K&N Typhoon Release

Vegasboricua · 07-16-2010, 09:53 PM

sounds good

Urzakor · 07-17-2010, 01:05 PM

Quick review -

The install was pretty easy. Except for me being messy and not being able to find some tools, it went by pretty quick. The only hitch that I had was that some of the hoses didn't fit correctly to the engine so I had to get a little creative. I'll show some pictures of it next time I'm off. I don't suppose they're essential to the operation of the car or performance wise but I'll see what you guys say after I get some pictures up.

As for performance - I did feel the engine respond a little better. I'm not sure if it really was the intake or some sort of placebo effect but i think it gos a little harder from 3.5k rpm+.

Sound - nothing drastic. There was some change but for me to really be able to tell a difference I would've had to listen to the stock vs intake back to back to really discern it.

Overall I'm happy with the way it looks and the effect it had (placebo or not). I plan on going Supercharger somewhere down the line so I didn't really wanna splurge on a CAI. This'll tide me over til the 29th when I get my FI Long Tube Headers and Exhaust installed. Not bad for my first mod ever.

ROC1ROB · 07-17-2010, 09:18 PM

VQ's exhaust side is really the big problem for these engines. Once you open up the exhaust side you'll get a little more out of the intake side. GL with the rest.

tjlazer · 07-23-2010, 05:52 PM

Got the dyno done today. Both baseline and after intake dynos were done in 5th. There were gains across the board, 5-9 HP. But it was also 18 degrees hotter today! This confirms with the butt dyno and these sound awesome!

Kastley85891 · 07-23-2010, 05:57 PM

Nice result dude, still rich to , so if you tune these bad boys you car will be even happier - sweet

Zsteve · 07-23-2010, 06:48 PM

so just over 5 hp and 7 tq max. decent gains and worth the dollars if you are happy with it and its looks. Not good enough for me to spend that money but each his own. Thanks for the dyno post.

Im adding this to my other thread about bolt on gains. Are you getting another dyno when you get the CBE? If so let us know so I can add that too.

tjlazer · 07-23-2010, 07:04 PM

Yeah I am adding ERZ HFC's and Meistershaft GTS next week and I'll do another dyno!

I'm pretty sure if it was 20 degrees cooler I would of got more gains. It was mid 80's today and in the 60's when I did my baseline.

jbush74 · 09-06-2010, 10:38 AM

I'm a little new to the 370 mod world, but can you tell me - Would I be able to install these myself? I'm no mechanic, but I'm not an idiot either. Safer to have someone else install? If so, what types of places would do it?

Also, do these void out the warranty at all?

tjlazer · 09-06-2010, 05:14 PM

Yes very easy to install. Well much easier than the long tube intakes like Stillen G3 or Injen.

Cmike2780 · 09-06-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbush74

I'm a little new to the 370 mod world, but can you tell me - Would I be able to install these myself? I'm no mechanic, but I'm not an idiot either. Safer to have someone else install? If so, what types of places would do it?

Also, do these void out the warranty at all?

You can do it yourself if you have some mechanical skills. You can also look for a reputable shop in your area, maybe search the forum or you can have the dealer install it. The only thing you can really screw up is the MAF sensor if you drop it or you don't fit it properly and cause vacuum leaks. Both avoidable if your careful.

Your entire warranty cannot be voided. The part you replace and anything damaged by that part will no longer be covered by the factory warranty. Your transmission for example, is still covered.

VaGntlmn · 09-06-2010, 07:01 PM

I ran into 2 problems when I tried to install mine last weekend.
The valve cover connections are for 5/8" tubing, and the kit includes 1/2" tubing. (there's a separate post for that: K&N Typhoon Install problem).
I'm still trying to figure out how I want to get around it.
There are 2 responses from 2 other members in the other post who indicated that they were able to force the connections and that they worked just fine.
I guess I'm just not that brave, and I want to see what other options I can come up with this week.

