best intake for 09 lancer GTS?

JonWantEvo · May 28, 2009, 07:54 AM

Hey, I'm wondering which short ram intake is the best for my 09 lancer GTS.
RRM claims to have the best one, but some people tell me INJEN is better.
Price isn't an issue when performance is involved.
does any one know which one is the best overall performing intake?
thanks.

SeRious08 · May 28, 2009, 08:28 AM

This has nothing to do with forced induction, but I'll give my opinion anyways.

1. Short ram intake is great for low to mid rpms. Which is where the Lancer suffers before the MIVEC kicks in.

2. A cold air intake is great for the mid to high rpms. Like driving on the highway or dragging the gears deep into the upper rpms. This adds to the MIVEC but you will still notice a lag in the lower rpms.

JonWantEvo · May 28, 2009, 11:19 AM

yeah i hate how my lancer goes sooooo slow on low RPMS, which is why I want a short ram. some one told me injen makes short ram? i guess not. thanks though!!
which sri are you using?

EngRWW33 · May 28, 2009, 12:51 PM

Read around and inform yourself before posting again. There is more information in these threads then questions in your head, I promise.

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SeRious08 · May 28, 2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonWantEvo

yeah i hate how my lancer goes sooooo slow on low RPMS, which is why I want a short ram. some one told me injen makes short ram? i guess not. thanks though!!
which sri are you using?

I have the RRM turbo setup.

You can buy the Mazda 2.3L intake on Ebay for about $30. With slight modifications, it will work beautifully. I told someone this about 2 years ago and they posted a how-to with pics. Search around for it. If you can't find, let me know.

Also, to help with the low end, get the RRM crank pulley. This help on my car because it became more responsive.

JonWantEvo · May 28, 2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeRious08

I have the RRM turbo setup.

You can buy the Mazda 2.3L intake on Ebay for about $30. With slight modifications, it will work beautifully. I told someone this about 2 years ago and they posted a how-to with pics. Search around for it. If you can't find, let me know.

Also, to help with the low end, get the RRM crank pulley. This help on my car because it became more responsive.

alright thanks! :]
i'll post pics up later.