K&N Typhoon Air Intake

[Khasmordan]

I was wondering if the K&N Typhoon Air Intake is compatible with my 2008 mazdaspeed 3. I have not had it for that long and I called K&N and spoke with one of their phone techs and he did could not recommend it since it was listed for the 2007 model only, yet when I go to HERE JSCspeed states that it is compatible (same p/n on both sites). Just trying to get a second opinion so I can decide what to get.

If anyone else has anything else to add about this product as well, please feel free, its nice to be an informed consumer and not feel like an (butt) by not doing your research.

 

[Darth Vader]

I'd stick with a company more experienced with import intakes, AEM, Injen, even Cobb or CP-E if you want short ram. The Cobb style SRI will boost your low end, making the car more exciting but slower, due to increased wheelspin. The CAI will erase some of the top end flatness of this engine, for greater initial cost.

 

[eg6motion]

it will fit, 2007-2009 MS3 intakes = same.

 

[Khasmordan]

I'd stick with a company more experienced with import intakes, AEM, Injen, even Cobb or CP-E if you want short ram. The Cobb style SRI will boost your low end, making the car more exciting but slower, due to increased wheelspin. The CAI will erase some of the top end flatness of this engine, for greater initial cost.

I read a lot of info about adding a CAI instead of a SRI, the CAI seems like an overall better choice but I am worried about the possibility of sucking up some water. I know this topic has been (deadhorse on these forums. I talked to a friend of mine with a WRX and he has had 2 friends with the same car had their cars screw up using CAI's.

This is a brand new car for me and I don't want to eff it up with aftermarket parts that are going to make me go (argh)

 

[Blendercloud]

I read a lot of info about adding a CAI instead of a SRI, the CAI seems like an overall better choice but I am worried about the possibility of sucking up some water. I know this topic has been (deadhorse on these forums. I talked to a friend of mine with a WRX and he has had 2 friends with the same car had their cars screw up using CAI's.

This is a brand new car for me and I don't want to eff it up with aftermarket parts that are going to make me go (argh)

The difference between a CAI and SRI on a turbocharged car are negligable. The turbo is going to compress, and thus heat up, the air post-intake. The minor temperature difference in what you're bringing in through the SRI versus a CAI is negated by just that.

With that said, I hope someone who is currently using one of these Typhoon intakes chimes in. I'm interested to hear about their experience. The thing certainly looks ood enough.

 

[CWPspeed3]

I'd stick with a company more experienced with import intakes, AEM, Injen, even Cobb or CP-E if you want short ram. The Cobb style SRI will boost your low end, making the car more exciting but slower, due to increased wheelspin. The CAI will erase some of the top end flatness of this engine, for greater initial cost.

Its strange a buddy and i are dead even until high speeds where i start to walk away with the sri...

Anyway you decide to go will be a big improvement over the stock air box.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

i've sold a few of these. you're paying for the name. there are equally as good if not better intakes (like ours ) on the market for far less money.

 

[Khasmordan]

i've sold a few of these. you're paying for the name. there are equally as good if not better intakes (like ours ) on the market for far less money.

I looked at your in house intake and it looks like a good option. Any chance it can be powdercoated red? If so, how much would this cost?

 

[leadf00t]

I have one of those intakes Ken is referring to. You are paying more for the name, but it is the name that will keep any grief from your dealer to a minimum should you be in for warranty work. Everyone knows who K&N is, well there are probably some who dont, but you get my drift. On to the intake itself, it is not a very loud intake by any means. There is a noticeable gain in the midrange, and I have not had any problem with mine in the 3 months it's been on the car. It sounds great with a forge bpv. Also it mounts to one of the bpv bolts & not the battery tray. The heat shield mounts to the battery tray, and the front of the car as well. Very solid. The only thing about this, and the other intakes (except Cobb SRI - MSCAI/AEMCAI) to keep in mind is, if you are looking at getting an AP at some point, the OTS maps are not setup to work with them. I have the AP with mine, and my ltft's are on the rich side, but the car runs great, my gas mileage is a little worse, but were talking 20-30 miles to a tank. At some point I am going to get an E-tune, or mess with ATR to get it dialed in. If you live in a place where you could get it dyno tuned then you dont have to worry. Me living in the middle of IA, well my route is going to be more complicated. Mine is an 2008.5, so it does fit.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

excellent photos leadf00t. now all you need is an inlet to help bring those LTFTs in line

 

[Blendercloud]

excellent photos leadf00t. now all you need is an inlet to help bring those LTFTs in line

Like I've said on the MS6 boards, upgrading the intake on these cars is like drinking out of a bigger glass. The problem is, the straw you're using is still the same size. If you remove that heavily-restrictive OEM inlet pipe (the straw) it'll be like shotgunning a beer.

It just does not make sense to upgrade the intake and not the inlet pipe.

 

[CWPspeed3]

Like I've said on the MS6 boards, upgrading the intake on these cars is like drinking out of a bigger glass. The problem is, the straw you're using is still the same size. If you remove that heavily-restrictive OEM inlet pipe (the straw) it'll be like shotgunning a beer.

It just does not make sense to upgrade the intake and not the inlet pipe.

I agree, the stock turbo inlet is squashed plastic that i have no idea how you get good air flows through. An aftermarket inlet should go hand in hand with the intake.

 

[Zimmer]

any affect on AFR's or LTFT's since its aft MAF sensor?

 

[Blendercloud]

any affect on AFR's or LTFT's since its aft MAF sensor?

An intake without an inlet pipe should yield pretty crappy LTFT's.

 

[Zimmer]

I've read that ... just wondered besides improving efficiency of the airflow what are folks logging with the TIP?
thread jacking!!!!(five-0)

 

[leadf00t]

excellent photos leadf00t. now all you need is an inlet to help bring those LTFTs in line

Thanks, Ken. Yeah it's on my short list.

 

[Blendercloud]

I've read that ... just wondered besides improving efficiency of the airflow what are folks logging with the TIP?
thread jacking!!!!(five-0)

My LTFT's with my mods (see signature) are ~2.5 cruising speed, ~5 at half throttle acceleration, with jumps to 8.5-9 at WOT.

 

[Khasmordan]

Well, that kind of makes up my mind, I will get the Cobb SRI and Turbo Inlet.(burnout)

Now I just need to find someone here in Cincinnati with the Cobb AP after I get them installed.

 

[CWPspeed3]

Well, that kind of makes up my mind, I will get the Cobb SRI and Turbo Inlet.(burnout)

While the mod bug has already got you upgrade the BPV while your at it.

 

[Blendercloud]

Well, that kind of makes up my mind, I will get the Cobb SRI and Turbo Inlet.(burnout)

Now I just need to find someone here in Cincinnati with the Cobb AP after I get them installed.

Keep in mind that Ken at Protege Garage makes a SRI and TIP as well. I've not used either of them, but many of the MS6 guys have said they are quality parts. It's something to consider at least, and may save you some money as well.