CF air intakes

Viper1 · 08-09-2019, 08:30 PM

So I was looking at some of the CF air intakes on Ebay and wondering if anyone uses them? I run the K&N cold air intakes and have read that because of the heat of the motor you lose some HP because of the heat so I was thinking of buying a set of the carbon fiber dual air ducts that you install just above the bumper. I have a 2013 and thinking of buying a set and installing them. Does anyone here use them? I like the looks but would like to see them in better photos? Thoughts

Nixin · 08-09-2019, 08:45 PM

I suggest that you stay with the long tube CAI proven performers like Stillen or Z1.

Rusty · 08-10-2019, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I suggest that you stay with the long tube CAI proven performers like Stillen or Z1.

All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

God-Speed · 08-10-2019, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

HEK · 08-10-2019, 07:09 PM

I bought an Injen CAI and even thou it wasn't as easy to install since they provide you with a new windshield washer reservoir and you have to remove the pump and place it on the new reservoir which takes some time and care not to damage it. I love the look and sound....

OptionZero · 08-11-2019, 02:59 PM

There are a number of proven options...you did not get one of them

Viper1 · 08-11-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HEK

I bought an Injen CAI and even thou it wasn't as easy to install since they provide you with a new windshield washer reservoir and you have to remove the pump and place it on the new reservoir which takes some time and care not to damage it. I love the look and sound....

What is an "Injen CAI"?

Viper1 · 08-11-2019, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

There are a number of proven options...you did not get one of them

Huh?

busterbull · 08-14-2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

and are the only ones legal in California

MZ DAIZY · 08-14-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by busterbull

and are the only ones legal in California

Do they really pop the hood and look for long tubes?

Chuck33079 · 08-14-2019, 01:50 PM

I could have sworn Stillen long tubes were CARB legal?

Edit - Just checked. It's legal.

OptionZero · 08-14-2019, 05:00 PM

yup

Stillen has a CARB #. It's why i bought theirs

BettyZ · 08-14-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

I have the Z1 long tubes, DEI gold-wrapped, and my intake temps are a consistent 7 degrees above outside ambient when the Z is moving.

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Rusty · 08-14-2019, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I have the Z1 long tubes, DEI gold-wrapped, and my intake temps are a consistent 7 degrees above outside ambient when the Z is moving.

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When you are idling in traffic. The temps go up on all. The shorties more then the long tubes. Once you start moving. The long tubes will cool off quicker then the shorties. For the shorties. All of the heat under the hood has to be gone before they start to cool down. Unless their inlets are close to the factory openings in the rad support.

BettyZ · 08-14-2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When you are idling in traffic. The temps go up on all. The shorties more then the long tubes. Once you start moving. The long tubes will cool off quicker then the shorties. For the shorties. All of the heat under the hood has to be gone before they start to cool down. Unless their inlets are close to the factory openings in the rad support.

OP needs that custom CF intake like a Wrangler's snorkel.

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08-09-2019, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Viper1 Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: WI Posts: 32 Drives: 2013 Sport/Tour Rep Power: 6	CF air intakes So I was looking at some of the CF air intakes on Ebay and wondering if anyone uses them? I run the K&N cold air intakes and have read that because of the heat of the motor you lose some HP because of the heat so I was thinking of buying a set of the carbon fiber dual air ducts that you install just above the bumper. I have a 2013 and thinking of buying a set and installing them. Does anyone here use them? I like the looks but would like to see them in better photos? Thoughts

08-09-2019, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I suggest that you stay with the long tube CAI proven performers like Stillen or Z1. gomer_110, Chuck33079, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this.

08-11-2019, 02:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	There are a number of proven options...you did not get one of them __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

08-14-2019, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I could have sworn Stillen long tubes were CARB legal? Edit - Just checked. It's legal. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-14-2019, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	yup Stillen has a CARB #. It's why i bought theirs __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

08-10-2019, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	I bought an Injen CAI and even thou it wasn't as easy to install since they provide you with a new windshield washer reservoir and you have to remove the pump and place it on the new reservoir which takes some time and care not to damage it. I love the look and sound....

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