Hey guys, contemplating a z-tube intake. Anyone out there able to guide my decision between this and a CAI? Personal experience/review would be great! Anyone have pricing out there? I was told mid $200 from my dealer in Windsor. They also do not sell clear signals. Any suggestions where I could go? Want to buy in Canada. Thanks

 

Got my Tube from my Nissan Dealer.....$150. You could prolly find someone who wants to sell theirs privately either from a G or Z owner.
I've run both Z-tube and K&N intake on mine ($350) and like both, but I feel the Z-tube with OEM intake is very effective and hard to beat.

 

Is the Z-tube not an intake? My dealer made it sound so. Would you not add a K&N to the Z-tube? Just a little confused, sorry......you say that that the Z-tube with oem intake is effective. Need a little clarification. Appreciated. Wondering if we could meet up next time I am in Cambridge area to swap ideas, and listen to your borla.

 

GSM- You got your computer all set up again? (How can we live without them!)

Is that price the regular price at Nissan for the tube? I was going to check in Guelph, or my old Nissan dealer up here. I want to install the Z-tube for sure but a figure I got until spring to find one. Do you know if the Guelph dealer has problems with z-tube installations concerning warranty?
Wayne

 

I was told by my dealer that it does not affect warranty.

 

Smilepro,
The Z-tube fits in between the throttle valve and the MAF sensor. No big deal there, and yes a K&N panel filter is a good addition otherwise everything else is OEM.
The K&N CAI intake I mentioned was a full intake replacement for everything downstream of the throttle valve.

Meeting up would be great except I'n not sure when I can break away tho....Best to wait 'till spring when we have our first meet

C.

 

Hi Wayne, yes, back in business but with new O/S (XP) and tons of reloading/downloading to do. UGGGGG.

The price my dealer gave me was with a 15% discount. Wait for a while. Once I get sorted with my new M, Mine will be available....we can work something out. Just remind me later.

As with most mods, As long as they're installed properly and don't cause an issue, then there will be no warranty issues.
If there's any doubt with an install, I would work with your dealer to make sure things are ok.
I've done this a couple of times and my dealer is cool with it.

C.

 

Thanks Colin and yes keep me in mind for that for sure. I was going to mention it to the dealer when I go for my first service. It won't be long I put 2,600km in less than 4 1/2 weeks now. I am always looking for an excuse to drive somewhere out of town constantly. My wife and I just love the new X.
Wayne

 

I ordered the parts at the link below and installed myself.......$123 total and about an hour to install......there are numerous DIY's on this site. Save your self some money ($100) and get the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

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1 x Z Intake Tube (16576CD000) = $75.00
1 x K&N Filter for the OEM Intake (3320312) = $39.95
K&N Drop In Filter 3320312
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Sub-Total: $114.95
United Parcel Service (XML) (1 pkg x 8 lbs total) (UPS Ground): $7.39
Shipping Insurance: $0.35
Total: $122.69

http://www.performancenissanparts.com/index.html

 

smilepro
here is a good description and installation of the z-tube installation on the site DIY:
https://g35driver.com/forums/intake-exhaust/39832-diy-z-tube-install.html
Wayne

 

Hey guys, thanks for your help. Been doing a little more research on this site, and my next question: what is the pop charger? You guys consider the technosquare ECU treatment?

 

Smilepro
use the search at the top and search the forums, just plug in pop charger, lots of info.
What are you driving Smilepro.
Wayne

 

just did, the pop charger looks like nothing more than a performance air filter. Driving an 04 black 6mt. Tint is the only thing I've done, but that will change.

 

By the way guys, how do I put a description of my car under my user profile, did i miss that section in the edit profile?

 

You must have missed it.
Go to User CP, under Control panel ,go to first option: Edit Signature