Put on my stock intake -- Feels better
#1
Put on my stock intake -- Feels better
Well all, I put my stock intake back on after using the Stillen intake for a few weeks.
Sure enough, the stock one feels better. Particularly it responds better on the highway from 3000-4000rpms.
Of course, I didn't have an aftermarket ECU, so the stock tune seems to work best with the stock intake -- at least on my car. Imagine that !!
It may very well be that the Stillen intake does flow better, but if the engine ECU doesn't add enough fuel due to not expecting that much air flow, then the power will be less since the air:fuel won't be right. My air:fuel is a bit lean at W.O.T. with the Stillen intake.
Sure enough, the stock one feels better. Particularly it responds better on the highway from 3000-4000rpms.
Of course, I didn't have an aftermarket ECU, so the stock tune seems to work best with the stock intake -- at least on my car. Imagine that !!
It may very well be that the Stillen intake does flow better, but if the engine ECU doesn't add enough fuel due to not expecting that much air flow, then the power will be less since the air:fuel won't be right. My air:fuel is a bit lean at W.O.T. with the Stillen intake.
#2
Originally Posted by Fulltone74
It may very well be that the Stillen intake does flow better, but if the engine ECU doesn't add enough fuel due to not expecting that much air flow
#3
i have the stillen and im thinking about putting the stock one back on if i can find it... for that low end enhancement.
tho i think im going to modify the hell outa the stillen one first and experimant, hell i payed alot of money for it, im going to see what i can do to improve it.
tho i think im going to modify the hell outa the stillen one first and experimant, hell i payed alot of money for it, im going to see what i can do to improve it.
#4
Well, then it might be that the intake simply doesn't flow that well if there is enough compensation in the ECU or MAF.
About half the filter area is blocked by being adjacent to the vehicle frame, the hood, or from the support bracket.
Given that, I doubt the useful effects of the velocity stack, since it is not getting air from all directions.
About half the filter area is blocked by being adjacent to the vehicle frame, the hood, or from the support bracket.
Given that, I doubt the useful effects of the velocity stack, since it is not getting air from all directions.
#7
While I preach of the stock intake being best, I have to admit that I will be switching to a cone filter this winter. Stock midpipe, though. I'm only running it during the cold months, though...then switching back to stock air box.
#8
ok... i switched to the old filter, and i have to say i see little to NO differnce, not even in sound... well sounds a bit differnt but still loud as hell... i think the Y-Pipe is just loud :P anyways i see almost no differnce in switching back to the stock intake box.
i can change the mid-pipe if need be, i even might because i do have some ebay bought mid pipe, not the best but it might work just fine.
i can change the mid-pipe if need be, i even might because i do have some ebay bought mid pipe, not the best but it might work just fine.
#9
I too put my stock intake back on and I love how the low end power is back. Does anyone know what other type of car has the same air filter adapter as the Maxima? I want to sell my air filter and the adapter that comes with it.
#10
I had stock, changed to short ram and wanted to shoot myself. What a waste, only made car slower. So I didnt change back to stock i upped and tried the CAI. Best out of the 3 in my opinion.
#12
I second that...but the car doesn't pull as hard on the freeway with the stock intake.
Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe
I too put my stock intake back on and I love how the low end power is back. Does anyone know what other type of car has the same air filter adapter as the Maxima? I want to sell my air filter and the adapter that comes with it.
#13
Originally Posted by udienow
I had stock, changed to short ram and wanted to shoot myself. What a waste, only made car slower. So I didnt change back to stock i upped and tried the CAI. Best out of the 3 in my opinion.
I haven't done drag with my car in quite a while, so I'm not as concerned about launching since most auto-x courses have a offset start anyway, and road courses you want the higher end anyway.
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