i've had the hks for several thousand miles and no issues.
it seems to be a well-built piece, and i am not planning on switching to another intake in the near term.
is there any proof that the hks is directly associated with engine problems? and that the Cobb and CP-E units are NOT associated with engine problems?
it's possible that the air straightener can make a difference. that said, if you consider airflow, it might not be necessary to have an air straightener. while the straightener can reduce turbulence and direct the flow more effectively, it is just as possible that HKS designed a unit such that the air flows smoothly past the MAF and doesn't require the air to be conditioned.
it seems to be a well-built piece, and i am not planning on switching to another intake in the near term.
is there any proof that the hks is directly associated with engine problems? and that the Cobb and CP-E units are NOT associated with engine problems?
it's possible that the air straightener can make a difference. that said, if you consider airflow, it might not be necessary to have an air straightener. while the straightener can reduce turbulence and direct the flow more effectively, it is just as possible that HKS designed a unit such that the air flows smoothly past the MAF and doesn't require the air to be conditioned.