for u guys w/ cold air intakes...im lookn at getting one soon on my Max2kSE....what u recommend?

 

Place Racing Cold Air Intake... http://www.cattman.com

 

Definitely go with the Place Racing CAI. Install should be easy enough.. there are a few posts re: install in this forum.
The sound at WOT is unreal.. and you WILL feel the power gains.. its awesome!

 

There is another recent post that says that someone made their own for $20 with Home Depot Shopvac supplies. Cattman is selling his for $220.

 

You're talking OSCAI VS a true CAI. OSCAI is a diy setup while the place racing CAI is a well made intake which will give better performance.

I personally am running an OSCAI cause I didn't want to drill my fender but overall the PRCAI will give better results.

 

aiite coo....thanks guys...imma go w/ the Place Racing Intake

 

Just be aware that you're putting your warranty in jeopardy with the Place Racing CAI. It's one thing to run a cone filter that you can easily exchange for the stock airbox if something goes wrong. It's quite another to cut a hole in your fender and pretend it isn't there when you put your stock airbox back on. A hole big enough to house a Place Racing CAI is hard to hide!

Good luck!

 

I suggest that your try the OSCAI first. You have virtually nothing to lose. It costs $50 worth of parts and can be removed in no time at all. If you like it, keep it. If you want something better later on, then go with the PR CAI.

 

i see..what do i need to put in a OSCAI? cuz im virtually clueless on what that is and how it works...so that would mean i have no idea how to install 1 as well

 

check out Punkdork's sig...he has a link with pics. Basically, all you need is a 3" to 2" coupler found in the plumbing section of your hardware store, some 2" diameter tubing, and a K&N drop in filter. You can get creative with the end of the tubing and make it like a ram-air intake.

 

hey yo...i really appreciate the help with this intake stuff but no im even more confused than when i asked the question..i really badly want the CAI but i dont wanna **** up my warranty...and im willing to settle for a OSCAI but i have close to no experience under the hood; only mods i done there myself are head lights and corners i dont even wanna try changing the fog lights cuz im too scared to break sumthing

 

do a search in this forum with the term OSCAI and you will get a lot of threads. It has been discussed in detail before. Check those out. But basically, the air scoop is hooked up using a L--shaped tube to a white resonator box. All you really have to do is take the scoop out and remove the L-shaped tube. Stick the coupler on the end of the scoop and stick the tube at the end. Point the tube down into the splash guard and make it face forward. Then, just drop in the K&N filter in place of the stock filter.

 

Has anyone had trouble with warranty service with an aftermarket intake? My MAF blew and I brought it in for warranty service with my cone filter in place. They replaced the MAF and even reinstalled the cone when they were done. Do I have an uncommonly lenient dealer or is this not really a problem? Now I'm worried...

 

Yo check it, it's really not that hard. I too was unsure about doing this myself but it was so nice out today that I decided to give it a try. I went to Home Depot and bought some braided clear tubing, 2 connectors, but unfortunately I forgot the 3' to 2' coupler. I then disassembled the stock intake and was suprised to see how easy this was. Thanks to all the help with detailed instructions and links(punkdork), anyone can do this mod. I did have trouble disconnecting the 2nd sensor though. Tomorrow the OSCAI will be my 1st official mod!
Aight fellaz, spring is in the air! Im getting pschyed about hooking up my ride. Thanks for all the help! Next on my list...Stillen FSTB, RSTB, RSB, Short ****er!

 

SHORT SHIFTER, that is. Doh!

 

Trust me, if I can install an OSCAI, ANYBODY can install an OSCAI. I'm the least mechanically-minded person I know and it was a slam dunk to put it in.

The OSCAI still has my vote for the Maxima.org 5th Gen Mod of the Year Award. It's cheap, easy to install, effective, and won't void your warranty. What else could you ask for?

 

aiite coo...as soon as i can find some time, which probably wont be soon w/ SATs, SAT2s, and APs coming up, im gonna try this OSCAI thing
thanks to all those that helped me out w/ my decision...
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