Is it really worth putting a Cold Air Intake on 370z and what HP gains

sfearl1 · 01-24-2012, 11:41 AM

haitech · 01-24-2012, 06:57 PM

Very logically put

FL 4Motion · 01-24-2012, 08:12 PM

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You make a great deal of sense.

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Very logically put

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brucelidat · 01-24-2012, 08:45 PM

So everyone seems to think the post MAF tubes are the way to go. I have the FI CBE and HFCs and went with K&N drop-ins instead of doing a gen 3 CAI. Will there be any tangible benefit to me to add the post MAF tubes now also? Are they easy to install?

batman_4 · 01-24-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

So everyone seems to think the post MAF tubes are the way to go. I have the FI CBE and HFCs and went with K&N drop-ins instead of doing a gen 3 CAI. Will there be any tangible benefit to me to add the post MAF tubes now also? Are they easy to install?

yes they are relatively easy to install... think of it like this, the stock post MAF tubes have an accordion-like structure as opposed to the aftermarket MAF tubes which are smooth. imo i would think, the smoother the airflow the better

brucelidat · 01-24-2012, 09:08 PM

Better, yes, but will there be anything tangible to me the driver with them or mainly on paper like a dyno? Are we looking at 3 whp, better engine response, improved fuel economy or something along those lines?

batman_4 · 01-24-2012, 10:50 PM

putting it in butt 'dyno terms' i did feel an increase in HP.

i have also been able to see the differences as i raced my buddys decked out GTI and now pull on him starting in 2nd and keep that distance between the two as opposed to pre-post MAF when we would stay even all the way up to 5th, no joke.

brucelidat · 01-24-2012, 11:01 PM

the post MAF was the only difference or was it coupled with other mods? Hmm, I think I should go check the DIY section for a post MAF write up and see how easy it is to install. I don't expect big gains, but if it feels better, maybe it can appease the mod bug.

batman_4 · 01-24-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

the post MAF was the only difference or was it coupled with other mods? Hmm, I think I should go check the DIY section for a post MAF write up and see how easy it is to install. I don't expect big gains, but if it feels better, maybe it can appease the mod bug.

only other 'performance' mod is my invidia exhaust

brucelidat · 01-24-2012, 11:15 PM

i feel the exhaust is prob where most of the gains came from but still, the post MAF is a pretty inexpensive mod. I'll probably try them out.

batman_4 · 01-25-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

i feel the exhaust is prob where most of the gains came from but still, the post MAF is a pretty inexpensive mod. I'll probably try them out.

i had raced him multiple times w/my exhaust already on...i would get him by no more than my front bumper being ahead of his front bumper by a foot. once i coupled the exhaust w/the post-MAF tubes i was able to pull on him

brucelidat · 01-25-2012, 10:33 AM

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i had raced him multiple times w/my exhaust already on...i would get him by no more than my front bumper being ahead of his front bumper by a foot. once i coupled the exhaust w/the post-MAF tubes i was able to pull on him

Ok, i'm sold! Do you have the k&n drop-ins also?

batman_4 · 01-25-2012, 12:07 PM

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Ok, i'm sold! Do you have the k&n drop-ins also?

yessir

brucelidat · 01-24-2012, 11:19 PM

I'm looking at the z1 ones. I assume they're all more or less the same as long as it's a reputable source? Anyone know if it comes with install instructions? I am not a mechanic by any means and like to have easy to follow instructions.

Skeeterbop · 01-25-2012, 10:16 AM

I have the Z1 post MAF tubes. They don't come with instructions but it is very self explanatory.

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	So everyone seems to think the post MAF tubes are the way to go. I have the FI CBE and HFCs and went with K&N drop-ins instead of doing a gen 3 CAI. Will there be any tangible benefit to me to add the post MAF tubes now also? Are they easy to install? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-24-2012, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	Better, yes, but will there be anything tangible to me the driver with them or mainly on paper like a dyno? Are we looking at 3 whp, better engine response, improved fuel economy or something along those lines? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-24-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 369	putting it in butt 'dyno terms' i did feel an increase in HP. i have also been able to see the differences as i raced my buddys decked out GTI and now pull on him starting in 2nd and keep that distance between the two as opposed to pre-post MAF when we would stay even all the way up to 5th, no joke. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

01-24-2012, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	the post MAF was the only difference or was it coupled with other mods? Hmm, I think I should go check the DIY section for a post MAF write up and see how easy it is to install. I don't expect big gains, but if it feels better, maybe it can appease the mod bug. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-24-2012, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 16	Very logically put

01-24-2012, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	i feel the exhaust is prob where most of the gains came from but still, the post MAF is a pretty inexpensive mod. I'll probably try them out. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-24-2012, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	I'm looking at the z1 ones. I assume they're all more or less the same as long as it's a reputable source? Anyone know if it comes with install instructions? I am not a mechanic by any means and like to have easy to follow instructions. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-25-2012, 10:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	I have the Z1 post MAF tubes. They don't come with instructions but it is very self explanatory. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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