Cheap intake.

Jonez0508 · 06-02-2013, 08:41 PM

What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't spend too much, but I would like to put a little bit into my car too. Any ideas?

m4a1mustang · 06-02-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonez0508

What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't spend too much, but I would like to put a little bit into my car too. Any ideas?

Z1 post-maf tubes and drop-in filters. K&N, Cosworth, etc.

SS_Firehawk · 06-02-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Z1 post-maf tubes and drop-in filters. K&N, Cosworth, etc.

I concur.

Jonez0508 · 06-02-2013, 09:06 PM

do the tubes come with all the lines i will need to hook it up or do i just use factory? sorry, i'm a super noob when it comes to upgrading. :/

SS_Firehawk · 06-02-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonez0508

do the tubes come with all the lines i will need to hook it up or do i just use factory? sorry, i'm a super noob when it comes to upgrading. :/

it comes with everything you need. Just google post maf tubes for our cars and you should see a few manufacturers. Z1 seems to be a favorite.

forza370z · 06-02-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Z1 post-maf tubes and drop-in filters. K&N, Cosworth, etc.

Or you can just get the K&N drop-ins to save more money and the truble to install the tubes. Even with the K&N drop-ins alone will give you some gains and you will feel it.

1st · 06-03-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonez0508

What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't spend too much, but I would like to put a little bit into my car too. Any ideas?

Ya... don't! Save that money to get a real intake.

LakeShow · 06-03-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Ya... don't! Save that money to get a real intake.

True, it's not worth it to cut corners. Just wait till the time is right to purchase the proper intake, check the classifieds as well.

coolvans1988 · 06-05-2013, 03:46 PM

Yes best to save for a real intake, i'm pretty sure in time you will want to re-upgrade ur intake system and spend additional money.

SS_Firehawk · 06-05-2013, 03:54 PM

The way I see it, post maf tubes and K&N's are an easy sell if you are chasing for more power. It's cheap, effective and an easy 8-10whp. CAI gains over this setup are at the top of the rev range. Though I have noticed that AEM's give a bit more than others under 6500rpm too. Most likely from their ETI technology

NickTurnon · 06-05-2013, 03:56 PM

For those members telling you to wait for a nicer intake, you will see almost the same gains with the drop ins and maf tubes.

Stillen G3 =$500+ for 18whp
K&Ns + Maf Tubes= $180 for 12-15whp

You do the math. Sure CAI looks nice, but "if moneys tight, do whats right."

coolvans1988 · 06-05-2013, 04:21 PM

i got the k&n typhoon intakes for under $300.
Brand new, check it out on Amazon.

SS_Firehawk · 06-05-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coolvans1988

i got the k&n typhoon intakes for under $300.
Brand new, check it out on Amazon.

Those are SRI's. SRI effectiveness is debatable in a normal closed hood environment. That's why most either do post maf tubes and drop in's or just go straight to CAI.

didymus · 06-05-2013, 06:28 PM

Depends on if you care what your engine bay looks like. The sound'll be a different as well (drop ins vs CAI)

enkei2k · 06-05-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

For those members telling you to wait for a nicer intake, you will see almost the same gains with the drop ins and maf tubes.

Stillen G3 =$500+ for 18whp
K&Ns + Maf Tubes= $180 for 12-15whp

You do the math. Sure CAI looks nice, but "if moneys tight, do whats right."

If money is tight, save up until you can afford it? Or how about not modding a car in general and use that money on more important things?

06-02-2013, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonez0508 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 12	Cheap intake. What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't spend too much, but I would like to put a little bit into my car too. Any ideas?

06-05-2013, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	The way I see it, post maf tubes and K&N's are an easy sell if you are chasing for more power. It's cheap, effective and an easy 8-10whp. CAI gains over this setup are at the top of the rev range. Though I have noticed that AEM's give a bit more than others under 6500rpm too. Most likely from their ETI technology __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

06-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	For those members telling you to wait for a nicer intake, you will see almost the same gains with the drop ins and maf tubes. Stillen G3 =$500+ for 18whp K&Ns + Maf Tubes= $180 for 12-15whp You do the math. Sure CAI looks nice, but "if moneys tight, do whats right." Felix 808 and blueranger like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

06-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Depends on if you care what your engine bay looks like. The sound'll be a different as well (drop ins vs CAI) NickTurnon likes this.

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Jonez0508 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 12	do the tubes come with all the lines i will need to hook it up or do i just use factory? sorry, i'm a super noob when it comes to upgrading. :/

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06-05-2013, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	i got the k&n typhoon intakes for under $300. Brand new, check it out on Amazon.