Akuma Motorports 370z Intake

SS_Firehawk · 07-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Stillens cost $50 more brand new. I obviously bought AEM's and found them for $379 shipped brand new. This isn't the deal of the century, but its not bad either. I personally dislike intake systems that reduce in size at the MaF sensor. its only effective at preventing a tune. If we are running exhaust and TP/ HFC/ headers with a CAI, it will need tuned anyways. More power will be produced with a straight through system vs one that necks down when tuning is considered. I'm glad Akuma didn't compromise and included a tune to help with the MAF issue. if your really chasing the mystical 2-3whp, you probably have more than just a CAI, and you most likely have a tune or its on your list.

'10Anamoly · 07-13-2012, 11:21 AM

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if your really chasing the mystical 2-3whp, you probably have more than just a CAI, and you most likely have a tune or its on your list.

Wrong side of the bed today and yesterday? All we are looking for a comparison to the highest power intake out there (Stillens) so we have a reason to buy another set. By your logic, if the 2-3 mystical horsepower doesnt matter, then everyone who has intakes is now off of Akuma's market unless a one-piece design (Nismo, AEM, etc) is desired. I assume they would still want people with intakes to be candidate customers though so the comparison would likely benefit sales. That mystical 2-3hp (which is just your guess anyways) being useless would also negate the reasoning for them making an intake and a corresponding fuel adjustment tune, since it apparently is not worthwhile to go for. I disagree with your logic all around actually. Some people have the funds to buy better parts but we want proof first. Other non-intake owners want to know what the best intake is before the buy, yet another reason to have the comparison.

Aside from horsepower, what I am actually curious about is how the power band changes, not the top end 2-3 hp you speak of. For us bench racers, power under the curve is the most important. Given that we know porting the throttle bodies out added more power (5-6hp at the wheels) I am curious to see how much more flow this engine wants.

Have some coffee, life is good, relax.

370Z Purist · 07-13-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Wrong side of the bed today and yesterday? All we are looking for a comparison to the highest power intake out there (Stillens) so we have a reason to buy another set. By your logic, if the 2-3 mystical horsepower doesnt matter, then everyone who has intakes is now off of Akuma's market unless a one-piece design (Nismo, AEM, etc) is desired. I assume they would still want people with intakes to be candidate customers though so the comparison would likely benefit sales. That mystical 2-3hp (which is just your guess anyways) being useless would also negate the reasoning for them making an intake and a corresponding fuel adjustment tune, since it apparently is not worthwhile to go for. I disagree with your logic all around actually. Some people have the funds to buy better parts but we want proof first. Other non-intake owners want to know what the best intake is before the buy, yet another reason to have the comparison.

Aside from horsepower, what I am actually curious about is how the power band changes, not the top end 2-3 hp you speak of. For us bench racers, power under the curve is the most important. Given that we know porting the throttle bodies out added more power (5-6hp at the wheels) I am curious to see how much more flow this engine wants.

Have some coffee, life is good, relax.

Indeed, I imagine the lack of a neckdown will open up lower end torques.

'10Anamoly · 07-13-2012, 01:04 PM

I'm kind of hoping that there is another 10-15rwhp locked up in the throttle bodies and these new intakes. I wouldnt mind have closer to 330whp SAE with a retune. Would be worth spending a few bucks for sure.

07-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	Stillens cost $50 more brand new. I obviously bought AEM's and found them for $379 shipped brand new. This isn't the deal of the century, but its not bad either. I personally dislike intake systems that reduce in size at the MaF sensor. its only effective at preventing a tune. If we are running exhaust and TP/ HFC/ headers with a CAI, it will need tuned anyways. More power will be produced with a straight through system vs one that necks down when tuning is considered. I'm glad Akuma didn't compromise and included a tune to help with the MAF issue. if your really chasing the mystical 2-3whp, you probably have more than just a CAI, and you most likely have a tune or its on your list. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 07-13-2012 at 11:15 AM.

07-13-2012, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	I'm kind of hoping that there is another 10-15rwhp locked up in the throttle bodies and these new intakes. I wouldnt mind have closer to 330whp SAE with a retune. Would be worth spending a few bucks for sure. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

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