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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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So I have a 2003 s2000 with K&N intake installed. I am thinking about switching to PRM intake. I know that K&N have a heat shield which blocks heat from drawing in and the PRM doesn't. But if we are talking about performance on an intake, it really doesn't matter to me cause 1-2 hp doesn't make a difference So i wanna hear ppl choice. thanks
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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You might get better responses in the naturally aspirated section instead of the engine management section.

This has been gone over several times, but i'll give you my opinion. I had the K&N FIPK before, then I switched over to the PRM. I do agree that an intake isn't going to make much of a difference, and you won't ever feel a 2hp difference that it makes. I had the OEM airbox gutted/insulated with a K&N filter and AUT cooling plate, then went to the FIPK. I did like the FIPK better than OEM since it sounded great, and gave better throttle response. I then sold that and got the PRM, and I notice no difference between the 2 when driving. I do like the PRM better since I think it sounds better, and its more of a rare intake unlike the FIPK that everyone has now. So if you want it for looks and sound, go for it. You won't notice a real difference with it over your FIPK, and I havent had any issues with mine, so i'm happy with my decision.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Sh!t... i must have accidently clicked on the EM Hondata sections. opps

But thanks for your opinion, I was thinking the same. Is the PRM make that much of a sound difference?
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Is there a slight sound difference? Yes

Is it completely different from the FIPK sound? No

There is a slightly noticable difference, but its not a huge difference.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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also is it worth running without a filter?
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LickyMYwalker,Jan 12 2011, 04:03 PM
also is it worth running without a filter?
Is what worth running without a filter? If your referring to the PRM, it has a filter inside of it..

It would only be a matter of time until something major happens to the inside of your engine if you don't run a filter on an intake.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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why would u run it without a filter?
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by nice_tan,Jan 12 2011, 02:51 PM

why would u run it without a filter?
.002 hp
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Buy an AUT plate instead.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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PRM FTW!
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