Akuma Motorports 370z Intake

AkumaMS · 07-20-2012, 10:45 AM

370Z Purist explained the changes quite well.

The overall aesthetic is improved as well.

Mandrel bending is nice because it eliminates any seams, smooths the path of the airflow(with the aluminum, the seams are so tight that this is only a mild improvement, if any), and makes for a more appealing product to some. Actually, it will be a little cheaper for me to have them mandrel bent in quantity, then fab each kit on my own. For now I will be getting a few sets done here then I will have a place mandrel bend a run for me. I like to have a few sets out there before they become a stocking item. That way if there is any issues or revisions required, they can be addressed before final run. The quality will be there for both.

We are using a K/N filter at this time, and they have a small amount of oil in the filter, but it does not go into the piping and I do not suggest oiling the filter any more after purchase.

The intake does require trimming the front plastic area. It will require the same install as the Stillen unit. We will have instructions up very soon. the trimming is minor, and does not have a negative effect on the front end. Our car is tracked very hard and daily driven, and there has been no cause for concern.

The piping will go over the AC lines, however there is a fair amount of play in the fitment, and we will provide a piece of silicone to protect the AC lines. After 1500miles, the first set has shown no signs of wear.

I hope this helps a bit. I will get you final pics in an hour or two, I have to finish welding. Pics to follow.

Cheers,
John

Kevin@AkumaMS · 07-20-2012, 10:38 AM

370z purist..... That video freaks me the f*** out. But i'm very fond of your explanation on how the MAF sensors "trip balls" hahah

They will be K&N Oiled filters
The only modification needed will be to the front bumper beam where the piping goes through you will just need to open those holes up a little
I will post up as soon as we are taking payments

Huck · 07-20-2012, 10:58 AM

I don't know if this is something that you guys would want to do, but I have Stillen intakes right now with a full exhaust. I'm gonna be tuning the car soon, and I would be willing to put your intakes on and do another dyno run after everything is tuned up to get a comparison with full exhaust. If the numbers are good I would keep them and sell my stillens. You guys can pm me if you're interested!

Alchemy · 07-20-2012, 11:25 AM

I like the use of the word "trimming" to describe what has to be done to install these intakes as well as the G3's. Using the word cutting is a bit extreme and scares people. All it really requires is shaving a few millimeters of plastic and is done in about 10 seconds.

The intake is looking mighty good guys, real nice work

Def like the non welded look

Kevin@AkumaMS · 07-20-2012, 01:05 PM

The Final Product (minus the welds)

370Z Purist · 07-20-2012, 01:28 PM

Those are some tall filters!

I'm assuming you'll be offering polished aluminum. All your photos (to me) make it appear that the piping/tubing is a satin/brushed finish. Then again these are mostly development photos, and greasy automotive-working hands don't exactly lend to a clean, shiny finish!

Kevin@AkumaMS · 07-20-2012, 01:50 PM

Thats just brushed aluminum which is what we'll offer them in

-Kevin@Akuma

lemon-fresh · 07-20-2012, 02:08 PM

When will they be available for purchase?

'10Anamoly · 07-20-2012, 02:33 PM

Dare I say we need dynos to compare to the Rev 2? Curious if they are smoother in the lower RPMs.

lemon-fresh · 07-20-2012, 02:37 PM

dynos would be nice (as always)...

Ni55anPat · 07-20-2012, 03:02 PM

I wish these manufactures would post everything at once....pictures, dyno, available date and cost. Saves from all the BS. SORRY for the rant.

. intakes. Look great

lemon-fresh · 07-20-2012, 04:46 PM

they wanna build HYPE.

Ni55anPat · 07-20-2012, 06:35 PM

Hype? I'll go buy another intake

gomer_110 · 07-20-2012, 06:39 PM

Will these fit a Nismo and will the instructions actually address the Nismo installation.

