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Old 07-11-2008, 10:59 AM
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So install or not to install? (injen)

So.. my injen intake came in today..

Install? or dont install? I just heard more cons than pros

Opinions on each? please?
Old 07-11-2008, 11:05 AM
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I personally don't like this intake IMO... I seen the write up that MaxtotheG37 posted up and was definititely not impressed. For the hype that this intake created about no other system making power and this one making all the power out of every intake system out there. You had to modify some stuff and the installation wasn't very straight forward, unlike every other intake system out there. So bottom line is in my opinon that the hype that was created around this intake system I think it's a joke.. I mean after all it's just a intake system. Like I have said before how much power do you really expect to get by changing out a couple pieces of aluminum piping and two filters???
Old 07-11-2008, 11:06 AM
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I want to say i'm more into the noise than the hp gain.. but at the same time i dont like modifying things that much. The horn relocation and the wiper thing is gettin to me.. which is the reason why i'm thinking of letting this thing go..
Old 07-11-2008, 11:09 AM
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the sound is sexy as hell, i don't mind that the gains aren't as high as they claimed to be
Old 07-11-2008, 11:13 AM
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Yea... I agree... If you dont care about the gains... and want a pretty engine bay and a hellish growl... Install it...
Old 07-11-2008, 11:28 AM
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:33 AM
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black, where is the picture?

i would just install it. mind as well, if you sell it right now, you would lose some money.
Old 07-11-2008, 11:38 AM
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No way!! Put it in a box and ship it to me and I will dispose of it for you.
Old 07-11-2008, 12:31 PM
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Hey you bought it so I would intall it especially if you are stock and plan to stay stock besides the intake. If you are stock and then try to do a before/after dyno if you install it and post the results.
Old 07-11-2008, 01:06 PM
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instAll it. Ftw
Old 07-11-2008, 01:15 PM
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I say install them. Look at it this way for for the gains, atleast there have been no stories about them losing power.
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^

Yet.... we still need someone to post something other than butt dynos
Old 07-11-2008, 01:22 PM
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i have made the decision to install mine...

it looks nice, sounds nice, and anything better then stock whp, is an improvement. Its gonna be too much of a pain in the *** to return it of try to sell it
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Hmm...

Originally Posted by fattah089
I want to say i'm more into the noise than the hp gain.. but at the same time i dont like modifying things that much. The horn relocation and the wiper thing is gettin to me.. which is the reason why i'm thinking of letting this thing go..



Injen Pros:
  • Sexy Sound
  • Looks stunning under the hood, nice modded look

Injen Cons:
  • PITA install (2-4 hours of your time or $125 to the shop)
  • PITA to change filters (jacked and via wheels wells or bumper removal)
  • PITAx999 if you hyrdolock
  • PITA horn relocation (or "bending" your horn if you take that route)
  • PITA to swap back to stock airbox
  • PITA & ugly red dinky windshield washer reserve with risky unwarrantied sensor fitment
  • Little to no gains whether modded or stock (as per PMS & herrjr's dynoes, respectively)
  • $$$$ Costs 500 + install fees (unless you install)

JWT pros:
  • Sounds just about as sweet as Injen
  • Power gains will probably minimal to moderate (at least as much if not more than Injen - but hey intakes are not FI
  • has heat shield so no heat soak
  • reliable/solid build by Nissan specialists (JWT)
  • Pop Charger has proven design/results with past VQ motors
  • Easy as Fukk Install
  • Easy as Fukk filter changing
  • Easy as Fukk to swap back to stock
  • No washer reserve change
  • No horn relocation/bending
  • Cost - Can be had for about $300ish shipped from HPAuto

JWT Cons:
  • Looks are not as flashy or modded looking as the Injen








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Last edited by DetroitG37Joe; 07-11-2008 at 02:39 PM. Reason: made it a little less biased.....
Old 07-11-2008, 01:37 PM
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detroit, youre just being bias .


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