Intake and ecu flash question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vokalharmony · 05-08-2013, 11:09 PM

I'm pretty new to the whole tuning and upgrades to my car but am really wanting to do things to my car. My question it what is different between then stock intake and aftermarket cool air intake. If it all uses the same port, then how does it make it cooler except just allows more air in through e intake.

Second question, I saw on eBay a flash that plugs into the computer port and adds about 30 horse power, 30 torque, and 3 mpg's...then when you unplug it, it goes back to its original settings untraceable to the dealer so they don't know you altered it. All for $100!!! Is is too good to be true? Now I can't find it anymore, please help.

ScionFrsFan · 05-08-2013, 11:57 PM

100 bucks for 30 HP? Nah that seems right.

...Keep away from stuff like that my friend.

TweakLawl · 05-09-2013, 12:09 AM

the flash sounds like its too good to be true, I wouldnt trust it.

LeeMaster · 05-09-2013, 01:59 AM

The benefits you would get from an aftermarket cold air intake is simply more airflow with the cooler air and a smooth airflow that is less restrictive than the oem box. They do provide the best gains, but people have been saying that a drop in filter is the best bang for your buck. If you want maximum power, buy the intake(BUT DO YOUR HOMEWORK), if you want extra power without emptying your wallet, get a drop in filter like K&N.

mashal · 05-09-2013, 02:12 AM

If your gonna get a CAI get a tune, if you are not gonna get a tune get a drop in filter.

Vokalharmony · 05-09-2013, 11:38 AM

I was looking at the aFe cool air intake which has the sensor to not throw a sensor. Thoughts?

Vokalharmony · 05-09-2013, 11:39 AM

Ad thanksn the info about the ecu, thought it was to good to be true

Vokalharmony · 05-09-2013, 11:59 AM

Sorry, I meant to say the AEM cool air intake.

05-08-2013, 11:09 PM	#1
Vokalharmony Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 scion FRS Location: Tampa Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Intake and ecu flash question I'm pretty new to the whole tuning and upgrades to my car but am really wanting to do things to my car. My question it what is different between then stock intake and aftermarket cool air intake. If it all uses the same port, then how does it make it cooler except just allows more air in through e intake. Second question, I saw on eBay a flash that plugs into the computer port and adds about 30 horse power, 30 torque, and 3 mpg's...then when you unplug it, it goes back to its original settings untraceable to the dealer so they don't know you altered it. All for $100!!! Is is too good to be true? Now I can't find it anymore, please help.

05-08-2013, 11:57 PM	#2
ScionFrsFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: America Posts: 702 Thanks: 274 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	100 bucks for 30 HP? Nah that seems right. ...Keep away from stuff like that my friend. __________________ ScionFrsFan

05-09-2013, 01:59 AM	#4
LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The benefits you would get from an aftermarket cold air intake is simply more airflow with the cooler air and a smooth airflow that is less restrictive than the oem box. They do provide the best gains, but people have been saying that a drop in filter is the best bang for your buck. If you want maximum power, buy the intake(BUT DO YOUR HOMEWORK), if you want extra power without emptying your wallet, get a drop in filter like K&N. __________________

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05-09-2013, 12:09 AM	#3
TweakLawl Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Annandale Posts: 92 Thanks: 67 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	the flash sounds like its too good to be true, I wouldnt trust it.

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mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If your gonna get a CAI get a tune, if you are not gonna get a tune get a drop in filter.

05-09-2013, 11:38 AM	#6
Vokalharmony Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 scion FRS Location: Tampa Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was looking at the aFe cool air intake which has the sensor to not throw a sensor. Thoughts?

05-09-2013, 11:39 AM	#7
Vokalharmony Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 scion FRS Location: Tampa Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ad thanksn the info about the ecu, thought it was to good to be true

05-09-2013, 11:59 AM	#8
Vokalharmony Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 scion FRS Location: Tampa Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry, I meant to say the AEM cool air intake.

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