Stock post MAF accordian tube question???

Zsteve · 04-28-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

Actually they are pretty good, I understand the heat soak thoery TBH it is over rated ;-)
I have ran Short rams on cars with a lot more power then my Z and tuned a lot of vehicles with both SR ,CAI and no filters! and TBH intake temps are pretty resonable, every one gets heat soak sitting still etc

I kept the ram scoop form the original air boxes in place to feed the dry airs, next up I am flex piping some 3in tube around to the front G3 style.

I diverse, back on topic, I think they are a decent mod for 100 bucks

have you used the cobb to measure the MAF intake temps now with the short ram intake? Im only 8-10 above ambient with the stock boxes and K&N drop ins. Im sure yours will be a good bit higher now that the filters are exposed. IMO I would have spent money on Modshacks filter covers before the Cobb hoses.

Kastley85891 · 04-28-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

have you used the cobb to measure the MAF intake temps now with the short ram intake? Im only 8-10 above ambient with the stock boxes and K&N drop ins. Im sure yours will be a good bit higher now that the filters are exposed. IMO I would have spent money on Modshacks filter covers before the Cobb hoses.

Yes I did and it was acceptable, each his own on mod path I guess, its all trial and error and TBH its what I like to do, Wifes gets a little teasy at the amount of time I spend changing things and tinkering.

Like modshack said you will feel nothing from this mod alone but a number of smaller changes can effect the vehicle quite nicely in some cases and like crap in others, for 100 bucks and another 100 on top, a couple hours in the garage and a sawsall I was happy with result.

Combined with the drop ins I think a viable option for some one, who is concerned about the possible HS.
If you tune the stock air boxes or pay some one to do it you can extract gains from the fueling so good chances for improvement all round

efuseakay · 04-28-2010, 03:23 PM

You can always fab some heat shields too...

ddvette9 · 04-28-2010, 08:30 PM

Cool guys thanks. My finished mod would be the Cobb and the k&n so I'm mainly looking for feedback on those two things paired together. I'm not looking for huge gains or anything special, just a nice mod that looks good, performs good, is somewhat stock and easy to upkeep. For around 200 bucks (Cobb amd drop ins) I'm hoping it will be a nice addition lol. My birthday is next week and I was looking into getting this as a gift but didn't want my family to totally waste money if you guys know what I mean. Thts why I started this thread, for good feedback from people with valued opinions and experience

Kastley85891 · 04-28-2010, 08:50 PM

Happy Bday, enjoy the Z

efuseakay · 04-28-2010, 09:39 PM

These are all show and no go IMO.

ddvette9 · 04-28-2010, 10:18 PM

Wow. thats a rough statement. A lot of people on here got nothing but good things from the K&N's, so they arent just for show. and possibly added to the COBBS might make a nice little setup, but that is why i started this thred in the first place

efuseakay · 04-29-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

Wow. thats a rough statement. A lot of people on here got nothing but good things from the K&N's, so they arent just for show. and possibly added to the COBBS might make a nice little setup, but that is why i started this thred in the first place

Oh. I was just talking about the Cobb tubes. Sorry.

They will absolutely not make any difference.

Modshack · 04-29-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay

They will absolutely not make any difference.

Yeah, Uh huh. Turbonation is better than smooth....

LiquidZ · 04-29-2010, 12:09 PM

Laminar baby

ddvette9 · 04-29-2010, 01:19 PM

Modshack I'm guessin you were being sarcastic and like the Cobb tubes?

Modshack · 04-29-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

Modshack I'm guessin you were being sarcastic and like the Cobb tubes?

LOL...I'm all about teh SMOOTH.....

snowsurfdirtx · 07-02-2013, 06:56 PM

honestly I dont know why you'd do anything other than true CAI (G3s, etc) or just do post maf tubes (since the stock intake is technically a true cold air, it takes air from outside the engine bay) and pairs nicely with K&Ns. you connect the post maf tubes to the MAF body itself.

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efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 17	You can always fab some heat shields too...

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ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 19	Wow. thats a rough statement. A lot of people on here got nothing but good things from the K&N's, so they arent just for show. and possibly added to the COBBS might make a nice little setup, but that is why i started this thred in the first place

04-29-2010, 01:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 19	Modshack I'm guessin you were being sarcastic and like the Cobb tubes?

07-02-2013, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 14	honestly I dont know why you'd do anything other than true CAI (G3s, etc) or just do post maf tubes (since the stock intake is technically a true cold air, it takes air from outside the engine bay) and pairs nicely with K&Ns. you connect the post maf tubes to the MAF body itself.