Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
08-14-2002, 06:49 PM
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Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
Finally got around to installing an Injen Cold-Air intake on my 2K2, and did a writeup with color pics on my site (http://www.greghome.com) if anyone is interested.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.
08-14-2002, 07:21 PM
#3
nice write up
very detailed. Only things I would have like to have also seen are 1) the mounting points for the intake (clamps and what appears to be a bar) and 2) a picture of the intake from underneath to really see how close to the radiator, etc. it is.
08-14-2002, 07:47 PM
#6
Originally posted by SkyDaver
Very nice write up and pictures.
What about a bypass valve? Is the filter protected from water coming in?
Very nice write up and pictures.
What about a bypass valve? Is the filter protected from water coming in?
08-14-2002, 08:01 PM
#8
Originally posted by max34
How about some step by steps on a 3.0 5th gen?
How about some step by steps on a 3.0 5th gen?
Dixit
08-14-2002, 08:41 PM
#11
Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE
I see you disconnected the MAF sensor...did you get any check engine lights after re-connecting it? I am always hesitate to disconnect that sensor.
I see you disconnected the MAF sensor...did you get any check engine lights after re-connecting it? I am always hesitate to disconnect that sensor.
08-14-2002, 09:12 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Those sensors arent as fragile as everyone seems to think. I've put mine through hell. Dropped it and all kinds of stuff, and its still fine. I have a back up cuz i thoiught it was gone after my frankencar.
Those sensors arent as fragile as everyone seems to think. I've put mine through hell. Dropped it and all kinds of stuff, and its still fine. I have a back up cuz i thoiught it was gone after my frankencar.
08-15-2002, 01:49 AM
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Re: Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
I installed my Injen yesterday and when I romped on the throttle the first time....
I had no idea an intake could be that loud (been driving turbo cars for the last 7 years). When you get around 6500 RPM it sounds like the world is coming to an end. Its fun to romp on it between 3-4k when darting through traffic. People in the lanes next to you definitely do a double take b/c now the car has a very nasty way of saying "coming through!". The intake is very high quality as is the instructions and you get two stickers and a license plate frame. Not bad for $235 bucks.
Jesse
I had no idea an intake could be that loud (been driving turbo cars for the last 7 years). When you get around 6500 RPM it sounds like the world is coming to an end. Its fun to romp on it between 3-4k when darting through traffic. People in the lanes next to you definitely do a double take b/c now the car has a very nasty way of saying "coming through!". The intake is very high quality as is the instructions and you get two stickers and a license plate frame. Not bad for $235 bucks.Jesse
08-15-2002, 02:37 AM
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Re: Re: Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
Originally posted by 02MaximizedVQ
I installed my Injen yesterday and when I romped on the throttle the first time....
I had no idea an intake could be that loud (been driving turbo cars for the last 7 years). When you get around 6500 RPM it sounds like the world is coming to an end. Its fun to romp on it between 3-4k when darting through traffic. People in the lanes next to you definitely do a double take b/c now the car has a very nasty way of saying "coming through!". The intake is very high quality as is the instructions and you get two stickers and a license plate frame. Not bad for $235 bucks.
Jesse
I installed my Injen yesterday and when I romped on the throttle the first time....
I had no idea an intake could be that loud (been driving turbo cars for the last 7 years). When you get around 6500 RPM it sounds like the world is coming to an end. Its fun to romp on it between 3-4k when darting through traffic. People in the lanes next to you definitely do a double take b/c now the car has a very nasty way of saying "coming through!". The intake is very high quality as is the instructions and you get two stickers and a license plate frame. Not bad for $235 bucks.Jesse
08-15-2002, 05:26 AM
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BTW
to any manual owners out there I highly suggest you do the synthetic fluid change when you get to around 25K or sooner. It is such an easy install and his write up looks pretty good, good job GregP.
Has anyone installed the injen on their 2K1 Cali spec? if so can you add anything to Greg's writeup for a 2K1? It looks almost the same, just curious.
