gripitandripit

hey guys where can i get a decent popcharger and ztube at a good price? i live in ATL.

Faluzure

You should be able to get both for $200 + shipping from any online store. $120 for a popcharger seems to be the average and the Z-tube is about $75-$85.

If you order from PerformanceNissanParts.com, they have a package deal (Popcharger + Z-tube) for $189.95. Pretty damn good price in my opinion. The service there is top notch (I buy all my stuff from them).

Low J.

yep, I got mine from Performance Nissan as well. Good price and fast shipping. Here's a pic of my setup with the polished UTR intake tube:

Faluzure

Damn your stock upper intake manifold looks so clean. Mine looked very dirty when I replaced it.

Bat

Quick question that is slightly off topic. What does a popcharger do?

Faluzure

It's just a swap of the OEM boxfilter to a cone filter. Theoretically it is supposed to provide increased airflow than the boxfilter. More air usually means more HP. In addition, people call it a "poor man's turbo" because it has a neat whine sound as you rev it up. When you have your car WOT in upper RPMs, your engine sounds more aggressive.

Bat

Ok, one more question. What is WOT? I know I sound ignorant. That's because I am. I really know next to nothing about cars, but am trying to learn.

Faluzure

Hey man, don't sweat it. Everyone has to start somewhere and I was in your position just 2 months ago. I knew nothing about cars prior to that. WOT is "Wide open Throttle". Basically meaning pressing the pedal to the floor.

Low J.

that's cuz I'm a detail freak about my engine bay as well as the outside....Honda Motorcycle spray polish/cleaner rules all!

Faluzure

I was scared to even attempt to clean it because it isn't a smooth finish. I was afraid chemical, minerals, etc. would get caught inside it.

manofsteele2003

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Hey Low J.
I noticed that your filter doesn't sit in there straight. Mine did the same thing and it bothered the hell out of me. If you want to straighten it out all you need to do is bend the popcharger bracket just a little and it'll sit in there just right.

Low J.

yeah, I was wondering about that. Thanks for the tip....I'll have to mess with that on the next rainy weekend because I want it to be perfect under there.

SOCAL350

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Low

Your pic inspired me and I put the same set up in ride last week. Looks much cleaner. Ive now got matching ground cables on the way in silver, should look dope.

Low J.

sweet....I'd like to see some pics because I've been debating on a grounding kit too.

hjobe

Does anything cover the airfilter on the popcharger or does it just sit there exposed?

Low J.

there's a metal piece that protects the popcharger on the left side. It has a rubber piece that seals that metal piece around the bottom of the popcharger where it meets up with the MAF tube. When the hood is closed it serves to protect the unit somewhat from the heat soak of the engine. But just to note, having a cone filter exposed is not a problem....they are designed to be that way.

SkiTTlez

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hey i looked on the website for this special for the tube and charger but cannot find it!! going to swap out my CAI with this configuration...do they still have this deal? thanks in advance for your help

need Z

^ here is the link you are looking for http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=1462

teh RedUnit

Are a "Z Tube" and "Intake Tube" the same thing in this case?

need Z

I would assume so, but your best bet would be to call or email them for more details... sorry.