DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z

WhiskeyHotel · 02-02-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I'll stick to using my God-given nose hairs...they are a heckuva alot cheaper and don't have to ever be replaced...just blown them out once or twice a day.....

LOL! Those might work for some things - but 350Z's were famous for wonderful mildew smells from the air vents. Maybe the 370 will be a bit different?

g96818 · 02-02-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

LOL! Those might work for some things - but 350Z's were famous for wonderful mildew smells from the air vents. Maybe the 370 will be a bit different?

Nope I smell it already

yubman · 02-03-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

How long do these filters usually last?

If they're similar to the one I have in my Toyota, it is recommended to replace them annually (possilby a bit earlier if your in a dusty climate).

jrniehaus · 02-03-2010, 06:36 PM

I notice which one you put in but others have said to use a CAF1766
filter. Is there a better one than an other? Do they all fit the same,
or have less constricted air flow than another?

cab83_750 · 02-07-2010, 07:50 PM

I am not sure if I am paranoid but I could not figure out if CAF1792 would be the correct one because it might be too thick and too long.

In test fitting, there is a vent door that I believe will need to open and the filter may prevent it from swinging open. What I need to find out is if this door swings upwards or downwards.

I am out of time today so I apologize for leaving everyone hanging.

Btw thanks for the writeup.

BLUESLATE · 02-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Looks just like my G sedan.

shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get it done. One thing tho that you should definitely have a philips head screw driver that's at least 6-8" long. Makes things much easier.

kannibul · 02-07-2010, 10:49 PM

Awesome.

Has anyone thought of finding a charcoal type filter in there (if they exist)?

I hate it when I roll by a skunk or other dead animal, and it wafts it's way in, and won't leave.

BLUESLATE · 02-07-2010, 11:06 PM

I don't know if they fit but Nissan makes the charcoal filter for the Gs. I have them and I have been using this for about past 30k miles. You may want to try them.

Modshack · 02-09-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jrniehaus

I notice which one you put in but others have said to use a CAF1766
filter. Is there a better one than an other? Do they all fit the same,
or have less constricted air flow than another?

The correct filter and equivalents are:

STP: CAF1766
Purolator: C35479
WIX: 24883
Fram: CF10157

No need to notch the filter. The tapered posts on the door hold the filter up and in place away from the fan below. This is the one meant to go in there...

This is a Lexus/Toyota equivalent P/N Toyota 87139-32010 Apparently several Manuf. use the same air handling unit.

Fitment: Lexus ES330 v6 3.3l 2004-2005, RX400 Hybrid 2006-2009, Toyota Avalon V6 3.0L 2002-2004, Camry V6 2002-2005 & 4Cyl 2006, Highlander V6 3.3L 2004-2007 & Hybrid V6 2006-2007, Sienna V6 3.3L 2004-2006, Solara 2003-2006

yellowZ · 02-16-2010, 05:00 PM

I used the Purolator C35479 and it fit fine. The tabs on the plastic door held the filter up and flat so that it was not directly contacting the fan housing, but still filtering all of the passing air.

Someone asked whether the air filter would interfere with doors / panels inside the housing. I checked by turning on the car, and switching from outside air to recirculating air. The Purolator C35479 does not interfere with the operation of the venting in any way.

Kevin

Doc370z · 02-21-2010, 05:31 PM

The Fram CF10157 is a charcoal type, Seems to fit

.

frost · 02-21-2010, 06:03 PM

Before I ask this, let me state that I know this is very dependent on where a person lives. I understand that dirtier air (such as the dirty desert air where I live) will fill a filter faster than say, southern Florida.

That being said, how long (or how many miles) do people get out of cabin filters?

yubman · 02-22-2010, 09:45 AM

Thanks Caneman88, G96818 and ModShack, I was able to install the cabin filter (Purolator C35479) with ease using your photo's as a guide.

Took me all of 10 minutes to install the filter and re-assemble the glovebox.

vivalaReagan · 03-05-2010, 05:55 PM

nice write up. tag for later.

cab83_750 · 03-05-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc370z

The Fram CF10157 is a charcoal type, Seems to fit

.

Hey Doc,

What are the dimensions of the CF10157 compared to the non-charcoal type? If they are the same, I would rather buy the charcoal.
This is a Frame brand, correct?
Thanks.

02-03-2010, 06:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
jrniehaus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 45 Drives: 370z 6spd sport mdl Rep Power: 16	what type I notice which one you put in but others have said to use a CAF1766 filter. Is there a better one than an other? Do they all fit the same, or have less constricted air flow than another?

02-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 16	Looks just like my G sedan. shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get it done. One thing tho that you should definitely have a philips head screw driver that's at least 6-8" long. Makes things much easier. __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

02-07-2010, 11:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 16	I don't know if they fit but Nissan makes the charcoal filter for the Gs. I have them and I have been using this for about past 30k miles. You may want to try them. __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

02-21-2010, 05:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
Doc370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 370z M6 Tour Rep Power: 17	The Fram CF10157 is a charcoal type, Seems to fit.

03-05-2010, 05:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
vivalaReagan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reality Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370z m6 Rep Power: 16	nice write up. tag for later. __________________ Facts are stubborn things --John Adams

02-07-2010, 07:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I am not sure if I am paranoid but I could not figure out if CAF1792 would be the correct one because it might be too thick and too long. In test fitting, there is a vent door that I believe will need to open and the filter may prevent it from swinging open. What I need to find out is if this door swings upwards or downwards. I am out of time today so I apologize for leaving everyone hanging. Btw thanks for the writeup.

02-07-2010, 10:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Awesome. Has anyone thought of finding a charcoal type filter in there (if they exist)? I hate it when I roll by a skunk or other dead animal, and it wafts it's way in, and won't leave.

02-16-2010, 05:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
yellowZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370Z - Yellow Rep Power: 16	I used the Purolator C35479 and it fit fine. The tabs on the plastic door held the filter up and flat so that it was not directly contacting the fan housing, but still filtering all of the passing air. Someone asked whether the air filter would interfere with doors / panels inside the housing. I checked by turning on the car, and switching from outside air to recirculating air. The Purolator C35479 does not interfere with the operation of the venting in any way. Kevin

02-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Before I ask this, let me state that I know this is very dependent on where a person lives. I understand that dirtier air (such as the dirty desert air where I live) will fill a filter faster than say, southern Florida. That being said, how long (or how many miles) do people get out of cabin filters?

02-22-2010, 09:45 AM	#28 (permalink)
yubman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: usa Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	Thanks Caneman88, G96818 and ModShack, I was able to install the cabin filter (Purolator C35479) with ease using your photo's as a guide. Took me all of 10 minutes to install the filter and re-assemble the glovebox.

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