Intake Comparison

[MrSmoofy]

Go with Injen

Seconded

No concerns of heat since they have no heat shields? I do like the RED not fond of the blue.

 

[robz32]

In that case go with the JT intakes.

 

[MrSmoofy]

In that case go with the JT intakes.

I do like the look of those however I'm not fond of having to remove the front to clean the filters and rain still concerns me I live in Florida and we do get a lot of rain.

 

[Shrikecorp]

I do like the look of those however I'm not fond of having to remove the front to clean the filters and rain still concerns me I live in Florida and we do get a lot of rain.

Yea, we don't get much of that gravy air here. And the rain is markedly different...not so much with the gallon a minute FL thing. But then it does like to drizzle for several weeks straight. Anyway. Only had a couple of days over 70 since I installed the intakes. We'll see how July/August go.

 

[MrSmoofy]

Yea, we don't get much of that gravy air here. And the rain is markedly different...not so much with the gallon a minute FL thing. But then it does like to drizzle for several weeks straight. Anyway. Only had a couple of days over 70 since I installed the intakes. We'll see how July/August go.

We are already in the mid to upper 90's with close to 100% humidity. It's not rained in a month but the rainy season is about to start and that's when it rains in gallons a minute every afternoon during rush hour traffic to make sure everyone has a miserable day.

 

[SteveCo]

I do like the look of those however I'm not fond of having to remove the front to clean the filters and rain still concerns me I live in Florida and we do get a lot of rain.

I think you're getting a couple of products confused, here. The Velossa Tech intakes are the only ones I'm aware of that locate the filters behind the bumper cover on the front side of the radiator support, and require removal of it to access/clean them.

The JT intakes are in the engine compartment and partially shielded, but require cutting the plastic radiator shroud to install their 'air guides' to channel ram air to the pass-through openings on the radiator shroud. Neither of which are trade-offs I wanted to make.

 

[MrSmoofy]

I think you're getting a couple of products confused, here. The Velossa Tech intakes are the only ones I'm aware of that locate the filters behind the bumper cover on the front side of the radiator support, and require removal of it to access/clean them.

The JT intakes are in the engine compartment and partially shielded, but require cutting the plastic radiator shroud to install their 'air guides' to channel ram air to the pass-through openings on the radiator shroud. Neither of which are trade-offs I wanted to make.

Whoops, your right got it confused actually with the SSR Performance intakes.

Would the Velossa Tech Bigmouth snorkels help with the Injen or JT Intakes?

 

[WildBill]

JT has a bent up aluminum "funnel" similar to what the Velossa tech does.
Any other setup other than JT and SSR could benefit from the Velossa tech to varying degrees. (depends on how close the intakes are to the fresh air entry point)

 

[robz32]

@SteveCo While the JT does come with metal air guides that require you to cut part of the radiator front shroud, this is optional and not required. You can substitute them with the VT ducts, and avoid cutting anything.

@MrSmoofy The VT ducts will certaily help any intake, that has the filters in the engine bay, breathe fresher and more dense air.

 

[SteveCo]

Would the Velossa Tech Bigmouth snorkels help with the Injen or JT Intakes?

Possibly, under high speed conditions that theoretically should promote a ram effect to transfer additional, cooler air. Regardless, they're not going to be of much help at low speeds and initial takeoff.

I've never seen comparative airflow or pressure studies that prove any air intake system is better or worse than another, or indeed the OEM closed air intake arrangement - which despite the convoluted appearance, actually has a generous amount of passage area on the intake side. Different operating conditions (speed, weather, etc.) likely means all of them have trade offs depending on what you are looking for beside appearance and noise.

Lots of armchair engineering and and 'seat of the pants' performance reviews out there, though ...

 

[SteveCo]

@SteveCo While the JT does come with metal air guides that require you to cut part of the radiator front shroud, this is optional and not required. You can substitute them with the VT ducts, and avoid cutting anything.

True - but they do require removing the radiator shroud completely, which is a pretty substantive change to the OEM airflow design. I suppose you could do the same with the JT ducts if desired.

 

[cncBilly]

Whoops, your right got it confused actually with the SSR Performance intakes.

Would the Velossa Tech Bigmouth snorkels help with the Injen or JT Intakes?

