Injen intake for 1.4
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Id like to see a youtube clip of the injen intake in action... I really dont like to see the pipe go over the engine like that. Driving more than 30 mins in "normal" weather will ensure heat will find its way to the intake air unless you insulate it really well. About the straightness coming into the intake manifold, its silly, once the air hits the innards of it itll start to create eddy currents like crazy. Unless you have the insides all polished up, that straight part doesn't do anything.
All over the net the ZZP claims to give 12hp...dunno if thats true. Seems really high for an intake on such a small, low hp engine. Id maybe expect that much with an intake on a huge V8.
Anyone know if a K&N will fit on the injen inlet pipe? Dunno if I trust that blue filter...you cant go wrong with a K&N(which comes with the ZZP)
All over the net the ZZP claims to give 12hp...dunno if thats true. Seems really high for an intake on such a small, low hp engine. Id maybe expect that much with an intake on a huge V8.
Anyone know if a K&N will fit on the injen inlet pipe? Dunno if I trust that blue filter...you cant go wrong with a K&N(which comes with the ZZP)
wingman
Active member
Not knowing the diameter of the pipe for the Injen, I guarantee K&N has cone filter that will fit. All the intakes will have the same end result......making noise. The heat issues arent really an issue once you're moving. Throw in a colder ram air set-up like danny 5 and I and you get within 7 degrees of ambient air temps if not better.
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Quick question, I just got my Sonic hatchback 1.4T the other day and from the start I wanted to go with retuning the car but at the same time I would like to wait for my warranty to end (and not me ending it) So I was thinking intake and exhaust for now.
I think I like the Injen setup but I'm a bit nervous about AFR's and possible engine damage. does anyone have any information on this? is there anything I need to worry about or am I over thinking it?
I think I like the Injen setup but I'm a bit nervous about AFR's and possible engine damage. does anyone have any information on this? is there anything I need to worry about or am I over thinking it?
laborsmith
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If I was worried about the engine/powertrain warranty, I would not even think about a different intake. Everything engine related starts there, does it not?
Most will throw a code until the ecu adjusts back to oem, at which point you have invested time and money for no results, visual or performance, unless you plan to drive around without a hood.
An aftermarket exhaust will void the exhaust warranty but should have no effect on the rest of the powertrain warranty. Everything engine related ends there, of course.
Just my 2 cents.
Laborsmith
Most will throw a code until the ecu adjusts back to oem, at which point you have invested time and money for no results, visual or performance, unless you plan to drive around without a hood.
An aftermarket exhaust will void the exhaust warranty but should have no effect on the rest of the powertrain warranty. Everything engine related ends there, of course.
Just my 2 cents.
Laborsmith
I am actually laughing about the Injen going OVER the engine. How many cars can do that??? lol
Either way, until somebody does a CAI, I am biding my time. The Injen sure looks like a good solid first attempt
you realize no matter what, even with a cold air intake, the air is going to get heated up a crapload once it goes into the turbo right? Thats the point of a front mount intercooler, you want the air cooled after the turbo so its cold going into the engine.
I would really like to get an injen intake and a good tune but i dont think its worth giving the warranty up for it.
Has anybody done any comparisons of intake air temp?
I would bet that you are absolutely correct... any few degrees in temp difference that you gain from a CAI will probably be obliterated once the air hits the furnace that is your turbocharger. Better off investing your money in cooling the air after the turbo rather than before it. I have swapped between a CAI and a short-ram on my WRX; honestly the only difference I ever noticed was the sounds (the short-ram sounded better IMO).
i talked with GM when i bought my car. they told me that cat back would not void warrenty and intake up (cant touch cat or intake)
Ridethesky84
New member
Pics please!
Can you put up a few pics with the injen intake in? And how is it holding up?
Got my Injen, been installed for 2days and have to say I love that noise! Gets really loud when it's warm out. I'm happy
as for added power...none until tune
Can you put up a few pics with the injen intake in? And how is it holding up?
Ridethesky84
New member
Tune question!
So with the tune the increase in hp from the intake would stay? Or would the hp increase due to tune only?
So with the tune the increase in hp from the intake would stay? Or would the hp increase due to tune only?
DMex
New member
seems like i found one on this site for a decent price
Injen Air Intakes for Chevrolet Sonic - Injen Short Ram Intake 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.4 Turbo
Injen Air Intakes for Chevrolet Sonic - Injen Short Ram Intake 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.4 Turbo
Sorry haven't been on in a few days, I'll post some pics when I get my car back from chevy... (engine/turbo problems it's been going on since the first week i've had the car. boooo)
other then that the intake is great well worth the money if your just looking to hear the turbo noise, as for power added none. you'll need a tune to get any gains from the intake
other then that the intake is great well worth the money if your just looking to hear the turbo noise, as for power added none. you'll need a tune to get any gains from the intake
TurboTechRacing
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Many should be able to post photos, we have sold many of these already, super popular!
Ridethesky84
New member
There are several brands out there when it comes to aftermarket air intake systems, but Injen leads the way in innovation, efficiency, and power gains. Injen Short Ram Air Intake Systems are more than just a high flow air filter on a less restrictive tube. Featuring Injen's patented MR Technology, Injen incorporates a step process into their intake tubes (meaning they increase or decrease the diameter of the intake tube at strategic points to control airflow). This, coupled with the fact that Injen Injen Air Intakes incorporate your existing sensors, mean you won't have any check engine lights and it is safe for use on your vehicle. This "Factory Tuned" design means you won't need any tuning and makes this truly a bolt on system.
So is this True? It seems like you wouldn't need a tune to get the power gains. Or would the Ecu still tune it back down?
So is this True? It seems like you wouldn't need a tune to get the power gains. Or would the Ecu still tune it back down?
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