I did my research and found the best CAI
07-18-2002, 10:30 AM
#1
I did my research and found the best CAI
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
07-18-2002, 11:30 AM
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Re: I did my research and found the best CAI
Originally posted by Chino
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
-Jon
07-18-2002, 12:18 PM
#9
i have the injen and paid 250...and it is great and looks great...sounds good also around 4000-5500 rpm...from what i've heard i think it will be similar to the other cai. 95emeral might be having a GD for the injen cai soon check the forum
07-18-2002, 12:21 PM
#10
Originally posted by RI-Max
the injen intake goes right behide the raditor
the injen intake goes right behide the raditor
07-18-2002, 12:54 PM
#11
Re: I did my research and found the best CAI
Originally posted by Chino
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Wow look at that hard data to back up the Injen's CAI is the best.
07-18-2002, 02:41 PM
#14
Originally posted by korupter
hybrid is the way to go
hybrid is the way to go
My Full Hybrid CAI:
http://www.voicenet.com/~breaux/car/cai/cai.html
07-18-2002, 04:27 PM
#16
Lets just say that all the CAIs available for the Maxima give you the same hp/torque gain. Well, Injen's CAI system would be the "best" in my eyes simply because you do not have to drill a damn whole. Unless you have some fetish with drilling holes and you enjoy the art of drilling holes, I don't see why you would buy any other one. Not to mention it looks a hell of alot better than the other ones. Its not as big name as AEM (those bastards don't even make CAI for us) but its the biggest name ever to make a an intake for us. Other than maybe HKS. After all if you don't own a Nissan, Place Racing is just some no name brand. I think I'm might accidently start a big argument on this subject. I don't want to start a Wal-Mart/Versace war of big name brands versus no name brands. Pardon me if I've created conflict. Thanks.
07-18-2002, 05:01 PM
#17
For the sake of love, get a frannkencar or PRCAI or cattman CAI !!!!!
I said this earlier in another thread, If you gonna get INJEN because you like the look, then go for it. But please dont think its gonna have drastically better performance than other intakes. All intakes are about the same. I got PRCAI for the look. I like how it cleans up the engine bay. But if I had to get an intake again, I'd get frankencar, because it's cheap, looks good, and performs as good, if not better than PRCAI.
I said this earlier in another thread, If you gonna get INJEN because you like the look, then go for it. But please dont think its gonna have drastically better performance than other intakes. All intakes are about the same. I got PRCAI for the look. I like how it cleans up the engine bay. But if I had to get an intake again, I'd get frankencar, because it's cheap, looks good, and performs as good, if not better than PRCAI.
07-18-2002, 06:28 PM
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Re: I did my research and found the best CAI
Originally posted by Chino
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
And its Injen's CAI! Why is it the best? I think it is because you do not have to drill a hole in your fender! Weeee! Great news for all 4th gen Maxima enthusiast! Don't waste you time with any others. Unless you want to save a couple bucks. I think its more expensive than place racing's.
Here take a look....
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1930.jpg
07-18-2002, 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by UNCDooD
what do you think about the weapon-r intake? just like the rest or what?
what do you think about the weapon-r intake? just like the rest or what?
Heard about www.adventon.com here on the Org and ordered one for $227 shipped.
With any choice you'll be happy.
http://www.wolfish.net/maxima/DCP_0054.jpg
07-18-2002, 07:08 PM
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i cant believe frankencar has not been recommended by more than 1 guy
from all the MANY posts on this very issue, the frankencar seems to be the best as it does not require a hole, does not lower low end power or high end, it has a nice even increase all across the board and sounds fantastic (from what I hear, mine should be here any day). and the price is hard to beat unless you make it yourself, so, the choice was obvious to me.
from all the MANY posts on this very issue, the frankencar seems to be the best as it does not require a hole, does not lower low end power or high end, it has a nice even increase all across the board and sounds fantastic (from what I hear, mine should be here any day). and the price is hard to beat unless you make it yourself, so, the choice was obvious to me.
