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Originally Posted by timmydatooth
How do you like the injen sp? That's the one I really have my eye on. Seems like good quality. Notice any difference compared to the other intakes you have tried?
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Honestly all you will get online is the same line about the intake and drop-in being best. Yes it was a good intake mod and the fuel trims were perfect. However, I did a some research and came upon this huge round up of intakes
http://dsportmag.com/the-tech/scion-...ing-ecutek/10/ and I went by this for my decision. Also I had an Injen intake on my last car and I was very happy with the quality.
My Injen SP is the exact same one (except mine is wrinkle black) as in this round up. I think the newer SP has a better design to isolate heat. That said, when my car is moving (I monitored IAT before and after) the IAT is not much higher (maybe 4-6° C higher) than silicone inlet and drop-in.
I did have to paint some spots where the paint was starting to chip a little (you wouldn't know looking at it unless I pointed it out though). The metal intake has a better look and feel than the OEM plastic. Fitment was great, installation is easy.
The sound- there's no comparison at all. the Injen is a hell of a lot louder and you get more of the sound of the engine (as opposed to my exhaust and getting a lot of the sound of the other end). Combined with the OFT tune, it's a great sound. the placement of the MAF sensor makes throttle response just a bit faster and the intake moves the power band up a little too (look at the round up results with the tune- that feels about right). There's more a difference on the highway than around town. I like the dry cone filter better than the oiled filter too. Injen filters are awesome.
Fuel trims once you're moving are fine. At WOT they are great, 2500 RPM they are great. Fuel trims at idle suck. I can see how getting the MAF rescaled would really help with this intake. That said, I haven't had my MAF rescaled and I manage. If I'm at idle more than a few seconds I just lightly keep on the gas and rev a little.