K&N Typhoon Kit or New H/U?

[einfuhrer]

So. I just went to my local auto shop, hoping to pick myself up one of the K&N kits before Friday (Toyota meet in my city!) only to find it was priced at:

$569.

Promptly burst out laughing and walked out of the shop. Logged onto eBay:

$298.

Freakin crazy how expensive shit is to buy retail here! So this leaves me with a dilemma:

Alpine H/U for about $400 (already have my Metra Dash kit)
OR do I buy the K&N kit?

[aznlunatic206]

Headunit.

[humanoid]

I 2nd the HU, the K&N cold air intake kits are an oxymoron. Your current OEM set up draws air from outside of the engine air compartment if you look carefully while the kit draws air from within the engine compartment.

[einfuhrer]

Originally Posted by humanoid

I 2nd the HU, the K&N cold air intake kits are an oxymoron. Your current OEM set up draws air from outside of the engine air compartment if you look carefully while the kit draws air from within the engine compartment.

Yeah I was kind of leaning that way myself. Already have half the things i need for the HU (Dash kit, wheel controls, Alpine Imprint Kit) kind of seems a waste to make it wait over the 'cold' air kit.

[igbeserk]

HU most definitely. Yea K&N gives you some improvement and louder. But you'd probably enjoy the HU more

got a question though what about the K&N air filter to replace the stock one? do they do any improvements? I know TRD has one too.

[arabianobsession]

I have the K&N filter in my Camry. The only reason I got it is so I don't have to constantly buy a new air filter. I'll just occasionally pop it out and clean it once in awhile.

[igbeserk]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

I have the K&N filter in my Camry. The only reason I got it is so I don't have to constantly buy a new air filter. I'll just occasionally pop it out and clean it once in awhile.

yea i figured that's the best way. since it's reusable washable. instead of constantly buying another filter.

[BlackCamSe]

i only paid 230 for my K&N SRI

[Dave-o]

head unit... kn gives you 14 imaginary hp

[willt]

saw on craigslist k&n replica for $90 obo

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...346639291.html


and electric superchanger x3

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...350427804.html

"NOT THE CHEAP JUNK ONES PEOPLE TRYING TO SELL"

HAHAHHAA

[einfuhrer]

Originally Posted by willt

saw on craigslist k&n replica for $90 obo

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...346639291.html


and electric superchanger x3

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...350427804.html

"NOT THE CHEAP JUNK ONES PEOPLE TRYING TO SELL"

HAHAHHAA

ROFL. ohh man, imagine what i could do with that imaginary 14HP! That shits dangerous, one of the front wheels could snap off or something.

Anyways ordered my Alpine IXA-W407, should be here in the next week! Super excited.

[BlackCam09]

Headunit.

[87Camry5Speed]

Partial to the Typhoon because:

1) I like a little sound when I put my foot in it, and
2) audio is not a "huge" priority to me.

Also- the Typhoon keeps the fresh-air snorkel that feeds from the front of the car.

Heat-soak is inevitable sitting at a light or in traffic, but once underway it's a non-issue. The exact same thing would happen with a "true" CAI such as a Fujita.

I bought mine used from another member here for $175. From what I saw, anything more than $250 new is ridiculous, you should come in for less even with shipping.

Still... "your money, your car..." I'm only giving one guy's opinion.