Perrin True Cold Air Intake Installation and Review! - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FR-S Matt · 01-23-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

I am wondering if its worth it to switch from aFe(not installed yet) to the Perrin CAI. But I want to get rid of the noise generator which means I need the silicone tube as well which together will be like 400$ Yikes!

I'm wondering the same thing @jflogerzi because I've got the aFe Takeda installed. It's really hard to say this early on because the Takeda has actually been tested a bit more than the Perrin, but the Perrin looks to have better overall positioning as a true CAI. Yes, it is around $400 for the silicon tube and the CAI which is pretty steep being $100 more, but even if all the numbers are true, you are looking at maybe a 1-2 whp difference.

We need more tests of this intake and dyno'd stock ECU's versus tuned ECU's with it to really come to a conclusion. I don't doubt Perrin's research as they go pretty extensively with their R&D. They do have one of the only few true CAI's that has a pretty good design with no metal tubing.

The aFe Takeda has a pretty aggressive sound to it above 4k rpm. I opted to keep the sound tube, but it's kinda personal preference. Most will remove it.

I'd maybe do the swap if a good group buy showed up for the Perrin CAI, but even then, I'd have to think about that for a bit. I'll see how things pan out and eyeball this intake with user reviews and dynos.

SubaSteve · 01-23-2013, 10:04 PM

I should be getting mine on monday and if noone else uploads a video I'll make sure to. Well I'll do it anyways since I have both the cai and tube which removes all resonators. I guess it'll be nice for people to see the difference in just the cai and both.

2forme · 01-23-2013, 10:23 PM

I'm going to be doing temperature testing with Sony on his Perrin CAI. One thing you guys with the afe have to consider is heat soak. The plastic takes a lot longer to warm up than metal. Sitting at a stop light for 5 minutes could have a 40 degree difference between intakes. IMO, it's not worth switching.

Batman · 01-23-2013, 10:35 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3gtGfcWw54"]Perrin intake sound, free revv - YouTube[/ame]

Here's the sound for y'all

zohare · 01-24-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman

Here's the sound for y'all

Thanks man. Any chance of getting an interior sound clip?

Tylub · 01-24-2013, 03:47 AM

@Batman nice orange bits, looks unique... i like it!

chadstyle · 01-24-2013, 08:39 AM

I'm stoked to see this..mine shipped yesterday. Luckily its warm year round down here so I can do the install next week and take it out and drive it after. Looks like I need to call back today and have the silicone intake tube shipped out also...

Sony · 01-24-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylub

@Batman nice orange bits, looks unique... i like it!

This is video from Perrin's show car, it was all painted custom Orange. As far as I know this color is NOT available to the public.

Tylub · 01-24-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sony

This is video from Perrin's show car, it was all painted custom Orange. As far as I know this color is NOT available to the public.

OH! my mistake, i would still go with black to be stealth anyways since I'm in good ol' california

Sony · 01-24-2013, 12:53 PM

Heya guys, just checking in, I know a lot of you have been concerned on the price of the Perrin Intake vs. others and unfortunately I cannot yet give you guys anything to compare to prove that it's worth it over the FA20Club or the VMS intakes. I don't even know if it's really worth it myself yet as I haven't been able to drive the car since I installed it due to the roads here being absolute crap. All I know is the build quality of the entire kit is definitely up to par and it sounds great just sitting in the garage. Hopefully I can get you guys a better opinion on performance sooner rather than later. I'll tell you though, it sounds pretty mean! That isn't really a true measure of performance though, hopefully I can get some dyno results fairly soon.

DBee · 01-24-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sony

I will also have Dyno's soon as I will be taking my car to @Kaizen Tuning for a retune.

Keep us updated on your experience with Kaizen's tuning. I'm considering taking my car there after the Innovate supercharger goes on, but I'm not yet sold on their skill set outside of the Evo and GTR

Xdragonxb0i · 01-24-2013, 01:36 PM

IDK if i should CAI or Drop In Route....
Correct me if im wrong, but wont the foam filter eventually degrade and get sucked into the intake?

Sony · 01-24-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DBee

Keep us updated on your experience with Kaizen's tuning. I'm considering taking my car there after the Innovate supercharger goes on, but I'm not yet sold on their skill set outside of the Evo and GTR

Kaizen is my main tuner, I've had nothing but good experiences so far. They do a lot of work on STI's as well as EVO's and GTR's so they know Subaru well. They have already tuned my BRZ and I've gained 18hp over stock, from 140 stock to 158 with just my Perrin cat-back.

ayau · 01-24-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sony

Kaizen is my main tuner, I've had nothing but good experiences so far. They do a lot of work on STI's as well as EVO's and GTR's so they know Subaru well. They have already tuned my BRZ and I've gained 18hp over stock, from 140 stock to 158 with just my Perrin cat-back.

Do you mind posting the dyno graph?

01-23-2013, 10:35 PM	#32
Batman Easy, Tiger. Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Tiguan, S4, SBC 350 Wrangler Location: The Batcave Posts: 265 Thanks: 266 Thanked 87 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3gtGfcWw54"]Perrin intake sound, free revv - YouTube[/ame] Here's the sound for y'all __________________ Two V8s, one turbo, 12 Wheels total.

01-24-2013, 03:47 AM	#34
Tylub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 858 Thanks: 434 Thanked 262 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Batman nice orange bits, looks unique... i like it! __________________ instagram @Tylub Mods: Tomei UELs, Tomei OP, Perrin Catted FP, ARK DT-S, Perrin LW Crank Pulley, Enkei RPF1, RSR Sporti, Supertek Intake Tube, Perrin CAI, Stoptech SS lines/brakes/slotted rotors, Cusco MCB brace/Strut Bar

01-24-2013, 08:39 AM	#35
chadstyle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BR-Z Limited Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 883 Thanks: 407 Thanked 562 Times in 294 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I'm stoked to see this..mine shipped yesterday. Luckily its warm year round down here so I can do the install next week and take it out and drive it after. Looks like I need to call back today and have the silicone intake tube shipped out also... __________________ ChadStyle's Build

01-24-2013, 12:53 PM	#38
Sony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ MT Limited Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 804 Thanks: 20 Thanked 461 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Heya guys, just checking in, I know a lot of you have been concerned on the price of the Perrin Intake vs. others and unfortunately I cannot yet give you guys anything to compare to prove that it's worth it over the FA20Club or the VMS intakes. I don't even know if it's really worth it myself yet as I haven't been able to drive the car since I installed it due to the roads here being absolute crap. All I know is the build quality of the entire kit is definitely up to par and it sounds great just sitting in the garage. Hopefully I can get you guys a better opinion on performance sooner rather than later. I'll tell you though, it sounds pretty mean! That isn't really a true measure of performance though, hopefully I can get some dyno results fairly soon. __________________ Silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD Longbed, Name: Loki - God of Mischief and Chaos WRB 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited MT, Name: Zeus - Father of all God's and God of Sky and Thunder Perrin Cat-Back, ECUTek Tune by Kaizen Tuning, Perrin Silicone Radiator Hoses, Perrin Master Cylinder Brace, Perrin True Cold Air Intake

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SubaSteve Captain Cocoa Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ MT Location: MD Posts: 597 Thanks: 32 Thanked 282 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I should be getting mine on monday and if noone else uploads a video I'll make sure to. Well I'll do it anyways since I have both the cai and tube which removes all resonators. I guess it'll be nice for people to see the difference in just the cai and both.

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