My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

Teddy KGB · 07-13-2011, 10:21 AM

Has anyone tried the Mishimoto intakes yet? I'm interested to see if the quality meets or exceeds the HPS. I might just pull the trigger anyway.

Bodytechz · 07-13-2011, 10:39 AM

Just ordered the Mishimoto tubes in RED to replace my black HPS tubes that I've only had on for a month. Wanted them to match the rest of the red silicone hoses I have swapped out in my Niz. If anyone is interested in my black HPS tubes PM me and we can make a deal.

Pelican170 · 07-13-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodytechz

Just ordered the Mishimoto tubes in RED to replace my black HPS tubes that I've only had on for a month. Wanted them to match the rest of the red silicone hoses I have swapped out in my Niz. If anyone is interested in my black HPS tubes PM me and we can make a deal.

I wanted to do the same thing for the nismo. Post back about how the fitment is. Curious if the passenger side tube fits better... also what the quality is since they say they provide more heat resistance...

Cmike2780 · 07-13-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I wanted to do the same thing for the nismo. Post back about how the fitment is. Curious if the passenger side tube fits better... also what the quality is since they say they provide more heat resistance...

FYI. Z1 sells post MAF tubes in red, blue & black.

Pelican170 · 07-13-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

FYI. Z1 sells post MAF tubes in red, blue & black.

Yea i saw that, but thanks. To be honest, I wasnt thrilled with the HPS tubes but not sure if theres much of a difference between the other 2 options. So wont switch until i hear some feedback...

Bodytechz · 08-10-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I wanted to do the same thing for the nismo. Post back about how the fitment is. Curious if the passenger side tube fits better... also what the quality is since they say they provide more heat resistance...

The Z1 Silicone tubes seem to fit better than the HPS tubes, didn't have to trim the passenger side tube at all, perfect fit. The overall quality seems to be better as well, a bit thicker than the HPS.

Pelican170 · 08-11-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodytechz

The Z1 Silicone tubes seem to fit better than the HPS tubes, didn't have to trim the passenger side tube at all, perfect fit. The overall quality seems to be better as well, a bit thicker than the HPS.

Good to know and thanks for posting back. I may make a switch to the Z1's or the Mishimoto's. The other day I happened to open up the hood after driving and grabbed the HPS tubes, they were super hot!!

Maila87 · 08-11-2011, 10:24 AM

Glad to hear it! This weekend ordered them. Why the shipping to Europe takes so long time?

Red__Zed · 08-11-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Good to know and thanks for posting back. I may make a switch to the Z1's or the Mishimoto's. The other day I happened to open up the hood after driving and grabbed the HPS tubes, they were super hot!!

the outside is going to be hot no matter what. It's the inside that matters.

Tunerz_Store · 07-13-2011, 02:53 PM

I have the mishimoto hoses in stock. Red, blue and black...

Panda Grahams · 07-18-2011, 01:22 PM

To the guys with the HPS tubes installed, did you notice any difference in sound? Is it as noticeable as a CAI?

kenchan · 07-18-2011, 04:02 PM

sound is comparable to stock. the primary reason why i went this route. i dont like too much noise.

Methodical4u · 07-18-2011, 05:10 PM

aside from color... why would anyone switch from one post maf tube type to another? Aside from spending more money they didn't need to... I can't believe it would possibly make any extra power.

Pelican170 · 08-05-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

aside from color... why would anyone switch from one post maf tube type to another? Aside from spending more money they didn't need to... I can't believe it would possibly make any extra power.

The reason I was curious about the Mishimoto ones is because they claim to prevent against heat, and the others dont mention that. If that were true, id buy them even though i have the HPS tubes.... Still no evidence that they actually do help with heat...

Masa · 08-07-2011, 09:44 PM

Finally got around to installing these as well as new panel filters. Whole process took about 45 mins including removal of the strut bar.

They have been on the car for about a week now and there is noticeable increase in throttle response between 3k-5k rpm as well as a slightly louder intake volume/noise. The car does seem more eager to pull across most of the rpm range as well.

Just to make sure I wasn't suffering from a placebo effect and not making things up I switched cars for an afternoon with a fellow forum member (SolidKatfish) and the only difference between our cars are the intake and filters. Granted, the butt dyno is not accurate enough to measure tangible gains, it does feel slightly better. He also noted better throttle response and better pull across the rev range. We both also agreed his car felt more flat in the mid range so either we're both going crazy or there is a somewhat small but noticeable difference once the tubes+filter combo are installed.

pics:

08-11-2011, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 38 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Glad to hear it! This weekend ordered them. Why the shipping to Europe takes so long time? __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

07-13-2011, 02:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tunerz_Store A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 8,274 Drives: 04 G35 - 2016 Z06 Rep Power: 32	I have the mishimoto hoses in stock. Red, blue and black... __________________ Tunerz Store \| Uncover Your Vehicle's Potential 370z Intakes \| 370z Exhausts \| 370z Suspension \| 370z Brakes Tel: (844)8TUNERZ

08-07-2011, 09:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 22	Finally got around to installing these as well as new panel filters. Whole process took about 45 mins including removal of the strut bar. They have been on the car for about a week now and there is noticeable increase in throttle response between 3k-5k rpm as well as a slightly louder intake volume/noise. The car does seem more eager to pull across most of the rpm range as well. Just to make sure I wasn't suffering from a placebo effect and not making things up I switched cars for an afternoon with a fellow forum member (SolidKatfish) and the only difference between our cars are the intake and filters. Granted, the butt dyno is not accurate enough to measure tangible gains, it does feel slightly better. He also noted better throttle response and better pull across the rev range. We both also agreed his car felt more flat in the mid range so either we're both going crazy or there is a somewhat small but noticeable difference once the tubes+filter combo are installed. pics: __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Last edited by Masa; 08-07-2011 at 09:56 PM.

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07-13-2011, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Teddy KGB Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 79 Drives: 40th Z, Tundra, CBR6 Rep Power: 16	Has anyone tried the Mishimoto intakes yet? I'm interested to see if the quality meets or exceeds the HPS. I might just pull the trigger anyway.

07-18-2011, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Panda Grahams Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 19 Drives: '09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	To the guys with the HPS tubes installed, did you notice any difference in sound? Is it as noticeable as a CAI?

07-18-2011, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	sound is comparable to stock. the primary reason why i went this route. i dont like too much noise.

07-18-2011, 05:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 17	aside from color... why would anyone switch from one post maf tube type to another? Aside from spending more money they didn't need to... I can't believe it would possibly make any extra power.