Injen Short Ram 09 370Z +

feelzpwr91 · 11-27-2009, 03:58 PM

AAM | Injen Short Ram Intake Set (Black)

im pretty excited to see somthing other than stillen (nothing against it)

abakja1 · 11-27-2009, 04:05 PM

at that price,..probably better to get the full CAI,..
$100+ more and has the power to boot and not the hot air...

Modshack · 11-27-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

AAM | Injen Short Ram Intake Set (Black)

im pretty excited to see somthing other than stillen (nothing against it)

Why? It's just another overpriced short ram system....Probably a half dozen on the market now with nothing that really distinguishes one from the other...

m4a1mustang · 11-27-2009, 06:17 PM

It's pretty well established that these short ram intakes are a waste of money.

The stock airbox setup flows very well and keeps the filters isolated (to a degree) from the heat of the engine compartment. We've seen with a number of short-rams that there is little to no gain over stock, and in some cases there is actually a power loss. My guess is that when dyno'd below operating temperature or with the hood open, a short-ram intake will produce about the same power as stock. At operating temperature and/or with the hood closed, however, the intakes get heat soaked and you most likely lose power over stock.

This short-ram will be no different than those before it.

If you actually want to make power, buy the Stillen G3 or the Injen long-tube. Those are the only two proven CAIs available for this car, with the G3 being the design producing the most power.

Holliday · 11-29-2009, 02:06 AM

I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

Trips · 11-29-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

If that doesn't convince you to go that route, I don't know what will.
Very well said Holliday, I myself am going this route for the above reasons..

spearfish25 · 11-29-2009, 10:50 AM

I was initially opposed to swapping my windshield wiper fluid reservoir for a smaller one (if I went Ingen). However, in 9 months I have yet to fill my fluid reservoir. Seems like it's not really an issue to put a smaller one in since it's easy enough to fill and is excessively large as-is.

SOLISIMO · 11-29-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I was initially opposed to swapping my windshield wiper fluid reservoir for a smaller one (if I went Ingen). However, in 9 months I have yet to fill my fluid reservoir. Seems like it's not really an issue to put a smaller one in since it's easy enough to fill and is excessively large as-is.

I have yet to refill my fluid and its been quite some time lol

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I was initially opposed to swapping my windshield wiper fluid reservoir for a smaller one (if I went Ingen). However, in 9 months I have yet to fill my fluid reservoir. Seems like it's not really an issue to put a smaller one in since it's easy enough to fill and is excessively large as-is.

Yeah... the Injen replacement is big... the OEM reservoir is just a monster.

Modshack · 11-29-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday

The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

You might want to re-think those dry flows and the intervals for servicing. I have a friend who converted one of my K&N based airboxes to the Amsoil Dryflow. Recently she started observing dust in her intake piping. She's a very knowledgeable car gal and maintenance freak with not many miles on the conversion. This convinced her to switch back to oiled filters....Just a little food for thought on this.

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2009, 12:10 PM

I don't think it's a bad idea to pull the bumper off every other oil change to check the filters, whether you are running the K&N oiled or Amsoil drys.

Holliday · 11-29-2009, 12:19 PM

I wont wait until 25,000 miles to check them but that is what they claim. The OEM filters are dry on all cars around the world so I would think they work pretty good IMO. If I lived in Nevada or somewhere where there is a lot of sand around I would re consider but I live in Germany where it is damp/wet 99% of the time. I will look into dryflow filters a little bit more but the AEM dryflow on my wife's Xterra is great! Thanks Modshack for the heads up.

Holliday · 11-29-2009, 12:36 PM

here is more info from the manufacture on AMSOIL air filters

AMSOIL Ea Synthetic Nanofiber Air Filter (EaA)

"Ea Air Filters’ synthetic nanofiber media removes 5 times more dust than traditional cellulose filter media alone and 50 times more dust than wet gauze filter media

LiquidZ · 11-29-2009, 01:48 PM

Amsoil makes great air and oil filters. I know if I had any sort of oiled filter, it would be replaced with an Amsoil substitute.

Holliday · 11-29-2009, 01:59 PM

11-27-2009, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	Injen Short Ram 09 370Z + AAM \| Injen Short Ram Intake Set (Black) im pretty excited to see somthing other than stillen (nothing against it)

11-27-2009, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's pretty well established that these short ram intakes are a waste of money. The stock airbox setup flows very well and keeps the filters isolated (to a degree) from the heat of the engine compartment. We've seen with a number of short-rams that there is little to no gain over stock, and in some cases there is actually a power loss. My guess is that when dyno'd below operating temperature or with the hood open, a short-ram intake will produce about the same power as stock. At operating temperature and/or with the hood closed, however, the intakes get heat soaked and you most likely lose power over stock. This short-ram will be no different than those before it. If you actually want to make power, buy the Stillen G3 or the Injen long-tube. Those are the only two proven CAIs available for this car, with the G3 being the design producing the most power. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-29-2009, 02:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure. __________________

11-29-2009, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I was initially opposed to swapping my windshield wiper fluid reservoir for a smaller one (if I went Ingen). However, in 9 months I have yet to fill my fluid reservoir. Seems like it's not really an issue to put a smaller one in since it's easy enough to fill and is excessively large as-is. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-29-2009, 12:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I don't think it's a bad idea to pull the bumper off every other oil change to check the filters, whether you are running the K&N oiled or Amsoil drys. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-27-2009, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	at that price,..probably better to get the full CAI,.. $100+ more and has the power to boot and not the hot air...

11-29-2009, 12:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	I wont wait until 25,000 miles to check them but that is what they claim. The OEM filters are dry on all cars around the world so I would think they work pretty good IMO. If I lived in Nevada or somewhere where there is a lot of sand around I would re consider but I live in Germany where it is damp/wet 99% of the time. I will look into dryflow filters a little bit more but the AEM dryflow on my wife's Xterra is great! Thanks Modshack for the heads up. __________________

11-29-2009, 12:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	here is more info from the manufacture on AMSOIL air filters AMSOIL Ea Synthetic Nanofiber Air Filter (EaA) "Ea Air Filters’ synthetic nanofiber media removes 5 times more dust than traditional cellulose filter media alone and 50 times more dust than wet gauze filter media __________________

11-29-2009, 01:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Amsoil makes great air and oil filters. I know if I had any sort of oiled filter, it would be replaced with an Amsoil substitute. __________________

11-29-2009, 01:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	__________________

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