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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Which one gain more horse power?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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all i know is that the nismo one SUCKS (and i don't mean sucks in lots of air)...especially the price...i have the injen and it works fine for me...if its between those two, definitely go with the injen
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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We have the new 2nd generation Injen's in-stock and 1-used 1st generation (Polished/Black) available if you're interested.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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The design is exactly the same. Why would you assume that one is better that the other?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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The design is exactly the same. Why would you assume that one is better that the other?
The Injen and Nismo are not the same.
The Injen picks up air down in front of the radiator and is easy to remove from under the car but is exposed to the elements that can travel through the grill. There are two versions, the early one retains the factory MAF housing, the second has a mount for the MAF right in the tube.

The Nismo sits in front of the left wheel so is not subject to the elements in a direct way but also is not sitting in a high pressure area. It is a little more difficult to remove but has a water diverter so if flooding is an issue, this can certainly help. I believe there have been three versions of the Nismo but I don't know what the differences are.

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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how much for second gen injen CAI
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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$299.00 shipped to US 48 states, I could have one to you in 2-3 business days from the time you place an order. We have them listed at our online store at this link (the pictures show the first generation, we need to update those):

http://storesense.megawebservers.com...tail.bok?no=26

You could pay for one there or I could take an order over the phone @ 1-800-492-4456.

All our credit card transactions are totally secure. Our processing system does not store your Credit Card Info so now worries about your info being stolen.

Oh, and we are a member of the Better Business Bureau, we're all about Customer Service and making sure your well informed and happy with your purchase.

Thanks,
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Nismo CAI...my $.02
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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JWT PopCharger FTW.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by VN_350z
Which one gain more horse power?
Intake alone will gain you no horsepower whatsoever over the already great stock intake design. With a full complement of breathing mods, headers & hi flow cats in particular, the intake may get you about 2hp. Injen, Nismo....doesn't make a lick of difference. Infact, a metal flow tube will draw more heat than a plastic one. If you want to do this as a mod for the sake of a mod, that's fine, but don't do it thinking it is really going to give you more performance.
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NISMO CAI
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Do you really think the stock air box and flat paper element filter flow as good as a CAI or Ram Air? If so prove it and I'll eat a factory filter.

I have not dynoed these personally but I can tell you that G-Tech says I went from a 5.9 second 0-60 time to a 5.7 second 0-60 time by installing one. No it is not a huge improvement but it is an improvement.

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Intake alone will gain you no horsepower whatsoever over the already great stock intake design. With a full complement of breathing mods, headers & hi flow cats in particular, the intake may get you about 2hp. Injen, Nismo....doesn't make a lick of difference. Infact, a metal flow tube will draw more heat than a plastic one. If you want to do this as a mod for the sake of a mod, that's fine, but don't do it thinking it is really going to give you more performance.
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Originally Posted by Speedracer
Intake alone will gain you no horsepower whatsoever over the already great stock intake design. With a full complement of breathing mods, headers & hi flow cats in particular, the intake may get you about 2hp. Injen, Nismo....doesn't make a lick of difference. Infact, a metal flow tube will draw more heat than a plastic one. If you want to do this as a mod for the sake of a mod, that's fine, but don't do it thinking it is really going to give you more performance.
This information is incorrect. CAI or PopCharger or Short Ram intake will produce gains.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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for those that have the injen or like. How do you avoid gettin the filter wet when washing your car? Im going to be ordering one today. I was thinking about a shower cap to cover it when washing.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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You're going to remove your front bumper and place a shower cap on the filter everytime you wash your car???
What about when it rains?
This is why the JWT PopCharger is a better buy.
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It'll get wet but the filter will be fine, just don't blast the thing with water for a long time, no shower cap needed. I had one on my Z when I drove through the worst rain and thunder storm I've ever seen for about 1/2 an hour and it was fine.

When it does come time to clean and oil it, you can get to it without removing the front bumper, just remove the front bolts on the air dam and you can access it.


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for those that have the injen or like. How do you avoid gettin the filter wet when washing your car? Im going to be ordering one today. I was thinking about a shower cap to cover it when washing.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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My injen cai mega ram is coming in today and i had the same choices as you, either injen or nismo. I went with the injen...my hks dual hi power ti exhaust should be in as well cant wait
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by james840a
for those that have the injen or like. How do you avoid gettin the filter wet when washing your car? Im going to be ordering one today. I was thinking about a shower cap to cover it when washing.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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buy three popchargers instead
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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As for removing the bumber, I have a new bumber and is open in front, no grill. I will be costum making a removable grill that removes from the front. so having access wont be a proplem.
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