GoldMember

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I will have some money for some mods soon and need some opinions. I have a 2k2 auto. Heres the mods i have in mind.

1. Injen CAI
2. Warpseed Y and B pipes
3. Racing Straight pipe from custommaxima.com

I think that these 3 mods are almost the only performace upgrades other than the UDP for a 2k2. Does anyone have any experience with these? What kind of gains would be expected? Should I install these all at the same time and see if i recognize the difference or install them as i receive them?

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

I would highly recommend the Frankencar intake with Apexi filter over the injen. I've had both. other than that the Y-pipe, cat-back, and test pipe is about all you've got so far. You'll notice the difference with each mod, the intake and Y-pipe especially.

ToasterMax

i was planning a similar mod except i was going to use the Place racing CAI, do you think the Frankencar is better??

Also, i'm not getting the racing pipe, i would rather do a CATTMAN catback system.

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

I dont know about the PR intake, but some people swear by it. I personally would rather not drill a hole into my fender, so yes I think its better. I also have the Cattman catback and I love it. Great exhaust tone, not harsh at all, and not as loud as the Greddy.

ToasterMax

i assumed that the hole was drilled into the wheel well and not the fender, is that correct??

Donkey®

iTrader: (3)

I have Y and B pipes...intake and rear section as well as UDP. High flow cat and coming soon...125 shot NOS. I can't think of much more as far as HP goes. Supposedly Turbos and Superchargers are on the way (2007 or something).

Dave B

With the high fatality rate of MAF sensors in 2k2+ Maximas with intake systems, I would suggest saving your money and headaches and modify your stock airbox. By modify I mean cut open portions of the lower airbox (below the filter), remove the intake resonators, and run a higher flow filter panel. Do a search on "hacked air box" in the 4th gen forums to see what I'm talking about. I know that some of the quicker 2k2+ Maximas are using stock intakes.

Don't waste your money on a straight pipe. Most likely it will throw a constant CEL and you'll gain VERY little power (1-2hp). Cats are not restrictive.

You can't go wrong with a Y-pipe and B-pipe. The gains are there though the gains are not quite as strong as the 95-01 Y/B-pipes.

I suggest hacking your stock air box, buy a y-pipe and UDP, and replace the crush bend in the stock B-pipe. With the money you save from buying other mods, put it towards LIGHTER weight rims. Lighter rims will give you better acceleration, braking, handling, plus better looks.



Dave

ToasterMax

I was under the impression that the high MAF failure rate was due to using the K&N oil charged filters. Is this correct?? How many 2002+ drivers are getting MAF problems with intakes?? Is this a serious problem??

Donkey®

iTrader: (3)

It is a serious problem and while most people attribute it to an over oiled filter, I don't really think anyone has figured out the exact causes.

ICULookN

iTrader: (3)

I will get the Frankencar intake this spring along with the Y/B pipe. Hopefully using the 01 MAF in the 02 like Emax is doing will resolve the problem. If it works, I will buy the 01 MAF and install it the sametime when I put in the intake.

2k2PhatMax

iTrader: (10)

ok ....
after intake (injen), greddy catback, warpspeed Y, and UDP...besides nos what is next for more power????

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

A test pipe.

pezking4

What kind of transmission do you have? I couldn't tell. You could help out your clutch/flywheel set up next, or if your auto a VB mod. Do they have VB mods for 2k2's yet? I'm not sure

2k2PhatMax

iTrader: (10)

i have a 6 spd....
test pipe... i didnt wanna go that route b/c of y pipe and loudness

ToasterMax

will using a 01 MAF negatively affect an 02's performance??

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

does the hacking of the airbox make the sound any different? better?

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

Makes it growl pretty good. But if your car is under warranty and you go in for some work....they may not like that much.

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

thats why im hesitant to do it. how much more hp/tq does it give to the wheels if i do decide to do it?

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

Couldnt tell ya the numbers off hand, but I do know it puts out more hp/tq than any other intake out there. Especially if you take out the resonator and route a cold air tube to the opening.

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

ok. will this affect how reliable the car will be in 4 years. by doing the intake mod will my car breakdown faster than if i leave it stock. because i would not like to mess with my car if it will make it less reliable.

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

I have absolutely no idea. This mod hasnt been out for that long I dont think, I could be wrong. So needless to say I doubt anyone has had it on for 4 years, so its really tough to say.

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

ok. ill just run stock for now.