G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

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Old 11-11-2010, 01:23 PM
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https://g35driver.com/forums/intake-...take-mods.html

He hasnt gotten to writing the actual report yet.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 03:54 PM
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'bob is the oil guy' has a decent write-up comparing filtration and flow on various filters (paper, foam, gauze (k&n)).
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k&n had the best flow, paper had best filtration, but it's marginal stuff. it's a good starting point for your own investigations anyway. personally i'm sticking with the stock filters.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 06:33 PM
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Everyone swears by their choice of aftermarket product, whether Air filter/ CAI/Exhaust. Bottomline is NONE of these aftermarket manufacturers have the resources or facilities to do the extensive R&D it takes to really prove that their product is indeed superior.

We however, are not really interested in a superior product, just the illusion of such. Mod on
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:06 PM
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Don't forget, better air flow means less filtration and vice versa. I guess somewhere down the line you need to make a decision on what you are willing to sacrifice or strike a balance between the two.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:14 PM
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If the guy at napa was selling you the GOLD filter which is a Wix Filter for 6 bucks get that. I paid like 15 bucks for mine.

Wix has the best filtration vs Flow from what I read.
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dbal72
I have used K&N's for years in various vehicles from sports cars to SUV's. They do make a difference. I noticed an immediate increase in gas mileage from 1-2mpg. They also make the intake breathe better. For our cars two are needed so yes it is an initial investment. The other plus is as they get dirty they actually work better. (I know it seems odd) Finally you will never need to replace them but just clean them every 50k or so depending on your driving climate. I avg. around 22mpg with a 50/50 mix of driving and I hammer it on the highway. It really comes down to your budget and preference. A standard filter will work fine and you can save the up-front cost of a K&N. I am sure you will get all kinds of opinions as some swear by K&N's and some don't. Whatever you do just make sure you change them.
I've been using one air filter for the intake...
When you say the G requires 2 air filters, are you referring to the panel ail filter for the intake and the cabin air filter, or 2 air filters for the intake ?!
I hope it's not the latter...
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mathnerd88
My dealer sells the OEM air filters for $20 each. There was no sticker shock whatsoever! Our cars take two of them, so total came out to be around $40. It's extremely easy to do them yourself.
+1 in Canada too. $20 each from the stealership.

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Old 06-30-2011, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gtbigup01
^ +10000
Everyone swears by their choice of aftermarket product, whether Air filter/ CAI/Exhaust. Bottomline is NONE of these aftermarket manufacturers have the resources or facilities to do the extensive R&D it takes to really prove that their product is indeed superior.

We however, are not really interested in a superior product, just the illusion of such. Mod on
Hah!!
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:57 PM
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Lmao buzzking you have a 1st gen g35, so you only have one intake filter... The rest of us here are 2nd gen g35's and have dual intake therefore 2 filters rofl
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by g35xdriver
i tried a k&n on my last car (2K maxima 5spd). no noticeable affect, except that i had to clean the throttle body six months later (started stalling, rpm drops). coincidence? maybe, but i didn't find it worth it.
K&N lets more air through which is good but also lets more contaminents into that area, thus your TB's get dirtier quicker. I was a huge fan of their drop in filters until I purchased the G and found out they were $50-60 a pop x2, much different than a single $35 for my previous car. I just can't justify the $ for a perceived difference in performance/mileage. I have yet to find any imperical evidence from anyone regarding a meaningful improvement in hp or mpg
 
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Old 07-01-2011, 01:19 AM
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the great thing about K&N is that it'll last you a lifetime. get a recharger kit and you can clean at your pleasure. its a pricier initial purchase, but you wont need to run to the store in the future
 
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the great thing about K&N is that it'll last you a lifetime. get a recharger kit and you can clean at your pleasure. its a pricier initial purchase, but you wont need to run to the store in the future
Gerbilunit makes a strong point. Just depends if you want to continually buy paper filters and replace or spend more upfront and keep for the long haul. Either way the OEM intake on the G35 Gen II is a pretty good set up. We have a QX56 and the the intake on that is a joke. The airbox pulls air in through the wheel well and into a small pipe that runs the airbox. So basically 3/4 of the airbox and filter never get used. (Restricting) There is a mod for it thankfully. I wasn't thrilled with the mpg of the G initially, but after the QX56 my G is like a hybrid!
 
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Old 07-01-2011, 02:24 PM
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I think most of the comparisons have been with inside the engine bay air boxes and open filters. I think the true CAI's are proven to improve airflow and be less restrictive. I'm running twin Injen tuned SP1997's and not only does it sound amazing I'm getting roughly 3pmg more than before, as long as I keep my foot out of it. It did seem to reduce some of the lower end torque but produces better at the high end. Just my opinion.
 
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Old 07-01-2011, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Infinitude
I can pretty much guarantee these Napa filters will be the most efficient available. At eleven bucks a set I'll maximize the airflow by changing them every year.
id stock up on a box of them at that price. you dont have to waste time cleaning it either.
 
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