modded stock intake box?

critical · 09-10-2014, 12:10 AM

don't cut into your boxes. the stock intake is a cold air intake. lots of aftermarket intakes make zero power, and some even lose power. you need a 500 dollar intake if you want to make real gains but then you're only really gaining top end.

ANMVQ · 09-10-2014, 09:18 AM

Eh I Still might and do something "weird" and see what happens, An "If" I pull the trigger in a cold air is only $360. Stillens are over priced- Takeda's do the same for over a $100 less. I had them both and made the same power.

juld0zer · 09-13-2014, 08:57 PM

the only problems with the stock intake system are the narrow wavey accordion pipes and the fact that they're huge and hard to insulate against heat due to their size.

it depends what you are after - more sound or more performance?

as for ram air for our cars, i'm not convinced it makes a noticeable difference. i've got probably the biggest ram air setup together with Stillen G3 intake and to be honest i cant notice any difference made by ram air (ie. slight forced induction effect). The only difference my ram air scoops makes is that the scoops block off heat from the radiator so air temps stay pretty stable and cool. That alone gives me better throttle response due to less timing pull.

Jordo! · 09-15-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I'm going to try and get on the dyno either this weekend or next to see if the v-stacks make a difference in a shoot out with OEM boxes. Both will have K&N panel filters and smooth tubes, so the only difference will be the v-stacks.

They should make more power, but we'll see...

If all goes well, I'll post pics of the build and lots of details; if they don't, I'll just report back with that as the conclusion.

If I get another 5 whp out of it, I'll consider it a success, but again, we'll see.

Just in case anyone is wondering: I didn't make it to the dyno last week -- will try to set something up for this coming weekend.

If that also falls through, come hell or high water I'll schedule time for the following weekend. I really want to test these out!

ANMVQ · 09-15-2014, 04:39 PM

Look for these man, Wondering "since" I did mod mine this weekend wondering if I'm going to plumb a pipe to it with the velocity stack at the end

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-15-2014, 07:45 PM

Modshack modded stock boxes back in 09. I think papo_salsa had this mod. Shack determined the box mod was the least effective part of his concoction. The post MAF and drop ins or the cai had better results.

P's_Z · 09-15-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Just in case anyone is wondering: I didn't make it to the dyno last week -- will try to set something up for this coming weekend.

If that also falls through, come hell or high water I'll schedule time for the following weekend. I really want to test these out!

Looking forward to your results, good luck

ANMVQ · 09-17-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Modshack modded stock boxes back in 09. I think papo_salsa had this mod. Shack determined the box mod was the least effective part of his concoction. The post MAF and drop ins or the cai had better results.

Yea I'm not looking for super gains just some. I'll know for sure on Oct 4th when I hit my dyno.

Jordo! · 09-17-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Looking forward to your results, good luck

Thanks

I'm tentatively scheduled to get on the dyno Friday night. I'll keep everybody posted

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Look for these man, Wondering "since" I did mod mine this weekend wondering if I'm going to plumb a pipe to it with the velocity stack at the end

Are you able to datalog MAF voltage or g/sec ingested? That will also give you an indication of gains over your current set up.

I was tempted to do that myself, but I decided to just wait for the dyno.

ANMVQ · 09-17-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Thanks

I'm tentatively scheduled to get on the dyno Friday night. I'll keep everybody posted

Are you able to datalog MAF voltage or g/sec ingested? That will also give you an indication of gains over your current set up.

I was tempted to do that myself, but I decided to just wait for the dyno.

I was thinking of doing that this Saturday morning , Getting some 4th gear HW pulls in and comparing them to my other logs. I'll post them up Saturday too Waiting for your Friday runs

Jordo! · 09-20-2014, 02:55 AM

Dyno results = nil. No gains, nada.

Sadly, this project is a bust

If anyone is interested in experimenting where I left off, shoot me a PM and I'll sell you my v-stacks and other odds and ends.

ANMVQ · 09-20-2014, 09:44 AM

That stinks THANX for the efforts

I would have been interested on the V stacks but your bolt on, I am using an external intake pipe to feed the stock air box and was thinking on using one on the end, But I was looking at the ram air duct and placing them behind the grill. Sill looking around.

ANMVQ · 09-25-2014, 07:59 AM

Ok so been thinking a bit on what I was going to do. Finally bought some piping and air ducts, The ducts are either going behind the grill or I'm going to cut the front lower grills and mount these behind them in between my LED fogs, From the side on my air box where I cut them out( Side in the wheel well area) What you guys think? Lower Grills( I have a NON sport 09 Sedan) or behind the front grill AKA Still and Takeda? An benefit feed the box from two different spots? I know I may need more piping depending where I go but its a start.

SouthArk370Z · 09-25-2014, 08:25 AM

From what I have seen/heard, flow is not the problem with the stock setup - it's not perfect, but it's not that bad - it's the fact that it's so freaking hot under the hood. Put your efforts into getting colder air into the system (CAI of some type; what it looks like ANMVQ is doing) and keeping the air cool until it gets to the combustion chamber (insulation). YMMV

ANMVQ · 09-25-2014, 08:57 AM

yea we'll see still not sure I'm going to cover this opening or run this right the front of the air box. area I cut is below.

09-10-2014, 12:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	don't cut into your boxes. the stock intake is a cold air intake. lots of aftermarket intakes make zero power, and some even lose power. you need a 500 dollar intake if you want to make real gains but then you're only really gaining top end. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-10-2014, 09:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Eh I Still might and do something "weird" and see what happens, An "If" I pull the trigger in a cold air is only $360. Stillens are over priced- Takeda's do the same for over a $100 less. I had them both and made the same power. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-13-2014, 08:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	the only problems with the stock intake system are the narrow wavey accordion pipes and the fact that they're huge and hard to insulate against heat due to their size. it depends what you are after - more sound or more performance? as for ram air for our cars, i'm not convinced it makes a noticeable difference. i've got probably the biggest ram air setup together with Stillen G3 intake and to be honest i cant notice any difference made by ram air (ie. slight forced induction effect). The only difference my ram air scoops makes is that the scoops block off heat from the radiator so air temps stay pretty stable and cool. That alone gives me better throttle response due to less timing pull. jrb55gh likes this.

09-15-2014, 04:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Look for these man, Wondering "since" I did mod mine this weekend wondering if I'm going to plumb a pipe to it with the velocity stack at the end __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-15-2014, 07:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Modshack modded stock boxes back in 09. I think papo_salsa had this mod. Shack determined the box mod was the least effective part of his concoction. The post MAF and drop ins or the cai had better results. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-20-2014, 02:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Dyno results = nil. No gains, nada. Sadly, this project is a bust If anyone is interested in experimenting where I left off, shoot me a PM and I'll sell you my v-stacks and other odds and ends. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-20-2014, 09:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	That stinks THANX for the efforts I would have been interested on the V stacks but your bolt on, I am using an external intake pipe to feed the stock air box and was thinking on using one on the end, But I was looking at the ram air duct and placing them behind the grill. Sill looking around. Jordo! likes this. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-25-2014, 08:25 AM	#29 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	From what I have seen/heard, flow is not the problem with the stock setup - it's not perfect, but it's not that bad - it's the fact that it's so freaking hot under the hood. Put your efforts into getting colder air into the system (CAI of some type; what it looks like ANMVQ is doing) and keeping the air cool until it gets to the combustion chamber (insulation). YMMV __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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