I just got my 06 xA in October. Its great but I have noticed it needs a little more power... especially since ive been used to the power of my previous car, 1992 bmw 325is (modded @ 212HP) R.I.P . Anyways, I looked around at CAI options for the 06 and I found that the K&N looked like the best. The install was not the easiest CAI install by any means, trust me. It takes a good couple hours if this is the first time. But after I got the damn thing in... my xA pulled much better and it sounds mean!! The sound of the engine when around 3k rpm is pretty much worth it alone, lol. I thought id share this with the xA crowd cuz its hard to find a nice intake for us! (the injen one the is next the the engine is a joke!). Heres a summary:

Throttle response --> still isnt where I want it, but it is improved.
Acceleration --> Surely improved, i think youll be hard pressed to find better for xA
Sound --> Unbeatable... honestly, I might not get an exhaust cuz it sounds so good.. and ive been set on getting it.
Fuel Economy --> not sure yet cuz ive been pushing my xA pretty hard to test out acceleration.
Installation --> decent directions, but its not quick, 45min job at all.

Hope this helps!

PS. some sites sell this under 03-05 or whatever, it fits 06.

 

Oh and I paid $191 shipped for it @ autoanything.com

 

you can also post the your review here

https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?part=10423

 

i found the same things when installing mine earlier this past summer. the k&n typhoon has incredible sound, and a noticeable difference in acceleration. glad to see another happy customer like me!

one thing though, why is this thread in the forced induction forum?

-jon

 

I just ordered mine for $185 shipped. Glad to see some positive feedback!

 

thats a nice deal! Best I found was 191 shipped... props to that.

 

I liked it when I installed it on a buds xA

 

cool. does it sound as good as everyone is saying?

 

damn it xaalltheway you gotta pass da props you got on down to me cuzz i found it for you lolz but yea why is this post in the F/I forum?

 

yeah, it really does. WOT above 3,000rpm and you should turn some heads. sounds great on the highway too... not too loud, but plenty of presence!



-jon

 

Woot!.. mine's on it's way...

 

if you want it cheaper let me know

 

How much? I got mine for 180.

 

165 SHIPPED !

 

when i jump on the gas at idle you can hear it suck air for a sec.

 

i love mine alot smoothed out my idle and power band alot and my power band kicks in at the same spot before i installed it at around 2800 rpms +/- 100 rpms major plus

 

I was lookin at my stock intake. Is there a hookup for the MAP sensor?

 

yea there is a hookup for the MAP sensor cuzz if there wasnt your car prolly wont even start and if it did it would just cut off i know from playin with it haha

 

double post, sorry

 

Hey designed24, if you purchased your intake from autoanything.com they do price matching. If you find a cheaper price within one year (yes.. one year) they will match the price and go one dollar cheaper. I ordered my K&N cold air a couple weeks ago and mentioned to them that cardomain.com sells the intake for $179.95, so I got my intake for 178.95. Just go to their website and click on their "We guarantee the lowest price for 1 year link" for info on how to get refunded.