CAI: Modshack Experimental.....>

AB370Z · 06-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Great looking design. I look forward to your driving impressions.

I assume the removal of the engine cross brace was a temporary thing only for this install?

Modshack · 06-19-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AB370Z

Great looking design. I look forward to your driving impressions.

I assume the removal of the engine cross brace was a temporary thing only for this install?

Thanks! Brace back on and here are the impressions:

I have to say, the difference with the new hose was dramatic. Moreso than the change after adding just the filters. Response, tip in power, torque, and sound all changed noticeably. Honestly it surprised me and I have a pretty well calibrated Butt. This leads me back to my feeling that the stock boxes are not the weakest link. What is, is the accordion hose and 2.5"ID path. Opening this to 2.75 is a 21% increase in surface area, Volume is increased, flow is smoothed.. There is still a restriction at the stock MAF holders which leads me to believe the additional plenum area the 2.75 provides is significant. Interesting that Nismo has chosen 2.75" tubes for their system. Fuel trims are still in line. I have a feeling there's even more power on the table with the enhanced MAf TUBES. More when I get these done!

kdo2milger · 06-20-2009, 11:08 AM

Keep the test coming Steve...

I like the idea of using a set up like this rather than the gen 3, not saying theres anything wrong with the gen 3, because that was originally on my mods list. I have since changed my mind simply for the installation of it. I just do not want to remove the front facia at all!

I also like that it looks as if we may be able to get colored 2.75" tubing and filter housings too...

Modshack · 06-20-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

Keep the test coming Steve...

I like the idea of using a set up like this rather than the gen 3, not saying theres anything wrong with the gen 3, because that was originally on my mods list. I have since changed my mind simply for the installation of it. I just do not want to remove the front facia at all!

I also like that it looks as if we may be able to get colored 2.75" tubing and filter housings too...

Keep in mind this is a DIY with no intent of offering for commercial sale. I do build CAI's for another brand but those are well established and much simpler. This is just my personal project. Honestly, given the man hours invested, component costs, and fabrication needed to install as you see it, it could not be offered for a reasonable "bolt in" price...You have to "Macgyver" quite a few things which is generally not commercially acceptable. I fabricate on the fly so even duplicating this would be a chore.

Final fit with MAF tubes installed:

kdo2milger · 06-21-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Keep in mind this is a DIY with no intent of offering for commercial sale. I do build CAI's for another brand but those are well established and much simpler. This is just my personal project. Honestly, given the man hours invested, component costs, and fabrication needed to install as you see it, it could not be offered for a reasonable "bolt in" price...You have to "Macgyver" quite a few things which is generally not commercially acceptable. I fabricate on the fly so even duplicating this would be a chore.

Final fit with MAF tubes installed:

You have shattered me!

ok..ok.. i'll start off with the group buy list...

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06-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	Keep the test coming Steve... I like the idea of using a set up like this rather than the gen 3, not saying theres anything wrong with the gen 3, because that was originally on my mods list. I have since changed my mind simply for the installation of it. I just do not want to remove the front facia at all! I also like that it looks as if we may be able to get colored 2.75" tubing and filter housings too... __________________ Project *NISMO*

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06-19-2009, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
AB370Z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 563 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Nav M6 Rep Power: 18	Great looking design. I look forward to your driving impressions. I assume the removal of the engine cross brace was a temporary thing only for this install?