Popcharger or K&N drop-in?
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Popcharger or K&N drop-in?
Ok, I've decided on the OEM Z-tube. Now the only question is...JWT popcharger or K&N drop-in filter?
Searching and reading some previous threads, I gather that the differences are:
* popcharger sounds better
* popcharger is more sensitive to temperature differences (may even lose power vs stock in hot summer weather)
* K&N's performance is consistent, but not as good as popcharger in cold temperatures
I'd like to get some final thoughts from you guys before I make my decision. Thanks.
Searching and reading some previous threads, I gather that the differences are:
* popcharger sounds better
* popcharger is more sensitive to temperature differences (may even lose power vs stock in hot summer weather)
* K&N's performance is consistent, but not as good as popcharger in cold temperatures
I'd like to get some final thoughts from you guys before I make my decision. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by dirrtybear
Ok, I've decided on the OEM Z-tube. Now the only question is...JWT popcharger or K&N drop-in filter?
Searching and reading some previous threads, I gather that the differences are:
* popcharger sounds better
* popcharger is more sensitive to temperature differences (may even lose power vs stock in hot summer weather)
* K&N's performance is consistent, but not as good as popcharger in cold temperatures
I'd like to get some final thoughts from you guys before I make my decision. Thanks.
Searching and reading some previous threads, I gather that the differences are:
* popcharger sounds better
* popcharger is more sensitive to temperature differences (may even lose power vs stock in hot summer weather)
* K&N's performance is consistent, but not as good as popcharger in cold temperatures
I'd like to get some final thoughts from you guys before I make my decision. Thanks.
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I've used the PopCharger and was very disappointed. It feels weaker in the lower rpm. Other people can confirm this also. I could really feel it accelerating from a dead stop.
Next I switched to the Stillen Hi Flo Box. With the Stillen, torque loss in the lower RPM is less noticeable. Also contrary to popular belief, The Stillen is a little louder than the PopCharger.
I believe the Z-tube+K&N is the best option but if really want to make your car louder, go with the Stillen.
Next I switched to the Stillen Hi Flo Box. With the Stillen, torque loss in the lower RPM is less noticeable. Also contrary to popular belief, The Stillen is a little louder than the PopCharger.
I believe the Z-tube+K&N is the best option but if really want to make your car louder, go with the Stillen.
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i'm deciding between the two as well, and the Stillen i guess now according to BlackonBlackG35. the sound is actually what i'm most interested in. to some extent, i feel that the stock G35c sounds a bit too much like a riced out civic. i'm looking more for a 911 sound--not gonna happen, but you get what i mean. what kind of sound do the K&N, popcharger and stillen produce? again, not as concerned with performance or even volume, but the quality to the sound.
thx in advance.
thx in advance.
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Originally Posted by BlackonBlackG35
I've used the PopCharger and was very disappointed. It feels weaker in the lower rpm. Other people can confirm this also. I could really feel it accelerating from a dead stop.
Next I switched to the Stillen Hi Flo Box. With the Stillen, torque loss in the lower RPM is less noticeable. Also contrary to popular belief, The Stillen is a little louder than the PopCharger.
I believe the Z-tube+K&N is the best option but if really want to make your car louder, go with the Stillen.
Next I switched to the Stillen Hi Flo Box. With the Stillen, torque loss in the lower RPM is less noticeable. Also contrary to popular belief, The Stillen is a little louder than the PopCharger.
I believe the Z-tube+K&N is the best option but if really want to make your car louder, go with the Stillen.
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Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
Does this make two things I've said that you agree with?
Originally Posted by Ivory05G
A K&N filter will not make any appreciable performance gain.
I do a lot stop and go city driving and the popcharger just annoyed me. So I sold it on ebay and bought the stillen. Although its not as good as the Z-Tube+K&N, its not as bad as the popcharger.
Also some said sound is important, the popcharger and stillen sound similar but the stillen is a little bit louder.
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