Intake Wrapping

G37Sam · 01-27-2010, 11:56 AM

Last time I datalogged my ECU using the UpRev cipher, I noticed that my intakes temps were around 37 degrees Celsius even though the ambient temperature was around 24 degrees. I have a Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I was on 2nd doing between 30-75mph

I was thinking maybe getting them wrapped with header-wrap might help bring it down in attempt to squeeze out a few more ponies before getting a tune?

What are your thoughts?

theDreamer · 01-27-2010, 12:20 PM

Unfortunately the one person who has done it does not post much anymore, and not sure if he did much data logging.

Wstar:

vipor · 01-27-2010, 12:32 PM

looks like hooker boots lol

ChrisSlicks · 01-27-2010, 12:37 PM

I've contemplated the same thing, there is a hot of radiant heat bouncing around in there so a 2 or 3 stage of wrap, insulate plus reflect might improve things the most.

Would be nice to know what wstar's results were. As I recall his early impressions were fairly promising but I don't know what his actual measurements and testing scenario was.

G37Sam · 01-27-2010, 12:43 PM

I was quoted around 100$ for the job, might be worth giving it a shot and re-datalogging?

I don't trust my butt dyno lol

How much added horsepower can I expect from a 10 degrees Celsius drop in my intakes temp?

ChrisSlicks · 01-27-2010, 03:07 PM

It's not so much how much HP you are gaining but rather the HP you are losing, which was the whole purpose of the CAI kit in the first place. By keeping the intake air as cold as possible you should realize the full potential of the intakes which could be as much 15+ hp over stock.

G37Sam · 01-27-2010, 07:15 PM

Thanks for your replies guys...

I'll update this thread tmrw hopefully with some more data logs of IAT & reflash

6spd · 01-27-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

looks like hooker boots lol

omg i thought the same thing!

G37sHKS · 02-05-2010, 09:59 AM

Any update Sam?

01-27-2010, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	Intake Wrapping Last time I datalogged my ECU using the UpRev cipher, I noticed that my intakes temps were around 37 degrees Celsius even though the ambient temperature was around 24 degrees. I have a Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I was on 2nd doing between 30-75mph I was thinking maybe getting them wrapped with header-wrap might help bring it down in attempt to squeeze out a few more ponies before getting a tune? What are your thoughts? __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-27-2010, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Unfortunately the one person who has done it does not post much anymore, and not sure if he did much data logging. Wstar: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-27-2010, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	looks like hooker boots lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-27-2010, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	I was quoted around 100$ for the job, might be worth giving it a shot and re-datalogging? I don't trust my butt dyno lol How much added horsepower can I expect from a 10 degrees Celsius drop in my intakes temp? __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	Thanks for your replies guys... I'll update this thread tmrw hopefully with some more data logs of IAT & reflash __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-27-2010, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I've contemplated the same thing, there is a hot of radiant heat bouncing around in there so a 2 or 3 stage of wrap, insulate plus reflect might improve things the most. Would be nice to know what wstar's results were. As I recall his early impressions were fairly promising but I don't know what his actual measurements and testing scenario was.

01-27-2010, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	It's not so much how much HP you are gaining but rather the HP you are losing, which was the whole purpose of the CAI kit in the first place. By keeping the intake air as cold as possible you should realize the full potential of the intakes which could be as much 15+ hp over stock.

02-05-2010, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	Any update Sam?

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