The Velossa's direct air flow right to the Injen filters. You do have to remove the front bumper to install them. However I don't see a need to access them for cleaning etc. so the front end removal is a one time event for the Velossa's.

 

[CeramicGT001]

Have had my AEM intakes with the provided heat shield on for about 4000 miles, no complaints and sounds/feels great (I’m sure most of the aftermarket intakes sound the same). The install wasn’t too difficult spent more time removing the stock intake system.

 

[robz32]

@SteveCo Correct. There is a change to the airflow design, however how much impact it has on the actual cooling is debatable. It's been about a year and a weeks days, since I've had that exact setup installed and the coolant temps have been very stable during the scorching TX summers. Also water was not an issue during the down pours we've had during the winter/autumn/spring months.

 

[Maddog2873]

We are already in the mid to upper 90's with close to 100% humidity. It's not rained in a month but the rainy season is about to start and that's when it rains in gallons a minute every afternoon during rush hour traffic to make sure everyone has a miserable day.

Went on a long road trip right after installing my AEM's and it was great. This isn't to say the trip wouldn't have been fun without the intakes, but I had more sound effects to play with.

From what I understand, there are only a few things you need to consider to help narrow your search for an air intake:

1. Do you care if it's metal or plastic?
2. Do you want a heat shield or not?
3. Price?

From what I found, most of the intakes are the same, with varying differences in install simplicity, and volume when being used. Aside from the SSR's, which I think you already ruled out. Everyone on here is going to tell you what they liked the best, but I don't think you can go wrong with whatever choice you make. Good luck!

 

[MrSmoofy]

Based on pictures and install videos of the Injen intake the filters look to be pretty close to the intake holes in the front and you actually remove the duct work from the original just not seen any close-ups of where those filters line up with those holes. The more they line up the better that would be for the Velossa big mouths to blow outside air on them but yes that would only be at speed and not from a standstill where they would help.

Also that same video the guy liked the red of the Injenbut didn't like the blue of the filters and covered them up with the Injen socks which toned down the blue and they look nice but think I'm leaning towards the Injen for both its look and perceived performance gains the AEM I like that they are more shielded which makes sense and their website said 17+ estimated HP so about the same as the Injen

 

[Shrikecorp]

Based on pictures and install videos of the Injen intake the filters look to be pretty close to the intake holes in the front and you actually remove the duct work from the original just not seen any close-ups of where those filters line up with those holes. The more they line up the better that would be for the Velossa big mouths to blow outside air on them but yes that would only be at speed and not from a standstill where they would help.

Also that same video the guy liked the red of the Injenbut didn't like the blue of the filters and covered them up with the Injen socks which toned down the blue and they look nice but think I'm leaning towards the Injen for both its look and perceived performance gains the AEM I like that they are more shielded which makes sense and their website said 17+ estimated HP so about the same as the Injen

So long as you like the noise. I can't speak for any of the other options, but the Injens do make a good deal of it. Which is in part why I bought them. And my kids always bug me to "whoosh them" when we arrive/leave places.

 

[MrSmoofy]

So long as you like the noise. I can't speak for any of the other options, but the Injens do make a good deal of it. Which is in part why I bought them. And my kids always bug me to "whoosh them" when we arrive/leave places.

Yes I'm ok with the whoosh it's a performance car it should sound like one

 

[SteveCo]

Yes I'm ok with the whoosh it's a performance car it should sound like one

The nice thing is you control when you hear it - the intakes are unobtrusive (both for intake howl and blow off on release) if you drive the car conservatively. But where's the fun in that ?

I have the Injens, but that really applies to any of the non-closed/open filter systems.

 

[SKStinger]

Went on a long road trip right after installing my AEM's and it was great. This isn't to say the trip wouldn't have been fun without the intakes, but I had more sound effects to play with.

From what I understand, there are only a few things you need to consider to help narrow your search for an air intake:

1. Do you care if it's metal or plastic?
2. Do you want a heat shield or not?
3. Price?

From what I found, most of the intakes are the same, with varying differences in install simplicity, and volume when being used. Aside from the SSR's, which I think you already ruled out. Everyone on here is going to tell you what they liked the best, but I don't think you can go wrong with whatever choice you make. Good luck!

Agree with your list and i'd add "Fit" as well. There are some documented reviews of certain intakes not fitting very well out of the box. For those who are not as mechanically inclined, that will undoubtedly sway their decision.