on pre-08 supposedly they don't do anything till 350-400whp from what i've read. On 08+ they help a lot and give some decent gains even at stock power levels.

 

I've personally seen a 25WHP gain from an intake on an otherwise stock car.

It depends on the intake and the tune. I can tell you that mine made a difference in power and spool.

I know a guy selling an SPT intake and if I was driving around a wrx without one I'd buy it right now considering how cheap it is.

There have been years and years of people arguing over intakes because when the wrx first came out it was a lot of peoples first mods... like hondas. And it wasn't necessary and often hurt the performance of the car and many of them are a PITA to tune for.

There are very few I'd even consider being worth anything. So it depends on what your end goal is.

 

I agree, personally i think intakes are great value/performance add on to these cars. On Nazioc they claim it's useless till you are higher up in the hp range lol.

 

Yeah... its all about goals and choice. Go slamming some POS on there and it can be a huge mistake. Get a good one and it can be a huge help.

The funny thing is that when you get to the higher HP ranges you'll want even more because one of the pinch spots is the intake and the MAF itself. You can max them out.

I think the cobb and the spt are both huge improvements and beneficial for most folks. Race car... go custom. LOL!

I've had mine on the car for about 150,000 miles by the way. LOL!

 

I passed smog!

 

Just asking since hopefully I can get tuned soon and was wondering if I should grab an intake before I go for it.

Just got a call from SE apparently my oil pan is slightly bent so they need to let it seal longer? Wont be ready till tomarrow :/

 

I would stay away from CAI. Personal preference. I like the SPT and Cobb. Just don't skimp and get a cheap on. I installed a Blitz SUS intake without the mounting bracket, didn't know it's supposed to have one. It rubbed a hole in the power steering line and almost burned my car to the ground at Mt Hammy '06.

 

Ya I dont want a CAI the risk of breathing in water isnt worth any power gains to me. I was hoping to get a COBB. Idk why but I just love the brand haha.

 

Honestly man... if you want one. Contact IPOZESTU. He has the SPT with a super low miles filter and the heat shield. I bet you could get the whole set up for $100. I'll even pick it up and bring it to salinas if you want.

He had it on his car and I don't think it made it past break in.

That's the route I'd go. You saw that picture I posted up. I SMASH through water and don't even think twice about it.

 

Sad sad day for me. We will get her back this year.

 

Ill let you know.

 

Yea we'll get it there. Right now it's time.

 

personally yes, plus they sound cool lol. i def noticed a power gain with the AEM cold air and later when i switched to cobb thanks to my gf procede

since everyone else ignored you..nice e85??

 

idk about the wrx's but aren't the stock airbox on STi's rated for 400hp?

 

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lol no e85 just drove it pretty hard before and kept it super hot. glad its over with though!