Perrin intake tube "worth it"?

[cywinr]

I started with a drop-in filter, then shortly after I chopped my snorkel, and then about 2 months later I installed the Supertek intake tube (pretty much the same thing).

The high-flow drop-in filter definitely made throttle response better and overall the car felt smoother during acceleration, especially starting in low rpms. The chopped snorkel barely made a difference.

The intake tube itself didn't seem to make much of a difference either after the first two modifications, but from what I observed, my idle rpm is lower (close to 500rpms). I was not used to this because my idle used to hover around 800 and if it dropped to 500 I could feel it struggle. I don't particularly like the "raw" intake sound from the sound-tube. The sound-tube delete is much better than just plugging the hole, and the engine bay looks much cleaner.

[zooki]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

You mean 0.5-0.6 hp.

I was being generous. (:
I still haven't figured out the whole "it may not make any more power but it improved throttle response" thing, as this violates the laws of physics, but I guess some people thing these cars are supernatural..,.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by zooki

I was being generous. (:
I still haven't figured out the whole "it may not make any more power but it improved throttle response" thing, as this violates the laws of physics, but I guess some people thing these cars are supernatural..,.

Hey man if I spent 120 on a plastic tube I'd want it to do something too lol. Telling yourself there are gains helps justify the investment.

[phobos512]

Originally Posted by ANTLAY

You quoted right but read wrong.. I said it made it more noticeable not increased it, there is a difference

You said more noticeable and nearly unbearable to some. Makes absolutely no sense given that removing the tube makes the interior of the car quieter. I haven't seen any complaints from people who removed the tube.

[KGFRS86]

Originally Posted by cywinr

I started with a drop-in filter, then shortly after I chopped my snorkel, and then about 2 months later I installed the Supertek intake tube (pretty much the same thing).

The high-flow drop-in filter definitely made throttle response better and overall the car felt smoother during acceleration, especially starting in low rpms. The chopped snorkel barely made a difference.

The intake tube itself didn't seem to make much of a difference either after the first two modifications, but from what I observed, my idle rpm is lower (close to 500rpms). I was not used to this because my idle used to hover around 800 and if it dropped to 500 I could feel it struggle. I don't particularly like the "raw" intake sound from the sound-tube. The sound-tube delete is much better than just plugging the hole, and the engine bay looks much cleaner.

I also went with the Supertek intake tube. It's available on Amazon with prime shipping :-)

Cleans up the engine bay nicely, and I love the black finish.

[xwd]

Yeah I'm a fan of the Supertek hard pipe, especially since it's available for $80 through Amazon Prime with free shipping. I had the Perrin one before that, no issues with it just decided to go with a different color with the Supertek.

I also mainly got it so I could properly delete the sound tube.

[Rio]

I have the 3 inch Perrin intake with the required tune and the difference is notable.

[Kelbyat07]

Originally Posted by dwx

Yeah I'm a fan of the Supertek hard pipe, especially since it's available for $80 through Amazon Prime with free shipping. I had the Perrin one before that, no issues with it just decided to go with a different color with the Supertek.

I also mainly got it so I could properly delete the sound tube.

Which one would you recommend?

[weederr33]

So I'm new here, but figured I'd ask anyway. I was planning on getting Perrin intake tube and already bought a K&N air filter. When I install them, do I need to do any sort of tune? If so, any recommendations? Kinda new to this, so I'm all ears! Thanks!

[PandaBRZ]

Originally Posted by weederr33

So I'm new here, but figured I'd ask anyway. I was planning on getting Perrin intake tube and already bought a K&N air filter. When I install them, do I need to do any sort of tune? If so, any recommendations? Kinda new to this, so I'm all ears! Thanks!

You don't need a tune for simple stuff like a drop-in filter and this intake tube.

I actually just finished my review of the Perrin inlet tube, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/1uwunPF

TL;DR: Get the tube because you like how it looks or want to delete the sound tube. Don't get it expecting a noticeable jump in horsepower because the gains are so miniscule, you won't notice.

[ANTLAY]

I meant to mention earlier but I ordered mine earlier so weather its worth it or not I'll have one,lol. Worst case is I don't like it and sell it for a small lose.. Oh well

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by PandaBRZ

You don't need a tune for simple stuff like a drop-in filter and this intake tube.

Depends on the filter. Look what happens to the afr with the K&N filter.

[ANTLAY]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Depends on the filter. Look what happens to the afr with the K&N filter.

Hate to say but, I have no idea what this is telling me. (About the AFR that is)

[ANTLAY]

Originally Posted by ANTLAY

Hate to say but, I have no idea what this is telling me. (About the AFR that is)

Nvm, I just read through their thread where you pulled this pic from. They state that we shouldn't be worried about it really but I wonder if all panel filters do this. Being they only tested k&n from what I seen. If there is a chart showing me another filter that doesn't change AFR as much I'd use it. The only real reason I went k&n over any other one is cleanability and being more familiar with it personally over say the apexi, Perrin or cosworth. I almost went Perrin since its also cleanable but seen more people stating that they use K&n in their twin swayed me. You know of a filter that doesn't effect AFR as much? What do you use,if any? Dammit! You've made me curious! Lol