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Old 11-02-2005, 05:13 PM
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Default Replace K&N Drop-In w/JWT Pop Charger???

I know the JWT has great reviews in the forum but I am curious if anyone has moved from a K&N Drop-In to the JWT Pop Charger? Any improvement at the pedal? How is sound compared to the K&N drop-in? The drop in changed the stock exhaust note for sure, very curious if I should put the $120 in the JWT? I've had the drop in for 3 years so I'm not concerned about losing the investment in it. Any comments appreciated from migraters or JWT owners.

'03 Touring Silverstone (6-spd)
16.7k miles (aka the garage queen)
5/16" Motordyne Plenum spacer / grounding kit / K&N drop-in
Koni sport yellow struts / Mich Pilot Sports all around
Old 11-02-2005, 05:49 PM
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i did that, IMO it was a neat fun improvement. It sounds meaner. maaaaaybe has more power
Old 11-02-2005, 07:12 PM
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I had the JWT popcharger and it was just awesome. The growl on the higher RPMS, and the whistling sound is the coolest. Best bang for the buck.
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Dump that drop in. You will be so glad you did.
Old 11-06-2005, 07:10 PM
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I have the K&N drop-in as well so the debate rages on. I guess for $115 it's (JWT) worth a "try".

P.S. The drop-in does have a *barely noticeable* whistle when you blip the throttle at low RPM.

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Old 11-06-2005, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by itburns
I have the K&N drop-in as well so the debate rages on. I guess for $115 it's (JWT) worth a "try".
yah if u dont like it sell it and u can get most of it back anyway
everyone is down to buy a popcharger
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avalonracing has popcharger for 109 shipped..
Old 11-06-2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by plumpzz
avalonracing has popcharger for 109 shipped..
Do you have a coupon code for free shipping, because I just checked and it's an additional $9.95. Still, this is as cheap as I've seen it. Thanks for the tip... I might take my own advice and "try" it this week.
Old 11-07-2005, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sentry65
i did that, IMO it was a neat fun improvement. It sounds meaner. maaaaaybe has more power
Did you install yours after you had your other mods on?
Old 11-07-2005, 05:50 AM
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just do it and get it over with. It's cheap, it's fun and it definitely is a major sound upgrade to the stock (with a drop in K&N)
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K&N typhoon intake is the answer 4 all Q's
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Originally Posted by ChunKy350Z
K&N typhoon intake is the answer 4 all Q's
Hey man, that's a pretty authoritative statement, there. How do you back it up?
Old 11-07-2005, 10:54 PM
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There is no doubt that the JWT pop charger does much better than the K&N drop in. For one thing, you get rid of the restrictive intake box.
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I had the K&N drop in and recently switched to JWT. Very noticeable difference in exhaust note for me, but i have test pipes. The "whistle" is louder, it deffinatly flows better than K&N. No change on the butt dyno, I mean its just a filter. But, with you having the spacer you might have more to gain from it. Theres no doubt its the best intake for the money
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