Akuma Motorports 370z Intake

AkumaMS · 05-29-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Impressed you are making comparison runs with G3

But... I think the problem you having with Rev 1 (and maybe 2 as well) is location for the MAF sensors -- they look to be higher in the intake tract than OEM, which will create misreads, at least without tuning.

Actually, the MAF placement is good. The MAFs are after the longest straight piece of piping. The reason I made the intakes in this orientation is so I could have a long straight. This maintains velocity around/thru the sensor. We do not have any tuning issues. No voltage spikes, no weird correction issues. The intakes are very easy to tune.

I like using the silicone in the bumper/filter area. It helps alleviate any vibration/noise issues. It also fits a bit nicer.

The intakes will require the bumper to be removed to install, however you will be able to remove/reinstall with only the top plastics removed. This allows us to eliminate all couplers in the engine bay. The final intakes will not have any welds...all mandrel bent.

As far as testing, I am in 100% agreement. I need to get a car in here with the Stillen intakes so I can do some testing between the two. I have one customer who is bringing the car, but he has extensive bolt-on's so I would like to get 1 or 2 other cars for a more thorough test group.

In fact, if someone is interested PM me. I can offer a good deal on parts, labor and tuning for the effort.... no charge labor/cost on the intakes/dyno time

Plus you get to be the coolest kid around with our intakes.

John

Jordo! · 05-30-2012, 12:03 AM

^^^ I thought you guys were losing power/reading overly rich on v1? The diameter change is obviously going to change the airflow velocity but if you have v1 at OEM diameter, at worst it should neither gain nor lose if everything is being interpolated correctly by the ECU.

Where it samples makes a big difference -- the location you have may work well in terms of fluid dynamics, but if the voltage it reads at a given load is different relative to the ECU MAF mapping the end result is that tuning will be needed with both no matter what diameter piping is used.

So, to clarify -- by "misreads" I don't read random spikes in voltage due to airflow tumble, I mean that its getting a voltage reading that doesn't match how the ECU injector tables are mapped, thus tuning will be required even using the same diameter pipe if the MAF sensors are sampling in different locations or orientations.

jofro6 · 05-30-2012, 01:09 AM

In for when these come around. If i had intakes already id def make the drive to you guys, not that far away lol

chewy08753 · 05-31-2012, 10:49 PM

Hopefully heading up soon to see how much power these add

can't speak highly enough of John and his staff at akuma

Kevin@AkumaMS · 06-01-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy08753

Hopefully heading up soon to see how much power these add

can't speak highly enough of John and his staff at akuma

Thanks that is very much appreciated, we can't wait to see you in the shop! See you soon!

'10Anamoly · 06-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Anyone know what diameter the Stillen intakes are vs the new Akuma 2.75" intake?

Also, any idea what diameter the OEM throttle bodies are?

Kevin@AkumaMS · 06-01-2012, 03:41 PM

2.75" but it necks down at the maf sensors

'10Anamoly · 06-01-2012, 03:49 PM

The Stillen intake necks down at the MAF? Doesnt look like it to me.. I'm confused

SPOHN · 06-02-2012, 02:48 PM

It would look good if the MAF was under (upside down) the intakes, almost hidden.

cdoxp800 · 06-02-2012, 07:14 PM

Tell you what, I am liking this design of all mandrel bent. I would go for the Stage 2 without the Breather tubes on the. Looking good.

Sub'ed

SPOHN · 06-02-2012, 08:01 PM

I want a intake design that uses a intercooler like setup

cdoxp800 · 06-02-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I want a intake design that uses a intercooler like setup

So you want a interfooler intake.. bazinga LOL

BigT · 06-03-2012, 11:20 PM

I live about an hour and a half north. My car is stock except mishimoto MAF tubes and KN drop ins.

Please PM me what your looking to do and how much.

ts-c63 · 06-08-2012, 08:24 PM

I stopped by Akuma today to check out their new intake and all I have to say is WOW! The set up of this system lookin so damn clean! If anyone is in the market for a new intake I would honestly say wait for this system to released it will be worth it!!

Kevin@AkumaMS · 06-09-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts-c63

I stopped by Akuma today to check out their new intake and all I have to say is WOW! The set up of this system lookin so damn clean! If anyone is in the market for a new intake I would honestly say wait for this system to released it will be worth it!!

Thanks! were phsyched to see what they can do and as soon as we have something we'll be sure to let you know, Possibly a group discount buy?!?! We will have to see but until then stay tuned and we hope to see you around!

05-30-2012, 12:03 AM	#32 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	^^^ I thought you guys were losing power/reading overly rich on v1? The diameter change is obviously going to change the airflow velocity but if you have v1 at OEM diameter, at worst it should neither gain nor lose if everything is being interpolated correctly by the ECU. Where it samples makes a big difference -- the location you have may work well in terms of fluid dynamics, but if the voltage it reads at a given load is different relative to the ECU MAF mapping the end result is that tuning will be needed with both no matter what diameter piping is used. So, to clarify -- by "misreads" I don't read random spikes in voltage due to airflow tumble, I mean that its getting a voltage reading that doesn't match how the ECU injector tables are mapped, thus tuning will be required even using the same diameter pipe if the MAF sensors are sampling in different locations or orientations. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 05-30-2012 at 12:08 AM.

05-30-2012, 01:09 AM	#33 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	In for when these come around. If i had intakes already id def make the drive to you guys, not that far away lol __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

05-31-2012, 10:49 PM	#34 (permalink)
chewy08753 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 144 Drives: 2013 911 Carrera Rep Power: 16	Hopefully heading up soon to see how much power these add can't speak highly enough of John and his staff at akuma __________________

06-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Anyone know what diameter the Stillen intakes are vs the new Akuma 2.75" intake? Also, any idea what diameter the OEM throttle bodies are? __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

06-01-2012, 03:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	The Stillen intake necks down at the MAF? Doesnt look like it to me.. I'm confused __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

06-01-2012, 03:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 13	2.75" but it necks down at the maf sensors

06-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#39 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It would look good if the MAF was under (upside down) the intakes, almost hidden. __________________

06-02-2012, 07:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	Tell you what, I am liking this design of all mandrel bent. I would go for the Stage 2 without the Breather tubes on the. Looking good. Sub'ed __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

06-02-2012, 08:01 PM	#41 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I want a intake design that uses a intercooler like setup __________________

06-03-2012, 11:20 PM	#43 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	I live about an hour and a half north. My car is stock except mishimoto MAF tubes and KN drop ins. Please PM me what your looking to do and how much.

06-08-2012, 08:24 PM	#44 (permalink)
ts-c63 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc/nj Posts: 384 Drives: 2012 370z 7At Rep Power: 14	I stopped by Akuma today to check out their new intake and all I have to say is WOW! The set up of this system lookin so damn clean! If anyone is in the market for a new intake I would honestly say wait for this system to released it will be worth it!!

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