07-18-2002, 07:42 PM
#24
Originally posted by Miasma
i cant believe frankencar has not been recommended by more than 1 guy
from all the MANY posts on this very issue, the frankencar seems to be the best as it does not require a hole, does not lower low end power or high end, it has a nice even increase all across the board and sounds fantastic (from what I hear, mine should be here any day). and the price is hard to beat unless you make it yourself, so, the choice was obvious to me.
i cant believe frankencar has not been recommended by more than 1 guy
from all the MANY posts on this very issue, the frankencar seems to be the best as it does not require a hole, does not lower low end power or high end, it has a nice even increase all across the board and sounds fantastic (from what I hear, mine should be here any day). and the price is hard to beat unless you make it yourself, so, the choice was obvious to me.
07-18-2002, 11:44 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
Haha a $340 intake, no thanks. I'll stick with my $100 POP Charger and be quicker than people who spent 4x as much on theirs
Haha a $340 intake, no thanks. I'll stick with my $100 POP Charger and be quicker than people who spent 4x as much on theirs
Isnt a POP charger worthless off the start. I have no actual data that backs me up (that is just what i heard) so a place racing CAI will most likely be better off the line. So i hear
07-18-2002, 11:48 PM
#27
Originally posted by Nealoc187
Haha a $340 intake, no thanks. I'll stick with my $100 POP Charger and be quicker than people who spent 4x as much on theirs
Haha a $340 intake, no thanks. I'll stick with my $100 POP Charger and be quicker than people who spent 4x as much on theirs
07-19-2002, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by breaux124
Yes it is.
My Full Hybrid CAI:
http://www.voicenet.com/~breaux/car/cai/cai.html
Yes it is.
My Full Hybrid CAI:
http://www.voicenet.com/~breaux/car/cai/cai.html
07-19-2002, 06:36 AM
#29
Originally posted by SillePimp
Breaux, that's the same setup my friend and are going to make for my car. Except, that it'll be homemade from 3" mandrel bent aluminized steel from summit racing and some couplers from Home Depot. He's got a digicam, so I'll post some pics and do a how to (for those interested) when we get to it.
Breaux, that's the same setup my friend and are going to make for my car. Except, that it'll be homemade from 3" mandrel bent aluminized steel from summit racing and some couplers from Home Depot. He's got a digicam, so I'll post some pics and do a how to (for those interested) when we get to it.
The current Place Racing kits (and most other CAIs) do not have a velocity stack, they just have a filter attached to an open tube.
07-19-2002, 07:20 AM
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Originally posted by mblasko85
Isnt a POP charger worthless off the start. I have no actual data that backs me up (that is just what i heard) so a place racing CAI will most likely be better off the line. So i hear
Isnt a POP charger worthless off the start. I have no actual data that backs me up (that is just what i heard) so a place racing CAI will most likely be better off the line. So i hear
07-19-2002, 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by clee130
If the popcharger is "worthless off the start". Then a CAI is "worthless at high speeds".
If the popcharger is "worthless off the start". Then a CAI is "worthless at high speeds".
07-19-2002, 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by breaux124
Back in the day, about 2.5+ yrs ago. Place Racing made a Cold air kit for people who already had an intake with Velocity stack. I was lucky enough to get one of these older, and limited kits.
The current Place Racing kits (and most other CAIs) do not have a velocity stack, they just have a filter attached to an open tube.
Back in the day, about 2.5+ yrs ago. Place Racing made a Cold air kit for people who already had an intake with Velocity stack. I was lucky enough to get one of these older, and limited kits.
The current Place Racing kits (and most other CAIs) do not have a velocity stack, they just have a filter attached to an open tube.
07-19-2002, 08:35 AM
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Even better!
This is def. a opinion topic. "get whatever floats your boat!" But, I found some real winners for a Cold Air Intake.
