What is a better intake? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Streich94 · 04-22-2015, 10:59 AM

im having a hard time figuring out which intake is better, or which one is worth the money. can i get some opinions?

Perrin Cold Air intake vs Mishimoto Cold Air Intake?

gramicci101 · 04-22-2015, 11:05 AM

GrimmSpeed air intake. They've done an incredible amount of testing and refining to make their product work well without affecting the AFR, which a lot of the others will do.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50492
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78902

BoxRZ_86 · 04-22-2015, 11:11 AM

I love my Grimmspeed intake. I haven't had it on a dyno to know what my gains are. but I really enjoy the improved throttle response.

pinski · 04-22-2015, 11:30 AM

I'll be that guy: stock airbox plus a drop-in filter.

srizzors25 · 04-22-2015, 11:59 AM

I've also got the stock airbox + k&n. Can't say I've noticed much of a difference. Can't speak for grimspeed but the results are pretty minor considering the cost difference.

Grimspeed airbox
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=236

K&N/Stock + other configurations
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=200

kch · 04-22-2015, 12:26 PM

The GS intake is a good product with lots of testing behind it, but I agree with @pinski -- a CAI is not the most cost-effective mod for these cars. You can get much of the benefit with just a drop-in filter.

Tcoat · 04-22-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinski

I'll be that guy: stock airbox plus a drop-in filter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kch

The GS intake is a good product with lots of testing behind it, but I agree with @pinski -- a CAI is not the most cost-effective mod for these cars. You can get much of the benefit with just a drop-in filter.

For the 832nd time on the subject. These guys are correct.
Unless...you just want the change for looks.

extrashaky · 04-22-2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

For the 832nd time on the subject. These guys are correct.
Unless...you just want the change for looks.

But!

Does the drop in filter come with stickers? Gotta have stickers if you want real gain.

Tcoat · 04-22-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by extrashaky

But!

Does the drop in filter come with stickers? Gotta have stickers if you want real gain.

Nope and it doesn't change the colour of the intake tube so you lose on that hp gain as well.

Streich94 · 04-22-2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Nope and it doesn't change the colour of the intake tube so you lose on that hp gain as well.

So, you guys are saying if I don't have the stickers, it's like I didn't even put an intake in?
Where do I get stickers? More stickers means more hp, right?

Tcoat · 04-22-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Streich94

Where do I get stickers?

Last time somebody asked that questions things didn't go so well!

But really there are some great reviews on intakes and drop in filters in the tech section. Nothing will give you massive gains but drop ins will give you a bit and some nicer sound. The whole intake will do about the same and you get the added benefit of dressing up the bay a little but there is really nothing else to be gained for the extra money.

Streich94 · 04-22-2015, 02:10 PM

Oh my god.... It is true what they say!
I need 2 of those.

Streich94 · 04-22-2015, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Last time somebody asked that questions things didn't go so well!

But really there are some great reviews on intakes and drop in filters in the tech section. Nothing will give you massive gains but drop ins will give you a bit and some nicer sound. The whole intake will do about the same and you get the added benefit of dressing up the bay a little but there is really nothing else to be gained for the extra money.

So it's all about personal preference. Because there's different opinions for drop-ins and redoing it.

Tcoat · 04-22-2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streich94

Oh my god.... It is true what they say!
I need 2 of those.

Oh go big or stay at home!

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pinski Stole my avy from zGrinch Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 Audi S3 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 472 Thanks: 330 Thanked 348 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'll be that guy: stock airbox plus a drop-in filter. __________________ 2015 Audi /S3 \| Panther Black \| DSG Gone...2014 BRZ, 2010 Lexus IS F-Sport, 2006 Mazda MX5, 1997 Mustang GT

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