MEVI+CAI are in :)
#43
Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
u have insipred me to redo my battery terminals....I want to be just like you .....do u have a grounding kit too
same here i'ma get my terminals done sometime this weekend hopefully. along with a red top possibly since my postive terminal still leaks.
#46
I have a question a little off the subject ,but your saying not to use the mid pipe on the cai? It gives you more power with the stock resonater?? Where did you here this? Just wondering and one more thing is it a little quieter without the mid pipe?
thanks
thanks
#47
Originally Posted by babymac
I have a question a little off the subject ,but your saying not to use the mid pipe on the cai? It gives you more power with the stock resonater?? Where did you here this? Just wondering and one more thing is it a little quieter without the mid pipe?
thanks
thanks
#48
Originally Posted by babymac
I have a question a little off the subject ,but your saying not to use the mid pipe on the cai? It gives you more power with the stock resonater?? Where did you here this? Just wondering and one more thing is it a little quieter without the mid pipe?
thanks
thanks
Originally Posted by Apparition
common knowledge amongst the few who actually know.. PRCAI+ stock resonator= FTMFW..
#53
Originally Posted by babymac
I have a question a little off the subject ,but your saying not to use the mid pipe on the cai? It gives you more power with the stock resonater?? Where did you here this? Just wondering and one more thing is it a little quieter without the mid pipe?
thanks
thanks
#55
Originally Posted by 95 maxima se
^^^ do u have anymore pics of ur PRCAI setup?? im thinking of trying it, but do u really have to cut a hole in ur fender?
#59
Originally Posted by 95 maxima se
^^^ do u have anymore pics of ur PRCAI setup?? im thinking of trying it, but do u really have to cut a hole in ur fender?
#64
#65
gravediggers are the business!!!
#67
why start another thread if its going to get blocked?
#69
even though this is true. i was looking for what good setups help keep some low end power with the MEVI. i do understand that you get some really good gains by combining it with the JWT ECU, but i want to add more than that...
#71
#72
Have spent an hour searching for good info on air boxes, and this thread has some good info. (Thanks, JSutter.) 99% of posts on intakes are BS and it's so hard to find good info.
Little puzzled about the claim that stock midpipe/resonator gives better throttle response with PR CAI, but only for autos? Dubious.
I have a manual and have had PR CAI for years. Just trying to decide whether to go back to stock air back (hacked it way back in 2004 before getting CAI). What I don't like about the CAI is the filter is hard to access. Will probably try going back to stock midpipe and resonator...and replacing my cone filter, which is original....
Little puzzled about the claim that stock midpipe/resonator gives better throttle response with PR CAI, but only for autos? Dubious.
I have a manual and have had PR CAI for years. Just trying to decide whether to go back to stock air back (hacked it way back in 2004 before getting CAI). What I don't like about the CAI is the filter is hard to access. Will probably try going back to stock midpipe and resonator...and replacing my cone filter, which is original....
#73
I sold off the MEVI and CAI years ago but I sure miss them. The 00vi was a ***** to install in comparision.
I've tried several combinations of pipes over the years. Each has resulted in same times at the track.
The stock intake manifold has such a horrid sound. I like how the resonator cuts down on some of the noise. I used to think it was cool so the added noise of a short ram and mid pipe seemed worth it. I did notice short rams are crap for city driving due to heat.
I had a stock air box top with a B13 bottom, which had the air inlet on the fender side. I ran piping to get fresh air. It worked pretty good.
When I installed my 00vi I fab'ed up a mid pipe and reused my Stillen pop charger because I couldn't make the factory stuff fit around the ABS actuator.
Also when I had an SAFC I posted air flow readings of the stock box vs pop charger. Surprisingly the stock box seemed to out flow the pop charger.
I've tried several combinations of pipes over the years. Each has resulted in same times at the track.
The stock intake manifold has such a horrid sound. I like how the resonator cuts down on some of the noise. I used to think it was cool so the added noise of a short ram and mid pipe seemed worth it. I did notice short rams are crap for city driving due to heat.
I had a stock air box top with a B13 bottom, which had the air inlet on the fender side. I ran piping to get fresh air. It worked pretty good.
When I installed my 00vi I fab'ed up a mid pipe and reused my Stillen pop charger because I couldn't make the factory stuff fit around the ABS actuator.
Also when I had an SAFC I posted air flow readings of the stock box vs pop charger. Surprisingly the stock box seemed to out flow the pop charger.
#74
Found it, modded stock setup vs cai
https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...sers-step.html
Oh and I fixed the broken pics in post 22
https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...sers-step.html
Oh and I fixed the broken pics in post 22
#75
I sold off the MEVI and CAI years ago but I sure miss them. The 00vi was a ***** to install in comparision.
I've tried several combinations of pipes over the years. Each has resulted in same times at the track.
The stock intake manifold has such a horrid sound. I like how the resonator cuts down on some of the noise. I used to think it was cool so the added noise of a short ram and mid pipe seemed worth it. I did notice short rams are crap for city driving due to heat.
I had a stock air box top with a B13 bottom, which had the air inlet on the fender side. I ran piping to get fresh air. It worked pretty good.
When I installed my 00vi I fab'ed up a mid pipe and reused my Stillen pop charger because I couldn't make the factory stuff fit around the ABS actuator.
Also when I had an SAFC I posted air flow readings of the stock box vs pop charger. Surprisingly the stock box seemed to out flow the pop charger.
I've tried several combinations of pipes over the years. Each has resulted in same times at the track.
The stock intake manifold has such a horrid sound. I like how the resonator cuts down on some of the noise. I used to think it was cool so the added noise of a short ram and mid pipe seemed worth it. I did notice short rams are crap for city driving due to heat.
I had a stock air box top with a B13 bottom, which had the air inlet on the fender side. I ran piping to get fresh air. It worked pretty good.
When I installed my 00vi I fab'ed up a mid pipe and reused my Stillen pop charger because I couldn't make the factory stuff fit around the ABS actuator.
Also when I had an SAFC I posted air flow readings of the stock box vs pop charger. Surprisingly the stock box seemed to out flow the pop charger.
#76
Found it, modded stock setup vs cai
https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...sers-step.html
Oh and I fixed the broken pics in post 22
https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...sers-step.html
Oh and I fixed the broken pics in post 22
Given unlimited time and patience I'd probably have a go with a 5th gen airbox swap (can't find any write-ups though), but I've got better things to do now. Will just try with the stock midpipe and maybe the full hacked stock setup if I can find all the parts in my basement.
It's amusing how the prevailing Org wisdom is "anything is better than stock", but those of us who know better appreciate that the stock setup was designed, tested, and refined by Nissan engineers rather than some little company who probably did little to no testing. They will sell their cool-looking intake to the car enthusiast who thinks that anything is better than stock! Haha. No matter how inelegant, the stock parts usually work very well.
#77
We don't have huge engines. Unless you are making some serious horse power, the stock intake breathes just fine.
I think it really comes down to bragging rights. Guys like to show off shiny parts, brand names, and cars that make loud noises.
I think it really comes down to bragging rights. Guys like to show off shiny parts, brand names, and cars that make loud noises.