Secret Weapon-R intake... worth it?

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Old 07-08-2006, 11:32 PM
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Secret Weapon-R intake... worth it?

I wanna get one...


1)Is it hard to install?

2)Do you notice a difference in power?

3)Engine malfunctions afterwards?

4)Does anyone have pics of it for a 96 2.5 Tl?

5)Which one do I really want/is the best?


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sri sucks,get a CAI....................the ebay jobs work fine..............that weapon R intake only sucks hot air and makes a lot of noise
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^? Works a treat for me. Don't have a 2.5, though.

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Old 07-11-2006, 12:38 AM
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There is no point in paying money for that. It just makes your car louder. It's cheaper to make a custom cold air intake.
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3 simple words piece of crap
Old 07-11-2006, 10:10 AM
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Mmhmm, see... its good that I posted that question... Because I thought the secret weapon intake WAS as CAI... lol...

so how do i go about getting a CAI?
Old 07-11-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DJBLAST
Mmhmm, see... its good that I posted that question... Because I thought the secret weapon intake WAS as CAI... lol...

so how do i go about getting a CAI?
They will be available in a month or two.
Old 07-11-2006, 06:24 PM
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whoops sorry guys,just realized this is for 1st gen
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so are there actually any hp gains or does it just make your intake louder?
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I put it on my tl-s a while back. It makes a terrible humming sound, but sounded mean when accelerating. Now I only put it on when it rains.(which is never living in Vegas) Its was a waste of money. Get CAI
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to everyone

Get a CAI
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Why has everyone had such a bad experience with the SWI? I've never had a problem with it, and it did provide a noticeable increase in pull. And yes, jjkilgallon, it does sound great accelerating.

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all i've ever seem for intakes on the 2.5 is the SWI but then why is everyone talking about getting a CAI? do they even exist for the 2.5?
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Originally Posted by daemonicus
all i've ever seem for intakes on the 2.5 is the SWI but then why is everyone talking about getting a CAI? do they even exist for the 2.5?
yeah, somebody said they are going to be available in a month or two
Old 07-17-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by daemonicus
all i've ever seem for intakes on the 2.5 is the SWI but then why is everyone talking about getting a CAI? do they even exist for the 2.5?
It's really not that hard to make. Plus it'll cost less than $50.
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I actually converted my Secret Weapon into a CAI. I like the design of the metal intake piping. In theory it's much better than a regular intake tube. I think it was well worth the money.
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Agreed c298.

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anyone care to explain how they converted it or maybe know of a thread on here for it?
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i have pics but am at work now.. will post tonight...
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Originally Posted by daemonicus
anyone care to explain how they converted it or maybe know of a thread on here for it?
I'm sure there's a thread but basically you put the cone filter where the stock resonator would be inside the bumper cover and get the right tubes to connect it all to the the throttle body.
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does n e one prefer for me 2 buy the weapon r intake or not.will i get my money worth or duz it suk with a lot of noise makin...i heard that we can take an aem intake for a 1998 v6 accord n jus trim it n use it 4 our car
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