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

Skeeterbop · 01-25-2012, 07:51 PM

Well I personally have no issue with either the Drop-in filters, COne filters (as found on the CAI) or any other quality filter. I also don't see why you are changing filters at every oil change either. I changed mine at the recommended 15k miles and while yes, it was dirty on the outside the filter still looked good on the inside. I'll also say that when it was dirty, that's compared to a new filter, otherwise it wasn't as dirty as what I would have expected for the enviroment that my car has been in. Our stock engine bay is pretty well sealed. I honestly doubt you have much to wory about if keeping the stock airboxes. If you are so worried about it, just stick with the OEM filters and intake setup. I would love to see an independent study comparing OEM filters to various aftermarket companies. I could see how early designs of reusable airfilters wouldn't be as good compared to paper filters, but I think with all the advances in technology this gap has definitely closed if not become nonexistent.

Z_ealot · 01-25-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Well I personally have no issue with either the Drop-in filters, COne filters (as found on the CAI) or any other quality filter. I also don't see why you are changing filters at every oil change either. I changed mine at the recommended 15k miles and while yes, it was dirty on the outside the filter still looked good on the inside. I'll also say that when it was dirty, that's compared to a new filter, otherwise it wasn't as dirty as what I would have expected for the enviroment that my car has been in. Our stock engine bay is pretty well sealed. I honestly doubt you have much to wory about if keeping the stock airboxes. If you are so worried about it, just stick with the OEM filters and intake setup. I would love to see an independent study comparing OEM filters to various aftermarket companies. I could see how early designs of reusable airfilters wouldn't be as good compared to paper filters, but I think with all the advances in technology this gap has definitely closed if not become nonexistent.

you also have to take into consideration the big difference between a sport bikes air filter and a sport cars air filter is that the bikes will always be more open to the environment where it can suck up more dirt from the road whereas the air filters on our cars tend to be tucked away behind the front bumper to prevent alot of that same dirt from getting to the air filters to begin with.

Skeeterbop · 01-25-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

you also have to take into consideration the big difference between a sport bikes air filter and a sport cars air filter is that the bikes will always be more open to the environment where it can suck up more dirt from the road whereas the air filters on our cars tend to be tucked away behind the front bumper to prevent alot of that same dirt from getting to the air filters to begin with.

gsxr750 · 01-25-2012, 08:21 PM

Engine oil and filters and air filters get changed 4 times a yr. if the car or vehicle is driven 12,OOO anually

As long as you can afford oil and air filters and mobil 1 is quite cheap protection for your car and the air/oil quality are the 2 lifes blood of your engine.

Would say its wrong for a soldier to clean their M4 daily, even if they don't shoot it.

01-25-2012, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Well I personally have no issue with either the Drop-in filters, COne filters (as found on the CAI) or any other quality filter. I also don't see why you are changing filters at every oil change either. I changed mine at the recommended 15k miles and while yes, it was dirty on the outside the filter still looked good on the inside. I'll also say that when it was dirty, that's compared to a new filter, otherwise it wasn't as dirty as what I would have expected for the enviroment that my car has been in. Our stock engine bay is pretty well sealed. I honestly doubt you have much to wory about if keeping the stock airboxes. If you are so worried about it, just stick with the OEM filters and intake setup. I would love to see an independent study comparing OEM filters to various aftermarket companies. I could see how early designs of reusable airfilters wouldn't be as good compared to paper filters, but I think with all the advances in technology this gap has definitely closed if not become nonexistent. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

01-25-2012, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 14	Engine oil and filters and air filters get changed 4 times a yr. if the car or vehicle is driven 12,OOO anually As long as you can afford oil and air filters and mobil 1 is quite cheap protection for your car and the air/oil quality are the 2 lifes blood of your engine. Would say its wrong for a soldier to clean their M4 daily, even if they don't shoot it. Last edited by gsxr750; 01-25-2012 at 08:27 PM.

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