Weapon R Intake
05-03-2009, 01:45 AM
#1
Weapon R Intake
I like to go to ebay and jst type in 2001 maxima. I always come across this intake. I would like some feedback on it..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weapo...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weapo...ayphotohosting
05-03-2009, 09:36 AM
#5
THere terrible, i had one, the filter design blows nuts and messed up air flow around the MAF and always causes codes, i used a spectre filter and it made a big diff. but since i was getting bad lean codes daily i put in the oem box again, but 2 days ago after a year of codes, i found the source of my lean codes...... vacuum leak.
05-03-2009, 08:33 PM
#9
I had one on my old Lancer, I had no complaints it did great midrange and beyond like it should and a nice sound. Didn't know the filter where less effective(now that I think I do recall it getting dirty extremely quickly) but like I said was Ok to me but wouldn't pay more than 150 for one.
05-04-2009, 06:27 AM
#14
I got a universal intake tube from autozone for like $40 dollars, relocated the battery off to the side and the filter sits behind the drivers headlight. I prefer the longer tube vs. the berk with my setup. The sound is really nice and its shiny too. I'll try to take a pic tonite. no sense in spending tons of money for an intake when really all your paying for is a name, tube and a filter.
05-04-2009, 07:07 AM
#15
I have pics somewhere....Look for my thread in member's ride "the life of DaveVQs Max"
Land Rover MAF housing $80
JWT Pop filter, made to have a 3" inner diameter $120
3" billet adapter for the JWT $40
ported Throttle body to 70mm $200
Couplers, coolant bypass, breather filter for crank case, and other crap $60
Land Rover MAF housing $80
JWT Pop filter, made to have a 3" inner diameter $120
3" billet adapter for the JWT $40
ported Throttle body to 70mm $200
Couplers, coolant bypass, breather filter for crank case, and other crap $60
05-04-2009, 02:57 PM
#17
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 28
THere terrible, i had one, the filter design blows nuts and messed up air flow around the MAF and always causes codes, i used a spectre filter and it made a big diff. but since i was getting bad lean codes daily i put in the oem box again, but 2 days ago after a year of codes, i found the source of my lean codes...... vacuum leak.
how did you fix that problem (vacuum leak) ??
i am having the same problem and i don't think it is my intake, i have a Berk Tech intake.....Please help
05-05-2009, 10:50 AM
#18
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 32
I have a weapon r dragon intake. The sound is great but the filter gets dirty very easily. Would i buy one again ? Probably not.
I only paid 125$ for it. Not bad. I will most likely replace it soon though. Should i go with a CAI this time ?
I only paid 125$ for it. Not bad. I will most likely replace it soon though. Should i go with a CAI this time ?
05-05-2009, 11:01 AM
#19
I got a universal intake tube from autozone for like $40 dollars, relocated the battery off to the side and the filter sits behind the drivers headlight. I prefer the longer tube vs. the berk with my setup. The sound is really nice and its shiny too. I'll try to take a pic tonite. no sense in spending tons of money for an intake when really all your paying for is a name, tube and a filter.
05-05-2009, 11:27 AM
#20
05-05-2009, 08:57 PM
#26
05-05-2009, 10:05 PM
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05-05-2009, 10:49 PM
#28
k&n filters are overrated junk that do nothing but gum up sensors and other electronic devices in the intake system. best bet is to go with one of those cheap MAF adaptors and buy a descent filter. i have the injen cai and have had no problems whatsoever. so my opinion stands with them
05-07-2009, 09:33 AM
#31
Click Link for intake tube
Sorry I havnt taken any pics yet.... Anyways I'm sayin, I've owned the berk and the Placeracing CAI and the the custom setup I have IMO is way better than either. The price is $39.99 for the tube and whatever it cost's for whatever filter you get. And if you end up not liking it you can cut it to basiclly be a berk style intake. The bottom line is a tube is a tube; all your paying for is a name, shape and diameter.
Sorry I havnt taken any pics yet.... Anyways I'm sayin, I've owned the berk and the Placeracing CAI and the the custom setup I have IMO is way better than either. The price is $39.99 for the tube and whatever it cost's for whatever filter you get. And if you end up not liking it you can cut it to basiclly be a berk style intake. The bottom line is a tube is a tube; all your paying for is a name, shape and diameter.
05-07-2009, 10:11 AM
#33
Two of my friends run 02s along with my 00 at the track and I can assure you a properly done GAB is better than anything on the market. Most aftermarket ones give you horse but they rob you of too much torque. The GAB lets you keep the torque and still gain some horsepower. I recommend getting a K&N but its not necessary. All you need is a drill and $15 and you already have a good intake.
Like I said pics later today.
05-07-2009, 10:25 AM
#34
lol....4th gen weapon R intake is cooler http://cgi.ebay.ca/Weapon-R-Dragon-i...3A1%7C294%3A50
05-07-2009, 03:04 PM
#35
Here you go... I'm not sure where your battery is on an 00-01 but I had to move the battery on my 02. I had already moved it when I had my PR CAI so it was about a 5-10 minute install for the new intake.
If you notice it looks a lot like s1mply_v's but it's one solid tube, cheap and performs well despite the price.
The GAB isn't a bad idea either like TeH BawNeY said. If your stock it might even be cheaper than what I did. I bought the car with a berk on so I just stayed with aftermarket ones. I would have tried it though if it had came with a stock intake.
If you notice it looks a lot like s1mply_v's but it's one solid tube, cheap and performs well despite the price.
The GAB isn't a bad idea either like TeH BawNeY said. If your stock it might even be cheaper than what I did. I bought the car with a berk on so I just stayed with aftermarket ones. I would have tried it though if it had came with a stock intake.
08-16-2011, 07:04 PM
#38
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: South Dakota
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weapon r secret weapon 01 max
I recently bought a weapon r SW and the guy above is right, I didn't have enough tube to get the filter where it should be (not right next to the 100+degree radiator hose which is how it had to go before new tubing). Does have a great sound, and came with flex tube for "ram air" which i have running off end of filter down below the motor. overall, wouldn't buy again. as far as sensor codes, haven't had a problem.
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