Which do you guys prefer? I'm looking for one that will give decent gains, sounds good and is reliable/ well constructed.

I know that the K&N just came out, but I have never really heard of K&N intakes before. The only companies that are well known are Injen and AEM.

Thanks.

Twilight Blue G35 Coupe 6M/T
Premium - Navi - Aero - Trunk Mat

 

I have seen both upclose and I chose the K&N. The advertised dyno results were similar and I saved about $55 on the polished intake. I also really liked the "built-in" mass air flow sensor mount.

And eventhough K&N intakes aren't as well known as Injen they have been making filters forever...and I am sure the numbers would be dramatically larger for filter sales alone for K&N versus any other company. Which gives me the impression that they know what they are doing and have R&D budget to get it right.

I have always used their drop ins and such and I guess since I couldn't find any negative feedback, I stayed loyal.

As far as construction, both systems are top notch.

Check out this thread...
https://g35driver.com/forums/showfla...=5&part=1&vc=1

Jeremy


2004 G35 Coupe 6MT
Volk GT-7's/ TEIN Basics
Falken 245/35/ZR19 & 285/35ZR19
Kinetix Racing Camber Rods/ K&N Typhoon CAI

 

So the Injen CAI doesnt have a mass aur flow sensor mount?

Then where would I put it so the car wont stall? Or do they both have one?

Twilight Blue G35 Coupe 6M/T
Premium - Navi - Aero - Trunk Mat

 

The Injen uses the stock piece off of the stock air box where you mount the MAF sensor, so there is an addidional rubber gasket.

Check this awesome DIY from Jason at g35coupe.net

http://g35coupe.net/article.php?4.0

Hope this helps.

Jeremy


2004 G35 Coupe 6MT
Volk GT-7's/ TEIN Basics
Falken 245/35/ZR19 & 285/35ZR19
Kinetix Racing Camber Rods/ K&N Typhoon CAI

 

Go with the K & N Typhoon they just released. I have it and love it. Good sound, good hp increase and you can definitely feel the difference. Also, I've heard of some people here who've had problems with the Injen intake. You have a choice between the polished, powder coated blue, red, or silver colors.

2004 Blk/Blk Coupe - Navi, Premium, K&N Typhoon CAI

 

I would go with the K&N as well. Although most Japanese tuners would probably go with Injen, I think the K&N is definately a good piece of aftermarket design mods.

'04 G35 6MT Ivory Pearl
K&N Drop In / Stillen Grounding Kit
Borla Headers/Dual Cat-Back Exhaust
Nismo Front Bumper/Side Skirts
Impul Rear Bumper/Spoiler
AirSplat.com for AirSoft Guns!

 

K&N..... No doubt about it, go with K&N.



2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.

 

I Like My INJEN Just Fine I Have the RD 1992 on My Coupe 6MT, My Dad Has the RD 1990 On his Sedan 5AT. And We Both Enjoy the Increased Power, Better gas Milage. And Neither of us Have ANY Problems........

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NismoCPV-35

 

i was wondering if this was true...

my friend told me that hes not putting on an intake on his Z because there arent proven HP gains....something about the companys who make the intakes have biased dynos.

 

Since there are already two documented cases of blown engines from swamping the Injen filter (one 350Z, one G), I didn't even consider it. The Nismo is nearly identical in design, except with a bypass valve to prevent that exact problem. I know it's rare, and likely won't happen to most people, but the cost and performance is the same so why not get the Nismo?

Regarding the K&N, I hear good things but haven't seen or heard one, nor have I seen any performance stats. To hear the Nismo, go to the DIY (link in my sig). There are video and audio clips there. It sounds awesome.


Black/Willow 03.5 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, SAT
350Z Nismo CAI

 

Where can you purchase the Nismo CAI?

Twilight Blue G35 Coupe 6M/T
Premium - Navi - Aero - Trunk Mat

 

I just got mine at performancenissanparts.com for $249. Go to the 350z section. It seems like you need that bypass valve if you want a cai for our cars. I saw an AEM on a 350z this weekend and it's jammed down by the ground also. I think the guy said he paid about $200-220 but the bypass is an extra 80.

I also just noticed that they added a Nismo thermostat. Anyone know anything about this?




Russ

Black w/willow, 6MT Coupe, Nav, Aero, Nismo CAI, V1, PS2, AVelectronic Tuner, Headrest Monitors, Splash Guards..
Jax, FL

 

You should be able to find the AeM bypass valve for 45.00. I used a 3" one and it fit my K&N CAI perfectly.


2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.