The K&N 69-6540TB is a Typhoon short-ram intake for the 2002-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L four-cylinder. It replaces the restrictive factory air box and filter with a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube with a blue powder-coat finish, and a red cotton gauze K&N filter (RU-4730) mounts in the space the stock box occupied. Compared with a cheap universal pipe, this kit is designed for the car and comes with couplers, stainless clamps, and a washable, reusable filter backed by a K&N Million Mile limited warranty. K&N estimates a gain of 4.26 hp at 4,491 RPM and 5 lb-ft of torque, so treat those as manufacturer estimates rather than guaranteed dyno results. The kit carries CARB EO number D-269-32, which the manufacturer says makes it legal for use in all 50 states.
Installation is realistic for a home mechanic. The manufacturer says the intake usually goes in within 90 minutes using the factory mounting points, and the box includes five stainless steel clamps, two couplers, and mounting hardware. Before ordering a 2002-2006 Lancer short ram intake, confirm your exact model year and engine variant. The manufacturer describes the kit as fitting some Lancer models, and fitment details for turbocharged Evolution variants vary, so check the manufacturer's application guidance first. Once installed, the reusable filter can run up to 100,000 miles before service, depending on driving conditions.
The manufacturer describes the Typhoon intake as designed to fit some Mitsubishi Lancer models, and its listed application is the 2002-2006 Lancer 2.0L. Fitment details for turbocharged Evolution variants vary, so confirm with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer lists CARB EO number D-269-32 for this kit and states it is legal for use in all 50 states.
The manufacturer says the filter can last up to 100,000 miles before service is required, depending on driving conditions. The filter is washable and reusable.
The manufacturer rates this intake as usually installable in 90 minutes or less, using the factory mounting points. Expect to reuse the factory mounting locations and fit the included couplers and stainless clamps to the tube and throttle body connections. The full tool list and torque specifications were not confirmed in this research, so review the manufacturer's installation instruction sheet before starting the job.
