I was bored this last Saturday and dug up ye old GAB thread. I followed instructions exactly as they are on this thread http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=266911. After install I drove around a little bit and WOW what a difference. The max sounds so mean now. Also with the paper filter i had in there, acceleration was fairly jerky....with the gab however, all jerkyness is gone and acceleration is nice and smooth and sounds great. So for anyone debating on whether(sp?) or not to do this mod I would say go for it...you won't be disappointed...although you might run through a tank of gas quickly because it sounds so good.

 

The differences were minimal to me... I used the coathanger with my FRAM (cheapy, not ToughGuard). I like the sound from about 3k-4k, but that's about it. Low end feels about the same or maybe slightly less and the top end has a little more (maybe). Regardless, it's a cheap mod to do and can be easily undone.

 

it was determined years ago on here that the GAB is a good cheap mod.

 

I was thinking about doing this, but every thread I read on the subject just talks about sound and top end gains. My concerns are about leaving the filter exposed (especially a K&N). More air = more dust, right? Won't the small amount of extra dust let in cause additional wear and tear after 100k miles? What about gas mileage? Low-end losses? Is this kind of thing practical for a daily driver... or just something to do when you go to the track?

 

It shouldn't...so long as you're using a good filter & changing/cleaning it properly.

 

As far as low end loss goes, I don't know if this has more low end loss than a standard paper filter, but I do know that this sounds amazing. Who cares if there is slight low end loss anyways...There is almost too much power at low end for the max being a FWD car...If I put it down from a stop the tires will spin incredibly easily..and from what I understand thats bad on the transmission anyways.

 

I've had mine ported and the top hacked off for over a year and a half now. doesn't get much more dirtier and no effects like engine BOOM. Clean the filter every now and again, and you'll be fine.

 

[QUOTE=Deckdout2]...doesn't get much more dirtier and no effects like engine BOOM...QUOTE]
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Meaning my air filter gets just as dirty, but no there is no evidence that particles pass through to damage the engine.

 

Hey guys, what do you think of this? Looks like it will hold the filter in place a lot better than my coat hanger. The install looks nice too. I think I might be ordering myself one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Maxim...82505991QQrdZ1

 

Isn't the seller an org member? I remember seeing this on here before.

 

That's a forum member. He posted this on here a few weeks ago. Definately better looking than coat hanger, and might be worth the $20 if you don't want to mess with bednging a coat hanger.

Only thought I have is that there is nothing holding the lower portion of the filter in place. Couldnt that allow the lower portion of the filter to edge away and allow unwanted air to pass under?

 

i suppose thats if you put it in incorrectly.. i think somebody on the forum posted on how to keep the bottom from coming off..
and im suppposing that dirt/debris could damage your MAF.. atleast thats why i think thats why my MAF is dying

 

$20 for something you can do yourself? ripoff

 

And dynoed to show 9 whp gains on a 5.5 Gen...

 

You can easily fab something like that yourself for less than $5.

 

Gosh - its like an infomercial - I bet if you order now - you will get an extra one for FREE!! "THATS A $40 Dollar value for just $19.99" LOL - dont waste your money - or maybe Im just a cheap a$$ and think 20 bones on this is just dumb....

 

Or the "Newbie Just Registered" is the ebay seller trying to get someone to buy it ?

 

They are both in CT too,... .....my vote is yes

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...7&postcount=65

He posted that he made it and even has pics on his homepage, the same pics that are in the eBay listing.

 

The airbox is the same. (00-03)

There are extremely minor differences not worth mentioning, but for the record I am using an 00 airbox on my 03.





FYI, but the filter (not to be confused with the actual airbox) can be used in 95-03 Maximas.