K&N 69 Series Typhoon Intake Systems Customer Reviews
981 Customer Reviews
Sound the warnings and head for higher ground: the K&N Typhoon Air Intake is here to add gale-force power to your sport compact. By simply replacing the restrictive stock air system, this Typhoon rushes up to an extra 15hp straight to your accelerator.
The K&N Typhoon Air Intake gives you this power in one of three wicked setups: short ram, cold air, or a complete cold air design that lets you choose between short ram or cold air. And, most models come with a choice of hot finishes in Blue, Red, Silver or Polished.
K&N makes installation easy. Grab a few tools, the detailed instructions and the quality hardware, and you’ll be driving with authority in less than an hour and a half. In addition to the powerful Xstream Air Filter that’s washable and reusable, your K&N Typhoon Air Intake comes with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. So go ahead—order today, and make your engine the eye of the performance storm.
Our 790+ K&N 69 Series Typhoon Intake Systems customer reviews have an average rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars. To see specific reviews about your vehicle, please select your year, make and model from the drop down above.
Thanks to the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: US Code – Title 15, Chapter 50, Sections 2301-2312, your vehicle’s factory warranty is protected by law when you add aftermarket parts. Details
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Reviewed by Victor G (Brooksville, FL) Reviewed for a 2004 Ford Focus — Friday at 5:47 AM
FROM 33.5 MPG AVG TO 35.3 MPG AVG. / 39.5 HIGHWAY TO 42.5 HIGHWAY. K&N DOES THERE HOMEWORK. MAKES A DIFFERENCE IT IS QUICKER.WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) IS WONDERFUL. THE SOUND IS THE BEST. HAVE A HARD TIME KEEPING IT OUT OF WOT :>. THIS THING SCOOTS.
Reviewed by Olegario R (Marriottsville, MD) Reviewed for a 2006 Mini Cooper — Thursday at 7:02 PM
Excellent supporting mod for a reduction S/C pulley & Cat-Back. Also looks amazing! I recommend K&N for their ease of installation, Million Mile Warranty and overall quality!
Reviewed by Gary Lowell A (Chesterfield, VA) Reviewed for a 2005 Nissan 350Z — May 15, 2013 8:09 PM
I Installed the intake along with a recommended performance chip so obviously with any performance increase I might sense, there is no way to differenciate which application is making the greater contribution. Of course, the K&N intake makes a sweet (conviencing) sound. So as not to succomb to the powers of wishful thinking, I must opt for more observation time.
Reviewed by Raymond C (BUELLTON, CA) Reviewed for a 2013 Honda Fit — May 15, 2013 9:45 AM
Seems to work well, just not enough miles on my new Fit. The car is so quiet it's good to hear the intake howl some to let you know the motor is running! Putting it it is not easy. If you're not somewhat of a gear head look out. I suggest an exhaust upgrade to really make this work well. Possibly just remove the front muffler for less back pressure. The kit itself is well made and the parts are true to fit. Taking out the old air box is a knuckle breaker. First tank, averaged 36 mpg.
Reviewed by Elijah P (GEORGETOWN, KY) Reviewed for a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — May 14, 2013 12:30 PM
It was a pretty quick install once you get the stock air box out. It doesnt do much for added HP, but it is a world of difference in exhaust tone. I paired mine with a catback exhaust system and i love the sound!
Reviewed by collin b (Saint Paul, MN) Reviewed for a 2013 Ford Explorer — May 09, 2013 10:46 AM
I have had numerous vehicles that I have installed intakes on However, This one was the EASIEST to install!!! The sport alone rocks on acceleration....now it really gets up and boogies. Hemi's dont stand a chance! Great product and excellent sound.
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Asked by Anonymous
May 08, 2013 8:43 PM
2013 Hyundai Elantra
1 Answer
1) I had the K&N 69 Series installed on my Elantra 2013 by my local hyundai dealership and i've noticed that my Elantra has gotten a little slow/sluggish at take off. It's almost like it lacks the power to take off. There is only 8k miles on my car by the way. 2) From 0-35 The Intake also makes a shaking noise like it's vibrating then at 40mpr (estimate) the sound smoothes out and you don't hear it. However, this seems to be abnormal. The intake is installed correctly by the way and I made sure that everything is tighten and nothing is loose. Is this normal? Has anyone experience this? What could be wrong?
