I guess they forgot to write: "Not simulate to the one illustrated, specific model might be different to the one shown." :roll: Or something to that matter.

 

I guess they forgot to write: "Not simulate to the one illustrated, specific model might be different to the one shown." :roll: Or something to that matter.

According to Andy's Auto Sport website, they are two different models with two different prices.

 

Apparently the top one offers more performance. Here's some info on it:

http://www.weapon-r.com/english/?p=23

I found it here for $180 shipped with a free ram air kit and cleaner kit:
http://www.erzperformance.com/product_p/305-167-101.htm

The K&N kit for the 3.5 Camry shows a 11 HP gain but I've seen no claims for the others.

 

Good info RTexasF! ... I guess it's true that someone has finally made a intake for us V6'ers ... not just one, but two. Anyone know if their products are any good?

Dragon Intake ... http://weapon-r.com/english/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=288_339_345&products_id=6334

Secret Weapon ... http://weapon-r.com/english/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_63_69&products_id=6331

 

I'm not familar with them but I'm not a fan of foam air filter elements. The only intakes I have owned were made by K&N and AEM. I preferred the AEM because of the Dryflow filter.

 

I've had K&N before. I dunno, is there a problem with the foam filters?

 

Having the secret weapon intake installed on my 4.1 for the last 4 years, I can vouch for the company. :lol: its a great product., especially with the ram-air kit. I cant remember off the top of my head, but I measured a pretty good sized drop in intake temp with it installed.

The company itself is great and WELL known in the tuning industry, as they make an intake for almost any vehicle you can think of. They also back up their products pretty well and are very willing to help your or answer any questions they can when you call them.


There is some controversy over the foam filters... the main point being the filter material deteriorating over time and little bits of it getting sucked into the engine and clogging up hoses and such, but I've yet to have any problem with the foam. I clean it at every oil change, and it works great.

 

Is the foam cleaned & oiled similar to a cotton gauze filter or cleaned only?

 

Just wondering will this void any warranty? I ask because I already got a flowmaster exhaust installed back in the summer and wasn't sure to go for it for the 4cly.

 

I've only used Iceman (one of the first aftermarket CAI systems on the market) and AEM.

 

Having the secret weapon intake installed on my 4.1 for the last 4 years, I can vouch for the company. :lol: its a great product., especially with the ram-air kit. I cant remember off the top of my head, but I measured a pretty good sized drop in intake temp with it installed.

The company itself is great and WELL known in the tuning industry, as they make an intake for almost any vehicle you can think of. They also back up their products pretty well and are very willing to help your or answer any questions they can when you call them.


There is some controversy over the foam filters... the main point being the filter material deteriorating over time and little bits of it getting sucked into the engine and clogging up hoses and such, but I've yet to have any problem with the foam. I clean it at every oil change, and it works great.

Good feedback from an actual customer ... thanks!

 

Is the foam cleaned & oiled similar to a cotton gauze filter or cleaned only?

Yes, but a little easier. Its essentially like washing out a sponge. I dont know if they are still doing it, but I got a free cleaning kit with mine from Weapon-R (I got the secret weapon intake, and they sent me the ram-air kit and filter cleaning kit for free)

Just wondering will this void any warranty? I ask because I already got a flowmaster exhaust installed back in the summer and wasn't sure to go for it for the 4cly.

technically any aftermarket part you put on your vehicle that isnt installed at a dealer will void your warranty. The catch is that for them to do that, they HAVE to prove that the part you installed is the (or one of the) direct cause of the problem.

 

gotcha thanks Drifter.

 

finally an intake for US but wat the different from 06-07 to 08 & 09 V6????


Okay i am waiting for my tax refund check once i got it I will be driving there to pick one up & install on the spot.

 

finally an intake for US but wat the different from 06-07 to 08 & 09 V6????


Okay i am waiting for my tax refund check once i got it I will be driving there to pick one up & install on the spot.

Actually, they would like that I bet. The guys over there are always interested in seeing the product installed to see if theres anyway to make it better. For a while when the secret weapon first came out, they were offering free stuff to people that sent in pictures of their install and any ideas that could make it fit/perform better.

with this one being so new, wouldnt be surprized if they watch you install it, or even help you. hell, who knows, might even end up on the dyno :lol:

 

finally an intake for US but wat the different from 06-07 to 08 & 09 V6????


Okay i am waiting for my tax refund check once i got it I will be driving there to pick one up & install on the spot.

Well take some pics when you get it installed! I'm intereted in it if none of the other vendors are going to create one for the V6 in the next few months.

 

I'm definitely interested but since this is my wife's car, I have to make sure it works and doesn't throw any engine codes due especially from the MAF.

Personally I would love to install an AEM V2 CAI but let's see. Someone test it out on the 4.3.

 

I just email the R & D guy over there.

I will bring my D40 for some pics I also ask for a dyNo too so we will see if he reply

 

I've been tempted to buy one for my I4, but is't kind of high on price?? I dunno a lot of this but.. I was especting someday a lower price or another brand.

I'm I wrong about the high price thing??

 

I just email the R & D guy over there.

I will bring my D40 for some pics I also ask for a dyNo too so we will see if he reply

See if they can do a cold air intake instead of just the warm air or short air intake they currently offer.

 

I just email the R & D guy over there.

I will bring my D40 for some pics I also ask for a dyNo too so we will see if he reply

See if they can do a cold air intake instead of just the warm air or short air intake they currently offer.

I havnt got a reply yet but if u install the ram air I guess that will be a CAI.
Maybe I will give them a call if still no reply in couple of days

 

I'd be a little concerned about the temperature difference between the air entering the engine via OEM intake vs. this short ram type intake system. The OEM air induction system draws air from an area farther away from the engine heat. Plus, if you really want to install this type of a system, I'd wait until the warranty period expires.

The price on these systems is always high, but that is the norm for a brand name intake.

Will this intake come with a rubber or metal breather hose?? :lol:

 

no competition makes prices higher too

 

I'd be a little concerned about the temperature difference between the air entering the engine via OEM intake vs. this short ram type intake system. The OEM air induction system draws air from an area farther away from the engine heat. Plus, if you really want to install this type of a system, I'd wait until the warranty period expires.

The price on these systems is always high, but that is the norm for a brand name intake.

:lol:

I agree. I would really question the benefit of this system if it is not a CAI design. A good supply of cold air is vital if one expects to see much HP gain over a stock system.

 

I wish someone made a CAI, but no one has yet. I mostly drive high way speeds, is a CAI going to make that much of a diff for me? Also, we get plenty of cold/cool air up here except in the summer :lol:

In a previos post, The Drifter mentioned the ram air kit that he liked ... http://weapon-r.com/english/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=529&products_id=6032