Takeda Intake Installed!

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 07:30 PM

I had a visit today from UPS...

He delivered two packages, one was the Takeda Intake, and the other was the Covercraft Heatshield.

I got the heatshield from Covercraft UV Shield Sun Shade - Free Shipping for 45 bucks and free shipping!

use this coupon code and get an extra 5% off CTASAVE5

Anyway on to the good stuff...

alright first impressions were very good. The package was very well packed and padded inside with plenty of airbags...
Also Takeda throws some freebies in, a license plate frame, a key chain, stickers, and a 20% off coupon card.

build quality seemed well enough, material is very lightweight...

I downloaded PDF installation instructions from Takedas website. The instructions were easy enough to decipher. Only gripes I had with the instructions is that they dont tell you that you may have to trim the rubber hoses. I had to cut 3/4" off of both pieces, no biggie.

Second gripe is, at the end of the instructions they dont tell you to reconnect the battery, I know no biggie right...

My overall impression of the install is a positive one. On the right side install they tell you to tighten down the front bracket first. Thats for good reason, if you dont the pipe will slip out of the rubber hose adapter as you tighten down the clamp. So by tightening the front bracket first you avoid having the tube slip out of the rubber adapter at the TB as you tighten the clamp.

Also by disconnecting the battery you loose the default auto up window function, so to reset it you simply roll the window all the way up and continue holding the switch for about 5 seconds. Youll have to do that for both windows.

And lastly I did this install in my garage where it is currently 102 degrees outside, meaning my garage was probably around 112 degrees, ya it was HOT!

nuff said, heres some pics and a video, sorry for the blurry ones my camera is a POS and I need a new one...

And heres the video, I really like the aggressive sound. i took it around the block with the windows down and man does it have a wicked little growl!

nogoodname · 08-05-2009, 07:42 PM

not bad, sounded a lot less than a toilet flushing....there is a bit of it though...lol

time for theDreamer to dyno his set.

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 08:07 PM

this in addition to the fi cbe will net one bada$$ sounding lil sports car!

LiquidZ · 08-05-2009, 08:07 PM

I am hoping this kit does well.

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 08:47 PM

there is a dynojet shop here, i accidentally found it when I went to the animal shelter a few weeks ago. I may take a ride down to see them tomorrow...

theDreamer · 08-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Looks and sounds good, mine are in also and I am enjoying the nice sound upgrade. I will do a dyno on Monday, let the intake settle in a bit and then go back for the results.

kdo2milger · 08-05-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Looks and sounds good, mine are in also and I am enjoying the nice sound upgrade. I will do a dyno on Monday, let the intake settle in a bit and then go back for the results.

you will probably beat me to the dyno...

LOU@AMPLIFIED · 08-06-2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

you will probably beat me to the dyno...

Great write up

kdo2milger · 08-06-2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOU@AMPLIFIED

Great write up

Thanks Lou, it was great working with you and awesome price too

theDreamer · 08-06-2009, 10:17 AM

Yes, I would like to thank Lou for a great price.

FricFrac · 08-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Curious to see how it dynos. It gets HOT in the engine bay....

frost · 08-06-2009, 06:56 PM

:waits for dyno:

JvKintheUSA · 08-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Very interested in the dyno results. As others have mentioned, it gets very hot under the hood.

Questions: This system uses a dry filter. Are they better/worse than oil type filters? Do you need to replace the dry type after a while or can they be washed clean?

Anyone have the Stillen Gen 2 CAI installed? I hate to remove my front fascia, and the Stillen Gen 2 might be a good alternative.

theDreamer · 08-06-2009, 07:56 PM

According to the package I got there are three ways to clean the Takeda filters:
~Give them a few bumps to knock the dirt/dust off
~Use a dry vacuum
~Wash them with a kit from Takeda

JohnnyBgood · 08-07-2009, 10:03 AM

In for a dyno....

This will be my next mod if it's worth it. Just can't pull the trigger on the gen3 due to the bumper deal.

08-05-2009, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	Takeda Intake Installed! I had a visit today from UPS... He delivered two packages, one was the Takeda Intake, and the other was the Covercraft Heatshield. I got the heatshield from Covercraft UV Shield Sun Shade - Free Shipping for 45 bucks and free shipping! use this coupon code and get an extra 5% off CTASAVE5 Anyway on to the good stuff... alright first impressions were very good. The package was very well packed and padded inside with plenty of airbags... Also Takeda throws some freebies in, a license plate frame, a key chain, stickers, and a 20% off coupon card. build quality seemed well enough, material is very lightweight... I downloaded PDF installation instructions from Takedas website. The instructions were easy enough to decipher. Only gripes I had with the instructions is that they dont tell you that you may have to trim the rubber hoses. I had to cut 3/4" off of both pieces, no biggie. Second gripe is, at the end of the instructions they dont tell you to reconnect the battery, I know no biggie right... My overall impression of the install is a positive one. On the right side install they tell you to tighten down the front bracket first. Thats for good reason, if you dont the pipe will slip out of the rubber hose adapter as you tighten down the clamp. So by tightening the front bracket first you avoid having the tube slip out of the rubber adapter at the TB as you tighten the clamp. Also by disconnecting the battery you loose the default auto up window function, so to reset it you simply roll the window all the way up and continue holding the switch for about 5 seconds. Youll have to do that for both windows. And lastly I did this install in my garage where it is currently 102 degrees outside, meaning my garage was probably around 112 degrees, ya it was HOT! nuff said, heres some pics and a video, sorry for the blurry ones my camera is a POS and I need a new one... And heres the video, I really like the aggressive sound. i took it around the block with the windows down and man does it have a wicked little growl! __________________ Project *NISMO* Last edited by kdo2milger; 08-06-2009 at 09:45 AM.

08-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	this in addition to the fi cbe will net one bada$$ sounding lil sports car! __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I am hoping this kit does well. __________________

08-05-2009, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	there is a dynojet shop here, i accidentally found it when I went to the animal shelter a few weeks ago. I may take a ride down to see them tomorrow... __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Looks and sounds good, mine are in also and I am enjoying the nice sound upgrade. I will do a dyno on Monday, let the intake settle in a bit and then go back for the results. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-05-2009, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	not bad, sounded a lot less than a toilet flushing....there is a bit of it though...lol time for theDreamer to dyno his set.

08-06-2009, 10:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yes, I would like to thank Lou for a great price. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Curious to see how it dynos. It gets HOT in the engine bay.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-06-2009, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	:waits for dyno:

08-06-2009, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 428	Very interested in the dyno results. As others have mentioned, it gets very hot under the hood. Questions: This system uses a dry filter. Are they better/worse than oil type filters? Do you need to replace the dry type after a while or can they be washed clean? Anyone have the Stillen Gen 2 CAI installed? I hate to remove my front fascia, and the Stillen Gen 2 might be a good alternative. Last edited by JvKintheUSA; 08-08-2009 at 09:27 PM.

08-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	According to the package I got there are three ways to clean the Takeda filters: ~Give them a few bumps to knock the dirt/dust off ~Use a dry vacuum ~Wash them with a kit from Takeda __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-07-2009, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
JohnnyBgood Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 55 Drives: 2016 Sport Tech 7AT Rep Power: 16	In for a dyno.... This will be my next mod if it's worth it. Just can't pull the trigger on the gen3 due to the bumper deal.

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