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K&N or Weapon R - Intake sound clips

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Performance' started by EBlancerGTS, Nov 27, 2008.

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  1. EBlancerGTS

    EBlancerGTS Well-Known Member

    I'm stuck between the K&N Typhoon Intake Kit (69-6544TS) and the Weapon R Secret Weapon Intake (303-129-101) for my '08 Lancer GTS.

    Anyone have sound clips of either intake installed on their Lancer.

    Mostly looking for reviews, sound quality(loudness), throttle response, overall difference before and after installation.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    EBlancerGTS, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. Prophet

    Prophet Well-Known Member

    I can't give you a review on the one made for the Lancer but long story short...

    For the Galant I will NEVER recommend a Weapon R product to anyone for the rest of my life. Poor quality assurance and very poor customer service right down to the owner of the company. Almost took my money and stuck with an intake I couldn't use.

    If I had to choose between the two I would go with K&N hands down... I would probably go with a homemade intake first before I buy a WeaponR POS intake...
     
    Prophet, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. 08LancerAnt

    08LancerAnt Well-Known Member

    I just recieved my K&N SRI. I installed it last night and I could really tell the difference in the performance. I has a very nice sound to it but nothing too loud. The install only took me about 40 mins. I also had the Injen CAI on my lancer and with out a doubt like the K&N better. I had a weapon R on my Altima and like Prophet said they are very poor quality. I would recomend the K&N hands down. I will try and track down a camera and get you a sound clip
     
    08LancerAnt, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. Keeeent

    Keeeent Well-Known Member

    CAI sounds like pure SEXXX. I recommend that over any intake out for the 08 Lancer.
     
    Keeeent, Nov 27, 2008
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  5. mikeike8

    mikeike8 Well-Known Member

    +1!
     
    mikeike8, Nov 30, 2008
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  6. MTL_GT

    MTL_GT Member

    Since i installed my Injen CAI, i can tell u guys that i love much more my car now :D The sound around 2.5k-3k rpm it just awsome over that it's SEX.
    +1 CAI
     
    MTL_GT, Dec 2, 2008
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  7. adam710

    adam710 Member

    Get the sound clip of the K&N yet???????
     
    adam710, Jan 6, 2009
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  8. LTDan

    LTDan Well-Known Member

    Just bought an Injen CAI... what made the K&N better for you?
     
    LTDan, Jan 6, 2009
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  9. EBlancerGTS

    EBlancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Installed the Weapon-R, it sounds like a POS, and the power is less than stock, bogging really noticeable. I was embarrassed driving back to the garage to take it all out and go back to stock.
     
    EBlancerGTS, Feb 15, 2009
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  10. EngRWW33

    EngRWW33 Well-Known Member

    you were warned... hehe, this doesn't surprise me in the least.
     
    EngRWW33, Feb 16, 2009
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  11. dao.style

    dao.style Well-Known Member

    wow didn't think it was that bad
     
    dao.style, Feb 16, 2009
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  12. EBlancerGTS

    EBlancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Yeah it's terrible, I'm sticking with my HKS Hybrid drop-in
     
    EBlancerGTS, Feb 16, 2009
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  13. skullpr

    skullpr Well-Known Member

    Injen CAI FTW!!
     
    skullpr, Feb 16, 2009
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  14. brads09lancerGTS

    brads09lancerGTS Active Member

    I own the K&N SRI for my 09 GTS and I've driven my buddy's with the Injen CAI, and hands down I prefer the K&N way more. The sound of the K&N is great around the 3K and not overwhelming(can't really hear it at all) when you are just cruising.
    I have the CVT and u can feel the added response. My MPG went up but only slightly like 1 or 2 maybe. Great intake and would highly recommend.
     
    brads09lancerGTS, Feb 18, 2009
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  15. NjGtSiN

    NjGtSiN Well-Known Member

    How hard is it to install the k&N cold air??? Any mods needed for the install???
     
    NjGtSiN, Mar 25, 2009
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  16. 09lancermatt153

    09lancermatt153 Well-Known Member

    i thought the k&n was a short ram
     
    09lancermatt153, Mar 26, 2009
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  17. EngRWW33

    EngRWW33 Well-Known Member

    ^^it is, and it is an EASY install!!!!
     
    EngRWW33, Mar 26, 2009
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  18. NjGtSiN

    NjGtSiN Well-Known Member

    thanks...did not know it was a short ram..
     
    NjGtSiN, Mar 26, 2009
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  19. OctaneX2

    OctaneX2 New Member

    For those of you who have purchased the K&N short ram... where did you buy it from and if you have a link!
     
    OctaneX2, Mar 26, 2009
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  20. kaliuv

    kaliuv Well-Known Member

    kaliuv, May 1, 2009
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