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STiGuy06 · 12-09-2010, 07:41 PM

I can't decide between the 2. I don't know which ones better if at all. I do know they are discontinuing the APS one, but most vendors still have some.

Right now i have the SPT w/ Heatshield. (getting rid of it for 1 of these)

Based on my current & future mods, which one would be the best fit?

(Not looking to add a bigger turbo)

Current Power Mods:

Process West TMIC w/ Samco Sport IC Hoses
Ansa Silverline Catback
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump

In the next year mods:

Perrin Pulley
Invidia Catted DP
TGV Deletes w/ 8mm Spacers (having Ryan install those, not dealing with that **** haha)
Opensource Tune by Ryan @ Area1320

RyanG · 12-09-2010, 08:35 PM

Why ditch the spt??

STiGuy06 · 12-09-2010, 08:40 PM

I heard it restricts a lot of air compared to a CAI after a tune? Maybe the guy is wrong though?

HQuakers · 12-10-2010, 12:05 AM

Just be careful. I have the APS 65mm and I got some water in the intake (long story) during a nasty storm. If I didn't have to retune the car I'd have a short-ram on there now.

champ_6 · 12-10-2010, 12:13 AM

that car barely sees the road let alone rain so I don't really think that's a concern of his

renn · 12-10-2010, 01:00 AM

aps 70mm and a tune

STiGuy06 · 12-10-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champ_6

that car barely sees the road let alone rain so I don't really think that's a concern of his

Listen to him

DaveSTi · 12-10-2010, 07:41 PM

APS 65mm is stupid easy to tune for and the 70mm is too. I don't know anything about the PW. The SPT is a heatsoak hog, good move ditching it.

STiGuy06 · 12-10-2010, 10:26 PM

yeah the 65mm you don't need ot tune right away either they say. The 70 you have to and then get another one if you get other stuff after that.

**dangerousatom** · 12-14-2010, 11:20 PM

get 1320 to tig up a custom intake that only goes just into the fender, and not way down low like a CAI

STiGuy06 · 12-14-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerousatom

get 1320 to tig up a custom intake that only goes just into the fender, and not way down low like a CAI

The PW one is like that. The filter connects to the pipe right after the fender. Like my buddy said too it doesn't see rain or snow. I think the only way it'd be in danger is when i wash it lol.

STiGuy06 · 12-18-2010, 01:10 PM

Ryan, since you're getting the car for the tune down the road this year, what would you recommend based off my mods in the 1st post? I'm heavily leaning towards the PW CAI sinc ei have the PW TMIC....

**TROLL** · 12-25-2010, 09:28 PM

Don't know anything about the PW, but I have had a APS CAI on my car for years. The filter connects right away as the intake passes into the fender so it sits as high as possible. I drive the car in all weather and no issues. I do always make sure that I have my plastic fender liner in place and in decent shape to avoid any major water splashing, etc. When I wash it out a lot of dirt does rinse out of it, but thats to be expected.
I'd tune for any intake though... Subies are sensitive to intake changes.

STiGuy06 · 12-31-2010, 12:23 PM

Thanks guys for the opinions. I decided on getting the Process West 65mm CAI to match my TMIC by them. It's basically the same intake as the APS...Ryan's going to eventually get the car to tune. Definitely by Dec 2011 (gives me time to get the supporting mods i need yet).

12-09-2010, 07:41 PM	#1
STiGuy06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14844 iTrader: (0)	Process West 65mm or APS 65mm CAI? I can't decide between the 2. I don't know which ones better if at all. I do know they are discontinuing the APS one, but most vendors still have some. Right now i have the SPT w/ Heatshield. (getting rid of it for 1 of these) Based on my current & future mods, which one would be the best fit? (Not looking to add a bigger turbo) Current Power Mods: Process West TMIC w/ Samco Sport IC Hoses Ansa Silverline Catback Perrin Turbo Inlet Walbro 255 Fuel Pump In the next year mods: Perrin Pulley Invidia Catted DP TGV Deletes w/ 8mm Spacers (having Ryan install those, not dealing with that ** haha) Opensource Tune by Ryan @ Area1320 __________________ Josh Story Design** Last edited by STiGuy06; 12-31-2010 at 12:26 PM.

12-09-2010, 08:35 PM	#2
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12-09-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
STiGuy06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14844 iTrader: (0)	I heard it restricts a lot of air compared to a CAI after a tune? Maybe the guy is wrong though? __________________ *Josh Story Design*

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DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	APS 65mm is stupid easy to tune for and the 70mm is too. I don't know anything about the PW. The SPT is a heatsoak hog, good move ditching it. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-10-2010, 12:05 AM	#4
HQuakers Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haddon Twp, NJ Member #6849 My Ride: 97 Jeep Cherokee iTrader: (0)	Just be careful. I have the APS 65mm and I got some water in the intake (long story) during a nasty storm. If I didn't have to retune the car I'd have a short-ram on there now.

12-10-2010, 01:00 AM	#6
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	aps 70mm and a tune

12-10-2010, 10:26 PM	#9
STiGuy06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14844 iTrader: (0)	yeah the 65mm you don't need ot tune right away either they say. The 70 you have to and then get another one if you get other stuff after that. __________________ *Josh Story Design*

12-14-2010, 11:20 PM	#10
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12-18-2010, 01:10 PM	#12
STiGuy06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14844 iTrader: (0)	Ryan, since you're getting the car for the tune down the road this year, what would you recommend based off my mods in the 1st post? I'm heavily leaning towards the PW CAI sinc ei have the PW TMIC.... __________________ *Josh Story Design*

12-31-2010, 12:23 PM	#14
STiGuy06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14844 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the opinions. I decided on getting the Process West 65mm CAI to match my TMIC by them. It's basically the same intake as the APS...Ryan's going to eventually get the car to tune. Definitely by Dec 2011 (gives me time to get the supporting mods i need yet). __________________ *Josh Story Design*

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