Injen Short Ram 09 370Z +

m4a1mustang · 11-27-2009, 05:17 PM

It's pretty well established that these short ram intakes are a waste of money.

The stock airbox setup flows very well and keeps the filters isolated (to a degree) from the heat of the engine compartment. We've seen with a number of short-rams that there is little to no gain over stock, and in some cases there is actually a power loss. My guess is that when dyno'd below operating temperature or with the hood open, a short-ram intake will produce about the same power as stock. At operating temperature and/or with the hood closed, however, the intakes get heat soaked and you most likely lose power over stock.

This short-ram will be no different than those before it.

If you actually want to make power, buy the Stillen G3 or the Injen long-tube. Those are the only two proven CAIs available for this car, with the G3 being the design producing the most power.

Holliday · 11-29-2009, 01:06 AM

I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

Trips · 11-29-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday

I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

If that doesn't convince you to go that route, I don't know what will.
Very well said Holliday, I myself am going this route for the above reasons..

Modshack · 11-29-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday

The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure.

You might want to re-think those dry flows and the intervals for servicing. I have a friend who converted one of my K&N based airboxes to the Amsoil Dryflow. Recently she started observing dust in her intake piping. She's a very knowledgeable car gal and maintenance freak with not many miles on the conversion. This convinced her to switch back to oiled filters....Just a little food for thought on this.

11-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	It's pretty well established that these short ram intakes are a waste of money. The stock airbox setup flows very well and keeps the filters isolated (to a degree) from the heat of the engine compartment. We've seen with a number of short-rams that there is little to no gain over stock, and in some cases there is actually a power loss. My guess is that when dyno'd below operating temperature or with the hood open, a short-ram intake will produce about the same power as stock. At operating temperature and/or with the hood closed, however, the intakes get heat soaked and you most likely lose power over stock. This short-ram will be no different than those before it. If you actually want to make power, buy the Stillen G3 or the Injen long-tube. Those are the only two proven CAIs available for this car, with the G3 being the design producing the most power. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-29-2009, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 40 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 18	I got my Injen long tube from THMotosports for that price minus shipping. The quality is great! The best thing I like about Injen over the G3 is the black model and the filters are Amsoil dryflow filters that only require service every 25,000 miles! All you have to do is blow them out, no oiling! You don't have to take the bumper off as much for sure. __________________

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