2011 WRX Intake

[AlohaWRX]

I have a question. Which intake is best to get for the WRX. i heard the KandN Typhoon Short intake is good also the Cold Air Intake. They both sound good but im not sure which is best. Any suggestions? Im prefer good performance and sound.

[nonoywrx]

I have a question. Which intake is best to get for the WRX. i heard the KandN Typhoon Short intake is good also the Cold Air Intake. They both sound good but im not sure which is best. Any suggestions? Im prefer good performance and sound.

I was gonna install CAI on mine too, but after reading this i changed my mind.
NASIOC - View Single Post - Intake FAQ: Read if you are thinking of buying one!

[EJ257]

On a stock car, none.

If you plan on using a Cobb AP base maps in the future, AEM or Cobb.

If you plan on using a shop for tuning, contact them and ask what they like.

[lokey]

Do yourself a favor and get an AccessPort (tune) first. After that, mod away and adjust your tune accordingly. I am using (and would recommend) this setup for stage 1+

COBB Tuning SF Intake and Airbox Subaru WRX / STI 2008-2011 at RallySportDirect.com

[CVG993]

I went with the AEM CAI intake and have the AP. I have the Stage 1 93 AEM LWG map loaded. Gains looked impressive. Had 2 very nice storms here, and have had no issues with the CAI. And you get to here all the wooshes it makes.

[lokey]

I went with the AEM CAI intake and have the AP. I have the Stage 1 93 AEM LWG map loaded. Gains looked impressive. Had 2 very nice storms here, and have had no issues with the CAI. And you get to here all the wooshes it makes.

Just curious (not hijacking) - why LWG?

[CVG993]

Initial boost seemed high. Playing it safe. I may change back as weather warms up.

[Stlgrndskeeper]

I went with the AEM CAI intake and have the AP. I have the Stage 1 93 AEM LWG map loaded. Gains looked impressive. Had 2 very nice storms here, and have had no issues with the CAI. And you get to here all the wooshes it makes.

I went pretty much the same route but added a Cobb DP with the AP stage 2 AEM map.

As far as fear of hydrolock goes you probably shouldn't ever drive through water deep enough that reaches halfway up your bumper regardless of what intake you have. Like others have stated go with an AP stage 1 AEM. Cobb thought enough of the AEM intake to make a map for it, which says alot I think.

[AlohaWRX]

I went pretty much the same route but added a Cobb DP with the AP stage 2 AEM map.

As far as fear of hydrolock goes you probably shouldn't ever drive through water deep enough that reaches halfway up your bumper regardless of what intake you have. Like others have stated go with an AP stage 1 AEM. Cobb thought enough of the AEM intake to make a map for it, which says alot I think.

Oh ok i see. So which is the best bet. Stage 1 or Stage 2?

[wrxtreme06]

best as far as what?