VaGntlmn · 09-11-2010, 01:09 PM

This is an update to the post I made above.
I had problems attaching the hoses from the valve covers to the k&n tubes.
The valve covers are 5/8", and the supplied hoses are 1/2".
The key is a little bit of extra knowledge, boiling water, and liquid soap.
Before attaching the 1/2" hose to the 5/8" vent covers, put a little bit of liquid soap on the outside of the vent cover, and soak one end of the hose in boiling water for about a minute. You still have to work fast, but it can be done.

07-16-2010, 09:53 PM	#91 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	sounds good __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

07-23-2010, 05:57 PM	#95 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 17	Nice result dude, still rich to , so if you tune these bad boys you car will be even happier - sweet __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

07-23-2010, 06:48 PM	#96 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	so just over 5 hp and 7 tq max. decent gains and worth the dollars if you are happy with it and its looks. Not good enough for me to spend that money but each his own. Thanks for the dyno post. Im adding this to my other thread about bolt on gains. Are you getting another dyno when you get the CBE? If so let us know so I can add that too. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 07-23-2010 at 06:51 PM.

07-23-2010, 07:04 PM	#97 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yeah I am adding ERZ HFC's and Meistershaft GTS next week and I'll do another dyno! I'm pretty sure if it was 20 degrees cooler I would of got more gains. It was mid 80's today and in the 60's when I did my baseline. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

09-06-2010, 05:14 PM	#99 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yes very easy to install. Well much easier than the long tube intakes like Stillen G3 or Injen. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-17-2010, 01:05 PM	#92 (permalink)
Urzakor Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 71 Drives: not a Honda Rep Power: 15	Quick review - The install was pretty easy. Except for me being messy and not being able to find some tools, it went by pretty quick. The only hitch that I had was that some of the hoses didn't fit correctly to the engine so I had to get a little creative. I'll show some pictures of it next time I'm off. I don't suppose they're essential to the operation of the car or performance wise but I'll see what you guys say after I get some pictures up. As for performance - I did feel the engine respond a little better. I'm not sure if it really was the intake or some sort of placebo effect but i think it gos a little harder from 3.5k rpm+. Sound - nothing drastic. There was some change but for me to really be able to tell a difference I would've had to listen to the stock vs intake back to back to really discern it. Overall I'm happy with the way it looks and the effect it had (placebo or not). I plan on going Supercharger somewhere down the line so I didn't really wanna splurge on a CAI. This'll tide me over til the 29th when I get my FI Long Tube Headers and Exhaust installed. Not bad for my first mod ever.

07-17-2010, 09:18 PM	#93 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 14	VQ's exhaust side is really the big problem for these engines. Once you open up the exhaust side you'll get a little more out of the intake side. GL with the rest.

09-06-2010, 10:38 AM	#98 (permalink)
jbush74 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6 Drives: '09 370z white MT Rep Power: 15	I'm a little new to the 370 mod world, but can you tell me - Would I be able to install these myself? I'm no mechanic, but I'm not an idiot either. Safer to have someone else install? If so, what types of places would do it? Also, do these void out the warranty at all?

09-06-2010, 07:01 PM	#101 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 377 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 14	I ran into 2 problems when I tried to install mine last weekend. The valve cover connections are for 5/8" tubing, and the kit includes 1/2" tubing. (there's a separate post for that: K&N Typhoon Install problem). I'm still trying to figure out how I want to get around it. There are 2 responses from 2 other members in the other post who indicated that they were able to force the connections and that they worked just fine. I guess I'm just not that brave, and I want to see what other options I can come up with this week. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here. Last edited by VaGntlmn; 09-06-2010 at 07:07 PM. Reason: added link to second k&n install post

09-11-2010, 01:09 PM	#102 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 377 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 14	This is an update to the post I made above. I had problems attaching the hoses from the valve covers to the k&n tubes. The valve covers are 5/8", and the supplied hoses are 1/2". The key is a little bit of extra knowledge, boiling water, and liquid soap. Before attaching the 1/2" hose to the 5/8" vent covers, put a little bit of liquid soap on the outside of the vent cover, and soak one end of the hose in boiling water for about a minute. You still have to work fast, but it can be done. Smashley likes this. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here. Last edited by VaGntlmn; 09-11-2010 at 01:11 PM.

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