TRD air filter vs. K&N

by **sunrise_solara** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:00 pm

Probably gonna get fried for this, but here goes... :drinking:

I got that shitbox Weapon-R shortram and have noticed that my throttle response ain't what it used to be...So I thinks to myself, "Why don't you go back stock with an aftermarket filter?" Now, I got 3 optional outlets here:
1) Go with a TRD drop-in filter.
2) Go with a K&N drop-in filter.
3) Buy the extension from UR.
Give me the ups and downs of each, if you don't mind...Kinda want the TRD, but I have heard little about their performance. Anyway, Thanks!

David

by **TRDCamry** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:37 pm

Neither one of the drop-ins will give you noticeable power. I had the TRD on for over a year and noticed nothing when I put my paper filter back in. I would atempt to find a CAI ext if I were you. UPFD made one to work with Injen intakes. Try seeing if you can modify it to fit yours.

by **geminimouse** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:53 pm

Yea, no noticable improvement for the filters. I sold my injen short ram because of the throttle response thing. I still have the filter cleaner so I bought the K&N drop-in filter.

by **sunrise_solara** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:31 pm

Yeah, I'm wanting to do the CAI, but was still concerned with the throttle lag...So should I just go back with a stock filter in the air box or what?
thanks again...

David

by **TRDCamry** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:33 pm

I have to CAI(injen+ext.) and I love it, IMO it was well worth the money. I love the sound it makes, and my car is more responsive now. It's probably because of my supercharger, but I'm sure it would still be of use to you as well.

by **Astro** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:31 pm

sunrise_solara wrote:1) Go with a TRD drop-in filter.
2) Go with a K&N drop-in filter.
3) Buy the extension from UR.

For TRD and K&N, I didn't notice any real response when compared to the response I felt with the CAI. To me, it seems like the air flow is just very rescricted. If you're not planning on or don't have a s/c, I'd stick with either one of these.

For the extension, I did loose some low end response. But, I noticed it really does 'kick in'. It feels like its getting a big burst of air. Now with my s/c at higher RPMs, I believe it's not getting enough fuel. I think I need to get Jim's fuel upgrade kit and URD Fuel Pump Upgrade Kit. Anyways, the extension is definately worth it s/c, so I would assume its gotta help if your n/a.

Larry

by **HKSV6SLE** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 2:29 am

stay stock.

by **swimshady906** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:03 am

Where can you get the CAI extention these days?

by **krzyray** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 8:45 am

swimshady906 wrote:Where can you get the CAI extention these days?

Here is the whole thread about it: http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopic.php?t=6375

UPFD http://www.upfd.com/ sells the extension

by **sleepin2000** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:12 am

I'm not positive, but doesn't K&N make the filter for TRD.

by **whiteflash** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:46 am

yea i had the crappy short ram injen on my na for a while then i ordered the CAI and oh man it is sick becasue i got new rims adn tires and since then i was not able to spin them through shifitng form 1st to second i nstalled the cai and now i can spin again its def a great wat to go

Website · by **nYsOlaRaKiD** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:18 am

whiteflash, are you talking about the extension that Danny makes?

by **whiteflash** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 1:07 pm

yep...

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