1. Get the one that mounts infront of your radiator!
2. Re-route one of your AC vents to your throttlebody, who needs A/C.
3. Keep your factory airbox, but put Ice packs in your airbox and replace the filter with a panty hose.
4. Do some tubing work and wrap a active freon line from a mini frig around your intake hose.
5. Nitrous!! muhahahahaha.
6. Take off your front left headlight off and replace it with a foglamp and route your filter to go infront of your battery.
7. Put a small bottle of liquid oxygen with a pressure regulator on it to let LOX flow steadily into the intake.
Enjoy!
1. Get the one that mounts infront of your radiator!
2. Re-route one of your AC vents to your throttlebody, who needs A/C.
3. Keep your factory airbox, but put Ice packs in your airbox and replace the filter with a panty hose.
4. Do some tubing work and wrap a active freon line from a mini frig around your intake hose.
5. Nitrous!! muhahahahaha.
6. Take off your front left headlight off and replace it with a foglamp and route your filter to go infront of your battery.
7. Put a small bottle of liquid oxygen with a pressure regulator on it to let LOX flow steadily into the intake.
Enjoy!
07-19-2002, 09:03 AM
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Re: Even better!
Originally posted by 1SikMax
This is def. a opinion topic. "get whatever floats your boat!" But, I found some real winners for a Cold Air Intake.
1. Get the one that mounts infront of your radiator!
2. Re-route one of your AC vents to your throttlebody, who needs A/C.
3. Keep your factory airbox, but put Ice packs in your airbox and replace the filter with a panty hose.
4. Do some tubing work and wrap a active freon line from a mini frig around your intake hose.
5. Nitrous!! muhahahahaha.
6. Take off your front left headlight off and replace it with a foglamp and route your filter to go infront of your battery.
7. Put a small bottle of liquid oxygen with a pressure regulator on it to let LOX flow steadily into the intake.
Enjoy!
This is def. a opinion topic. "get whatever floats your boat!" But, I found some real winners for a Cold Air Intake.
1. Get the one that mounts infront of your radiator!
2. Re-route one of your AC vents to your throttlebody, who needs A/C.
3. Keep your factory airbox, but put Ice packs in your airbox and replace the filter with a panty hose.
4. Do some tubing work and wrap a active freon line from a mini frig around your intake hose.
5. Nitrous!! muhahahahaha.
6. Take off your front left headlight off and replace it with a foglamp and route your filter to go infront of your battery.
7. Put a small bottle of liquid oxygen with a pressure regulator on it to let LOX flow steadily into the intake.
Enjoy!
07-19-2002, 09:32 AM
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Re: Re: Even better!
Originally posted by ivelweyz
Putting ice pack in the box just blocks the path of the air rushing through,restricting air flow. Why would u want that?
Putting ice pack in the box just blocks the path of the air rushing through,restricting air flow. Why would u want that?
One thing I like about my hybrid/short ram setup is the air has a nice straight shot into the throttle body. The PR cai has many curves in it and this one looks worse. No one has said where this one picks up cold air in the engine compartment, but with the pipe routed by the radiator like thatI am sure it will heat up some. I did an intake temperature test a few weeks ago with my hybrid and in most normal driving the intake temp stayed within 20 deg of the outside temp. Only during long stops (more than 1 min) the temps rose higher. Driving quickly lowers the temps close to outsid temp and during a short stop (less than 30 sec) the temp would barly rise at all.
07-19-2002, 09:45 AM
#38
Umm
The intake looks good and all, but sombody has already tryed this, they dynoed it too...and got **** from it... show some numbers, if your so convinced this is the best... im really not sure what to belive.
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-ChRi§
07-19-2002, 09:59 AM
#39
Originally posted by clee130
If the popcharger is "worthless off the start". Then a CAI is "worthless at high speeds".
If the popcharger is "worthless off the start". Then a CAI is "worthless at high speeds".
07-19-2002, 10:10 AM
#40
Think about this
Originally posted by meccanoble
a CAI doesn't do anything at high speeds...just in the beginning....so yea u right
a CAI doesn't do anything at high speeds...just in the beginning....so yea u right
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