Also just a recommendation but maybe including a paper template for the "trimming" would be a good idea, that way the installer doesn't have to guess at how much to actually trim.

One_Quick_Z · 07-20-2012, 07:55 PM

No you wont Pat you dont even have a Z anymore

DAN

07-20-2012, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 99 Drives: EVOX Rep Power: 15	370Z Purist explained the changes quite well. The overall aesthetic is improved as well. Mandrel bending is nice because it eliminates any seams, smooths the path of the airflow(with the aluminum, the seams are so tight that this is only a mild improvement, if any), and makes for a more appealing product to some. Actually, it will be a little cheaper for me to have them mandrel bent in quantity, then fab each kit on my own. For now I will be getting a few sets done here then I will have a place mandrel bend a run for me. I like to have a few sets out there before they become a stocking item. That way if there is any issues or revisions required, they can be addressed before final run. The quality will be there for both. We are using a K/N filter at this time, and they have a small amount of oil in the filter, but it does not go into the piping and I do not suggest oiling the filter any more after purchase. The intake does require trimming the front plastic area. It will require the same install as the Stillen unit. We will have instructions up very soon. the trimming is minor, and does not have a negative effect on the front end. Our car is tracked very hard and daily driven, and there has been no cause for concern. The piping will go over the AC lines, however there is a fair amount of play in the fitment, and we will provide a piece of silicone to protect the AC lines. After 1500miles, the first set has shown no signs of wear. I hope this helps a bit. I will get you final pics in an hour or two, I have to finish welding. Pics to follow. Cheers, John __________________ John Shafer Owner/Calibrator Akuma Motorsports LLC http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...ncVpndgs-nSyng

07-20-2012, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	I don't know if this is something that you guys would want to do, but I have Stillen intakes right now with a full exhaust. I'm gonna be tuning the car soon, and I would be willing to put your intakes on and do another dyno run after everything is tuned up to get a comparison with full exhaust. If the numbers are good I would keep them and sell my stillens. You guys can pm me if you're interested! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-20-2012, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	I like the use of the word "trimming" to describe what has to be done to install these intakes as well as the G3's. Using the word cutting is a bit extreme and scares people. All it really requires is shaving a few millimeters of plastic and is done in about 10 seconds. The intake is looking mighty good guys, real nice work Def like the non welded look __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

07-20-2012, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 15	The Final Product (minus the welds) Last edited by Kevin@AkumaMS; 07-20-2012 at 01:14 PM.

07-20-2012, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 21	Those are some tall filters! I'm assuming you'll be offering polished aluminum. All your photos (to me) make it appear that the piping/tubing is a satin/brushed finish. Then again these are mostly development photos, and greasy automotive-working hands don't exactly lend to a clean, shiny finish! __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

07-20-2012, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 15	370z purist..... That video freaks me the f*** out. But i'm very fond of your explanation on how the MAF sensors "trip balls" hahah They will be K&N Oiled filters The only modification needed will be to the front bumper beam where the piping goes through you will just need to open those holes up a little I will post up as soon as we are taking payments

07-20-2012, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 15	Thats just brushed aluminum which is what we'll offer them in -Kevin@Akuma

07-20-2012, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	When will they be available for purchase?

07-20-2012, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Dare I say we need dynos to compare to the Rev 2? Curious if they are smoother in the lower RPMs. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

07-20-2012, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	dynos would be nice (as always)...

07-20-2012, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 20	I wish these manufactures would post everything at once....pictures, dyno, available date and cost. Saves from all the BS. SORRY for the rant. . intakes. Look great

07-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	they wanna build HYPE.

07-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 20	Hype? I'll go buy another intake

07-20-2012, 06:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	Will these fit a Nismo and will the instructions actually address the Nismo installation. Also just a recommendation but maybe including a paper template for the "trimming" would be a good idea, that way the installer doesn't have to guess at how much to actually trim. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

07-20-2012, 07:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 221	No you wont Pat you dont even have a Z anymore DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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