Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

What have you done for your Z today?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2016 | 03:37 PM
  #11061  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default

I got berks, just dont know how im going to get the old ones off... No way my stud is going to play well with me... Guess I could hope it breaks off and drill it out but its in a crap spot and im done messing with it for now.

Going to cold weld the cracks for now and seek some professional help I guess sad situation.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2016 | 03:42 PM
  #11062  
Justin100's Avatar
Justin100
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 629
Likes: 16
From: Miami, FL
Default

got my new JDM Bee*R ignition cut rev limiter...........time for some 12 foot flames out of my exhaust.......
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2016 | 03:44 PM
  #11063  
travlee's Avatar
travlee
Master
Premier Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 49,725
Likes: 9,296
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by dboyzalter
I got berks, just dont know how im going to get the old ones off... No way my stud is going to play well with me... Guess I could hope it breaks off and drill it out but its in a crap spot and im done messing with it for now.

Going to cold weld the cracks for now and seek some professional help I guess sad situation.
check yo PM's
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2016 | 06:10 PM
  #11064  
350zchad's Avatar
350zchad
New Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 64
From: Earth
Default

Originally Posted by dcains
Just goes to show what those intakes tubes actually do, and as far as the filters, all they'll get you is worn piston rings.
Kn drop ins aren't good?
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2016 | 08:00 PM
  #11065  
F2CMaDMaXX's Avatar
F2CMaDMaXX
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 7
From: Oregon from England
Default

Originally Posted by 350zchad
Kn drop ins aren't good?
Wet filters don't tend to be for the most part.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 10:19 AM
  #11066  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default



Good for now, ghetto patched my hairline cracks and just going to drive the car a bit before I mess with it further...

I didn't reset the ecu because every time I do the car runs like crap for like 2 weeks, hopefully it self adjust to the newly found exhaust freedom.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 10:25 AM
  #11067  
dcains's Avatar
dcains
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,126
Likes: 436
From: Lutz, FL
Default

Originally Posted by 350zchad
Kn drop ins aren't good?
They'll let an awful lot of grit right through and into the engine. As mentioned, bad for piston rings. The stock paper filters, as long as you don't run them for 50K miles, filter far better and don't have any measurable pressure drop. K&N (and companies selling similar filters) are the biggest scammers in the aftermarket auto parts business. All of their marketing is pure BS and has never been substantiated. Nissan did a very good job designing the HR intake, and it's tough to improve upon.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 10:36 AM
  #11068  
BigBlue's Avatar
BigBlue
New Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,821
Likes: 188
From: Southern Utah
Default

dcains, I've heard the same thing exactly; not trying to knock K+N (I've used them), but a friend of mine who was a foreman jet mechanic (at Hill AFB in Utah) is extremely sharp mechanically; he told me that K+N allows a high flow of air, but particles through, that is why they get good #'s on dynos, etc., but bad for the engine. He told me he wouldn't put a K+N on his lawn mower.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 11:15 AM
  #11069  
jhc's Avatar
jhc
General & Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10,400
Likes: 2,226
From: ZdayZ
Default

Originally Posted by dcains
They'll let an awful lot of grit right through and into the engine. As mentioned, bad for piston rings. The stock paper filters, as long as you don't run them for 50K miles, filter far better and don't have any measurable pressure drop. K&N (and companies selling similar filters) are the biggest scammers in the aftermarket auto parts business. All of their marketing is pure BS and has never been substantiated. Nissan did a very good job designing the HR intake, and it's tough to improve upon.
Originally Posted by BigBlue
dcains, I've heard the same thing exactly; not trying to knock K+N (I've used them), but a friend of mine who was a foreman jet mechanic (at Hill AFB in Utah) is extremely sharp mechanically; he told me that K+N allows a high flow of air, but particles through, that is why they get good #'s on dynos, etc., but bad for the engine. He told me he wouldn't put a K+N on his lawn mower.
Ok, boys.
Between your input and a bud who got hydro locked w a CAI, I think I'll go back to stock airbox, which I kept.
Preesh!
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 11:32 AM
  #11070  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by jhc
Ok, boys.
Between your input and a bud who got hydro locked w a CAI, I think I'll go back to stock airbox, which I kept.
Preesh!
Don't do it lol.. If you don't wanna keep the cai ill trade you a pop charger or a dc short ram if you want.. I dont drive in the rain so im not that worried about hydro locking...
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 12:51 PM
  #11071  
dcains's Avatar
dcains
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,126
Likes: 436
From: Lutz, FL
Default

Originally Posted by BigBlue
dcains, I've heard the same thing exactly; not trying to knock K+N (I've used them), but a friend of mine who was a foreman jet mechanic (at Hill AFB in Utah) is extremely sharp mechanically; he told me that K+N allows a high flow of air, but particles through, that is why they get good #'s on dynos, etc., but bad for the engine. He told me he wouldn't put a K+N on his lawn mower.
I foolishly installed a K&N drop-in in my brand new '88 E30 M3. Several months later I had the car at the dealer for a recall to clean the intake valves with crushed walnut shell blasting. They had to take the whole intake system apart, and it was filled with grit. They actually threatened to void the warranty on the car, until I pointed out that their parts department sold me the filter.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 02:55 PM
  #11072  
MicVelo's Avatar
MicVelo
350Z/370Z Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,315
Likes: 3,378
From: Northern California
Default

