K&N finally finished their Typhoon intake. They had one displayed at SEMA except for the carbon fiber cover. They claim 9hp to the wheels. They got pics and part #s on their site. Looked clean in person.

http://www.knfilters.com/typhoon/

Sorry if this is old news.

 

Thanks, I found the part # but I cant find a place that sells it. Any ideas?

 

I just did an exhaustive search for it, then saw on K&N's site, "Coming Soon:
2003 Nissan 350Z"

So apparently it's not for sale as of yet.

Here's a cool pic of it mounted in a 350Z though

 

We are a K&N distibutor. I'll call K&N Monday and get you pricing and availability. Plus I will have them in stock as well.

 

Thanks Jeff!

 

hehe, need anyone to test it out since you already have the r-tune intake?

 

Jeff,
How about a group buy?

 

How is this differ from the other CAI's out there?

Has it been reliable in the past with other applications?

Are their HP gains realistic? What about torque?

Will the warranty extend to the engine in case of probs?

Is their a water valve?

thanx

 

Sweet Jeff! How is it compared to the Injen. We have an Injen and we love it. I think pricing is gonna be the deciding factor on this one.

 

Jeff I'll switch in a heart beat if it makes what they claim. Lets test it on our cars, mine is still relatively stock and we have Injen #s already. We'll have cat #s by tomarrow. 800 miles on the cats, that should do. Can you fine me a UR main pulley or a set is ok I want to put it on for Stillen and I'm trying to set something up with TechnoSquare for this week too.

 

I should be able to answer all these questions Monday. Also, if it doesn't have a water diverter I won't use it in my own car but will be more than happy to get them for you guys. I'll let you know....

 

It looks a lot like the design of the Gruppe-M in that it has a secondary scoop piece that mounts behind the grill. See the second picture on the site.
The Gruppe-M filter housing itself looks much nicer IMO but waiting to see pricing (the Gruppe-M is overly expensive).

 

Hate to be the pessimist, but...

A while back some guy from K&N was on here talking about a prototype Typhoon unit and mentioned some pricing. I recall being wholeheartedly unimpressed with everything they presented, and I seriously doubt a CAI can consistently produce ~9WHP gains based on everything I have seen form other manufacturers.

More than likely this is just K&N getting into the 350Z intake market too late in the game, and with too much carbon fibre. I maintain my stance that K&N should just stick to what they do best, which is making filters.

EDIT: Ah, I found some of the sketchiness I mentioned:

Then, he changes his tune a bit...

Finally, he posted this:

For K&N's sake, the final production unit better work a HELL of a lot better than that thing they dyno'd! Based on that guy's initial postings they are 5 months late and probably a hundred dollars off their initial estimate. For twice the cost of the Injen and AEM, I would rather buy the Gruppe-M!

 

Unfortunately I myself have been trying to get a straight answer from K and N for what seems like a year now.

What I do know for sure is that they have finally officially released it, and to my suprise I was told it would retail for under 300. Don't hold me too this but this was what I was told at SEMA. But who knows with all the parties and things to do in Vegas hehheh

anyways just thought I would share what I know.

Also another difference between the K&N and other intakes is if you look closely in the pictures they mount the MAF directly to their pipe. Just something I noticed..

 

How nice would it be if that were true....if it is, I'd consider buying the damned thing! But with all the bad stigma surrounding it (ie. 2X as expensive as competiton, 5 month delay, etc) I am a little bit apprehensive...

 

I talked to K&N today, looks like they have been shipped to me and I'll have them on Tuesday/Wednesday. List is $385.00, your cost $300.00.......

 

on another K&N subject...
what is up with K&N's filter condom/screen?

i mean.. if you're so afraid of getting the filter dirty, why even have an aftermarket filter in the first place? just keep chucking the stock filter away when its clogged..

i thought the main reason for having a K&N filter was so it would be washable/reusable... i think adding a mesh screen would just inhibit air flow if its THAT fine of a weave to protect the filter from getting further soiled..

it almost like you have to clean the filter twice... the larger particles on the screen, and the finer dust/dirt on the actual filter itself..

 

I use on of the k&n filterscreen condom on my jetski flame arrestor. Its suppose to be a tight weave to keep water out. But i have noticed it restricts some......

 

sold!

 

new image on their site

http://knfilters.com/images/typhoon/69-7070TS.jpg