FIPK2 or Typhoon?
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FIPK2 or Typhoon?
What is the difference between the Typhoon and the FIPK2 that K&N has to offer? I've heard good things about the FIPK2, is this the best induction out there?
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Rep Power: 0 according to what I've heard from gearbox, he likes the typhoon better than the FIPK. The differences, the FIPK is made of plastic (the tubing at least), while the typhoon is made of aluminum i believe. The FIPK also has a heat shield while the typhoon does not. According to gearbox (again...lol) he says that the typhoon has given him better gains than the FIPK...so there ya go
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Rep Power: 370 A plastic intake is better then an aluminum intake because it's more resistant to heat.
Anyways, I would assume the FIPK II is better then the Typhoon because it comes with a heat shield and is made of quality plastic.
Edit: Did gearbox have the FIPK or the FIPK II?
Anyways, I would assume the FIPK II is better then the Typhoon because it comes with a heat shield and is made of quality plastic.
Edit: Did gearbox have the FIPK or the FIPK II?
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From: NV
Rep Power: 812 Its fipk2. Thats the only one they made for our cars. They both have advantages, I just like the typhoon enough not to go back to stock again. Even with metal pipe, it still pulls better in hot weather.
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Rep Power: 321 Well i done some research on the FIPKII and the Short Ram and Cold Air Typhoon Intakes and this is what i came up with.
FIPK2
ON A 2001 1.7L EX 5 SPD
57-3513 Product Specifications
Product Style: FIPK
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 4.8 HP @ 6200 RPM
Type: Gen II
Replacement Filter: RP-4970
Weight: 8.7 lb (3.9 kg)
Product Box Length: 20 in (508 mm)
Product Box Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Product Box Height: 12 in (305 mm)
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
ON A 2004 LX 1.7L 5/SPD
69-1007TS Product Specifications
Product Style: Typhoon
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 4.8 HP @ 6200 RPM
Color: Silver
Replacement Filter: RX-4950
System Type: Complete cold-air intake system
CARB EO Number: D-269-30
CARB Exempt: Yes
Weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Product Box Length: 24 in (610 mm)
Product Box Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Product Box Height: 10 in (254 mm)
K&N Typhoon Short Ram
ON A 2004 LX 1.7L 5/SPD
69-1008TS Product Specifications
Product Style: Typhoon
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 5.5 HP @ 5200 RPM
Color: Silver
Replacement Filter: RX-4860
System Type: Short-ram intake system
CARB EO Number: D-269-30
CARB Exempt: Yes
Weight: 6.1 lb (2.8 kg)
Product Box Length: 18 in (457 mm)
Product Box Width: 14 in (356 mm)
Product Box Height: 8 in (203 mm)
So the Typhoon Short Ram has a bigger increase in horsepower
FIPK2
ON A 2001 1.7L EX 5 SPD
57-3513 Product Specifications
Product Style: FIPK
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 4.8 HP @ 6200 RPM
Type: Gen II
Replacement Filter: RP-4970
Weight: 8.7 lb (3.9 kg)
Product Box Length: 20 in (508 mm)
Product Box Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Product Box Height: 12 in (305 mm)
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
ON A 2004 LX 1.7L 5/SPD
69-1007TS Product Specifications
Product Style: Typhoon
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 4.8 HP @ 6200 RPM
Color: Silver
Replacement Filter: RX-4950
System Type: Complete cold-air intake system
CARB EO Number: D-269-30
CARB Exempt: Yes
Weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Product Box Length: 24 in (610 mm)
Product Box Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Product Box Height: 10 in (254 mm)
K&N Typhoon Short Ram
ON A 2004 LX 1.7L 5/SPD
69-1008TS Product Specifications
Product Style: Typhoon
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 5.5 HP @ 5200 RPM
Color: Silver
Replacement Filter: RX-4860
System Type: Short-ram intake system
CARB EO Number: D-269-30
CARB Exempt: Yes
Weight: 6.1 lb (2.8 kg)
Product Box Length: 18 in (457 mm)
Product Box Width: 14 in (356 mm)
Product Box Height: 8 in (203 mm)
So the Typhoon Short Ram has a bigger increase in horsepower
Last edited by drew22mader; Jun 27, 2005 at 02:00 PM.
The typhoon is the better choice. I debated for a while and from what poeple say you do not lose power when it is swelteringly hot out. The FIPK from what poelpe say is loud but a loudness that is almost cheesy becaus eits a plastic pipe. Also for 165 now you can get teh typhoon shipped on car domain. I just bought mine and it was 160 on ebay. Great deal if you ask me. Do the typhoon man.
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From: so cal djmota=oscar
Rep Power: 323 there are 2 things that Il like about the fipk2 design. 1 it has a velocity stack behind the filter. 2 the plastic tube is not comletely round, it gets slightly narrow and taller at the same time as it curves to the tb. this design can not be done with an aluminum tube. IMO it looks like more r&d went into this intake then others. The only thing I don't like about it is the wieght. 
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Rep Power: 812 Yea well the fipk is supposed to be the latest intake technology design. Its really hard to tell between typhoon and fipk, I just like typhoon better because of looks and sound mostly. You'll feel a difference, just nothing huge. They both have negatives. The fipk is plastic, but not mandrel bent (impossible to do). So maybe the typhoon flows more air and that offsets the heat factor. The heat shield is useless imo, because its not sealed off. Hot air can move around it. I can't wait for winter to see how much better the typhoon does. As for the numbers K&n gives, they're not very accurate and notice how some are for EX and others for LX. Also note temp ranges. It does make a difference. My dyno only showed 1whp increase with typhoon but alot more torque, between 2-8wtq. And that was was it was warm out.
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