Intake On The Cheap

LunaZ · 06-16-2010, 10:15 PM

I guess "cheap" is all relative, but I decided to go with K&N drop-in filters and Cobb post-MAF tubes at a total cost of right around $200.

Aren't those K&N filters sexy?

I haven't dynoed and I don't have any means of measuring IAT, so i don't have any hard data, but the intake note sounds a little better than before and it seems a little more peppy, like it wants to get to redline sooner.
I might consider a tune after i get the exhaust on tomorrow.

370Z JT · 06-17-2010, 01:12 AM

man seems like you are getting new parts on a daily basis! what does the whole setup look like? Not sure I want to shell out $450 for a CAI myself.

Waiz · 06-17-2010, 01:14 AM

Probably the most effective option for intakes.

Nice intake tubes.

NXTAZEE · 06-17-2010, 02:56 AM

Looks nice. I was thinking of doing the same thing. Where did you get the Cobb MAF tubes from?

bradz · 06-17-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

What did you use to paint your engine cover? I like it

Daishi · 06-17-2010, 07:58 AM

He has a nismo the engine cover comes like that stock.

Lemers · 06-17-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

He has a nismo the engine cover comes like that stock.

No he doesn't have a nismo. Checkout his pics. And also doesn't the nismo has a different strutbar?

LunaZ · 06-17-2010, 10:40 AM

Cobb tubes courtesy of Forged.
DIY Nismo-look engine cover courtesy of simota1's DIY's.

Vegasboricua · 07-12-2010, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Cobb tubes courtesy of Forged.
DIY Nismo-look engine cover courtesy of simota1's DIY's.

Do you have dyno for the tubes and K&N? Any noticable power gains? I have the drop Ins but Im a little skeptical about the tubes.

Jesse_Hunter · 07-12-2010, 07:43 AM

Really liking the black!

Vegasboricua · 07-12-2010, 08:33 AM

Same here. If only I could get some hard proof that these MAF tubes are worth it

LunaZ · 07-13-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

Same here. If only I could get some hard proof that these MAF tubes are worth it

They're only $125. It's not like you haven't spent that or more on other cosmetic enhancements to your car

I don't have any before or after dyno sheets. In fact, I have NO dyno sheets.
In theory, these have to be an improvement:
- Smoother flowing silicone tubes vs. the accordion-style OEM rubber hoses
- Heat resistant silicone vs. OEM rubber
- They look nice vs. OEM accordion-style tubes
- Retain the factory airboxes which already get cool air vs. any short ram system that draws hot air from engine compartment
- Quick install vs. lengthy install
- Retain OEM MAF housing vs. changing diameter of MAF housing and creating lean condition

Is this setup a huge HP gain? Of course not.
But for about $200, you can improve the airflow, make the engine bay look nice and get a couple of HP at the top end.
The thing I noticed most is that throttle response is much smoother and the car is much happier to rev all the way to redline.

nogoodname · 07-13-2010, 09:43 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, 12:34 PM

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, 12:51 PM

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

06-16-2010, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Intake On The Cheap I guess "cheap" is all relative, but I decided to go with K&N drop-in filters and Cobb post-MAF tubes at a total cost of right around $200. Aren't those K&N filters sexy? I haven't dynoed and I don't have any means of measuring IAT, so i don't have any hard data, but the intake note sounds a little better than before and it seems a little more peppy, like it wants to get to redline sooner. I might consider a tune after i get the exhaust on tomorrow. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	man seems like you are getting new parts on a daily basis! what does the whole setup look like? Not sure I want to shell out $450 for a CAI myself. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

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06-17-2010, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Cobb tubes courtesy of Forged. DIY Nismo-look engine cover courtesy of simota1's DIY's. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-17-2010, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Probably the most effective option for intakes. Nice intake tubes.

07-12-2010, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	Really liking the black! __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

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Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	Same here. If only I could get some hard proof that these MAF tubes are worth it __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

07-13-2010, 09:43 AM	#13 (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, 12:34 PM	#14 (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 12:40 PM.

07-13-2010, 12:51 PM	#15 (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

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