I was wondering which cold air intake would suit me best. My desires are as follows:
-Sound
-Performance
If possible please leave a link to the actual product page.
I have a 2008 G35 base model V6
Replaced my mufflers also so I am expecting a rather noticeable change in sound. correct me if i am wrong.

side note: How much to install at a mechanic and how long would it take? can anything bad happen to my engine from this? will it make it wear faster, etc?

thanks in advance.

 

can a mod please move this where ever you think it will get more replies? let alone a reply..
maybe intake/exhaust?
thanks

 

I'll bite...

I have yet to see any significant proven gains from one CAI to another -- i say any of them will suite you fine. It comes down to price and which look you prefer.

Mufflers, it'll depend on which one you chose. Most "performance" mufflers will be louder than OEM.

The CAI and mufflers can be a DIY job, and i would suggest you take this route. If you take it to a shop, they'll charge shop rates --- about 2-4 hours depending on the shops abilities.

As for wear/tear. Think of it this way, you can rag on the car all you want, keeping everything stock and that'll wear more, if not about the same as if you drive you car -- modded up -- in a more sane manner.

 

I agree, the brand of CAI is pretty much irrelevant. I have Injen CAI and love the sound, but could get the same with a generic brand. CAI is one of the few mods where you can go cheap and not suffer. Just get some K&N filters and you'll have just about the same results.

Beware that you will have to live in terror of deep puddles since all it takes is a scant amount of water to get sucked through the pipes to destroy your engine completely.

I would also suggest you DIY the install. The only part that was frustrating was removal of the stock airbox (on the pass side I think). A shop will most likely charge you $150 or more to install a CAI that should cost you no more than $200 unless you go with the Injen Stage 2 or whatever which doesnt really give you more in performance... maybe in sound. Mine was $160

 

Ok that's scaring me a bit.. has that happened to anyone on the forums? And that's not possible with a stock one? And if I spend 120 on drop in air filters (my cars takes 2) is rather spend a few more hundred and go the full 9 yards. Besides many say the drop ins do absolutely nothing for them. More opinions please

 

Filters alone will be a slight improvement, but nothing noticeable. Full CAI really is not much of an improvement other than the sound. What filers are you about to get that cost $120??

As for the water lock, its a reality but as long as you dont go splashing through deep water, you're fine. I've had CAI for a year on my G and had it for 6 years on my Accord with 0 engine lockup. I admit I've had water get on the filters and you'll immediately notice the engine reaction, but if you're not smashing the throttle, then you can usually recover... or maybe I've just been really lucky. Once water makes its way into your intake manifold, you're facked

 

K&N air filters. 60 a piece. Could you please link me an ebay product that is guaranteed to show a sound omprove

 

Did a quick search for "G35 cold air intake 08" and the cheapest intake that came up is this Fujita one... although I don't see them explicitly say that this is a DUAL intake. For that reason alone, I wouldn't get it without contacting the seller. As usual with Ebay, buyer beware. I'm sure there are more out there if you adjust the search terms. Google Shopping will bring a good amount of options as well.

 

I LOVE the way my K&N sounds and looks in the engine bay. From what I have heard the Stillen would be the best for performance due to the fact short intakes like mine can get heat soak the engine. Looks and sound are what you should base your purchase on most likely.

 

http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...w03&c=pe&m=all

 

Any aftermarket intakes that use the good filters but are more out of harms way (that intake higher up the grill)l?

 

That Ebay add for the fujita one is bunk for sure. 03-08 intake on our cars is not possible.

 

See up top? Stillen 3rd gen long tube polished with K & N?
That is what I have.
Wouldnt replace it if you paid me. Mix this with the high flow cats and their exhaust and you got a pretty pretty sound... oh and a performance boost.

You will however have to cut a spot in radiator support to fit tubes thru.

 

Nice setup! I have my radar detector stashed behind my grille, so it wouldn't work for me.

Looks like that install (even with having to enlarge the opening for the pipes) was easier than mine with the Injen CAI where you pretty much have to remove the bumper to install unless you have small and nimble hands.... which I do not.

 

just installed still gen 3 intake last night and drove around with it. It makes a huge difference. 3 things- 1, when starting it up the car seemed alot loud and on idle it had more of a rumble then I use to have which I love. 2, when taking off I could notice alot more power then before, and 3, after 5k rpm it opens up and just sounds so amazing. Deff worth the money