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Old 07-01-2005, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by helldorado
I have this as well. I'm not too thrilled with the rough interior of the intake tube as it probably tumbles all the air that the Stillen CAI straightens out. But, other than that, it is a great little piece. Carbon fiber is great for resisting thermal transferrence and it is well crafted. It does give it a nice roar, but I think the rough interior surface helps to also amplify the high-pitched whine you get with any CAI mod.

Overall, I'm happy with it. It looks great with a CF engine cover and is a nice complement to my Motordyne 3/8" spacer and Stillen CAI. It will hold me over until the entire intake gets replaced when I eventually go TT.

Are the thermal transference properties notable? That was the first thing I was thinking when I saw it - looks nice, but unless it has a functional purpose I will stick with Z-Tube... now that you mention it's positive thermal purpose I'm think it might be worth it. How 'bout the CF engine cover? Do you think it dissipates heat well enough to recommend it as well?
 
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Old 07-01-2005, 04:17 PM
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the cf engine cover would not dissipate any heat. it may be more resistant to to heat, but it will still trap the air over the intake manifold. it just looks better. the heat properties are a non-issue here.
 
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Old 07-01-2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jasperg35
the cf engine cover would not dissipate any heat. it may be more resistant to to heat, but it will still trap the air over the intake manifold. it just looks better. the heat properties are a non-issue here.
That's what I figured - but it does look good... So the CF intake tube must benefit from its thermal abilities since it's more heat resistant. Have you noticed any marked improvement?
 
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Old 07-06-2005, 12:32 AM
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by 'marked' i'm assuming you mean noticable.... then - no. nothing noticelable. but then again, i'm not taking into consideration the heat soak of a hot humid day sitting at idle, then gunning it. as far as gains, i didn't notice any when i had it on (i took it off and put my aem cai back on).
 
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Old 08-24-2005, 08:26 PM
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carbon fiber Z-tube & Z-Engine cover

I have similar set up.
Except I have both the carbon fiber Z-tube & Z-Engine Cover.

Some how I couldn't post picture more than 100k in size,
So here is the link.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/807724?poll_action=view


If someone knows how to post bigger picturea, feel free.
 
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Old 08-24-2005, 11:14 PM
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Old 08-25-2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by madchef
Is the Infiniti emblem off your stock cover? If so, did you just gently pry it off? Is it recessed on the Carbon Fiber cover or sitting up on it? (can’t really tell in the pic). What adhesive did you use?

I have the same cover and was thinking of doing something similar. Looks great!
 
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Old 08-25-2005, 02:50 PM
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It's ma_sha1's cover, so I'd just PM him
 
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Old 08-28-2005, 10:26 PM
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z engine cover

Yes, It's the infiniti logo from my G35 Engine cover.


i cut the two pins & get it off with the help of flat head screw driver.
It was on double sided tape, pretty sticky.

I stick it on with 3m double sided tape.
 
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Old 08-29-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ma_sha1
Yes, It's the infiniti logo from my G35 Engine cover.


i cut the two pins & get it off with the help of flat head screw driver.
It was on double sided tape, pretty sticky.

I stick it on with 3m double sided tape.
Cool - thanks
 
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I have a new carbon fiber Z tube that I bought from UT that Id like to sell for $100. I actually bought both the Z and G tube because I didn't know what I was doing. I installed the G tube though, and I need to sell the Z Tube.


Asking price $100 though I paid $140. PM me.
 
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