Originally Posted by dcains
I foolishly installed a K&N drop-in in my brand new '88 E30 M3. Several months later I had the car at the dealer for a recall to clean the intake valves with crushed walnut shell blasting. They had to take the whole intake system apart, and it was filled with grit. They actually threatened to void the warranty on the car, until I pointed out that their parts department sold me the filter.
Ooo! Ooo! '88 M3..... swooooooon.....

You still have it?

Do you know what they want for those these days?! Holy s...... Same with the E28 M5 (which was my dream car for some decades!) Psh, just a few years ago, coulda picked up a nice one (either car) for about $15k. Went back to look last year just for kicks and got a kick in the head with prices in mid-5-figures. C'mon!!

Doesn't help when they sell such cars on TV auctions for that much....
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 04:42 PM
  #11073  
PilotInCommand's Avatar
PilotInCommand
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: IL
Default

Just placed my order on Z1 for 06+ OEM LED tail lights, and Z1 Motorsports HP hatch struts. Next up... Tokico D-Spec struts, Eibach sportline springs, Linea Corse wheels, tires, camber and toe kit. After that it'll be a bit as it'll be rebuilt engine and SOHO GT35R turbo kit.... After I buy our house, which comes after I pay off our wedding, and finish captain upgrade...
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 05:21 PM
  #11074  
yoniinfante1989's Avatar
yoniinfante1989
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Don't do it lol.. If you don't wanna keep the cai ill trade you a pop charger or a dc short ram if you want.. I dont drive in the rain so im not that worried about hydro locking...
Does the DC Sports Short Ram gave you any results on the dyno? compared to stock box?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 05:45 PM
  #11075  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by yoniinfante1989
Does the DC Sports Short Ram gave you any results on the dyno? compared to stock box?
Probably not, I haven't used it yet I have a poopoo charger on my car now... I have a tendency of buying things I dont need so I end up with things laying around... Its really hard to beat the stock air box.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:05 PM
  #11076  
jg021v's Avatar
jg021v
New Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 36
From: Houston, TX
Default Leather

Canada Seat Skinz Genuine Leather seats
This was the results after six work hours within two days.
Hog O-rings took effort
Swapped O-rings in each bolster with zip ties

Out with cloth and in with the Leather!

Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:33 PM
  #11077  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default

Damn look better then my leather seats, but I have heat that im sure would be super handy in Texas...

Do those let the side airbags still function?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:41 PM
  #11078  
yoniinfante1989's Avatar
yoniinfante1989
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

Originally Posted by dcains
They'll let an awful lot of grit right through and into the engine. As mentioned, bad for piston rings. The stock paper filters, as long as you don't run them for 50K miles, filter far better and don't have any measurable pressure drop. K&N (and companies selling similar filters) are the biggest scammers in the aftermarket auto parts business. All of their marketing is pure BS and has never been substantiated. Nissan did a very good job designing the HR intake, and it's tough to improve upon.
What about aFe Pro Dry S filter? any good? they are dry...worth it? thanks in advance
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:46 PM
  #11079  
dboyzalter's Avatar
dboyzalter
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,556
Likes: 973
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by yoniinfante1989
What about aFe Pro Dry S filter? any good? they are dry...worth it? thanks in advance
Not to speak for dcains but I'm pretty sure he highly recommends the stock paper filters above all others, and you just change them on a regular basis. Like when you change the oil.

What are you looking for? Its really hard to improve on what Nissan put out from the factory when it comes to intakes.

Last edited by dboyzalter; Mar 25, 2016 at 06:48 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 06:49 PM
  #11080  
dcains's Avatar
dcains
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,126
Likes: 436
From: Lutz, FL
Default

Only had the M3 for about 2 years, and it's one of 2 cars I wish I'd never sold. The other was a '67 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA, and it was the 1960's version of the M3. Both are 6-figure cars now, which seems a bit much for the M3, when they wer $30K just several years ago. I had an E28 M5 at the same time as the M3, and that was a fun car, too, and actually more scarce. I paid $32K for the M3. (the very first one sold in the US), and only $28K for the M5, as BMW couldn't give them away at the time.

Originally Posted by MicVelo
Ooo! Ooo! '88 M3..... swooooooon.....

You still have it?

Do you know what they want for those these days?! Holy s...... Same with the E28 M5 (which was my dream car for some decades!) Psh, just a few years ago, coulda picked up a nice one (either car) for about $15k. Went back to look last year just for kicks and got a kick in the head with prices in mid-5-figures. C'mon!!

Doesn't help when they sell such cars on TV auctions for that much....
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:24 AM.