Perrin inlet vs. Zeta inlet

[forzajuve]

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?

[subiestar]

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?

[Turdinator]

Originally Posted by forzajuve

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, not red, black or blue.
• 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?

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.

[SportInjected]

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.

[ZetaPerformance]

Originally Posted by subiestar

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?

Here is a picture of the inside:



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.




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




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

[husker741]

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

[NickFRS]

Originally Posted by subiestar

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?

Mine was the same way.

[husker741]

Originally Posted by NickFRS

Mine was the same way.

Same.

[forzajuve]

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.

[forzajuve]

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.

[forzajuve]

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)

[forzajuve]

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

How are you liking your Perrin?

[PERRIN]

PERRINs Red, Black and Blue

[SubieNate]

Originally Posted by forzajuve

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)

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.