My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

Azroadster · 10-22-2010, 12:40 PM

I got home from a bus. trip last night and my new HPS post MAF tubes had arrived from Corsport. I installed them this morning. It was a fairly easy install once I came to the conclusion that I had to do as the instructions indicated and remove the strut bar. The new tubes are much thicker than the stock tubes and should provide better insualting qualities than the stock tubes, and the look much better, IMO. I went for a drive and It did seem that throttle response was slightly improved, but that may just be wishful thinking on my part. I already have the K&N drop ins so I think that this will be my final intake mod. Here are some pics. The last pic is of the stock driver side tube. What is the purpose of the chamber hanging from it? There was no provision for it on the new tubes, and I didn't notice any negative effects from not having it.

wishihadnav · 10-22-2010, 12:43 PM

i believe the chamber is for noise cancellation/baffle of sorts..

Jordo! · 10-22-2010, 01:09 PM

There's also a PCV function for at least one of them.

Azroadster · 10-22-2010, 01:21 PM

The existing PVC lines were connected to the new tubes, but the chamber had no connections to anything other than the stock tube. I am assuming it is some kind of noise reducing chamber similar to what is used on exhausts. I certainly don't think it is going to hurt anything not being there anymore.

AZ

Trips · 10-22-2010, 01:44 PM

Looks pretty good.

GZ3 · 10-22-2010, 02:07 PM

i got these also< i like them allot...

JB1 · 10-22-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azroadster

The existing PVC lines were connected to the new tubes, but the chamber had no connections to anything other than the stock tube. I am assuming it is some kind of noise reducing chamber similar to what is used on exhausts. I certainly don't think it is going to hurt anything not being there anymore.

AZ

I believe it is a resonator. Might reduce intake "noise" at certain RPM ranges. But I didn't notice any difference when I put my Cobb hoses on and took that resonator off.

6spd · 10-22-2010, 02:42 PM

any increase in intake volume?

Azroadster · 10-22-2010, 02:50 PM

I didn't notice any this morning when I went for a test drive, but being an old fart I can't hear that well anymore.

I also have a Stillen CBE that kind of drowns other sounds out, at least to me. I was looking for something that looked better than the stock tubes and hopefully help with air flow and keeps the air a little cooler. When I get a chance to drive more I will post anything else.

AZ

GZ3 · 10-22-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd

any increase in intake volume?

I'm stock other than K&N dropins and these pipes, and I , as well as my passenger could tell a slighly louder intake

shabarivas · 10-22-2010, 02:54 PM

Looks good but would look better w/out that silver crap on the strut bar

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 02:56 PM

hey looks good, AZ.

GZ3 · 10-22-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

Looks good but would look better w/out that silver crap on the strut bar

oh wow didnt even notice that....

6spd · 10-22-2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

I'm stock other than K&N dropins and these pipes, and I , as well as my passenger could tell a slighly louder intake

cool, yeah, i am stock too beside the k&n drop ins. thanks!

Azroadster · 10-22-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

Looks good but would look better w/out that silver crap on the strut bar

Thanks so much for sharing your opinion.

AZ

10-22-2010, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	My new HPS post MAF tubes installed I got home from a bus. trip last night and my new HPS post MAF tubes had arrived from Corsport. I installed them this morning. It was a fairly easy install once I came to the conclusion that I had to do as the instructions indicated and remove the strut bar. The new tubes are much thicker than the stock tubes and should provide better insualting qualities than the stock tubes, and the look much better, IMO. I went for a drive and It did seem that throttle response was slightly improved, but that may just be wishful thinking on my part. I already have the K&N drop ins so I think that this will be my final intake mod. Here are some pics. The last pic is of the stock driver side tube. What is the purpose of the chamber hanging from it? There was no provision for it on the new tubes, and I didn't notice any negative effects from not having it. __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

10-22-2010, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	There's also a PCV function for at least one of them. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	The existing PVC lines were connected to the new tubes, but the chamber had no connections to anything other than the stock tube. I am assuming it is some kind of noise reducing chamber similar to what is used on exhausts. I certainly don't think it is going to hurt anything not being there anymore. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

10-22-2010, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Looks pretty good. __________________

10-22-2010, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	i got these also< i like them allot... __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

10-22-2010, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	i believe the chamber is for noise cancellation/baffle of sorts..

10-22-2010, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	any increase in intake volume? __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-22-2010, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	I didn't notice any this morning when I went for a test drive, but being an old fart I can't hear that well anymore. I also have a Stillen CBE that kind of drowns other sounds out, at least to me. I was looking for something that looked better than the stock tubes and hopefully help with air flow and keeps the air a little cooler. When I get a chance to drive more I will post anything else. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

10-22-2010, 02:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Looks good but would look better w/out that silver crap on the strut bar

10-22-2010, 02:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey looks good, AZ.

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