Intake On The Cheap

Vince's Red-Z · 10-09-2010, 10:53 PM

Hey, SORRY.., going to sound like a lamo' here.

The Cobb tubes, is the price ($125) for a pair (two) or one (each)?
Is Cobb not making any more of these tubes (not even the blue)?

I ask because Cobb has not responded to my question, maybe it's a real stupid question

Before I call them, perhaps someone can provide 411?

ok... I mean "MAF" Tubes...

Thanks.

nogoodname · 07-13-2010, 08:43 AM

Someone already dyno'ed their Z with K&N Filters and got a little gain through out the power band. The tubes will also help because it's smooth and not all wrinkly like the OEM one.

Kastley85891 · 07-13-2010, 11:34 AM

I ran these a while back wth HKS drop ins and noticed it was a bit more willing and smoother as expected.
To me it was 200 bucks v 400 + for a CAI, made sense coupled with keeping the stock MAF I knew exactly where my fuel was.

Then I made these.

kielbasa16 · 07-13-2010, 11:51 AM

LunaZ where did you order the smooth Cobb tubes? They seem easy enough to swap with the stock ridged tubes yea?

Platinum10 · 07-27-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kielbasa16

LunaZ where did you order the smooth Cobb tubes? They seem easy enough to swap with the stock ridged tubes yea?

you can get these directly from Cobb Tuning, black or blue

CobbTuning.com - Post MAF Hose

kielbasa16 · 07-27-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum10

you can get these directly from Cobb Tuning, black or blue

CobbTuning.com - Post MAF Hose

Wish that were the case man, but it appears they have stopped producing the black version for whatever reason, and no vendors have them left in stock. My car theme is going to be blackout, wanted to keep it that way in the engine bay so I'm trying not to compromise that with blue tubes.

kielbasa16 · 07-27-2010, 07:56 PM

In another thread people have confirmed that the black post-MAF tubes for the G37 are exactly the same and to go ahead and just order those. Will be calling COBB tomorrow.

DeLRo · 08-02-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kastley85891

I ran these a while back wth HKS drop ins and noticed it was a bit more willing and smoother as expected.
To me it was 200 bucks v 400 + for a CAI, made sense coupled with keeping the stock MAF I knew exactly where my fuel was.

Then I made these.

It almost looks like you modded a second set of Cobb's. Did you do any additional mounting?

What was your total cost as pictured?

Kastley85891 · 10-04-2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeLRo

It almost looks like you modded a second set of Cobb's. Did you do any additional mounting?

What was your total cost as pictured?

Sorry, missed this...

COBB post MAF's about 120 ish, clamps I had, spare set of air boxes hacked for MAF tubes - free from member on forum.
2 3in to 2.75in silicon elbows, 25 bucks, 2X3inlet filters - 20 bucks, ones in pics were AEM dryflow (35 each)
Two brackets made from scrap metal in garage. Job done
Sold on here to another forum member who loved em... **** 500 dollar CAI's

370zNismo66 · 07-13-2010, 09:07 PM

OP,
Nice setup. I'm looking to do this on my car for now until they come up with the better solution for the Nismo's. Do you have to remove the strut bar to install the tubes? Did you re-use your stock clamps?
Thx.

LunaZ · 07-13-2010, 09:24 PM

I worked around the strut bar and used the original hose clamps.
A little WD-40 and a spoon will help shoehorn the last bit of the tube around the throttle body.

J-BoneZ · 07-13-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I worked around the strut bar and used the original hose clamps.
A little WD-40 and a spoon will help shoehorn the last bit of the tube around the throttle body.

So that was the trick you used!? I tried to avoid taking off the strut bar when I installed the tubes 2 nights ago and got so frustrated I finally said screw it and took the bar off. Haha!

370zNismo66 · 07-13-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I worked around the strut bar and used the original hose clamps.
A little WD-40 and a spoon will help shoehorn the last bit of the tube around the throttle body.

Neat trick! thanks

kielbasa16 · 07-27-2010, 12:00 PM

Anybody know where I can pick up a set of the black tubes these days?

Kastley85891 · 07-27-2010, 12:03 PM

Rallysportdirect.com ask for Kirill and tell him Keith passed the recommend.

10-09-2010, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vince's Red-Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Sport Rep Power: 15	Cobb Post MAP Tubes Hey, SORRY.., going to sound like a lamo' here. The Cobb tubes, is the price ($125) for a pair (two) or one (each)? Is Cobb not making any more of these tubes (not even the blue)? I ask because Cobb has not responded to my question, maybe it's a real stupid question Before I call them, perhaps someone can provide 411? ok... I mean "MAF" Tubes... Thanks. Last edited by Vince's Red-Z; 10-09-2010 at 10:59 PM. Reason: spelling error

07-13-2010, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	I ran these a while back wth HKS drop ins and noticed it was a bit more willing and smoother as expected. To me it was 200 bucks v 400 + for a CAI, made sense coupled with keeping the stock MAF I knew exactly where my fuel was. Then I made these. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP Last edited by Kastley85891; 07-13-2010 at 11:40 AM.

07-13-2010, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	LunaZ where did you order the smooth Cobb tubes? They seem easy enough to swap with the stock ridged tubes yea? __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

07-27-2010, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	In another thread people have confirmed that the black post-MAF tubes for the G37 are exactly the same and to go ahead and just order those. Will be calling COBB tomorrow. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

07-13-2010, 09:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I worked around the strut bar and used the original hose clamps. A little WD-40 and a spoon will help shoehorn the last bit of the tube around the throttle body. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-13-2010, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Someone already dyno'ed their Z with K&N Filters and got a little gain through out the power band. The tubes will also help because it's smooth and not all wrinkly like the OEM one.

07-13-2010, 09:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
370zNismo66 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	OP, Nice setup. I'm looking to do this on my car for now until they come up with the better solution for the Nismo's. Do you have to remove the strut bar to install the tubes? Did you re-use your stock clamps? Thx.

07-27-2010, 12:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Anybody know where I can pick up a set of the black tubes these days? __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

07-27-2010, 12:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Rallysportdirect.com ask for Kirill and tell him Keith passed the recommend. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

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