B.C.
Has anyone installed the injen on their 2K1 Cali spec? if so can you add anything to Greg's writeup for a 2K1? It looks almost the same, just curious.
B.C.
08-15-2002, 07:39 AM
#17
Re: Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
Originally posted by GregP
Finally got around to installing an Injen Cold-Air intake on my 2K2, and did a writeup with color pics on my site (http://www.greghome.com) if anyone is interested.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.
Finally got around to installing an Injen Cold-Air intake on my 2K2, and did a writeup with color pics on my site (http://www.greghome.com) if anyone is interested.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.
Question: You said you removed the connector to the MAF. Did you unhook the battery first and when you reattached the connector , then the battery (I assuming the flow of events), did you let it run for a while to adjust or did you drive it? Not sure what happened around any CEL's or what-not. Can you elabotate.
Great write-up. Injen should ship your writeup with their intakes.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 07:48 AM
#18
So has anyone had any problems with the Injen yet on any `00-`02's? Or is it too early to tell if the intake will cause any MAF problems? After seeing Greg's write-up and the pics of the intake, i'm starting wonder if it should become my next gift to my car Lastly, where are all you guys ordering your Injen's from, and do they come in any other colors besides red? Thanks.
Lastly, where are all you guys ordering your Injen's from, and do they come in any other colors besides red? Thanks.
08-15-2002, 08:31 AM
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Thanks everyone. I'm glad you found the writeup useful. Whenever I do one of those I always try to get as many angles/pics as I can but it is tough to get everything everyone would like to see. I can always go back in after the fact and try to get some more close-ups...
I'll try to answer the questions...
I can't do a writeup on the 3.0, cause I don't own one!!
You can disconnect and reconnect the MAF sensor plug a million times - just don't start the car in-between and you will have no problems with the check engine light. I violated the instructions, and did NOT disconnect my battery.
If anyone wants to use pics or create links to my site, please feel free. My purpose is to get the message out on how to do some of these mods and show people that with a little patience and caring, they're not as hard as you might think.
I bought the intake from Adventon (www.adventon.com). If you call them and tell them you are from the Maxima board they will give you the group-buy price, which is even less than what is listed on their web site.
-Greg
I'll try to answer the questions...
I can't do a writeup on the 3.0, cause I don't own one!!
You can disconnect and reconnect the MAF sensor plug a million times - just don't start the car in-between and you will have no problems with the check engine light. I violated the instructions, and did NOT disconnect my battery.
If anyone wants to use pics or create links to my site, please feel free. My purpose is to get the message out on how to do some of these mods and show people that with a little patience and caring, they're not as hard as you might think.
I bought the intake from Adventon (www.adventon.com). If you call them and tell them you are from the Maxima board they will give you the group-buy price, which is even less than what is listed on their web site.
-Greg
08-15-2002, 08:51 AM
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Greg, do you think Nissan will give you any problems for having the intake, like if you had transmission problems, do you think they'd blame the problems on the intake? I'm just nervous about touching my engine b/c i've heard that Nissan is a pain in the butt if something like that happens, and you have an intake or other mods on your car.
08-15-2002, 11:40 AM
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Story's not straight
Originally posted by GregP
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you found the writeup useful. Whenever I do one of those I always try to get as many angles/pics as I can but it is tough to get everything everyone would like to see. I can always go back in after the fact and try to get some more close-ups...
I'll try to answer the questions...
I can't do a writeup on the 3.0, cause I don't own one!!
You can disconnect and reconnect the MAF sensor plug a million times - just don't start the car in-between and you wi have no problems with the check engine light. I violated the instructions, and did NOT disconnect my battery.
If anyone wants to use pics or create links to my site, please feel free. My purpose is to get the message out on how to do some of these mods and show people that with a little patience and caring, they're not as hard as you might think.
I bought the intake from Adventon (www.adventon.com). If you call them and tell them you are from the Maxima board they will give you the group-buy price, which is even less than what is listed on their web site.
