GAB - minus the ghetto

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10-20-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpopaj369

ohh gotcha i think once u do the GAB u wouldnt need another snorkel. are u talkin about the one with the dryer hose on the bottom with the filter at the end?

I have also seen that mod, but that's not the one either....... hahaha
I am not even sure what that mod was called except I saw two scoops GAb, which caught my attention.

11-03-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by irish44j

that was me....and the gains were "slight" indeed (~2whp) with 4 holes, and about 1whp with all 8 holes open. I had it set up so I could have the holes all open, partially open, and completely closed. There wasn't much difference between the three on the dyno...the difference could just as easily been a standard margin of error on a dyno.

Keep in mind I also had a Cattman ypipe and Frankencar catback...so the extra intake flow was worth more than it might be on a stock exhaust...

Hey Irish, what did you use to plug those holes?

01-24-2010, 08:53 PM

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if you get rid of the scoop what do you do with the sensor that attached to it? just cut it off??

02-15-2010, 06:55 PM

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So I don't know much about cars, but what are the positive effects on doing this?
My dad claims it will only get dirt and other stuff into the filter.
Any opposing arguments?

02-15-2010, 07:02 PM

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So I don't know much about cars, but what are the positive effects on doing this?
My dad claims it will only get dirt and other stuff into the filter.
Any opposing arguments?

positives are much deeper tone which sounds sooo good! and maybe 1hp. just remove the filter holder and use an modified coat hanger like mentioned in this thread, i run it this way in the winter (GAB is my winter intake setup) and its just fine. negatives well to me there arent any

but the filter will get dirtier faster. i have a K&N so i just clean it and get the lube kit for it every winter.

02-16-2010, 07:10 AM

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I read the GAB how-to that was posted a few days ago on here and I'm pretty excited about trying it out this weekend.

My only concern is summertime performance, which some people have discussed. I live in North Carolina, but I'll be down in Houston for the summer, where I hear you can pretty much drink the air. Will this heat and humidity have any effect on the GAB intake?

02-16-2010, 02:22 PM

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Will removing the snorkel give any performance or sound gains?

02-16-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 4DSCDriver

GAB = Ghetto Air Box

Thanks, was reading through the thread and didn't know myself.

07-07-2010, 07:56 AM

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does anyone believe it's worth it in the long run opposed to just gettin a SRI or CAI?

07-13-2010, 06:12 PM

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Sic looking!!

10-21-2012, 08:51 AM

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Is there a video on how to do this?

10-21-2012, 09:12 AM

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who needs a video to drill some holes in plastic?

Step 1: find drill and 1 1/4" bit
Step 2: start drilling holes in the plasic on the under side of the filter (DO NOT DRILL HOLES ON THE TOP HALF WHERE THE MAF CONNECTS)

10-21-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude

heres a more advanced way http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/max...to-airbox.html

10-22-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by greenmaximan

heres a more advanced way http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/max...to-airbox.html

Wrong one.....he is asking for the GAB - minus the ghetto. FYI....coat hanger = ghetto.

Like tigersharkdude said, not much of a DIY required. Get a 1 1/4" drill bit (i used a paddle bit - worked great), pull the air filter holder out of the car, and drill the holes.

Or.....I have one for sale with 4 holes already drilled. LMK if you are interested. Really just looking to get rid of it.
http://forums.maxima.org/8600772-post2012.html

10-22-2012, 08:11 AM

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When I had mine I went to town using a Dremel across the front side closest to the battery. Worked great and stock clips worked just fine.

10-23-2012, 07:37 PM

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Hey guys, I did the GAB with 4 holes today, and it just doesn't growl as loud or as deep as I taught it would. And Its not very much louder than stock imo. Do you guys think if i drill all 8 holes it would be louder??

10-24-2012, 07:55 AM

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I would think so.......

I agree.....i had the 4 holes and it was a very subtle difference. I noticed it most when really getting on the gas, but thats really all I was looking for. I liked it.