aspec announced end of august - other than that i don't believe any other company has anything out...anyone else know?

 

Not sure who makes one right now, we should look into it more. Fujita definitely makes one. A-Spec makes one, but I don't know how reputable they are.

One thing is for certain, unless you have money to burn, you don't need to be the first one on the block. Give a few companies a chance to come out with them, it won't be long, the car is very popular. But I'm sure the Fujita is a good choice, definitely better than Weapon-R.

Weapon-R makes an intake for every car on earth, try to find a car they don't make an intake for! Most of them probably don't fit, they are throwing s*** against the wall just to see what sticks.

 

I concur, i couldnt have said it better myself. Probably the best right now is the Fujitia, beacause its cold air and good quality with a nice package. If you wanna wait i bet AEM and Injen will have some nice intakes, and maybee K&N will make a typhoon series intake.

 

So honestly, is there ANY hype over AEM intakes? I've never had one...

 

I had an AEM CAI for my 02 Civic Si, and I loved it. Good power, GREAT sound, easy install, right price.

BTW - when I asked the company I ordered the Weapon-R from if I could return it, they told me they didn't carry Weapon-R anymore, because 90% of people complained and returned them.

 

well then, looks like waiting is the way to go!

 

Just another thing to consider about short ram intakes... Im no technician but when you hook up and SRI to any vehicle shouldnt the filter be boxed out from the rest of the engine bay? Just wondering because if the filter is not boxed out your pretty much sucking in hot air.

 

Yes, and that's why i was origionally talking about the Ram Air Kit that Weapon R has...

 

forget weapon r dude, if you must have one now, get the fujuta CAI for wich ever tranny u got m/t or /at.

 

The surface area of the ram air kit, is almost certainly less than the surface area of a cone filter. That ram air kit is in no way equal to having a CAI. At high speeds, it might add a little bit, but I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't do anything at all.

 

Well, the faster you go, the more power a ram air kit will make, so if you were trapping 120+ (which most FIT's probably will never see) maybe you would benefit from it.

What kind of cars did you run?

 

Ok, so first of all the ram air kit hooks up to the end of the CAI. Go to Weapon R's website and look. Secondly, just because you buy the weapon r dosent' mean you can't buy the enclosure box for the intake AND hook up the Ram Air. I don't agree with you because the ram air kit is hooked up to the end of the CAI and mounted anywhere that constant cold air is available. Two different opnions yes, but in the end we're all obsessed with the fit and making it the shit. So let's all be friends.

SO JDM I SLEEP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED.

 

I do believe we have made our points!

 

As long as my point is that Weapon-R sucks the big one - than yes I did

Respect!

 

To each their own - i can't say they do or don't i've never had one...

 

About the fujita CAI, I honestly think it works great... Had it for almost 3 weeks now and its been raining here in Boston and so far no problems with hydrolock. Another thing is that the whole system fit in without having to cut through anything.

 

although iam sure you will get more airflow if you do cut..

 

O definately, I just wanna be extra cautious with the water getting sucked up, wish there was a bypass valve like the AEM's.

 

A) dynojet or dynopac or mustang dyno whatever it is if you maintain consistant conditions and run the tests under control if there is a gain run to run there is a gain in power. Yes there is now no way to compare the WR to the Fujita but thats not the point. Their claim is not invalid because they have a different brand in house dynometer. It just makes comparisons a PITA.
B) If you are moving more than 20 mph the heatsoak is not a big issue. and if you're super worried about it realize two things first that header wrap will work fine to insulate the intake. And the metal of the Fujita will heat up just as much in the engine bay.
C) I am not sure what their ram air kit is but if its dryer hose i have seen pleanty of race cars with hose ducting to the intake as well as ducting for the brakes.
D) My roomate had a WR intake on his cavalier (yes i know POS) and the piece was perfect quality. This was a few years ago but if there was an issue I'd have WR in court before I payed 50 bucks to get the part I ordered.
E) That does suck and if its the case tell them one thing. Fix it or see you in court. That would motivate me pretty quick if I were in their shoes. Yes its small claims but its a pain in the ass for them and they will hook you up very fast if you shake that stick at them.

 

A) It actually makes comparisons more than a PITA, they're impossible.
B) Header wrap reduces the life of your header.
C) I shouldn't say any more about it - but I've never seen a dyno of a Weapon-R.
D) I honestly don't have time to take anyone to court over $50 - and I shouldn't have to!!
E) THEY STILL HAVEN'T PAID.

MANY complaints about Weapon-R around different car forums. AVOID.