Just Installed K&N Filters
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#47
Originally Posted by jsmonet
they do absolutely nothing appreciable. you net zero gains worth talking about and it's damn near the worst dollar/gain mod you can do. *sigh*
aaaanyway... what makes injen better? nothing at the moment. they're the only folks showing any real gains on their dyno runs, though. the stock setup is pretty well matched for the motor so it's hard to improve just by tossing tubes and cones on
aaaanyway... what makes injen better? nothing at the moment. they're the only folks showing any real gains on their dyno runs, though. the stock setup is pretty well matched for the motor so it's hard to improve just by tossing tubes and cones on
I saw some of the diagrams of the injen intakes.. where do the filters go?
#48
if im interpreting the test results correctly the k+n improves flow by like .14% while sacrificing a slightly cleaner intake charge. in my opinion, and i have k+n installed, I will prolly go back to oems just to keep my engine cleaner inside. if ur looking for a deeper intake note the z-tube is the way to go.
#49
Originally Posted by orl-g
if im interpreting the test results correctly the k+n improves flow by like .14% while sacrificing a slightly cleaner intake charge. in my opinion, and i have k+n installed, I will prolly go back to oems just to keep my engine cleaner inside. if ur looking for a deeper intake note the z-tube is the way to go.
I dont know what to do. Im so confused. I keep hearing differing arguments about this issue with dirt/oil build up with non stock setup's.. :S
#50
just my opinion...
but it seems intake is pretty well designed and even aftermarket cai dont net much of a hp/tq gain. the ztube is an oem peice and is desgined for the vq.
so im sticking w/ stock air box, oem air filters (have k+n drop-in now), and z-tube.
to answer ur question, yes you will get sound increase with just z-tube.
but it seems intake is pretty well designed and even aftermarket cai dont net much of a hp/tq gain. the ztube is an oem peice and is desgined for the vq.
so im sticking w/ stock air box, oem air filters (have k+n drop-in now), and z-tube.
to answer ur question, yes you will get sound increase with just z-tube.
#51
Originally Posted by orl-g
just my opinion...
but it seems intake is pretty well designed and even aftermarket cai dont net much of a hp/tq gain. the ztube is an oem peice and is desgined for the vq.
so im sticking w/ stock air box, oem air filters (have k+n drop-in now), and z-tube.
to answer ur question, yes you will get sound increase with just z-tube.
but it seems intake is pretty well designed and even aftermarket cai dont net much of a hp/tq gain. the ztube is an oem peice and is desgined for the vq.
so im sticking w/ stock air box, oem air filters (have k+n drop-in now), and z-tube.
to answer ur question, yes you will get sound increase with just z-tube.
Very interesting.. cuz if i do this instead, I wont have to worry about non OEM filters screwing up my engine and MAF.
Anyone have a link for the sound a z tube makes on the new G35's? Without any other aftermarket products.
#52
z-tube is my only engine mod, also got tein s-techs.
i will try to get a clip loaded this week.
engine seems to open up at just over 2500, i really like the sound.
definatley noticeable difference from stock g35 air tube.
u can get the z-tube from stealerships or from 350z owners that go cai route.
check classifieds. got mine for $50 locally from 350z owner.
i will try to get a clip loaded this week.
engine seems to open up at just over 2500, i really like the sound.
definatley noticeable difference from stock g35 air tube.
u can get the z-tube from stealerships or from 350z owners that go cai route.
check classifieds. got mine for $50 locally from 350z owner.
#53
Originally Posted by Sacch
I installed my K&N fitler about 2 months ago, and i'm very pleased with the results.
With the OEM filter I noticed a lag in acceleration, with the K&N there is little or no lag at all! The car feels faster.
I also noticed an increase in mileage.
With the OEM filter I noticed a lag in acceleration, with the K&N there is little or no lag at all! The car feels faster.
I also noticed an increase in mileage.
#54
Originally Posted by orl-g
z-tube is my only engine mod, also got tein s-techs.
i will try to get a clip loaded this week.
engine seems to open up at just over 2500, i really like the sound.
definatley noticeable difference from stock g35 air tube.
u can get the z-tube from stealerships or from 350z owners that go cai route.
check classifieds. got mine for $50 locally from 350z owner.
i will try to get a clip loaded this week.
engine seems to open up at just over 2500, i really like the sound.
definatley noticeable difference from stock g35 air tube.
u can get the z-tube from stealerships or from 350z owners that go cai route.
check classifieds. got mine for $50 locally from 350z owner.
oh yeah btw, what car do u have?
and what brand is the z tube? is it stillen? or something else? sorry if that is a dumb question. lol
#55
#56
Overall i feel K&N do make a good difference, i guess the vq-hr engine thirsts for more air. The engine "acquires" a new personality, more hyper, eager, exhaust more deep and humming which are all sweet. However K&N allows more flow yes but also more dirt... If you are going to own the car for 3 years then who cares and it all depends on personal taste and preference.
Btw imo the stock air filter isn't all that... I will buy fram brand when it becomes available.
Btw imo the stock air filter isn't all that... I will buy fram brand when it becomes available.
#57
#58
Originally Posted by orl-g
04 6mt coupe
the z-tube is an oem peice, a nissan part.
i have stock exhaust with z-tube and k+n drop in.
i got tues, wed, and thurs off so clip should be up by thurs.
the z-tube is an oem peice, a nissan part.
i have stock exhaust with z-tube and k+n drop in.
i got tues, wed, and thurs off so clip should be up by thurs.
#59
#60
Originally Posted by oughttoreturn
Overall i feel K&N do make a good difference, i guess the vq-hr engine thirsts for more air. The engine "acquires" a new personality, more hyper, eager, exhaust more deep and humming which are all sweet. However K&N allows more flow yes but also more dirt... If you are going to own the car for 3 years then who cares and it all depends on personal taste and preference.
Btw imo the stock air filter isn't all that... I will buy fram brand when it becomes available.
Btw imo the stock air filter isn't all that... I will buy fram brand when it becomes available.
Hence, im liking the whole z-tube mod alone.. ahhhh.. what to do, what to do..