-Greg
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you found the writeup useful. Whenever I do one of those I always try to get as many angles/pics as I can but it is tough to get everything everyone would like to see. I can always go back in after the fact and try to get some more close-ups...
I'll try to answer the questions...
I can't do a writeup on the 3.0, cause I don't own one!!
You can disconnect and reconnect the MAF sensor plug a million times - just don't start the car in-between and you wi have no problems with the check engine light. I violated the instructions, and did NOT disconnect my battery.
If anyone wants to use pics or create links to my site, please feel free. My purpose is to get the message out on how to do some of these mods and show people that with a little patience and caring, they're not as hard as you might think.
I bought the intake from Adventon (www.adventon.com). If you call them and tell them you are from the Maxima board they will give you the group-buy price, which is even less than what is listed on their web site.
-Greg
What's up Greg?????
08-15-2002, 11:45 AM
#24
Re: Story's not straight
Originally posted by buzek
I ordered from George at Adventon and requested 3 day express and he claims that they don't do that. Also, he said that their price listed on the site is the only price. No GROUP BUY
What's up Greg?????
I ordered from George at Adventon and requested 3 day express and he claims that they don't do that. Also, he said that their price listed on the site is the only price. No GROUP BUY
What's up Greg?????
Who knows, but I was still pretty happy with the price and shipping. Got it quick, packaged great, in good condition.
08-15-2002, 12:01 PM
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Re: Story's not straight
Originally posted by buzek
I ordered from George at Adventon and requested 3 day express and he claims that they don't do that. Also, he said that their price listed on the site is the only price. No GROUP BUY
What's up Greg?????
I ordered from George at Adventon and requested 3 day express and he claims that they don't do that. Also, he said that their price listed on the site is the only price. No GROUP BUY
What's up Greg?????
That's alright $232 shipped works for me - you seen what others are charging? Injen's MSRP is like > $300.
I should get mine next Wed. or so.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 12:28 PM
#27
Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by ajahearn
I've only seen the red intake. Does anyone have pictures of the polished or blue intakes? Thanks.
I've only seen the red intake. Does anyone have pictures of the polished or blue intakes? Thanks.
08-15-2002, 12:36 PM
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Re: Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
I ordered the polished and all the tubing is red. Does the red one have red piping also?
I ordered the polished and all the tubing is red. Does the red one have red piping also?
The color differenced are in the metal tubing.
Yea I'm cool with the price and shipping too, just wondering why Greg has a different story. Thats all.
08-15-2002, 01:03 PM
#29
Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by ajahearn
I've only seen the red intake. Does anyone have pictures of the polished or blue intakes? Thanks.
I've only seen the red intake. Does anyone have pictures of the polished or blue intakes? Thanks.
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Y2KSESteve,
It would make sense for the Red but I don't think so for the blue. It seems a while back someone had gotten the blue and was looking for a blue hose to match, but I may be wrong.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 01:07 PM
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Re: Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Y2KSESteve,
It would make sense for the Red but I don't think so for the blue. It seems a while back someone had gotten the blue and was looking for a blue hose to match, but I may be wrong.
Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Y2KSESteve,
It would make sense for the Red but I don't think so for the blue. It seems a while back someone had gotten the blue and was looking for a blue hose to match, but I may be wrong.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 01:10 PM
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Re: Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Y2KSESteve,
It would make sense for the Red but I don't think so for the blue. It seems a while back someone had gotten the blue and was looking for a blue hose to match, but I may be wrong.
Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Y2KSESteve,
It would make sense for the Red but I don't think so for the blue. It seems a while back someone had gotten the blue and was looking for a blue hose to match, but I may be wrong.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 01:20 PM
#33
Originally posted by krazyd
I'd either get the blue powder coat or polished aluminum, but I'd definately need to get replacement hoses b/c red won't match anything on my car.
I'd either get the blue powder coat or polished aluminum, but I'd definately need to get replacement hoses b/c red won't match anything on my car.
