Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior buyin a cold air intake from ebay

Should i buy a no name brand cold air intake from ebay?
Whats is the difference with the no brand and injen or aem?
Don't both brand help your car increase hp and perfromance?

a no brand? I would never do that...do not take the chance. you have no idea if it will fit and it probably sucks man. Just get a Injen or AEM shortram, they are cheaper then the CAI.

I would go with a better/ more expensive brand. In the long run it will most likely be better quality. Also, most well known brands have a guarantee on their parts. You can never be to careful so I suggest you spend more for a quality part.

I have a few friends that have bought the "no name" brand intake. 2 of them were perfectly happy with the intake (but 1 of them recently bought a injen). Another one's broke, literally cracked in 1/2. I believe they all paid $60 for that intake, I personally wouldn't put it in my car...

check out this topic

https://celicahobby.com/ubbthreads/...ew=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

Dan pretty much answered your question.

I have that no-name intake from ebay.

I just put a breather on it and now my tires break loose like crazy when I land lift 1-2.
But I'll prolly get an AEM soon. I need that CARB exempt sticker, in case a pig tries to ticket me for the intake.