Perrin inlet vs. Zeta inlet
 

Hi All,

I am receiving my Perrin inlet tube today and was wondering,

Perrin's Inlet vs. Zeta's Inlet

Real differences I have noticed?

• Perrin offers red, blue and black colors, not purple.
• Zeta offers purple, red, black.
• Both have a 3 inch diameter tube.
• Perrin's is shaped a little bit different
• Zeta's is very straight without much "bend" like Perrin's

Is there a big difference here or does it only come down to preference of color?

What I'd like to know is how smooth the Zeta inlet is on the inside. For my Perrin inlet, there's a few nicks and "potholes" on the inside of the tube. Also is the Zeta silicon as soft (or harder) than the Perrin?

I don't have any data to back this up but i feel that the larger radius curve on the Perrin one will be better when power levels increase as it will provide less resistance. However, on my otherwise stock engine i didn't notice much difference between the stock tube and perrin tube other than sound. Quieter in the cabin without the sound tube and a bit more induction noise outside the car.

I have a black zeta intake tube, so I know it's offered in more than just purple. It is 3" as stated by OP and the inside is as smooth as a baby's bottom. Never seen the perrin in person, so can't comment on the differences in material.

Zeta Performance Silicone Intake Pipe
 

Here is a picture of the inside:

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5092aae0.jpg

We offer two version:
- With Noise Generator Openings
- Without Noise Generator Openings

Both version offer in three colors:
- Purple
- Red
- Black

Our silicone piping are made with 4-ply layers.

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4d3b2b2.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8217907.jpg

We also have the match color of silicone 6 pcs radiator hose kit (Purple, Red and Black):

http://s508ebe715e5d4.img.gostorego....49083516_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...02090430_n.jpg

Here is our silicone hose kit on the Wilwood's SEMA car:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...60868640_n.jpg

Dang, looks good. Too bad I already got the Perrin...

Mine was the same way. :paddle:

Same. :sigh:

Mine was actually like that too. 1 little scratch but it was like less than 1/2 a mm so w/e. I just installed the Perrin and I am happy with it.

Agreed, I still have to drive around more tonight, but I did notice less cabin noise and perhaps a little better throttle response, but that could also not be the case.

You're right, sorry about that. I worded it badly. I should have said that the purple is the different/unique color that Zeta offers. The pics that the Zeta rep just posted seem pretty darn close to Perrin's design. There is more of a contrast with the Zeta (interior vs. exterior)

I just got mine today too man! Don't worry I think we are AY-Ok :thumbsup:

How are you liking your Perrin?

PERRINs Red, Black and Blue
http://www.perrinperformance.com/ass...0_01_large.jpg
http://www.perrinperformance.com/ass...D_10_large.jpg

It looks like the Zeta has an unreinforced inner liner that can be made perfectly smooth a bit easier, it's definitely a two material part vs the Perrin.

As far as design, there's only so many ways to connect point A and point B with a couple of extra ports here and there. Make the two parts out of the same material and they're going to look similar.

The Perrin flares out and back a bit on the curve to get a slightly larger radius. My gut tells me the difference is negligible but it's a nice touch. I kind of like the liner on the Zeta.