GAB - minus the ghetto
GAB - minus the ghetto
1 1/4 inch hole bit makes it nice and clean. I also removed the scoop/ram intake tubing-sounds very nice, even at half throttle.
Liked it so much i did the wifey's too - what do you think?
Liked it so much i did the wifey's too - what do you think?
Last edited by nissandrvr98; Feb 17, 2009 at 02:04 PM.
Supposedly, 4 holes is the optimum. Someone did testing by drilling all those holes and then plugging them up a few at a time. 4 holes worked the best for some reason.
I did mine like that with 4 holes + OSCAI.
Definitely gives my car a really nice growl without being obnoxiously loud.
I did mine like that with 4 holes + OSCAI.
Definitely gives my car a really nice growl without being obnoxiously loud.
Last edited by Scottwax; Feb 17, 2009 at 04:14 PM.
Airflow + Sound = awesome.
I had the GAB setup (wire hanger version) after I first bought the car. Loved it, and made me realize the 3.5s are being choked in stock form.
I will say the Berk intake IMO looks better, and feel safer with an Apex'i filter.
I had the GAB setup (wire hanger version) after I first bought the car. Loved it, and made me realize the 3.5s are being choked in stock form.
I will say the Berk intake IMO looks better, and feel safer with an Apex'i filter.
also..a few years ago..someone got a dyno and proved slight gains with this over stock IIRC,...
hey nissandrvr98, I hope those orion v2's are working out awesomely for ya I love mine. Anyway, can you tell a difference in power with this done? what does it sound like. I'm seriously considering doing it, but I don't really want to do anything irreversible if i'm not going to like it. are there any disadvantages?
I love mine. Anyway, can you tell a difference in power with this done? what does it sound like. I'm seriously considering doing it, but I don't really want to do anything irreversible if i'm not going to like it. are there any disadvantages?
Originally Posted by Scottwax
Supposedly, 4 holes is the optimum. Someone did testing by drilling all those holes and then plugging them up a few at a time. 4 holes worked the best for some reason.
Keep in mind I also had a Cattman ypipe and Frankencar catback...so the extra intake flow was worth more than it might be on a stock exhaust...
Last edited by irish44j; Feb 17, 2009 at 08:19 PM.
that was me....and the gains were "slight" indeed (~2whp) with 4 holes, and about 1whp with all 8 holes open. I had it set up so I could have the holes all open, partially open, and completely closed. There wasn't much difference between the three on the dyno...the difference could just as easily been a standard margin of error on a dyno.
Supposedly, 4 holes is the optimum. Someone did testing by drilling all those holes and then plugging them up a few at a time. 4 holes worked the best for some reason.
I did mine like that with 4 holes + OSCAI.
Definitely gives my car a really nice growl without being obnoxiously loud.
I did mine like that with 4 holes + OSCAI.
Definitely gives my car a really nice growl without being obnoxiously loud.
Yup. See post 17 on in this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...-res-3-5l.html
But that is with a GAB with the entire top open, either via coathanger or hacksaw, lol.
http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...-res-3-5l.html
But that is with a GAB with the entire top open, either via coathanger or hacksaw, lol.
love the comments/feedback.
Like i said before..no doubt its been done-i've only had my 5.5gen for 2 months now and the wifes for about 2 years or so but she NEVER lets me play around on her car.
In terms of sound, i really enjoy it, not as obvious as the hanger mod, rather a little more mature if that makes sense. The nice thing is, it keeps the filter in place w/o worry and doesnt affect anything else. Once i get my exhaust done this spring ill be in good shape.
jowo-orion v2's are bada$$-see here for pics of the install/finished product.
Like i said before..no doubt its been done-i've only had my 5.5gen for 2 months now and the wifes for about 2 years or so but she NEVER lets me play around on her car.
In terms of sound, i really enjoy it, not as obvious as the hanger mod, rather a little more mature if that makes sense. The nice thing is, it keeps the filter in place w/o worry and doesnt affect anything else. Once i get my exhaust done this spring ill be in good shape.
jowo-orion v2's are bada$$-see here for pics of the install/finished product.
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love the comments/feedback.
Like i said before..no doubt its been done-i've only had my 5.5gen for 2 months now and the wifes for about 2 years or so but she NEVER lets me play around on her car.
In terms of sound, i really enjoy it, not as obvious as the hanger mod, rather a little more mature if that makes sense. The nice thing is, it keeps the filter in place w/o worry and doesnt affect anything else. Once i get my exhaust done this spring ill be in good shape.
jowo-orion v2's are bada$$-see here for pics of the install/finished product.
Like i said before..no doubt its been done-i've only had my 5.5gen for 2 months now and the wifes for about 2 years or so but she NEVER lets me play around on her car.
In terms of sound, i really enjoy it, not as obvious as the hanger mod, rather a little more mature if that makes sense. The nice thing is, it keeps the filter in place w/o worry and doesnt affect anything else. Once i get my exhaust done this spring ill be in good shape.
jowo-orion v2's are bada$$-see here for pics of the install/finished product.
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Yup. See post 17 on in this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...-res-3-5l.html
But that is with a GAB with the entire top open, either via coathanger or hacksaw, lol.
http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...-res-3-5l.html
But that is with a GAB with the entire top open, either via coathanger or hacksaw, lol.
