Forgive me if this has been discussed at great lengths in the past or if this is dumb/noob question, but all my cars that I have modified have been muscle cars with V8s...so I'm new to the import/V6 world.

I've been reading up on all the different intakes...Stillen, R2c, Injen, etc...long tube vs short tube, yadda yadda yadda. In most of the posts I've read people have commented on what a big difference in sound and performance they get in the 6k+ RPM range. My car is a DD so I don't spend too much time in the 6k to 7k RPM range. My question is do any of the intakes provide noticeable improvements (mainly sound) at low RPM ranges or do they all mostly shine at WOT?

In regards to long tube vs. short tube, it seems both have their pros and cons. While the long tubes may have access to more cold air (Stillen cones placed right behind the grill), the air has significantly further to travel before it actually arrives at the engine. The short tubes may have more exposure to hot air since the cones are in the engine bay (despite having the heat shields) but since the tubes are shorter, the air doesn't have as far to travel before getting to the engine. What are your thoughts/experiences?

Thanks in advance for any insight

 

Why do you feel thats a negative? All MAF sensors are still the same distance from the throttle body.


I've been through a few, get the Stillen Gen3, the hole you make will never show when you reinstall your stock air box for lease return.

The Stillen has a better low, and mid response.





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The gains are small but a bit noticeable around the 3k range. Then again it could be the butt dyno.

 

Saw this posted in another thread...any truth to it?