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TOLMACH · 09-26-2013, 12:29 PM

I have a TRD CAI which looks like this (fender type, seems working awesome)

http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96...#mainImageLink

I want smth that looks like K&N one, with filter under the good and nice separating "cowl"
http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96...#mainImageLink

Question: is there a way to buy that cowl separately? Really want to have my filter under the hood but still be separated from the hot engine.

As an option might try to sell mine for like 100 bucks and buy K&N.

Opinions?

Thanks

WeeYari · 09-26-2013, 01:22 PM

IMO, that "cowl" you are asking about only has some benefit when sitting idle.

*tk-421* · 09-26-2013, 06:39 PM

Reminded me of this video (you can stop watching at around 8:10)
http://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI?t=6m

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-26-2013, 11:45 PM

I like my K&N. I think my incorrect sized exhaust piping made me lose a bunch of torque in the bottom end of the RPM band, and the K&N brought it back (don't really know if it will provide much improvements with a stock exhaust). I hated having my stock intake back on for three weeks.

Anywho, I wrapped my K&N pipe (and since this pic, the engine side of the heat shield, left the filter side exposed).

Before, touching the pipe and heat shield after driving, they felt hot. With this heat reflective wrap, I have no problem touching anything.

09-26-2013, 12:29 PM	#1
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	CAI question I have a TRD CAI which looks like this (fender type, seems working awesome) http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96...#mainImageLink I want smth that looks like K&N one, with filter under the good and nice separating "cowl" http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96...#mainImageLink Question: is there a way to buy that cowl separately? Really want to have my filter under the hood but still be separated from the hot engine. As an option might try to sell mine for like 100 bucks and buy K&N. Opinions? Thanks

09-26-2013, 01:22 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	IMO, that "cowl" you are asking about only has some benefit when sitting idle. __________________

09-26-2013, 06:39 PM	#3
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Reminded me of this video (you can stop watching at around 8:10) http://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI?t=6m __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

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09-26-2013, 11:45 PM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I like my K&N. I think my incorrect sized exhaust piping made me lose a bunch of torque in the bottom end of the RPM band, and the K&N brought it back (don't really know if it will provide much improvements with a stock exhaust). I hated having my stock intake back on for three weeks. Anywho, I wrapped my K&N pipe (and since this pic, the engine side of the heat shield, left the filter side exposed). Before, touching the pipe and heat shield after driving, they felt hot. With this heat reflective wrap, I have no problem touching anything.