what type of intake?
08-20-2009, 06:32 PM
#2
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Dont be lazy, search for opinions, theres tons. I know, and I havent been here for that long.
But, if you cant tell by my sig. Injen works fine for me. Alot also have Berk and an Apexi Filter, golden =)
Its time for you to go to work and start researching
But, if you cant tell by my sig. Injen works fine for me. Alot also have Berk and an Apexi Filter, golden =)
Its time for you to go to work and start researching
3rd gen VG30E w/JWT popcharger
08-20-2009, 09:29 PM
#7
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Save yourself future misery........keep the stock one......unless you're out on a track racing/autocrossing. For the daily driver the stock one which has been designed by professional engineers, working for a multi billion dollar company, with access to millions of dollars worth of engine performance/test facilities and equipment, with years of experience and R & D, probably makes for a better choice. Looking at most of the aftermarket intakes I'd venture a guess that most of them don't know what a P engineer is.
08-20-2009, 10:15 PM
#8
you deff got to keep the stock one.. I put on a Injen CAI and i seriously have to say i REGERET it... car does not pull like before and the intake start workin after i hit 80mph... seriously man, keep the stock one... good luck
08-20-2009, 11:22 PM
#10
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Outta all the ones I've seen on maximas I like Fujitas the most. meanest sound. Good Performance. And pretty affordable. Injen would be my second choice. Can help you get fujitas, dont have Injen's yet. also got AEMs but never tryed one or heard a review.
08-21-2009, 12:32 AM
#11
Do this, it will give you the perf. of the other intakes (sounds really nice too) for free.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ab-design.html
GAB ftw
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ab-design.html
GAB ftw
08-21-2009, 05:38 AM
#12
Save yourself future misery........keep the stock one......unless you're out on a track racing/autocrossing. For the daily driver the stock one which has been designed by professional engineers, working for a multi billion dollar company, with access to millions of dollars worth of engine performance/test facilities and equipment, with years of experience and R & D, probably makes for a better choice. Looking at most of the aftermarket intakes I'd venture a guess that most of them don't know what a P engineer is.
...well, you get the point. If improved performance and the delightful growl of an engine under load is "misery", then count me as miserable. Placing unconditional trust in corporations is silly.
The stock air box is there to reduce noise, and protect against water in the intake system. It's not designed for performance.
Start with GAB. It's sloppy, but it's also free and easy.
08-21-2009, 05:54 AM
#13
IMO a full CAI is too expensive, short ram to me is more practical i never liked the idea of my filter being so low to the ground and in front of a tire granted a splash shield is there but still not for me. u can get a cheap short ram or full CAI off ebay and cheap. all i have is a MAF adapter and a filter that i put on the MAF tube $35 bucks works perfect for me
08-21-2009, 07:28 AM
#18
Im pretty sure the injen was designed by professional engineers, not to mention others... just cuz something is aftermarket doesnt mean it isnt made the car.
I bought injen, wouldnt recommend it if your looking for any power gains... it looks nice and sounds great, thats about it though. From my understanding the short ram intakes are the best way to go. If you buy a filter and adapter off ebay you can make one for like $30-40
I bought injen, wouldnt recommend it if your looking for any power gains... it looks nice and sounds great, thats about it though. From my understanding the short ram intakes are the best way to go. If you buy a filter and adapter off ebay you can make one for like $30-40
08-22-2009, 11:18 AM
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08-22-2009, 11:44 AM
#24
Try an ebay cone and adapter. Works for me until I get some money for a better cone and extension.
An intake is basically (dumbed down) a cone and a tube. Then comes brand names and more money. Try ebay.
08-23-2009, 01:43 AM
#26
I'll be anticipating some cooler weather so I can dyno this present intake: Aem dry flow cone filter attached to the Oem mid pipe via a Maf adapter -vs- Injen -vs- a 6" bellmouth w/6" cone filter (not JWT either)! This bellmouth setup should move the bellmouth entrance further away from the Maf sensor and allow the sensor even less turbulence then the JWT popcharger while adding a little more lenght( maybe 3-6" more) to your intake, keeping that lowend torque where it needs to be without having to be 36"-39" long like Injen and Place racing which tends to kill your topend power but really gives a hell of a low-midrange wallop! I'll order these pieces ASAP and the bellmouth, filter, etc should be less than $100
08-24-2009, 05:36 AM
#29
Not according to the man. Catts hasn't had those to sell for many years now. If he did, I would have happily bought that over my Racineline FSTB. Not that there's anything wrong with the Racingline, it's just that the Cattman was so cool and unique. You've got a collector's item there.
His website is, how shall we say... a little untended.
His website is, how shall we say... a little untended.
08-24-2009, 12:32 PM
#30
Not according to the man. Catts hasn't had those to sell for many years now. If he did, I would have happily bought that over my Racineline FSTB. Not that there's anything wrong with the Racingline, it's just that the Cattman was so cool and unique. You've got a collector's item there.
His website is, how shall we say... a little untended.
His website is, how shall we say... a little untended.
Last edited by CMax03; 08-24-2009 at 12:35 PM.
08-24-2009, 12:54 PM
#32
IMO a full CAI is too expensive, short ram to me is more practical i never liked the idea of my filter being so low to the ground and in front of a tire granted a splash shield is there but still not for me. u can get a cheap short ram or full CAI off ebay and cheap. all i have is a MAF adapter and a filter that i put on the MAF tube $35 bucks works perfect for me
08-24-2009, 04:16 PM
#33
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if anyone is in need of a cai i have a injen one for sale check out my thread
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...n-se-sale.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...n-se-sale.html
08-24-2009, 06:18 PM
#34
two words:
PR is the only intake that has shown power gains throughout the entire powerband and wont kill your low torque on a DE-K. good luck finding one though....Cattman intake (also made by PR) is the same with different badging. Neither have been made in 2-3 years though, so are difficult to find.
Otherwise, GAB or stock are your best alternatives.
Short ram = meh...
Injen = massive fail.
PR is the only intake that has shown power gains throughout the entire powerband and wont kill your low torque on a DE-K. good luck finding one though....Cattman intake (also made by PR) is the same with different badging. Neither have been made in 2-3 years though, so are difficult to find.
Otherwise, GAB or stock are your best alternatives.
Short ram = meh...
Injen = massive fail.
08-24-2009, 06:19 PM
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08-24-2009, 06:22 PM
#36
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just get a MAF adapter and a cone filter and slap that onto the MAF. It works great for me and a couple friends i know. it won't cost you more than $50. I bought a Spectre adapter from pep boys and drilled the screw holes i needed. the filter cost me $30. i feel a stronger pull right around 3000 rpm, and of course it sounds great. lots of people are suprised to find that the sound is coming from the intake alone. i just have the stock exhaust.
08-24-2009, 07:28 PM
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