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Old Mar 4, 2001 | 07:28 AM
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Does anyone make & sale the oscai, I think I want to go for it but still uncertain ( I want something ready to install in a ideal situation), my endless question, should I go for: OSCAI, Stillen Intake, Place Racing CAI or JWT POP Charger

One questions remains wich one wont make your warranty void ?

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Old Mar 4, 2001 | 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by doublea
Does anyone make & sale the oscai, I think I want to go for it but still uncertain ( I want something ready to install in a ideal situation), my endless question, should I go for: OSCAI, Stillen Intake, Place Racing CAI or JWT POP Charger

One questions remains wich one wont make your warranty void ?

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Any modification you make to the stock setup has the <i>potential</i> to void some aspect of your warranty. But once again, Nissan has to prove that the damage is directly related to the modification in order to void your warranty.

Having said that, the OSCAI probably has the least potential for raising your dealer's eyebrows, the Place Racing CAI has the most potential, and the the JWT Popcharger (and Stillen Intake) lie somewhere in between.

As far as an OSCAI kit is concerned, you really don't need one. I'm the least mechanical person I know. If I can install an OSCAI by myself, so can you.
Old Mar 4, 2001 | 07:52 AM
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Depending on your dealer any of them could "make your warranty void". They actually have to prove it caused damage but that could be an irritating battle. As such I'd stay away from the Place Racing CAI.

Stillen Intake and JWT PopCharger are basically identical. Most people complain of a low end torque loss with them as well as many report pinging (myself included).

OSCAI can be done with $10-$20 of materials from your local hardware store plus another 40-50 if you want a K&N panel filter. Depending on what your car is in for they might not even notice the OSCAI.

So.. my recommendation is OSCAI. I still have my popcharger laying around if you decided to go that way and want to buy it.
Old Mar 4, 2001 | 09:11 AM
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Just to add on: You can easily remove the OSCAI before taking your car to the dealer if that is a concern. It is a pretty simple set up.
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