K&N Typhoon Intake & other mods

fmusignac · 02-09-2011, 09:52 PM

Hey guys,

Looking to buy a few things for my Z roadster touring sport (black). Was thinking the first mod to buy the K&N Typhoon intakes... Is it worth it for 300? Does it sound better without changing the exhaust? Will it affect my Nissan warranty? I have read there are some gains...

Im a newbie so sorry for some of the rookie questions, just want to get some feedback! THANKS!

What other mods do you guys consider to begin with?

tyler20c · 02-09-2011, 10:55 PM

I have the typhoons and I like them, I'd say well worth the 300 bucks. It's gonna change the tone of your engine but don't expect the exhaust to be any louder. It won't affect your nissan warranty either, no worries. Also, if your looking to increase your exhaust note but don't want something super loud look into the invidia gemini exhaust.

nismo 1234 · 02-09-2011, 11:00 PM

i have k&n intakes also, however, some members on this fourm got the same gains from just K&n drop in filters. you might want to do a bit of research. intakes are expensive comparing to drop in filters..

jayhuffdaddy · 03-12-2011, 06:20 AM

Amazon.com: K&N 69-7078TS 69 Series Typhoon Air Intake Kit: Automotive

On sale for $292 w/free shipping via amazon. I pulled the trigger and ordered one.

Nikkolai · 03-12-2011, 08:22 AM

I literally just installed these yesterday. I had HPS tubes and HKS drop in filters. The installation was really easy and the instructions are really good (although not really needed). At wide open throttle, the engine is definitely a lot louder. I think whoever posted here saying that it is barely louder than stock is deaf or something. I think it is well worth the price. Throttle response is increased as well (which I was looking for).

By the way, there is a thread about having some issues with the tubes K&N provided that connects to the engine but I had no problems at all. As for next modification, I will be installing hi flow cats.

Greg C · 03-12-2011, 09:17 AM

I have just installed the K&N Typhoon intakes but before I had them installed, I had them painted red to match the car plus while I was at it had the strut painted red as well. Can't claim that idea I saw that idea on the forum
I also had Magnaflow exhaust installed
boy they sound really nice
Greg C

robw9999 · 03-12-2011, 09:45 AM

I ordered a set after finding a good deal. I've been very happy with them. The WOT sound is great. I didn't run into any install problems either

red6spd · 03-12-2011, 09:49 AM

Stillen Intake FtW

02-09-2011, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
fmusignac Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 9 Drives: 370zRoadsterTouring Rep Power: 14	K&N Typhoon Intake & other mods Hey guys, Looking to buy a few things for my Z roadster touring sport (black). Was thinking the first mod to buy the K&N Typhoon intakes... Is it worth it for 300? Does it sound better without changing the exhaust? Will it affect my Nissan warranty? I have read there are some gains... Im a newbie so sorry for some of the rookie questions, just want to get some feedback! THANKS! What other mods do you guys consider to begin with?

03-12-2011, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Amazon.com: K&N 69-7078TS 69 Series Typhoon Air Intake Kit: Automotive On sale for $292 w/free shipping via amazon. I pulled the trigger and ordered one. __________________ Get your free dropbox account here http://db.tt/m4cYBiU When you sign up you and I get an extra 500MB of storage. Rimbit, the new Bitcoin alternative http://igg.me/at/rimbit-com/x/7599377

03-12-2011, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 14	I literally just installed these yesterday. I had HPS tubes and HKS drop in filters. The installation was really easy and the instructions are really good (although not really needed). At wide open throttle, the engine is definitely a lot louder. I think whoever posted here saying that it is barely louder than stock is deaf or something. I think it is well worth the price. Throttle response is increased as well (which I was looking for). By the way, there is a thread about having some issues with the tubes K&N provided that connects to the engine but I had no problems at all. As for next modification, I will be installing hi flow cats. Last edited by Nikkolai; 03-12-2011 at 08:29 AM.

03-12-2011, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
robw9999 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jax/St.aug FL Posts: 28 Drives: '10 Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 16	I ordered a set after finding a good deal. I've been very happy with them. The WOT sound is great. I didn't run into any install problems either __________________ Car Fan

03-12-2011, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Stillen Intake FtW __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

02-09-2011, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 14	I have the typhoons and I like them, I'd say well worth the 300 bucks. It's gonna change the tone of your engine but don't expect the exhaust to be any louder. It won't affect your nissan warranty either, no worries. Also, if your looking to increase your exhaust note but don't want something super loud look into the invidia gemini exhaust.

02-09-2011, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 15	i have k&n intakes also, however, some members on this fourm got the same gains from just K&n drop in filters. you might want to do a bit of research. intakes are expensive comparing to drop in filters..

03-12-2011, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Greg C Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 14	I have just installed the K&N Typhoon intakes but before I had them installed, I had them painted red to match the car plus while I was at it had the strut painted red as well. Can't claim that idea I saw that idea on the forum I also had Magnaflow exhaust installed boy they sound really nice Greg C

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