Stock post MAF accordian tube question???

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.

TBSS2008 · 04-29-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Need new track times!

Your right about that, need to see how she performs with all the new goodies!

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.....

davewittesg37 · 07-02-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I honestly don't think you're going to "notice" a difference. There has to be small improvements in flow though as smooth wall tube will obviously flow better than a corrugated one that would tend to disrupt smooth flow. Generally, a series of small improvements often add up to measurable gains, but just this one will not be a $100 kick in the pants. I've done both the Cobb and Generic 45 degree 2.75 elbows, but they've been in concert with my custom CAI mods...I didn't notice any change when I went from the stock hoses to the smooth walled silicone (both with my filters installed)

Generic hoses with custom PCV line take-offs on my car (before the Cobb's were available):

My friend Zpirate's car with the Cobb hoses:

you and another member said you used stock maf tubes. What do you mean? Did you cut the maf out of the airbox or get a replacment?

1st · 07-02-2013, 05:18 PM

Ya, is that smog legal especially in California? Where did you purchase the filter covers?

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.

Modshack · 07-03-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by davewittesg37

you and another member said you used stock maf tubes. What do you mean? Did you cut the maf out of the airbox or get a replacment?

My original set-up used stock MAF tubes, cut from a spare OEM box

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Originally Posted by 1st

Ya, is that smog legal especially in California? Where did you purchase the filter covers?

I fabricate an intake for Audi's and VW's. Tubes are heat insulated 5 layer: Steel, Phenolic tube, Foil, Insulation, and another layer of foil. I no longer make these for the 370Z..Haven't had this car for a few years now..

1st · 07-03-2013, 09:37 AM

Modshack you did a good job on the covers they look excellent. Good craftsmanship. These would be nice to add to the K&N sri's or replace the black covers on the Stillen G2’s.

04-28-2010, 08:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
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04-28-2010, 08:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	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

04-28-2010, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	These are all show and no go IMO.

04-28-2010, 10:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	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	#24 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	Modshack I'm guessin you were being sarcastic and like the Cobb tubes?

07-02-2013, 05:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	Ya, is that smog legal especially in California? Where did you purchase the filter covers?

07-02-2013, 06:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 12	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.

07-03-2013, 09:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	Modshack you did a good job on the covers they look excellent. Good craftsmanship. These would be nice to add to the K&N sri's or replace the black covers on the Stillen G2’s.