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Generic Pipe + K&N Filter?

Does anyone have a Matrix intake? I was wondering if i should get a generic intake pipe and then add a K&N air filter... do you think it will still make the sound of an Injen or AEM?

I'm guessing that the only difference between pipes is the "coating" and "material". Let's say i get a Matrix or OBX pipe and add a K&N filter, what do you think?

or option #2, don't even think about and just get an Injen or AEM.

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i have a generic pipe with an injen filter, and ceramic coating on the inside. sounds pretty good, cause i have a 3" filter with an adaptor hooked to a 2.5" pipe

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i have a generic pipe with an injen filter, and ceramic coating on the inside. sounds pretty good, cause i have a 3" filter with an adaptor hooked to a 2.5" pipe[hr]

Is it near Injen/AEM sound?

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Why do people buy intakes? Is it for the sound or performance? LOL

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I'm for sound...hard to squeeze out performance from a civic.

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if you want the sound.. just remove ur intake resonator...

even more sound... take out the stock filter, but leave the stock airbox there.. slap a cone filter at the opening of the air box where it used to connect to the intake resonator...

that'll give you sound. and it shouldnt' sound too bad either.

although, you're going to lose torque and horsepower.

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[hr]if you want the sound.. just remove ur intake resonator... [hr]

how...?

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just unbolt it, make sure u leave the filter in place, though. that's what i did until i scrape together some money. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

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Tommotorsport makes a mandrel bend 3" CAI/SRI.. It's like half way between both..filter mounts just below the battery.... with K&N Filter..got ti for $170CAD.. ($110US) but that was special price for me.. their $200CAD with K&N Filter...sounds awesome. Dynoe's the same as the AEM CAI...