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From: Saint Louis
I do quite a bit of motorcycle and ATV riding and airbox mods similar to this are quite common. one product that may aid in keeping clean air coming in with this application are air filter vents (one variation http://www.motoworldracing.com/uni-filter-airvents.html ). I think there are a few other brands out there. some guys riding report marginal fitment with them, meaning they don't always fit real tight and may pop out or require some adhesive.
I just picked up an 03 SE and was just trolling through all the different mods people are doing. How noticeable is the sound/responsiveness with a few holes punched in the airbox? thoughts on if this is really worth doing?
thanks in advance!
I just picked up an 03 SE and was just trolling through all the different mods people are doing. How noticeable is the sound/responsiveness with a few holes punched in the airbox? thoughts on if this is really worth doing?
thanks in advance!
Definitely worth doing. Give a nice growl, especially above 4000 rpm without being obnoxiously loud. You may feel a bit more pull, mostly at higher rpms where the extra air flow helps lean out the too rich high rpm tuning our cars have stock.
http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...-4yr-100k.html
Many people say this because when you have an aftermarket intake or GAB, you are more likely to stomp on it past 4k rpms than if you had a stock intake. The VIAs kicks in at 3600 rpms, opening the power valve to effectively shorten the intake manifold runners, so that's a big reason for the "roar" that everyone is claiming. An intake definitely amplifies this sound and you are feeding more air into the manifold, but even stock, you will hear it open up at 3600+ rpms.
Once again, I'm not bashing anything (I have a GAB and my dyno results aren't bad at all), just wanted people to be aware is all.
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Just a comment, and this is not directed at you personally, but just the comment.
Many people say this because when you have an aftermarket intake or GAB, you are more likely to stomp on it past 4k rpms than if you had a stock intake. The VIAs kicks in at 3600 rpms, opening the power valve to effectively shorten the intake manifold runners, so that's a big reason for the "roar" that everyone is claiming. An intake definitely amplifies this sound and you are feeding more air into the manifold, but even stock, you will hear it open up at 3600+ rpms.
Once again, I'm not bashing anything (I have a GAB and my dyno results aren't bad at all), just wanted people to be aware is all.
Many people say this because when you have an aftermarket intake or GAB, you are more likely to stomp on it past 4k rpms than if you had a stock intake. The VIAs kicks in at 3600 rpms, opening the power valve to effectively shorten the intake manifold runners, so that's a big reason for the "roar" that everyone is claiming. An intake definitely amplifies this sound and you are feeding more air into the manifold, but even stock, you will hear it open up at 3600+ rpms.
Once again, I'm not bashing anything (I have a GAB and my dyno results aren't bad at all), just wanted people to be aware is all.
I guess now we'll start seeing "my gas mileage sucks after my GAB mod" threads about once a week.
I've been a grandpa with the car ever since I bought it, but after the GAB, I'm addicted to the sound it makes at higher RPM. I find myself running out second gear quite often just so I can hear it. It doesn't help that my 2yr old has caught on and keeps telling me to "make it grow da-dee!!"
Just a comment, and this is not directed at you personally, but just the comment.
Many people say this because when you have an aftermarket intake or GAB, you are more likely to stomp on it past 4k rpms than if you had a stock intake. The VIAs kicks in at 3600 rpms, opening the power valve to effectively shorten the intake manifold runners, so that's a big reason for the "roar" that everyone is claiming. An intake definitely amplifies this sound and you are feeding more air into the manifold, but even stock, you will hear it open up at 3600+ rpms.
Once again, I'm not bashing anything (I have a GAB and my dyno results aren't bad at all), just wanted people to be aware is all.
Many people say this because when you have an aftermarket intake or GAB, you are more likely to stomp on it past 4k rpms than if you had a stock intake. The VIAs kicks in at 3600 rpms, opening the power valve to effectively shorten the intake manifold runners, so that's a big reason for the "roar" that everyone is claiming. An intake definitely amplifies this sound and you are feeding more air into the manifold, but even stock, you will hear it open up at 3600+ rpms.
Once again, I'm not bashing anything (I have a GAB and my dyno results aren't bad at all), just wanted people to be aware is all.
I have heard that there is an initial loss of low end, but once the car adjusts it returns.
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I will be doing this mod as soon as the weather breaks up here. How long will it take to adjust (learn) and how should i drive the car during this period? Normal, hard, normal with some WOT in there?
+1
I guess now we'll start seeing "my gas mileage sucks after my GAB mod" threads about once a week.
I've been a grandpa with the car ever since I bought it, but after the GAB, I'm addicted to the sound it makes at higher RPM. I find myself running out second gear quite often just so I can hear it. It doesn't help that my 2yr old has caught on and keeps telling me to "make it grow da-dee!!"
I guess now we'll start seeing "my gas mileage sucks after my GAB mod" threads about once a week.
I've been a grandpa with the car ever since I bought it, but after the GAB, I'm addicted to the sound it makes at higher RPM. I find myself running out second gear quite often just so I can hear it. It doesn't help that my 2yr old has caught on and keeps telling me to "make it grow da-dee!!"
..and timbit. there isnt any adjustment necessary-the MAF/ecu will adjust appropriately-you just press the accelerator and enjoy
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Thanks. How long until it fully adjusts? Tank of gas? So just drive normally? It sounds like 4 holes in best, any other opinions before I go for it? I have a K&N drop in already. Again, thanks. Been an Accord guy until now, loving the new ride.
