Intake survey

[robz32]

JT Intakes. Hands down the best quality, it is enclosed and great performance increase, and makes cool noises as well, but that is true for most aftermarket intakes as well.

 

[JW Stringer]

Be a tight fit for my trash can, especially on passenger side where the filter pretty much rests against that mesh covered hose.

 

[CoconutRob]

Be a tight fit for my trash can, especially on passenger side where the filter pretty much rests against that mesh covered hose. View attachment 37606

I know I am back to getting Agency.

 

[JW Stringer]

Any one out there that fashioned heat shields around the injen? Looking for more ideas
But gonna keep some measurements in my head to take a gander whenever I see trash cans for sale

 

[NS_Stinger]

I know I am back to getting Agency.

Has Agency sorted out the issue with the filters just falling off during regular use? I heard that was happening to guys running that intake, something about no matter how much you tighten the filters they would eventually work themselves loose and fall off.

 

[StungBlueGT2]

JT Intakes. Hands down the best quality, it is enclosed and great performance increase, and makes cool noises as well, but that is true for most aftermarket intakes as well.

I agree and if money is no object than I’d probably go with the JT.

However are you saying they changed their intake system? They Always were completely open on the backside near the turbos. That seems like their biggest drawback and got to imagine hot turbo/engine air would easily be drawn in from that side. Do you have pictures of a sealed version?

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Any one out there that fashioned heat shields around the injen? Looking for more ideas
But gonna keep some measurements in my head to take a gander whenever I see trash cans for sale

Not specifically for injens but the heat shielding I used can be made into a soft wall barrier to block the hot air. Just need to make sure it mostly seals the hot air from the engine so cool air from the front of the car follows the path of least resistance.

 

[Roarbomb]

Has Agency sorted out the issue with the filters just falling off during regular use? I heard that was happening to guys running that intake, something about no matter how much you tighten the filters they would eventually work themselves loose and fall off.

Yup, found out this happened during a random engine bay inspection. Well I guess not all random as I heard some rattle. Anyway the metal rings were still on the filters but they just wiggles freely and had to be tightened again. Just adds more shit to these crappy intakes.

If I could return them and buy new ones (AEM, injen, k&m) I would in a heart beat. They are awful.

 

[CoconutRob]

Emailed agency yesterday, they said have sold a lot and haven't heard about this issue. Fitment, they said a little difficult to fit but will fit properly.

 

[JW Stringer]

Not specifically for injens but the heat shielding I used can be made into a soft wall barrier to block the hot air. Just need to make sure it mostly seals the hot air from the engine so cool air from the front of the car follows the path of least resistance.
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I must've looked at your pics 20 times...(hopes of copying the method)
Will it peel off the strut tower braces? Or if you had to remove them the barrier just comes along with 'em?
Biggest issue I see for me is zero clearance b/w passenger filter and this hose
Well not biggest, that would be my lack of mechanic skill

 

[ZyroXZ2]

I stuck with the K&N and Injen filters combo a second time as well along with all of my heatshielding work on the boxes, but with some improvements to the upper weather seals to seal better with the hood (still looks jenky af, tho)

 

[Roarbomb]

Yup, found out this happened during a random engine bay inspection. Well I guess not all random as I heard some rattle. Anyway the metal rings were still on the filters but they just wiggles freely and had to be tightened again. Just adds more shit to these crappy intakes.

If I could return them and buy new ones (AEM, injen, k&m) I would in a heart beat. They are awful.

Went to my car this evening for work, started it because it’s 27 and it snowed today (in Texas stupid I know) and the drivers side I take filter wasn’t loose, it was flat OFF, meta ring still tightly around the filter. So it’s freezing, I’m standing in my scrubs fixing something that shouldn’t need fixing. These AP intakes go in the trash once I wake up tomorrow afternoon. I’ll go back to stock. I got these from nick khar and I do not blame him these are just pieces of junk.

 

[ZyroXZ2]

Went to my car this evening for work, started it because it’s 27 and it snowed today (in Texas stupid I know) and the drivers side I take filter wasn’t loose, it was flat OFF, meta ring still tightly around the filter. So it’s freezing, I’m standing in my scrubs fixing something that shouldn’t need fixing. These AP intakes go in the trash once I wake up tomorrow afternoon. I’ll go back to stock. I got these from nick khar and I do not blame him these are just pieces of junk.

Sometimes, you just have to compensate for poor design: put a little E6000 adhesive (just a small amount, maybe even just dab it) between there. E6000 dries soft which means the filter can still be removed with some force, but it'll hold the filter on.

 

[Rango]

I agree and if money is no object than I’d probably go with the JT.

However are you saying they changed their intake system? They Always were completely open on the backside near the turbos. That seems like their biggest drawback and got to imagine hot turbo/engine air would easily be drawn in from that side. Do you have pictures of a sealed version?

Got the JT CAIs when they first came out. Don't think Jonny has redesigned them. Paired with the Velossa Tech snorkles, I have constant cool air flowing over the intakes when it matters, while moving. Getting clear covers from Tig soon.

 

[Keigz]

Got the JT CAIs when they first came out. Don't think Jonny has redesigned them. Paired with the Velossa Tech snorkles, I have constant cool air flowing over the intakes when it matters, while moving. Getting clear covers from Tig soon.
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This is by far the best looking set up I have seen!!

 

[Toddasaurus]

I still haven't purchased intakes , waiting to see if I can get the JB4 straight. I still think I am leaning toward agency.
All plastic
Good filters
Heat sheild
Good hp gains
Questionable fitment and expensive

How about Stillen? Seems to be a good compromise between AP and AEM. Unless I'm missing something (which I probably am).

 

[CoconutRob]

Went to my car this evening for work, started it because it’s 27 and it snowed today (in Texas stupid I know) and the drivers side I take filter wasn’t loose, it was flat OFF, meta ring still tightly around the filter. So it’s freezing, I’m standing in my scrubs fixing something that shouldn’t need fixing. These AP intakes go in the trash once I wake up tomorrow afternoon. I’ll go back to stock. I got these from nick khar and I do not blame him these are just pieces of junk.

Did you install properly

 

[CoconutRob]

Anyone have IATs before and after BMS intake?

 

[Roarbomb]

Did you install properly

Yes and I’m not the only one who’s had issues with these things.

 

[CoconutRob]

How about Stillen? Seems to be a good compromise between AP and AEM. Unless I'm missing something (which I probably am).

Fitment issues