I'm thinking about buying the jcw intake for my 09 fjcw. I have a factory warranty that runs out in August but I still have an extended warranty which I bought with the car. So for warranty reasons, I was thinking about getting it. Is there anyone that has it that can chime in on what their thoughts are on it? I know its basically just a different Lid and Filter and gasket right?

 

Most feel the factory setup is hard to beat.
I have JCW with DDM race unit but feel the intake air get too heated from running over the motor. A CAI that could take from the high pressure around the windscreen might be beneficial.
If u want a performance feel upgrade, a Sprint Booster makes for a real nice uptick.

 

Do you think their would be a sound or seat in the pants feel if I did buy the jcw airbox?

 

Agree with digolfa. I just got one myself and it feels great. I have been hunting for a used for a while; couldn't justify the price of a brand new one over the stock box.

 

Not much sound difference, but definitely a better throttle response...

 

I'm fine with the power but I do feel it is slightly numb on throttle response. Think I would hear the boost anymore? I do like how the jcw you can hear boost but i would like it a little bit louder but not annoying.

 

It's only a little louder. I didn't notice much of a difference in sound to be honest.

I also remember reading somewhere that you can replace the cone filter with your regular panel filter to get even more sound and air flow. This way you don't have to buy a $30 gasket...

 

I'm confused, isn't running the cone filter the reason to switch to a JCW intake?

 

I have an '09 JCW factory intake with an almost new (maybe 100 miles) K&N filter in it that I'd be wiling in to sell.

 

Is yours the one with the cone/cylinder filter inside? (I might be more than interested, not to step in the OPs toes)

 

I actually run the JCW intake on my car, it showed the best torque gains and was quiet as I don't like the loud intakes. Plus all plastic doesn't absorb the heat.

 

Totally agree on low-key sound on the JCW CAI. I have replaced the OEM cone filter with a cone K&N 3910 and felt a better throttle response.

 

Its an intake with a panel filter. Like this...http://www.knfilters.com/mobile/mPro...?&prod=33-2936

 

So I looked up warranties and aftermarket parts. This is what I found:

http://www.celicahobby.com/forums/ub...nce-parts.html

So maybe I might want to get an intake that makes a little more boost noise but not so annoying like some out there where its super loud every shift. any suggestions? Thanks for applying quickly guys!

 

That's a regular S intake then, the JCW intake will have a cone mounted in there.

 

well you now have a new order for one!

 

That's very odd then. Maybe the previous owner replaced it with an S intake? Thanks for the info...

 

I have an 09 fjcw with a standard S intake as well, it turns out the intake was an additional option (like the JCW suspension)

 

Yes the JCW airbox with the cone filter is actually part of the JCW Stage 1 tuning kit, not the factory intake off fJCW cars.

 

It's nice to see Way advertise that he uses it. I bought one from him on his recommendation, but I couldn't find him publicly recommending it.

If it's on Way's daily driver, you know it's good!

 

Correct,

We have ran it on a factory JCW N14 engine and it a direct bolt on with the tube filter. Fits the N14 Cooper S engine also, as its part of the JCW tuning kit.

I would recommend the little gasket also , as the 2007+ R56 Cooper S and The Factory JCW N14 airbox uses the factory panel filter as a seal. otherwise it might rattle a bit. John Cooper Works Tuning Kit Intake does not come with that gasket seal.

John Cooper Works Tuning Kit Intake part # 13720429380

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/13720429380/




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John Cooper Works Tuning Kit - Air Box With Tube Filter - Gasket Part # 13530433064

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/13530433064/



If you want to change to a light oil foam filter , Pipercross has direct fit tube filter.

Performance Foam Air Filter - JCW PX1875

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/PX1875/



Gives you some options.

Thanks

 

$27 for a gasket... I used gasket maker as recommended by WMW's website and rattle is gone.

That rattle was SUPER annoying... Worth the $27 if you want OEM. Just make sure the tech doesn't toss it when you have the filter changed. Or change it yourself! DIY FTW!

 

Sorry to revive this thread from the dead, but I need some help.

I am trying to get the older JCW Intake (Cone Filter) for my GP, but I am confused as to which OEM "S" N14 intake I need. I know I only need to bottom part from the N14 intake, but I am having a hard time seeing which part number it is for the whole intake. I see 13717577509 and 13717607777, but they seem to look exactly the same on the diagram. One is supposed to have 5 self-tapping and the other with 4, but both diagrams show 4 self-tapping screws. Which one is it?
Thanks in advance!

 

I would like to know the answer to this as well.

 

You need 13717577509. That is the airbox for the N14 motor which will enable you to use the cone-style JCW top. The other part number is the N18 airbox which will not take the JCW top. The N14 box has 4 screws and the N18 has 3 screws.