k&n And magnaflow

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by orangeeeyore, Feb 3, 2015.

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  1. orangeeeyore

    orangeeeyore Junior Member

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    I had a car hydrolock before that's why I went with the drop in this time, and I agree feeling like you can accelerate with everyone else makes a difference in the driving experience.
     
    #21 orangeeeyore, Feb 8, 2015
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    biggest problem i have with accelerating is the junk integrity tires that break loose easily.
     
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  3. orangeeeyore

    orangeeeyore Junior Member

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    yup I did upgrade the tires, plus my car is a salvage title so the tires on it were old and cracking and that's also why I have no problem modding it because it was already altered when I got it, I do kinda get not modding a brand new car.
     
    #23 orangeeeyore, Feb 9, 2015
  4. PriusGuy32

    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    Its your car to do with as you please! I am personally interested in both of your mods... I saw youtube video where a guy put a magnaflow muffler on his wifes Prius, and I really liked the way it sounded. I havent play with K&N air filters in years, but Im totally down for more acceleration, at the expense of 1mpg or 2.
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    The good news is that you won't hurt the car that much unless you go crazy with the oil and FOD out the MAFS...and you could almost make a case that by uncorking the exhaust system at the same time you might allow the engine to inhale and exhale a little more freely.
    Mostly?
    It's engine bay candy unless you give fellow drivers some comic relief by putting the K&N sticker in one of the windows.

    I'm not familiar with the Scion cat-back system, so I'll keep my opinions about any aesthetic value of this system (aural or visual) for the car to myself... :)

    Good Luck!
     
    #26 ETC(SS), Feb 9, 2015
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    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    Haha!! Yup thats the exact video I was thinking of!
     
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    I forgot I had seen that video before, so far the k&n is totally worth it, I've had to reschedule the trip to the mechanic for the muffler due to work and my wife's schedule not lining up and me not wanting to be at the mechanic with our 2 year old.
     
    #28 orangeeeyore, Feb 10, 2015
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    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    How so? Better performance? Notice any change in mpgs?
     
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    mpgs no notice so far, but I did change tires this week too and had the oil changed the week before, performance I have no data but the acceleration and feel are better.
     
    #30 orangeeeyore, Feb 10, 2015
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    Unless spending money makes you feel good, I've never seen any evidence that these things give you any benefit.
     
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    I wouldn't worry about it; most of us don't pay any attention.
     
    #32 GregP507, Feb 10, 2015
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    they come with a really cool sticker for your airbox!
     
    #33 69shovlhed, Feb 10, 2015
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    I don't know about evidence. data. or research, but I know ive got a better driving experience now.
     
    #34 orangeeeyore, Feb 11, 2015
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    Empires have been built on less.
     
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    Apparently it's not so hard to sell imaginary benefits to some people. Someone has truly found a way to sell a pig in a poke.
     
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    Lots of people enjoy the "whoosh" sound a CAI makes when accelerating. Plus are you this mans CFO?? lol.

    As Taylor swift says, "haters gonna hate, hate, hate....Shake it off"!! Haha.
     
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    true. if it sounds faster, that's still an improvement even if it ain't really faster. sorta like turning the air cleaner lid upside down on the old man's chevy. not only did it sound cool, but it also pissed the old man off when he drove it to work the next morning. double win!!
     
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  19. orangeeeyore

    orangeeeyore Junior Member

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    that may be the best thing I've heard 69shovlhead, I regret not doing that when my old man had a ride with that type of air cleaner
     
    #39 orangeeeyore, Feb 12, 2015
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    Yep, I hate to see people getting sheared like sheep. I'll never be able to shake that off.
     
    #40 GregP507, Feb 13, 2015
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