View Poll Results: Which cold air intake do you recommend?

Injen

45.00%

AEM

20.00%

Stillen

Nismo

15.00%

K&N

20.00%

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Cold Air Intake Options

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Mar 30, 2004 | 09:49 AM

gyges_1

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Cold Air Intake Options

Hi All.

So my first performance upgrade (ever) to an automobile is about to get underway. I would like to add a Cold Air Intake to my 350 base coupe, and wanted to get a few things answered.

1. Which kit would you recommend?
- AEM
- Injen
- K&N
- Nismo
- Stillen

..It seems as though the AEM kit would be the easiest install. I would like keep the wrench time/work basic. I know that for some kits (Injen) you cannot do the install w/o removing the front bumper.

2. Any tricks, tips I should know before beginning.

3. What next steps to boost performance can I look into that are along the same install level (perhaps grounding kit, chip)?

Thanks,

gyges_1
350z daytona blue - "Blue Betty"

Mar 30, 2004 | 09:52 AM

gyges_1

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As of right now AEM looks to be the easiest

Mar 30, 2004 | 10:00 AM

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I would recommend the JWT popcharger which isnt on the list. Also it is the easiest to install out of all of the ones listed and cheapest(except K@N). Has more proven gains than any of the above listed too, although no intake is going to add any real noticeable power difference.

Mar 30, 2004 | 10:27 AM

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JWT Popcharger

Mar 30, 2004 | 10:47 AM

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JWT ALL THE WAY!

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JWT Popcharger

Yeah, you should add JWT Pop Charger to the list. It's not "technically" a CAI... but it's better.

-Chris

Mar 30, 2004 | 10:59 AM

devildogg

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Yup! What they said.

Good Luck!

Mar 30, 2004 | 11:28 AM

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Ditto! JWT Pop Charger. It would probably win if it was on the list.

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Mar 30, 2004 | 01:14 PM

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Sorry to ask something that has most likely already been answered, but since the Search feature is not working right now, I have to ask:

Will installing a JWT intake null the warranty out?

Mar 30, 2004 | 01:36 PM

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Popcharger.

As far as warranty, ask your dealer. Some will warranty cars with mods, some won't. Even if we tell you one thing, the dealer may tell you another. They are individual entities. Ask them if they will warranty a car with an aftermarket air filter. If they won't, ask another one. They may have different answers.

Mar 30, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Yellow Stealth
Sorry to ask something that has most likely already been answered, but since the Search feature is not working right now, I have to ask:

Will installing a JWT intake null the warranty out?

Well, it "shouldn't", but the best person to ask would be the dealership you bought the car from.

Mar 30, 2004 | 01:47 PM

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I think the popcharger would be safer than most of the others too.This is especially with the AEM and Nismo because their filters are so close to the ground and could have the possibility of sucking up water while driving through a decent size puddle. The popcharger keeps the filter in the same location as the stock. This is the reason that I can changed from AEM to the popcharger.

Mar 30, 2004 | 02:04 PM

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JWT Popcharger without a doubt!!!

Mar 30, 2004 | 07:38 PM

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my aem is going ou in favor jwt

Mar 30, 2004 | 09:31 PM

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Jwt has more proven gains than Injen CAI? I'm still deciding which to go with, but everyone has seemed to favor JWT Popcharger. I read on UltimateZ.com that injen had the most gains in HP, but a few people here have claimed that JWT has most power gains if any gains. Does anyone have any real proof? There has to be some reason that the CAI is $150 more! Any factual proof would be appreciated, otherwise it just sounds like preference!