Answered by Nathan S. — May 09, 2013 9:22 AM
Hi, It takes time for the computer in the car to adapt to new accessories (Adaptive Strategy) so it might feel a little sluggish off the line for a few weeks but it will improve. Aftermarket intakes eliminate the restrictive sound dampening baffles on your stock intake. This results in additional intake noise, a deeper engine tone (vibrating, or whoosing noise) at part throttle and is completely normal.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Apr 06, 2013 12:52 PM
2006 Scion tC
1 Answer
Is this street leagal in MA. when it says "carb exempt" does that mean it "is" leagal ? what if it says ; "not carb exempt" ?
Answered by Nathan S. — Apr 09, 2013 8:22 AM
Hi, Your state has adopted CARB emissions standards, so you need an intake that's carb exempt, carb certified, or 50 state legal.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Mar 17, 2013 12:18 AM
2013 Ford Focus
1 Answer
Hi, I installed the K&N 69 Series Typhoon Intake System on my 2013 Ford Focus roughly a week ago and experienced no issues until last night after dinner when I returned to my car with that delightful Check Engine Light on (700 miles on the car)...is it possible that improper installation of the intake has caused this? I have not noticed any abnormal driving experiences but I have noticed that my fuel mileage has not been the greatest. Is it possible that there is a leak (pulled code at Autozone. Error code P0456 indicates 4 different issues: loose fuel cap (car has no cap); EVAP canister broke, hose cracked, or not connected; Purge or vent solenoid defective; and the last and seeming to be most likely cause, Vacuum leak at engine. I do work at a Ford dealership but I was unable to get a mechanic to take a look at it today. I am extremely worried about it doing serious damage to my engine. Could this potentially cause a long term issue and also void the warranty to whatever it may damage? Thanks
Answered by Nathan S. — Mar 19, 2013 8:10 AM
Hi, Double check your hose connections into the intake for tightness, cracks, holes, etc. Most intake installs gone awry throw a check engine light immediately on start up and not several weeks later, but something could have came loose. A vacuum leak occurs behind the throttle butterfly of the throttlebody, so that's highly doubtful as you would probably also have engine misfire codes. Anything before the throttlebody would be considered an air leak.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Mar 08, 2013 7:00 PM
2010 Mazda 3
1 Answer
will your kn 69 typhoon cold air intake be compatible with my automatic transmission?
Answered by Nathan S. — Mar 11, 2013 5:58 PM
Hi, It should be fine.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Feb 28, 2013 1:02 AM
Subaru Impreza
1 Answer
Hi, quick question, I have been researching this cold air intake and a lot of forums are saying that after installing this part I'm going to need to get a tune up? Is this correct? Thanks in advance! I'm driving a 2005 Subaru impreza wrx in utah.
Answered by Nathan S. — Mar 01, 2013 1:26 PM
Hi, A tune is not required, but recommended to realize the full potential of your engine with your aftermarket parts installed.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Feb 18, 2013 9:57 PM
2006 Honda Accord
1 Answer
I live in Australia, I drive a Honda Accord Euro 2006 model with 140kw standard, does the typhoon 69 bolt straight onto this car?
Answered by Nathan S. — Feb 19, 2013 8:57 AM
Hi Andy, The parts that we offer are designed for cars sold in the United States and may not fit cars sold internationally.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Feb 17, 2013 7:01 PM
2002 Ford Focus
1 Answer
What kind of mpg gads gain should I expect out of the 69 typhoon cold air intake?
Answered by Nathan S. — Feb 18, 2013 3:36 PM
Hi, Most intake systems provide 1-3 MPG increases depending on your driving style.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Feb 14, 2013 10:56 PM
2007 Honda Civic
1 Answer
I installed a different brand of cold air intake before and the air-fuel ratio got messed up. My car started dying at stops and idling weird. If I purchased this product and that started happening to my car again could I get help with how to fix the issue?? Thank you. Have a fantastic day!
Answered by Nathan S. — Feb 15, 2013 12:09 PM
Hi, The usual cause of stalling after installing a cold air intake is an improperly seated silicone boot causing an air leak. Our kits work great right out of the box, but our customer service department is also standing by just in case you need help.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Feb 10, 2013 7:19 PM
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
1 Answer
Is this CA legal? It says not CARB exempt. The double negative can ve read tow ways. Is it street legal in Ca or not?
