Queston on Z-tube
#16
Originally Posted by Rookie84
I heard some issues about OEM Z tube and AC lines... anyone got some info on this?
I used the OEM Z-tube with insulating wrap.
C.
#18
I have had both the OEM Z-tube and the polished aluminum Z-tube from UTR on my 6MT. I already had a Stillen intake and I also have replaced my plenum with the new casting of the Crawford Z unit. I trimmed the engine cover with the help of a friend's Dremel tool. Of course the OEM fits perfectly but the clamps must be just right, the Nissan way. My brother recently bought an '05 6MT sedan and I upgraded to the polished UTR tube for appearance. The fit was a little bit of work and I would suggest making the attachment at the plenum first. The engine/exhaust note remains sedate when you need to be quite but open it up and the growl is awesome. I still have the stock exhaust and headers. When you compare the two tubes it comes down to looks. I'm not much of a fan of carbon fiber under the hood. The end product is definitely better looking with the UTR tube. The price difference between OEM and UTR is about $25, a lot less than a billet oil cap from Nismo.
#19
#20
Originally Posted by Asianicboi
Hey guys so what exactly is a Z-Tube? is it the same as an Intake System? I need to learn these stuff..
as well as JWT-Popcharger.. if i want to get an intake system, can i still get the z-tube and Popcharger? or what's the situation here?
thx
as well as JWT-Popcharger.. if i want to get an intake system, can i still get the z-tube and Popcharger? or what's the situation here?
thx
Asianicboi, I'm not going to be an @$$ like some people are; but try doing a search on the Z tube and you will a lot of threads on it. To answer your question, yes you can do either or...
Z-tube + popcharger
Aftermarket ztube (CF or Chrome) + popcharger
Z-Tube + stock airbox w/ K&N drop in filter
or
Cold Air Intake (CAI)
HP gains I think are pretty much the same across the board...6-8HP (according to mfg. specs) Hope this helps.
#21
#22
Originally Posted by Asianicboi
i see, thanks man
so which selection is better?
JWT Pop Charger & Z-Tube COMBO! G35 & FX35
or
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake G35 Coupe
or
INJEN G35 Coupe Automatic Cold Air Intake
or
NISMO Cold Air Intake V2 350Z / G35
please help guys~
so which selection is better?
JWT Pop Charger & Z-Tube COMBO! G35 & FX35
or
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake G35 Coupe
or
INJEN G35 Coupe Automatic Cold Air Intake
or
NISMO Cold Air Intake V2 350Z / G35
please help guys~
Pop Charger - Mixed feelings (see other threads) More air injestion compared to the stock air box or even the Stillen box but then again...you're injesting "hotter" air so thus any HP gain are negligible I would say....
Last edited by JD_AND_DA_G_RIDE; 05-23-2005 at 05:33 PM.
#23
#24
I'm sorta resurrecting this from the dead, but here goes. There's a guy on eBay selling a 350Z OEM intake (tube + airbox). I'm interested in replacing the plenum->airbox tube with the Z's. Is there any noticeable sound change? I'm confused based on the different threads I read.
Thanks in advance.
Piece in question:
Thanks in advance.
Piece in question:
Last edited by TheG35Guy; 06-04-2005 at 02:03 PM.
#25
Originally Posted by Asianicboi
i see, thanks man
so which selection is better?
JWT Pop Charger & Z-Tube COMBO! G35 & FX35
or
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake G35 Coupe
or
INJEN G35 Coupe Automatic Cold Air Intake
or
NISMO Cold Air Intake V2 350Z / G35
please help guys~
so which selection is better?
JWT Pop Charger & Z-Tube COMBO! G35 & FX35
or
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake G35 Coupe
or
INJEN G35 Coupe Automatic Cold Air Intake
or
NISMO Cold Air Intake V2 350Z / G35
please help guys~
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