default Anyone have any luck with the Injen knockoffs sold on eBay?

I've looked at the pictures of the eBay intake and I read the thread reviewing the ScionSport FX1 intake. It seems like the $49.99 intake is *exactly* the same thing. Here's the link for the $49 intake:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...27534554QQrdZ1

I'm not worried about the quality of the filter, because I'd definitely replace the filter with a genuine K&N cone filter, but aluminum is aluminum, right? Has anyone had any major fitment issues?

BTW, I did mod my stock airbox slightly by getting rid of the white gauze charcoal filter and that alone made the engine breathe much, much better. Logically (and cost efficiently), I'm thinking I could squeeze out another drop of HP by putting in a CAI, especially if my total cost would be <$100 (49.99 + 18 (s&h) + 40 (K&N)).

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Old 01-05-2006, 01:32 AM
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I buy that one and for me is the same and I have no issue with....
the only thing is the two rubber things to tigth to chassis are realy cheap
broke in the first tigh
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the only problem you are usually going to encounter with cheapy ebay stuff is. Problems with the fit and finish (maybe), the HP numbers wont match the Injen in any way, and the quality of the materials you are going to be working with are CRAP!!! Fitting, mounts, screws and bolts are as well going to be cheap.

But hey it might work just fine, havent tried them i just went for the real thing.
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Old 01-06-2006, 04:07 PM
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think about it quality over cost... when in reality your probly going to end up hating it and go buy a real injen by then you would have spent money foolishly on a cheap knockoff..... do it right the first time
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i bought a short ram knock off for a XB and modified it to fit my XA...it has been good to me and it probly cost me a total of $34
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I like how people thing the Injen intake will make you a bunch more hp than the knockoff. IT'S A PIECE OF PIPE!

Save yourself a ton of money and buy the knockoff, I did.
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i got and love it world of difference
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I didn't get mine from eBay, I got mine from the guy on here selling the "YDR" Injen clone. I am very happy with mine.
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I bought my YDR intake off of SL as well. It came with a K&N filter and all the hardware. Haven't had any problems ...have actually been very happy with it.
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I just did a write up after installing that very intake. Here's the link...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...062&highlight=
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