K&N Typhoon Install problem

DonV · 01-01-2011, 10:45 AM

Crankcase ventilation. Rather than have vapors from the crankcase go into the atmoshpere they are fed back through the intake system and burned.

I think that one reason hte K&N hoses are smaller than the stock ones is to reduce the amount of flow from the crankcase which increases hte flow through the main tubes.

Bodytechz · 01-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Hey guys, anyone have any issues with their K & N's? Thinking about putting them on my '11 Z Touring when I get it delivered in April. Everyone keeps suggesting to get the Stillen long tubes but I don't want to hassle with the install. Is everyone happy with the Typhoons so far??

Sibze · 01-20-2011, 02:35 PM

I'm happy with them, no complaints from me!

VaGntlmn · 01-21-2011, 05:55 AM

Bodytechz · 01-21-2011, 06:10 PM

Good to know. So you guys see a HP increase and a difference in sound as well?

VaGntlmn · 01-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Although I didn't do a dyno, I'll say yes to both.

henry0844 · 01-23-2011, 04:07 AM

I didn't notice any significant increase from these intakes and they are pretty noisy. they attract too much attention for me. I just got the hps post maf tubes and switched to stock w/ the hps tubes. to me it sounds and feels better. just gonna go the k&n drop in route with the tubes and be happy. It's also pretty cost effective. the stock intakes are pretty well designed.

DonV · 01-23-2011, 10:40 AM

I was running the stock intakes with K&N drop ins and the change to the tubes for me showed a change in performance that was dramatic. Noise is not an issue, since I run the Invidia exhaust, and compared to the noise on my BMW K1300S with a Remus pipe, it is no big deal.

Bodytechz · 01-23-2011, 11:01 AM

After the install, did anyone have any "check engine" lights come on, or is it just a simple "plug and play" with nothing else to do. Is a Dyno necessary? New to all of this...

Sibze · 01-23-2011, 11:14 AM

No check engine light. It is sorta a plug and play. A Dyno is just to see the HP gain it is 100% not needed.

henry0844 · 01-23-2011, 07:01 PM

heat soak is also a very big reason I took mine off. if u sit at a light for a few minutes the drop off in performance is very noticeable. I notice it alot less with the stock system with the drop in filters. only intake really worth getting are the stillen g3. proven numbers but expensive.

henry0844 · 01-23-2011, 07:02 PM

off topic, but selling my typhoons. any takers?

Sibze · 01-23-2011, 08:15 PM

Never had an issue with heat soak. Especially a noticeable performance difference...

tjlazer · 01-24-2011, 01:28 PM

I don't have heat soak issues, then again I live in Seattle. lol

I did a Dyno and got around 6-10 rwhp increase across the board.

import111 · 01-24-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

I did a Dyno and got around 6-10 rwhp increase across the board.

Was that with the F.I. exhaust and HFC's already installed before hand? Was that gain with or without a tune?

01-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	I'm happy with them, no complaints from me! __________________ RIP Tony.

01-21-2011, 05:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	__________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

01-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	Although I didn't do a dyno, I'll say yes to both. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

01-23-2011, 11:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	No check engine light. It is sorta a plug and play. A Dyno is just to see the HP gain it is 100% not needed. __________________ RIP Tony.

01-23-2011, 08:15 PM	#28 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Never had an issue with heat soak. Especially a noticeable performance difference... __________________ RIP Tony.

01-01-2011, 10:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
DonV Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 11 Drives: 10 370Z Platinum A7 Rep Power: 14	Crankcase ventilation. Rather than have vapors from the crankcase go into the atmoshpere they are fed back through the intake system and burned. I think that one reason hte K&N hoses are smaller than the stock ones is to reduce the amount of flow from the crankcase which increases hte flow through the main tubes.

01-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, anyone have any issues with their K & N's? Thinking about putting them on my '11 Z Touring when I get it delivered in April. Everyone keeps suggesting to get the Stillen long tubes but I don't want to hassle with the install. Is everyone happy with the Typhoons so far??

01-21-2011, 06:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 14	Good to know. So you guys see a HP increase and a difference in sound as well?

01-23-2011, 04:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 14	I didn't notice any significant increase from these intakes and they are pretty noisy. they attract too much attention for me. I just got the hps post maf tubes and switched to stock w/ the hps tubes. to me it sounds and feels better. just gonna go the k&n drop in route with the tubes and be happy. It's also pretty cost effective. the stock intakes are pretty well designed.

01-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
DonV Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 11 Drives: 10 370Z Platinum A7 Rep Power: 14	I was running the stock intakes with K&N drop ins and the change to the tubes for me showed a change in performance that was dramatic. Noise is not an issue, since I run the Invidia exhaust, and compared to the noise on my BMW K1300S with a Remus pipe, it is no big deal.

01-23-2011, 11:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 14	After the install, did anyone have any "check engine" lights come on, or is it just a simple "plug and play" with nothing else to do. Is a Dyno necessary? New to all of this...

01-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 14	heat soak is also a very big reason I took mine off. if u sit at a light for a few minutes the drop off in performance is very noticeable. I notice it alot less with the stock system with the drop in filters. only intake really worth getting are the stillen g3. proven numbers but expensive.

01-23-2011, 07:02 PM	#27 (permalink)
henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 14	off topic, but selling my typhoons. any takers?

01-24-2011, 01:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I don't have heat soak issues, then again I live in Seattle. lol I did a Dyno and got around 6-10 rwhp increase across the board. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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