I've had a CAI for a while. After reading some posts (Cumalot, Hype, Etc.), I decided to try the CAI short ram style myself.

These findings are all according to my butt and NOT track tested.

1.) Power feels more linear
2.) Car feels faster but less quick
3.) Sound isn't as engaging

I think that this is the better setup for me. I do most of my driving in the city and haven't felt the lag other people, mainly automagics, talk about. Plus, with the full CAI I felt my car was running out of breath when I was on the freeway (No! Bad, Bad Maxima!). I know it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but my car now feels more responsive and more willing to rev to redline. For us, I'm starting to believe that the quantity of air is more important than the quality of air. Anyway, I just found a dyno place that gives 3 runs for $100 so I'll check it out; At least more definatively.

 

ooo!! update please after you run please hehe.... the hybrid doesn't really make sense to me, but i guess..since alot of people have tried it..i am starting to believe everyone

 

I'm about to do the same thing myself. Convert my CAI to the Hybrid. Did you get the velocity stack in your short ram setup?? That'll help to preserve the quantity and quality of the air coming in.

DW

 

what u mean by velocity stack??? something homemade ?? i am about to do this so more info the better =) if i can get more air in..that means i can play more with my safc hehe...

 

It's that chrome shaped dish with a hole in the middle. It goes between the filter and the MAF. It doesn't increase the air going in, but it helps straighten and speed up the airflow as it goes thru the MAF and enters the TB. Lookup the Jim Wolf Technologie's POP charger, or Stillen intake. They have it.

It's called a venturi, but some people call 'em velocity stacks.

DW

 

oh... that's what those are called.... got any idea how much they cost?

 

Yeah, fancy "marketing" name. I don't know if they sell separately, though


DW

 

thinking about using hair drying blowing cold air haha....

 

that's funny....

or just try something like I did..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=102082

 

aren't you afraid that water is going to get in? 0_o beacuse that little opening is really open hehehe.... you see... my has an opening on the top like yours, and my is just a piece of metal sheet....so if i ram that air..that'll be nice...the only problem i am afraid is water =\

 

if you're apprehensive, disconnect when it rains!

 

do you still have that ram deal on your car? what materials are needed..and you got any instructions? please help me out =) mail me at max4everz@hotmail.com barely rans in texas...good idea man!!!

 

I totally agree "power seems more linear" I have a very similar set up I have JWT with velocity stack and a atraight hose from throttle body. Below is my post.......



http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=resonator

Perhaps the sound was more engaging before because the intake echoed throught the fender wall of your car.


I am very happy with the set up.



[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ra1max
[B]I've had a CAI for a while. After reading some posts (Cumalot, Hype, Etc.), I decided to try the CAI short ram style myself.

These findings are all according to my butt