08-15-2002, 01:35 PM
#34
Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Yea it doesnt match anything on my car either, but I still think it looks real good and i get compliments on it all the time.
Yea it doesnt match anything on my car either, but I still think it looks real good and i get compliments on it all the time.
A half cylinder around the filter? I think Injen makes a polished one of those too.
Shaydz
08-15-2002, 01:39 PM
#35
Re: Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Shaydz
Here they are :
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake...r_coat_big.jpg
Shaydz
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1940.jpg
Greg's install shows this same picture. So does the blue actually have blue metal piping like the URL you specified?
08-15-2002, 03:47 PM
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Hi guys,
I can't explain what George at Adventon told anyone regarding their pricing. Maybe it did go up! I forgot who I spoke to over there, but the name "George" doesn't ring any bells. Still, I think their price is pretty decent, considering the quality of this intake system. I am surprised about the shipping issue though. Adventon sent me the intake via UPS 3-business-day delivery. I ordered on a Tuesday and got it on a Friday. Charge was around $30 for this...
Greg
I can't explain what George at Adventon told anyone regarding their pricing. Maybe it did go up! I forgot who I spoke to over there, but the name "George" doesn't ring any bells. Still, I think their price is pretty decent, considering the quality of this intake system. I am surprised about the shipping issue though. Adventon sent me the intake via UPS 3-business-day delivery. I ordered on a Tuesday and got it on a Friday. Charge was around $30 for this...
Greg
08-15-2002, 05:22 PM
#38
Re: Re: Re: Slightly OT: looking for pic of blue
Originally posted by ajahearn
The pictures I've seen have not shown any metal piping color, only the flexy hose and some banding. I sight as an example
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1940.jpg
Greg's install shows this same picture. So does the blue actually have blue metal piping like the URL you specified?
The pictures I've seen have not shown any metal piping color, only the flexy hose and some banding. I sight as an example
http://www.injen.com/webpages/intake.../rd/rd1940.jpg
Greg's install shows this same picture. So does the blue actually have blue metal piping like the URL you specified?
Shaydz
08-16-2002, 06:01 AM
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Originally posted by GregP
Hi guys,
I can't explain what George at Adventon told anyone regarding their pricing. Maybe it did go up! I forgot who I spoke to over there, but the name "George" doesn't ring any bells. Still, I think their price is pretty decent, considering the quality of this intake system. I am surprised about the shipping issue though. Adventon sent me the intake via UPS 3-business-day delivery. I ordered on a Tuesday and got it on a Friday. Charge was around $30 for this...
Greg
Hi guys,
I can't explain what George at Adventon told anyone regarding their pricing. Maybe it did go up! I forgot who I spoke to over there, but the name "George" doesn't ring any bells. Still, I think their price is pretty decent, considering the quality of this intake system. I am surprised about the shipping issue though. Adventon sent me the intake via UPS 3-business-day delivery. I ordered on a Tuesday and got it on a Friday. Charge was around $30 for this...
Greg
THats what I'm talking about. We just need the facts so if anyone call to order they know their getting the same deal. (no flames on my part)
08-16-2002, 12:29 PM
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Re: Injen Cold-Air Install Pics
Originally posted by GregP
Finally got around to installing an Injen Cold-Air intake on my 2K2, and did a writeup with color pics on my site (http://www.greghome.com) if anyone is interested.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.
Finally got around to installing an Injen Cold-Air intake on my 2K2, and did a writeup with color pics on my site (http://www.greghome.com) if anyone is interested.
Early impressions are that this is an extremely high-quality kit, excellent fitment, no drilling or cutting required. Takes about 2.5 hours to install if you're a neat freak like I am.
Does not seem as loud as my old Stillen high-flow that was on my '99 Maxima, probably because of the location of the filter - far away from the passengers. Power is there when you get on it, and the sound is sweet. Drive the car normally, and you wouldn't know the intake is there.