Answered by Nathan S. — Feb 11, 2013 11:50 AM
Hi, Any part that is not CARB certified cannot be used on public roads in California and other states that have adopted CARB standards. A CARB certified accessory will have an executive order (E.O) number assigned to it and will have either a stick or a metal tag with the number on it for the smog technician to see. No CARB EO number on an aftermarket part = failed smog test.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Jan 30, 2013 11:16 AM
2008 Mazda 3
1 Answer
The Cx-7 has the same turbo engine as the 3, but will this fit under the hood?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jan 30, 2013 3:49 PM
Hi, Unfortunately, the fitment is not interchangeable.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2013 11:23 AM
2013 Ford Focus
1 Answer
Is it legal for me to install this on my 2013 Ford Focus in the State of Pennsylvania? If not, how likely is it that a dealership would not inspect it?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jan 21, 2013 1:34 PM
Hi, You would need an intake that is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Your dealership can't void your warranty for installing aftermarket parts thanks to the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. And, your car will swiftly fail a smog check without a CARB executive order number for the part in plain view. The numbers are usually supplied in sticker form with parts that are CARB certified.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Dec 06, 2012 10:18 PM
Chevy Cruze
0 Answers
Hy, I´m Brazilian and I would like to Know if I can use this product in my car, my car has engine 1.8l. My car has a sensor in the air filter. Thank´s
Asked by Anonymous
Dec 03, 2012 6:06 AM
2011 Dodge Charger
0 Answers
whats the difference between this intake and the mopar equivilant that dosnet void the warranty, will the K&N intake cause issues with my motor
Asked by Anonymous
Sep 30, 2012 7:07 PM
2006 Ford Focus
0 Answers
what kind of horsepower gains could I expect for my 2006 ford focus zx5 2.0 liter with a typhoon k&n intake?
Asked by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2012 5:13 PM
2012 Hyundai Elantra
1 Answer
I have a 2012 Hyundai Elantra is k&n typhoon carb certified?
Answered by Anonymous — Nov 09, 2012 8:09 PM
No.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Sep 20, 2012 7:33 PM
2010 Kia Forte
0 Answers
will this fit a 2010 kia forte koup sx 2.4L?
Asked by zachery j
Sep 10, 2012 10:22 PM
2008 Chevy Cobalt
0 Answers
My cobalt is either a 2.2 or 2.4L. It is a sport sedan so I assume it is the 2.4L. With this air intake will I need to have my car tuned or will the computer automatically change for the added increase or air flow? If it needs to be tuned is there a decent tuner that will work for that issue? Thank you!
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 25, 2012 10:30 PM
2010 Toyota Camry
0 Answers
This intake will work & fit my 2010 camry 2.5L without any issues?
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 17, 2012 11:08 PM
2012 Honda Accord
0 Answers
legal in CA? planning to install on my '12 accord...
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2012 1:56 AM
1988
0 Answers
Will this fit my 1988 Volvo 760 turbo?
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 06, 2012 1:50 PM
2012 Honda CR-Z
1 Answer
I am having a hard time trying to find a cold air or ram air intake that is Carb legal for California for my 2012 honda CR-Z with the auto transmission and paddle shifters.Anyone know which units are California legal? Thanks
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Aug 06, 2012 2:32 PM
Hello Brian. The K&N 69 Series Typhoon is not CARB-legal for California. The AEM Intakes are CARB-exempt or pending, and are probably your best bet. Hope that helps.
flagAsked by Anonymous
Aug 05, 2012 11:15 PM
2000 Ford Focus
0 Answers
So I'm thinking about ordering this but I can't find a heat shield that will fit this. I drive a 2000 ford focus and the fitted intake doesn't come with one but id like to have one and I'd prefer buying one over making one. Is there anywhere where I can get an intake heat shield?
Asked by Anonymous
Aug 03, 2012 9:34 AM
2009 Mini Cooper
0 Answers
I know there is a Typhoon intake that fits my car, but can I get it in any color other than Black? Thank you.
Asked by Chris C.
Jul 25, 2012 12:01 PM
2012 Dodge Challenger
1 Answer
Does anyone have a recommendation on a CAI for a '12 Challenger 392 SRT?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jul 27, 2012 2:32 PM
I would recommend our K&N 63 Series AirCharger High-Flow Intake Kit for gains of up to 21.95 HP @ 5216 RPM.
flagAsked by david v.
Jul 24, 2012 6:49 PM
2007 Kia Spectra
1 Answer
will it work for my kia spectra 2007 lx 2.0L
Answered by Nathan S. — Jul 27, 2012 3:08 PM
We have a kit specifically for your Kia which will provide a gain of 7.17 HP @ 5800 RPM.
flagAsked by Alex P.
Jul 15, 2012 12:35 PM
2004 Mazda 6
1 Answer
Will this fit my 2004 Mazda 6 Hatchback, Manual 5-speed?
Answered by Nathan S. — Jul 16, 2012 4:46 PM
We do offer a kit for both the 2.3L and 3.0L models.
flagAsked by John B.
