Intake Comparison

[peterpan223]

I went back to the factory airbox. Pulls are extremely hard again.

This is very interesting. I think I've read on the forum from other members as well that you do lose some low rpm torque when going with aftermarket intake. I think some post said that you do sacrifice some low grunt for top end pull. How dramatic is this?
Should a daily driver stay with stock airbox?

Anyone else experience this?

 

[DWashington2323]

Mannn that ones out of stock. Which other one would you recommend out of those other ones you named?

 

[jazzdabb]

Mannn that ones out of stock. Which other one would you recommend out of those other ones you named?

Kahrtunerz has the AEM in stock and on sale for $380. [LINK]

 

[Kris Kougl]

So I don't know that I can answer all of your questions, but I can provide what little insight that I have. I've got the AEM intakes and I really like them. Take power gain numbers with a grain of salt because results may vary.
I went with the AEM kit because it's essentially the same design as the K&N intake (sister companies) but you don't have to mess with oiled filters. The AEM kit uses dry cone filters. The only downside is that the pipes are plastic, but there's already a ton of black plastic under the hood anyway so they blend in well.
The Ingen kit looks sick, especially in red, and has bigger filters, but I think that's kind of where the advantage ends. Metal tubing may be subject to more heat soak than plastic and, like you said, you don't get any shrouds. But if I'm honest, I don't think the AEM shrouds really isolate the filters that well. They're pretty open at the top b/c they don't seal against the hood. So perhaps at speed, they are better, but who knows?
If you want good looks, fully sealed design, and big filters look at the Jonny Tig set up. Downside there is that they're hella expensive.
As far as noise goes, I can hear those wooshy boys under the hood just fine.

Hey man I was right there with you....confused as all get out when it came to which cai to get. I went Injen personally due to a good balance of cost, hp/tqe gains, good looks and sounds, good reviews from users. Had mine customized to match Federation Orange of my GTS

 

[peterpan223]

So anyone else notice loss of torque or power in the lower rpm where most of the daily driving is done?

Thanks

 

[Spaceme17]

What intake is the best option for the 2020 GT1 ? K&N? Or would someone recommend a different one?

Stock airbox it probably best. All of the aftermarket intakes will be sucking hot air from the engine compartment and will decrease power.

Now if you just want a cool look when you pop the hood or want more intake sound, probably the Injen looks the best.

To me, the best setup is the stock intake box with K&N high flow filters and installing snorkels to make sure that the air boxes are only fed fresh, cool air from the outside of the engine compartment. Look for a forum member called Rakker. He 3D prints some very nice snorkels for a fraction of the cost of the VelossaTechs.

 

[GageS]

Some food for thought:

Check out this discussion on the n54tech forums, started by our very own Terry@BMS.
While they used a BMW 135i for the tests, the application is basically the same.

(I'm too new to be able to post outside links, but perhaps you can piece together the full link)

(n54tech-dot-com) /forums/showthread.php?t=23993

 

[xot1]

Hey man I was right there with you....confused as all get out when it came to which cai to get. I went Injen personally due to a good balance of cost, hp/tqe gains, good looks and sounds, good reviews from users. Had mine customized to match Federation Orange of my GTSView attachment 48149

This custom job looks really nice

 

[CoconutRob]

Stock airbox it probably best. All of the aftermarket intakes will be sucking hot air from the engine compartment and will decrease power.

Now if you just want a cool look when you pop the hood or want more intake sound, probably the Injen looks the best.

To me, the best setup is the stock intake box with K&N high flow filters and installing snorkels to make sure that the air boxes are only fed fresh, cool air from the outside of the engine compartment. Look for a forum member called Rakker. He 3D prints some very nice snorkels for a fraction of the cost of the VelossaTechs.

I agree. I recently removed the OE 90 degree snorkel did not drive the car for a week last weekend took a ride and noticed greater throttle response so much so may reduce my petal tuner setting and the weather much hotter. Stock boxes with k&n panels.

 

[General_Vodka]

My JTs should be here Monday. 100% better than stock but the wait is insane.

 

[Hawk853]

Looks good.
Do you know which powder they used? There’s no RAL equivalent documented for Federation Orange N20 that I can find.

Hey man I was right there with you....confused as all get out when it came to which cai to get. I went Injen personally due to a good balance of cost, hp/tqe gains, good looks and sounds, good reviews from users. Had mine customized to match Federation Orange of my GTSView attachment 48149

 

[xot1]

My JTs should be here Monday. 100% better than stock but the wait is insane.

Congratulations! mine should be here Monday too!!

 

[Mr. Tech]

Alright, now that it's finally time for me to buy an intake, I'm more confused than ever. If you look at the fastest Stingers based on 0-60 and 1/4 mile times in the Dragy app, the vast majority of them are using K&N intakes, next is Injen. Prior to seeing that, I was going to buy the JTs. But at literally double the cost of the K&Ns and a 10 week minimum lead time, I may change gears and get the K&Ns instead.

