Takeda Cold Air Intake System
Why do you guys go through this. Rather than return an inferior product, and make the company aware of their issues, you spend more, and lose time.
Im now a firm believer that Stillen's method to open the core support opening
is correct. It doesnt violate the integrity of the core support.
AFE tried a work around, and it doesnt work.
Wait till you have to try to use their so called MAF sensor seal, rather than use the factory o-ring.
Thats a nightmare in engineering.
Im now a firm believer that Stillen's method to open the core support opening
is correct. It doesnt violate the integrity of the core support.
AFE tried a work around, and it doesnt work.
Wait till you have to try to use their so called MAF sensor seal, rather than use the factory o-ring.
Thats a nightmare in engineering.
Listen, for those considering this kit over Stillen, I would totally agree with RKT when he said this kit was perfect, with the exception of the couplings being too short. By "too short" we're saying "too precise" - keep in mind everything fits and installs out of the box - it just takes some trial and error fitting to make sure you have enough pipe to clamp all the way around. Mine is sealed properly and holding tight - and I've been driving the **** out of it enjoying the extra punch.
So let me rephrase the ONLY complaint - AFE should add a few inches of coupling here and there so I can just throw this thing in there, and not spend 30 minutes exactly fitting each section. That's it. I'm sure once we advise them they will. Even if they didn't, you could get stainless mesh couplings for it and still be $150 ahead of a Stillen kit.
So there's absolutely nothing inferior about this intake - quality or performance. As far as install, especially not so when compared to one that requires you enlarging holes in the core support for virtually the same design and flow. It's just not necessary. And don't forget the single, performance (paper) filter mounts up in a much better location than the Stillens.
I will be informing Takeda about the coupling issue but at the end of the day I'm very happy with the kit - which again performed as advertised out of the box.
Hahaha - the Stillen boys are pouncing.
Listen, for those considering this kit over Stillen, I would totally agree with RKT when he said this kit was perfect, with the exception of the couplings being too short. By "too short" we're saying "too precise" - keep in mind everything fits and installs out of the box - it just takes some trial and error fitting to make sure you have enough pipe to clamp all the way around. Mine is sealed properly and holding tight - and I've been driving the **** out of it enjoying the extra punch.
So let me rephrase the ONLY complaint - AFE should add a few inches of coupling here and there so I can just throw this thing in there, and not spend 30 minutes exactly fitting each section. That's it. I'm sure once we advise them they will. Even if they didn't, you could get stainless mesh couplings for it and still be $150 ahead of a Stillen kit.
So there's absolutely nothing inferior about this intake - quality or performance. As far as install, especially not so when compared to one that requires you enlarging holes in the core support for virtually the same design and flow. It's just not necessary. And don't forget the single, performance (paper) filter mounts up in a much better location than the Stillens.
I will be informing Takeda about the coupling issue but at the end of the day I'm very happy with the kit - which again performed as advertised out of the box.
Listen, for those considering this kit over Stillen, I would totally agree with RKT when he said this kit was perfect, with the exception of the couplings being too short. By "too short" we're saying "too precise" - keep in mind everything fits and installs out of the box - it just takes some trial and error fitting to make sure you have enough pipe to clamp all the way around. Mine is sealed properly and holding tight - and I've been driving the **** out of it enjoying the extra punch.
So let me rephrase the ONLY complaint - AFE should add a few inches of coupling here and there so I can just throw this thing in there, and not spend 30 minutes exactly fitting each section. That's it. I'm sure once we advise them they will. Even if they didn't, you could get stainless mesh couplings for it and still be $150 ahead of a Stillen kit.
So there's absolutely nothing inferior about this intake - quality or performance. As far as install, especially not so when compared to one that requires you enlarging holes in the core support for virtually the same design and flow. It's just not necessary. And don't forget the single, performance (paper) filter mounts up in a much better location than the Stillens.
I will be informing Takeda about the coupling issue but at the end of the day I'm very happy with the kit - which again performed as advertised out of the box.
there's plenty on dyno's showing the Injen is a FAIL when compared to their claims.
anyone notice what bukg37 had for his intake?
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-takeda-2.html
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https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-takeda-2.html
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anyone notice what bukg37 had for his intake?
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-takeda-2.html
Post #22
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-takeda-2.html
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The front tubes are strapped to the bumper, the rear tubes are attached to the throttle body.
When the engine rocks under acceleration the flex point is at the coupling.
The coupling is stuffed into the core support opening.
The coupling is not reinforced.
As you can tell by other posts, just tightening the hose clamp to keep the tube from slipping, causes it to rip.
The Takedas have gone back.
My Stillens arrived last night, I just got a fresh blade for my Dremel oscillating tool!! Will be up at the crack of dawn installing them.DOMO
That is the point of all flexing.
The front tubes are strapped to the bumper, the rear tubes are attached to the throttle body.
When the engine rocks under acceleration the flex point is at the coupling.
The coupling is stuffed into the core support opening.
The coupling is not reinforced.
As you can tell by other posts, just tightening the hose clamp to keep the tube from slipping, causes it to rip.
The Takedas have gone back.
My Stillens arrived last night, I just got a fresh blade for my Dremel oscillating tool!! Will be up at the crack of dawn installing them.DOMO
The front tubes are strapped to the bumper, the rear tubes are attached to the throttle body.
When the engine rocks under acceleration the flex point is at the coupling.
The coupling is stuffed into the core support opening.
The coupling is not reinforced.
As you can tell by other posts, just tightening the hose clamp to keep the tube from slipping, causes it to rip.
The Takedas have gone back.
My Stillens arrived last night, I just got a fresh blade for my Dremel oscillating tool!! Will be up at the crack of dawn installing them.DOMO
Congrats on the new kit! Let us know what you think.
The couplers aren't rubber, they are urethane.. the same super pliable
urethane they use to seal the edges of their filters.. that's why they did that,
because it was super cheap for them to, versus silicone which is more expensive.
Doesn't explain why one side of the coupler is a 1/4-1/2" too large on one
side..
urethane they use to seal the edges of their filters.. that's why they did that,
because it was super cheap for them to, versus silicone which is more expensive.
Doesn't explain why one side of the coupler is a 1/4-1/2" too large on one
side..
Being on this forum for so long, and watching as parts came out and were tested, I have seen this all before.
MOST intakes started with initial rave reviews of butt dynos and excited new owners, which quickly turned to anger and bitching when dyno's popped up:
Fujita's - came and went
Stillen gen 1 and 2 came and went
JWT pop chargers came and went
Injen vs. Gen 3 was the equivalent of a Pacquaio vs. Mayweather bout.
Injen eventually fell off because of the bumper removal and low hp dynos.
Don't get me wrong, all these intakes work and make owners very happy, but few live up to manufacturers claims, or perform as advertised out of the box. All of them started with rave reviews by butt dynos claiming "this is the real deal!" also until they were actually tested. You see my point?