Jul 12, 2012 12:40 PM
2012 Honda Accord
0 Answers
Hello, with this sensor I shouldn't get an "check engine" light and go back to the Dealer and pay to have it reset, correct? I have the 271hp V6 Engine which another brand of cold air intake kept giving me a fault and had to return it. Thank You
Asked by Anonymous
Jun 25, 2012 10:07 AM
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
0 Answers
how much horsepower will this intake give my 2011 eclipse gt?
Asked by daniel b.
Jun 17, 2012 4:57 AM
1 Answer
Can the typhoon intake filter be purchased alone? Also can they be cleaned and with what?
Answered by Michael K. — Jun 19, 2012 5:33 PM
Hi Daniel, yes, you can get the K&N Cold Air Intake Replacement Filter, and the best way to clean it is with the K&N Filter Recharger Kit.
flagAsked by Anonymous A.
Jun 15, 2012 11:29 AM
1 Answer
How does the performance improve on these vehicles when equipped with this intake system?
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Jun 15, 2012 1:53 PM
Hello. Going off the readings for a KN intake for a 2011 Toyota Corolla, the expected gains are up to 7 more horsepower.
flagAsked by Anonymous A.
Jun 07, 2012 10:27 AM
1 Answer
Question About a 2011 Camaro SS. 6.2L. Question on the K&N Typhoon 69 cold intake. Can this cold air unit be used without using the oil? I've heard that there have been numerous complaints about the oil being sucked into the engine and gumming things up...such as the mass air flow sensor!
Answered by Elizabeth C. — Jun 08, 2012 10:51 AM
Hello. All K&N products use the oil but these are very effective. The only way to cause this issue is to over-oil when cleaning is being done. We do sell dry systems from other brands. Thank you.
flagAsked by bill w.
Jan 22, 2012 8:19 PM
2003 BMW 3-Series
1 Answer
will a kn typhoon 69 fit a bmw e46 325i 2003?
Answered by Jason K — Jun 20, 2012 3:02 PM 2007 Chevy Silverado
Hi Bill. While K&N doesn't make a 69 series Typhoon for your BMW, they do make a 57 series FIPK which adds 9.69HP @ 6090 RPM.
flagAsked by Shane C.
Jan 22, 2012 4:02 PM
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
1 Answer
Will this work on my 2006 2.5L volkswagen jetta?
Answered by Jason K — Jun 20, 2012 3:07 PM 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Sorry, Shane. There are no intakes available for your 2.5L Jetta. You may consider a drop-in performance filter to replace your disposable factory paper filter.
flagAsked by Ron W.
Jan 19, 2012 11:24 AM
2008 Scion tC
0 Answers
look for cold air intake for scion tc not which one i want to go with
Asked by Dalton T.
Jan 16, 2012 6:12 PM
2010 Nissan Sentra
1 Answer
Would a Cold Air Intake for a 2010 Nissan Sentra 2.5 fit on a 2010 Nissan Sentra SR that has a 2.0 engine?
Answered by Jason K — Jun 20, 2012 3:11 PM 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Intakes are specific to the vehicle and engine. Even though the make, model, and years are the same on both vehicles, the engines will have variations that will make the intakes different. K&N does not appear to offer an intake for the SR at this time.
flagAsked by radheeshan y.
Jan 14, 2012 4:16 PM
2004 Acura TSX
0 Answers
will this fit on my euro cl7 accord 2.0 2003 model?
Asked by Marlon F.
Jan 04, 2012 3:25 PM
2008 Acura TL
1 Answer
how many more HP will this air intake give me on my 08'acura tl type s....i already have 286HP stock
Answered by Jason K — Jun 20, 2012 3:14 PM 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
The 69 Series Typhoon Intake adds an estimated 10.23HP @ 5217 RPM to your TL Type-S.
flagAsked by Brent V
Dec 30, 2011 1:04 AM
2011 Volkswagen GTI
1 Answer
will this product fit a 2012 gti model? same engine
Answered by Jason K — Jun 20, 2012 3:16 PM 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
The K&N 69 Series Typhoon is currently available for the 2012 VW Jetta GTI 2.0L. It adds an estimated 9.19HP @ 4853 RPM.
flagAsked by DENNIS H.
Dec 23, 2011 5:58 PM
2004 Ford Explorer
0 Answers
what can i do to get some better gas milledge for this 4.0v6 what cold air k/n air intake do i need? and can i get rid of mybox
Asked by Dan A.
Dec 11, 2011 6:51 PM
2003 Ford Mustang
0 Answers
Having a hard time finding a cold air intake system for my 2003 supercharged Saleen. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Dan