Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Thoughts ?? Injen SP Series Dual Cold Air Intake

Shutterjock · 08-20-2013, 02:18 PM

I spent the past two years with, what looks like the exact same kit, on my 2010 370z NISMO.

The first year (in El Paso) it was fun to have the guttural sound kick in with my foot planting the gas pedal. I had zero issues even though one of the younger guys at the garage told me, as they were being put on, "They're great, but now you won't be able to drive in the rain." Which, at the time, I kind of laughed off.

However, this past year was a nightmare in New Orleans -- all kinds of issues with the sensor(s) tripping. Very stressful during "tropical events" here for me. At times I'd be traveling to work between 5-20 MPH hoping not to kick in the full-use of the intakes much.

A couple of things to keep in mind though: 1) New Orleans comes with pro-level thunderstorms/showers. Rarely will you encounter the typical la-di-da rain you might expect elsewhere. It also has a challenged water system (as every drop that enters the greater New Orleans area has to be pumped out); and 2) I did not use the hydro shields as others have suggested in previous posts.

I just recently moved back to the stock intakes -- just in time to move to the Mojave Desert. The irony of it all!

As a side note, a buddy of mine who also had Injen intakes on his 350z recently had complete hyrdolock and is in the process of having another engine put in it.

It sounds, however, that he misread some water following a downpour -- I.E. it wasn't an inch or two but closer to a foot or more.

I suppose all this means is: 1) Know when and where you'll be driving weather wise; 2) Definitely get the shields -- can't hurt, and 3) New Orleans is NOT the ideal area of our nation to strap on a pair of Injen CAIs, or any other for that matter. That's unless you have a second car and only run your "Z" during good weather.

Just my thoughts. Again, the intakes worked fine in conditions more appropriate for them. AND, I was warned way back in early 2012 that I might not want to drive in the rain. To add more irony to the picture, I sold off my jeep and ONLY took the "Z" to New Orleans/Chalmette. And BTW: New Orleans roads (Magazine St. to name one) are not made for hyper-low sitting autos such as the "Z." The curbs are higher than average and the roads can be unforgiven for both car and driver.

08-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#38 (permalink)
Shutterjock Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 55 Drives: 370z NISMO (2010) Rep Power: 13	I spent the past two years with, what looks like the exact same kit, on my 2010 370z NISMO. The first year (in El Paso) it was fun to have the guttural sound kick in with my foot planting the gas pedal. I had zero issues even though one of the younger guys at the garage told me, as they were being put on, "They're great, but now you won't be able to drive in the rain." Which, at the time, I kind of laughed off. However, this past year was a nightmare in New Orleans -- all kinds of issues with the sensor(s) tripping. Very stressful during "tropical events" here for me. At times I'd be traveling to work between 5-20 MPH hoping not to kick in the full-use of the intakes much. A couple of things to keep in mind though: 1) New Orleans comes with pro-level thunderstorms/showers. Rarely will you encounter the typical la-di-da rain you might expect elsewhere. It also has a challenged water system (as every drop that enters the greater New Orleans area has to be pumped out); and 2) I did not use the hydro shields as others have suggested in previous posts. I just recently moved back to the stock intakes -- just in time to move to the Mojave Desert. The irony of it all! As a side note, a buddy of mine who also had Injen intakes on his 350z recently had complete hyrdolock and is in the process of having another engine put in it. It sounds, however, that he misread some water following a downpour -- I.E. it wasn't an inch or two but closer to a foot or more. I suppose all this means is: 1) Know when and where you'll be driving weather wise; 2) Definitely get the shields -- can't hurt, and 3) New Orleans is NOT the ideal area of our nation to strap on a pair of Injen CAIs, or any other for that matter. That's unless you have a second car and only run your "Z" during good weather. Just my thoughts. Again, the intakes worked fine in conditions more appropriate for them. AND, I was warned way back in early 2012 that I might not want to drive in the rain. To add more irony to the picture, I sold off my jeep and ONLY took the "Z" to New Orleans/Chalmette. And BTW: New Orleans roads (Magazine St. to name one) are not made for hyper-low sitting autos such as the "Z." The curbs are higher than average and the roads can be unforgiven for both car and driver. __________________ Shutterjock Z Photographer http://www.shutterjock.com "No Matter Where I Go, There I Am" Last edited by Shutterjock; 08-20-2013 at 02:29 PM.