Short tube / long tube?

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Jul 25, 2008 | 09:25 PM
  #1  
Ive decided to go with a stillen intake for my 08 6mt sedan. The question is short tube or long tube? I'm not expecting any major performance gains, Im just looking for a throatier growl. Suggestions?

Thanks!
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Jul 25, 2008 | 10:50 PM
  #2  
IMO both will give you similar if ANY gains, the sound will be the same, so it comes down to looks, if you like a bit of chrome in your engine bay go for the long tunes otherwise short tubes should surfice.

Consider the money difference...
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Jul 25, 2008 | 10:55 PM
  #3  
From what i understand long tube or cold air intakes will hurt your top end...i am still confused about the little details. I have a CAI and it has provided awesome gains, but everyone else says otherwise i haven't heard much feed back on the HR motors though.

-Sean
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Jul 26, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Thanks for the input. From what I have heard / read, the horsepower gains are minimal at best. I am really only looking for a deeper sound. I wasnt sure if either one made a difference. (I know the price is different) Any other ideas for a throtier growl (other than the obvious exhaust system)?

Thanks again for the help.
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Jul 26, 2008 | 01:08 AM
  #5  
One other thing..... Should I go with the Injen over the Stillen? Both seem to have gotten decent reviews.

Thanks again!
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Jul 26, 2008 | 11:00 AM
  #6  
Some people said Injen is Louder than Stillen. I have use Short tube from Stillen before. It's sound great.I like it but not notice of HP gain so i swithch back to Stock and it's even feel better HP.So i guess i will stick with stock
Currently I'm very happy with BERK HFC and enjoy driving every day with Deep tone &HP. GL
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Jul 26, 2008 | 11:24 AM
  #7  
I have heard that the Injen worked out better for some people. I just figured go with Stillen due to the relationship with Nissan / Infiniti. Anyone else have any experience with the Injen?

earth - you seem to be pretty happy with the sound of the Berk HFC's? I am not looking for a real noise make, just a little more growl.

Thanks again!
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Jul 26, 2008 | 02:06 PM
  #8  
If you want a good intake that really has many good reviews, go for the JWT Pop Charger, its $315 for the group buy over at myg37.com, it has proven gains of upto 10WHP from dynos, check them out also you do not have fear of hydrolock.
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Jul 26, 2008 | 11:53 PM
  #9  
JWT Pop Charger, it has proven gains of upto 10WHP ?
Is it real?
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Jul 27, 2008 | 12:35 AM
  #10  
yes sir checkout myg37.com under intakes and exhaust, suprisingly there are few dynos that back up that claim of 6.5-10whp
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Jul 27, 2008 | 10:34 AM
  #11  
group buy has ended on that now tho. but yes, several different dynos have shown gains from 6 to 10 and actually a 13hp increase at the rev limiter on one sheet.
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Jul 27, 2008 | 10:14 PM
  #12  
So it sounds like the jwt pop charger is the way to go. Do you have to remove the bumper / wheel for the install? What do you think of sound improvements with the Berk HFC's?

Thanks again.
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Jul 27, 2008 | 10:33 PM
  #13  
you don't have to remove the wheel, the bumper, the washer bottle... its a much simpler install and costs quite a bit less than the Injen. My avatar picture above is a pic of them installed.

Contact Andy at http://www.hpautoworks.com tto get a set but there's about 60 of us waiting to get a set, so expect to wait a couple weeks.
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Jul 28, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Thanks sredish. Are those filters able to be cleaned (like the K&N) or do they have to be replaced when they become dirty? What do you think about the Berk HFC's?
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Jul 28, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Quote: Ive decided to go with a stillen intake for my 08 6mt sedan. The question is short tube or long tube? I'm not expecting any major performance gains, Im just looking for a throatier growl. Suggestions?

Thanks!
Long tubes eliminate the cats and hook directly up to the y-pipe. Short tubes use the stock cats or test pipes and then hook to the y-pipe.
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