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Old 07-20-2018, 09:34 AM
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NM Carbon Intake Kit for JCW?

I'm really digging how this looks but I cant seem to find any reviews of it.

I understand it wont add 500hp to the car (or any for that matter) but more sound from the turbo/diverter/engine would be neat.

Any downsides? Install a pain?
 
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If you want more turbo noise I've found adding a K&N panel filter is a more cost-effective choice that achieves the same goal than replacing the whole intake assembly. $50 or so bucks instead of $250+. Although, I've never had the chance to hear what the noise is like with the NM intake so not sure if that enhances it even more
 
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I've had two mechanics that I trust tell me that no system is better than the NM system.
 
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I have the AEM intake on my car. I chose the AEM since it uses the stock hood scoop for an additional air inlet. However, if I had to choose again, I would go with the NM intake, since it replaces the turbo inlet tube. Either set up is top notch in my book.
 
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I purposely didn't get this or any intake for that matter due to the possibility of torque loss. I know its not much but I want my car peppy as it can be which is why I went with a Piper Cross panel filter. I have to get on it to hear any type of whoosh, but my car def pulls harder with no drop in performance.

P.S> njaremka you have the AEM strut bar or need one? I have one that I'm about to sell because it wont fit with the stock intake (you have to have the AEM intake for it to work).
 
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Originally Posted by KCLARK
I purposely didn't get this or any intake for that matter due to the possibility of torque loss. I know its not much but I want my car peppy as it can be which is why I went with a Piper Cross panel filter. I have to get on it to hear any type of whoosh, but my car def pulls harder with no drop in performance.

P.S> njaremka you have the AEM strut bar or need one? I have one that I'm about to sell because it wont fit with the stock intake (you have to have the AEM intake for it to work).
I appreciate the offer, but I have one already
 
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