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Old 09-07-2008, 12:35 AM
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Alright... I did my research so don't burn me for this.

I've been looking for Dual Air Intake Ducts all over the this site, even on 350Zmotoring.com and even on the way less than spectacular 350z Tech by wikipedia, to only come empty handed. The only website I actually came up with a decent find was ebay... But I hate ebay due to my lack of trust for these random (sometimes shady) sellers. So; Has any one had experience with these installed? Do I even need them? The question is posed because I have recently installed JWT Dual Pop Chargers and I figured that the extra flow of air would be beneficial. I'm no idiot and I have done my research, but now I ask that intellectual and experienced minds chime in. Hook me up brothers.
Old 09-07-2008, 01:39 PM
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Give me some thing... geez.
Old 09-07-2008, 02:33 PM
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sorry man. I remember when the HR 1st came out and sumbody was talkin about doing it. So its on here sumwhere
Old 09-07-2008, 02:42 PM
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a couple people have done it, i looked into it.. but..... it looks like a snake from the front to me. i hate snakes.
Old 09-07-2008, 03:17 PM
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If I' not mistaken, C West has a body kit where the front bumper has the the ducts. Looks allright, not to bad, but something I would never do to my Z..Looks weird, IMO..
Old 09-07-2008, 03:18 PM
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an idea is to make a custom duct, use the single air duct you "might" have and create a path to follow to get to the other intake.
or make a duct from the huge bottom grill that brings air into both intakes.
Old 09-07-2008, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Concave
an idea is to make a custom duct, use the single air duct you "might" have and create a path to follow to get to the other intake.
or make a duct from the huge bottom grill that brings air into both intakes.
I've thought about doing this... I have the ability to work with some fiberglass and know a few people with some experience being that they are airframe helicopter mechanics. I shall research. Still I'd like to see some pics... One dude has done it but fails at uploading pics. Not geeky enough I guess...
Old 09-07-2008, 07:38 PM
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These are the ones you need! Too bad they're $875!
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=2894

Old 09-07-2008, 08:47 PM
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On white it looks alright but I still think it's a little crowded... And for that price, forget about it! I drive an 07 magnetic black Z and I'm wondering if it'll look as akward.
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i think it would be hard to see on your car.
Have you seen that crazy duct that the Amuse front bumper uses? Its a neat idea as well.
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Not entirely sure which one you're talking about. But I'll search.
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Nostrils? ~ Lol.
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:00 PM
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Maybe a custom air duct thru the side markers?
Old 09-08-2008, 04:41 PM
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Sounds like you need the pignose s13 bumper. . .
Old 09-13-2008, 10:35 AM
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Well the guy that installed his dual air intake ducts finally sent me his pics and it has made me decide to steer way (way ways away) clear from these... Take a look, tell me what you think.







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The front of his car looks like a big smiley face! It's the car version of the cool aid guy!
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i don't think they're hideous. the mines looks alot better imo, but not damn near 1k better looking. dual ducts just don't belong on a stock body. they'd look alot better on an aggressively themed z.
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I think im going to wait and see what comes out within the next year or so
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Originally Posted by jgregory124
I think im going to wait and see what comes out within the next year or so
that's pretty much the best thing to do.
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The guy has the same lip i wanted to install as well... Glad he did it before i did. It does not bode well...

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