Edit: I just took a look at the 1/4 mile thread on this forum and it looks like some people may not be updating their intake info on the Dragy app. @Kato_the_kia_stinger, for example, now has a JT intake according to this forum even though he has a K&N filter listed in the Dragy app. Too bad things weren't as simple as "This will give you the best performance increase"

If the JTs will actually give the best gains, I don't mind spending the extra and waiting. But I'm having a hard time finding a definitive answer.

Side note, current performance mods are a JB4 on Map 2 with 93 octane, Denso plugs, DIY intakes, Mishimoto intercooler, Ark secondaries, lightweight wheels.

Edit 2: Found this old post about Tonkabob's results:

My JT intakes with cold air scoops dropped my 0-60 by .2 so they do work and that was against the K&N drop ins.
With drop ins, gen 1 ecu tune and catback i did 407hp on a dynojet and 12.44 1/4 mile (AWD). So with your dp the 420-430 sounds right on.
Some intakes show lowere rpm dyno gains and some dont. All show 15ish peak and 25-40 at redline. K&N is the exception but suspect they didnt give time for ecu to adjust.
I did a dyno through panels and next run open intake. Dyno was identical. Next pull open intake big power jump. Next run through panel kept the gains. Very weird.
Right after jt intake install no gains. 2 days later gains.

.2 seconds is quite a gain. But are people with the K&N kits seeing similar gains? I haven't found that info yet.

 

[MrSmoofy]

My understanding is that they all give you just about the same thing so get what you like the look of and can afford.

 

[Gtecko]

Alright, now that it's finally time for me to buy an intake, I'm more confused than ever. If you look at the fastest Stingers based on 0-60 and 1/4 mile times in the Dragy app, the vast majority of them are using K&N intakes, next is Injen. Prior to seeing that, I was going to buy the JTs. But at literally double the cost of the K&Ns and a 10 week minimum lead time, I may change gears and get the K&Ns instead.

Edit: I just took a look at the 1/4 mile thread on this forum and it looks like some people may not be updating their intake info on the Dragy app. @Kato_the_kia_stinger, for example, now has a JT intake according to this forum even though he has a K&N filter listed in the Dragy app. Too bad things weren't as simple as "This will give you the best performance increase"

If the JTs will actually give the best gains, I don't mind spending the extra and waiting. But I'm having a hard time finding a definitive answer.

Side note, current performance mods are a JB4 on Map 2 with 93 octane, Denso plugs, DIY intakes, Mishimoto intercooler, Ark secondaries, lightweight wheels.

Edit 2: Found this old post about Tonkabob's results:


.2 seconds is quite a gain. But are people with the K&N kits seeing similar gains? I haven't found that info yet.

they all do the same in the end performance wise... you pretty much buying the look.

 

[Kris Kougl]

Looks good.
Do you know which powder they used? There’s no RAL equivalent documented for Federation Orange N20 that I can find.

Hey sorry for the delay....but my paint guy said he didn't use powder, just a base clear then they mixed their own paint to match right there in the shop...but he said he thinks the N20 can also be ordered if a shop doesn't do their own mixing. Hope this helps!

 

[Kris Kougl]

This custom job looks really nice

Thanks much appreciated!

 

[Kris Kougl]

This custom job looks really nice

 

[Kato_the_kia_stinger]

Alright, now that it's finally time for me to buy an intake, I'm more confused than ever. If you look at the fastest Stingers based on 0-60 and 1/4 mile times in the Dragy app, the vast majority of them are using K&N intakes, next is Injen. Prior to seeing that, I was going to buy the JTs. But at literally double the cost of the K&Ns and a 10 week minimum lead time, I may change gears and get the K&Ns instead.

Edit: I just took a look at the 1/4 mile thread on this forum and it looks like some people may not be updating their intake info on the Dragy app. @Kato_the_kia_stinger, for example, now has a JT intake according to this forum even though he has a K&N filter listed in the Dragy app. Too bad things weren't as simple as "This will give you the best performance increase"

If the JTs will actually give the best gains, I don't mind spending the extra and waiting. But I'm having a hard time finding a definitive answer.

Side note, current performance mods are a JB4 on Map 2 with 93 octane, Denso plugs, DIY intakes, Mishimoto intercooler, Ark secondaries, lightweight wheels.

Edit 2: Found this old post about Tonkabob's results:


.2 seconds is quite a gain. But are people with the K&N kits seeing similar gains? I haven't found that info yet.

I can’t say for sure, but my world record times came AFTER the JTs.

 

[Mr. Tech]

I can’t say for sure, but my world record times came AFTER the JTs.

Thanks for the feedback, Kato! I was actually wondering, outside of grabbing the world record (congrats BTW!), did you feel/notice any difference when switching from your K&N kit to the JTs? Either in the form of stronger high end/low end pull? Or better/worse response for regular city driving? I've heard that some mods help for 1/4 mile times, but aren't as good for low end power when driving around town.

I'm never going to be driving my Stinger over 100MPH, roll racing on a highway, etc. I'd much rather have a ton of low end power for getting up to speed and have terrible higher end power than vice versa.