tlsimon

I installed the AEM intake it sits right in front of the left front tire i didn't buy the bypass valve i thought it came with the aem intake I was wrong. I live in MD should i oreder the bypass valve?

Apexi350z

iTrader: (3)

you can always buy by pass valve and install them.

where are the pics? please post some... thanks!

KJ-350

yah pics please! there are like 101 threads of the Injen installed but I cant find poo on the AEM. hopefully you took pic through-out the install so we can see all parts and placement

tripnbeats

if u really want to know i think the top part and lower part of the piping looks insane but the MAF and adapter for it make it look nasty but the increase of power is insane i will post pics for anyone who wants them email me at jncocraz@aol.com in the subject put REQUEST FOR 350Z PICS

tlsimon

Pic. of were old filter was


Pic. of left side of car


Pic. of front of car

KJ-350

sweet thanks! can you take some of where te filter ends up? would like to see that area and the way it gets there? like some shots looking right down on it? thanks

tripnbeats

bro sorry to say but i think u did the silicon pieces in the wrong part of the intake the black one up top should be in place of the one that says AEM on the bottom. i'll show u guys what mine came out to look like i doubt it matters i'm jus sayin for aspect, also where did u reposition the wire harness thats supposed to get removed i dont see it? did u install it or did u have someone do it for u?

Static

Ahh finally some pics.. did you have to take off the front bumper to install it???

jewellz

iTrader: (4)

do you need to cut any holes or make them any larger? and also what harness needs to moved?

tripnbeats

no holes, no nuttin, plug and play, the wire harness restricts the the down pipe from sitting on the rubber mount u have to remove the wire harness its only 5 wires taped and wrapped around with plastic running down the side, with the intake they give u a metal piece to mount the harness on with one of the original screws that u remove from the right side of the itake to take it off. i will show u pics of my install tomorrow night around 8 pm eastern time. the instructions suck *** that aem sends u. the pics r all dark and look like crap but this is the 3rd install i did on the 350 so hopefully people like the install. and no front facia removal required only splash guard underside of engine.

tlsimon

Your right I beleive I did put the black one in the wrong place I didn't move the sensor nothing rubbed. Tripnbeats do you have the bypass valve?

tripnbeats

um if u read back a few messages i said that the bypass valve is to be announced cuz i dont know where to place it yet they make it look simple but i dont think it is cuz it might be bigger on one end and smaller on the other i'm doing it saturday but like i said the weather is screwed in ny so i let u guys know in a few days but the water bypass 100% by next week i have pics

tripnbeats

after all the goods under the hood r done, system is comin up and thats gonna be posted

tripnbeats

man this sucks, i tried to Up the pics and it said cant exceed 200k something like that and all the pics r 384

StayNLevel

I installed the water bypass valve. If you go to your store ask for a 2.75 inch diameter one because i got the wrong one and i realized fast enough to go exchange it the same day. For what its worth the HP drop is insignificant, unless u run into water,OBVIOUSLY. i will attempt another post of pics the first time it was no good.

lEtMeZ1

Clean your engine bay

3rdpower

Bypass valve = back down to stock performance.

I live in Seattle and have had the intake on for one month. Zero hydrolock.

Sorry - Bypass is just not worth it IMHO.

When the wheel spins the water goes down - not up. The way those vents are inverted I don't think there'll be an issue with water getting into the intake. Now if you roll through some deep water you may have an issue.

StayNLevel

nah bro i had an acura tl type s before and i ripped the fabric off a trashed bypass and when the intake pulls air in, it shuts only when the water stops air from comin in. it feels the same as stock, until higher higher rpms u cant hear the roar that load anymore.

compression

Here is one with the bypass valve installed.