K&N Typhoon Intake

slingblade · Post by **slingblade** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:03 pm

Has anyone installed this?..and what type of results(on a base Vibe)I live in Alberta and was concerned with a C.A.I due to our long winters and the snow and slush issue. I think that a short ram would be more practical given our climate. I found a Typhoon new for $191.00 CDN, is that a good price?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:06 pm

Well most Vibe owners here have Comso or Injen CAI without having any probs. The Cosmo one is about $150 were as the Injen one can be like $300CAD. The Injen one comes with a better rep from what I can tell... I am talking myself out of buying a Cosmo and saving for an Injen. Both work very well with the Vibe. But K&N.. I don't know much of but price wise seems alright. Short Ram would be pointless, sure they are good but go for the power! lol And water probs shouldn't happen unless your always driving in one that comes up past the floor.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:07 pm

lol! well, i too have issues w/ snow and slush! i have a full cai and it's not a prob at all... just when it comes time to clean the filter.. it can be a pain.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:13 pm

I'll just save my back and use a hoist at work.

slingblade · Post by **slingblade** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:14 pm

guess I can be kinda lazy...about a 1 hour filter change though...

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:19 pm

On a side note - the 'short ram' intakes provide just as much "power" increase as the ful cai does -- as both are really just improving the volume and quality of the intake air. The actual benefit from having the filter down by the road is still somewhat of a question.....

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:22 pm

ya, i usually drive up some ramps or use a jack to crawl under there. lowered it so it's difficult to get under there!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:32 pm

Short Ram or Full CAI... which gets better fuel? I can handle a filter thats out of the way.I use the hoists at work for everything, from my own oil changes, brake inspections and tire removal to install my new rims. Working at a dealership has some benefits lol.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 1:53 pm

So his fuel milage went up then? Cause the Vibe GT is like in the 28mpgs range right?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 2:27 pm

So this could really help out with fuel consumption and not just sound good with more power lol.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 3:37 pm

well, this summer i avg 32 mpg.. and going 80+ mph up and down the hwy from fairbanks to anchorage. but once i got up past 85mph it went down to about 26 mpg. still not bad i thought!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 3:55 pm

Fuel economy really varies. Some people have found increases in economy while others have seen drops.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:35 am

Well hopefully I see an increase With this cold weather, I'm doubting I'm getting any good fuel milage.

engine1 · Post by **engine1** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 1:34 am

I like the Typhoon very much(it;s very loud on cold start up), found a bit of a milage drop but not that significant.

hman33 · Post by **hman33** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:39 am

i've had a typhoon on my '03 gt for some time now. love it. yes it is a little noisey at start up, but man it sounds great in lift. haven't noticed a significant change in milage. really haven't been paying to much attention to it. lol. i've been havin to much fun with the car. $191 CDN sounds like a great price.

slingblade · Post by **slingblade** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 12:37 pm

Cool, I went ahead and ordered it today...price was good. I was just quoted $690.00 cdn for the twin spoiler package from a local gm dealer..thinking about it

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:00 pm

So where did you get the $191 price from anyway?Other curious Canadians want to know

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by Altus Â»So where did you get the $191 price from anyway?Other curious Canadians want to know Check out Unauthorised Performance on Dundas, they sell K&N CAI there, I don't know the price cause they are probably going to get me an Injen CAI. I also got my rims and tires there.

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