i dont know im little confused.... without adapter it cost a lot less... like $30 less. I dont know if i need an adapter cuz i have a frankencar pipe

 

Here's what the bottom of the filter looks like without an adapter bolted to it. Without an adaptor, you won't be able to hook it up to anything.





Here is the filter adapter that bolts to the bottom, from Apexi. It also comes with a gasket. You don't need the Apexi adapter, you can use another brand/type. That's why there are two sets of holes on the bottom of the filter.



When you get the Apexi pop charger kit, you get an Apexi adaptor, 4 bolts, and the gasket. That's what came in my Apexi box with the part number I had given you.

 

aha, so if i buy an adaptor from advance auto or autozone ill be fine?

 

I wouldn't see why not. You can always take the Apexi filter with you and match up which bolt pattern you would need, since the Apexi has 2 sets of bolt patterns on it.

 

That's precisely why these are usually referred to as a "universal" filter.

Greek, just go to the auto store and buy an adapter already. If it doesn't work out, return it and get the right one. T_Behr904 has been super helpful here... keep this up, and next think you know he'll just purchase it for you, and install the thing, too. Could happen, I suppose.

 

Heh...

 

Sounds to me like you should just buy the AEM Dryflow and call it a day.

Walk right into your local Advance Auto and ask for an AEM Dryflow filter. They stock them. $45.

 

He needs to move to CT tho... and i will be his best customer!!! hehehehe

i went to advance and they had one... it was around $40 i think.

like i said to Brett, i went to advance and i was looking the spectre intake parts..... so if i dont buy the apexi adapter... all i need to buy is adapter... no coupler or anything right? do adapter needs to be 3''?

 

any tip for install an intake...... any help what to be carefull... anything will be helpfull??

 

1. Unplug negative battery terminal
2. Remove filter
3. Remove MAF sensor and clean, replace
4. Replace air filter
5. Replace negative battery terminal
6. Start and check for leaks and proper idle

This is what I do whenever servicing the air intake anyway...

I would have gone with a k&n 3" inverted cone filter like this:
RR-3003 $64 on k&n site

 

hmm battery unplug.. interesting

most ppl say AEM and Apexi are the best for our cars but again this is doesnt mean anything... i have stillen for many years with no problem.

 

Same, I am running a Stillen CAI with a K&N with no problems for many years. Many K&N filters fit, you just need the the right diameter.

 

i saw a videos of installation to get an idea.. looks easy but first time its always hard. In some videos i saw they took off the engine cover, is it necessary??? other thing.. do i have to pull out the maf sensor from the tube?? check the pic below...

 

During installation, just make sure you properly remove bolts, brackets, and couplers etc. connecting any pieces you are replacing. Basically all you need to do is take off the old filter and put a new filter on. My suggestion, since you have gone so long without servicing your intake, would be to clean your MAF sensor which is very easy. Here is a write-up on that:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...10-w-pics.html

Do you still have the stock Helmholtz resonator? The plastic piping with the chamber right before the throttle body... If the filter you currently have is a k&n, why don't you just clean it? All you have to do is go to an auto parts store and buy a k&n "recharge kit" and use that to clean your filter. Trust me, you won't need a new one unless its been a very very long and dirty ride for that filter, as in well over 100,000 miles without a cleaning.

 

very helpful man, thanks a lot!! i got new intake system..... and took off my old one... just need something new and different.

 

I've had alot of intakes, but the R2C seems to be the hardest pulling!

 

Ive gone from K&N, Even tried a spectre filter and finally settled on the AEM Dryflow. Its super low maintenance and the Airflow according to the manufacturers "independent" testing claims it is up at the top with the more expensive options. I might try a Weapon R system in the near future

 

like i said first time its always tough........... the damn MAF is so tight to pull out... so i gave up cuz i didnt want to broke anything... any advise???

this thing:

 

You did remove the screws, right? Try turning it back and forth to break all the dirt and gunk that's holding it together to take out the MAF sensor. I don't think any of us would be able to just pull that straight out, it's on too tight.

 

the screws arent for the sensor?? the other thing is just unclick... maybe it takes some time to pull out, i have no patience lol... but the click in the side feels like doesnt go all the way in. Ill give try today too if doesnt rain....

 

Ok so I'm a noob who doesn't know much about engine mechanics, and I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this noob'd out question but I just need confirmation for sanity's sake.

Is the cone filter on the end of the pipe the only air filter? Or is there another rectangular one further back which I need to pull out and clean as well?

I have a Stillen Hi Flow Air Intake system.

 

The cone filter fits on the end of the tube or velocity stack/bellmouth and the rectangular shaped panel filter that's in the OEM airbox!

 

I DID IT!!!! finally i install it.... my friend help me too. The only i notice it is that you need a bracket or zip ties to hold it.... we tight it up but it still shakes, it shakes in a normal way but i will put bracket one of these days to make sure. Other thing, We put it a little to the side cuz straight the filter didnt fit cuz the metal thing theres over there, so we adjust a little so the filter can go to the empty space.... it took us about in a hour. We didnt pull out the MAF sensor cuz one of the screw was rust very bad and we couldnt unscrew. Love the sound!!!!

i will put pics soon....

 

 

UPDATE: I just put a custom bracket. Today before i put the bracket the whole intake looks very tight and dont shake much, maybe its from the cold. One more thing that i dont know if it is normal is that looks sitting lower....

 

The Apexi is nice. I only hated that adapter they have and they don't have all sizes. I use a 6" AEM Dry filter with a 3.5" BMI V-stack on it (thanks to Sparks). I tried both....I actually could feel more power with the AEM with V-stack rather than the Apexi so I kept the AEM. I did not make a bracket...I did it the hood way and just used a ziptie. It's not going anywhere anyway.

Here is a pic of my setup:



V-stack:



AEM Filter:

 

interesting setup...... MAF before the midpipe uh??? looks nice. Where did you put the hose that goes to to midpipe??

i went outside again and changed the zip ties (i put 3 total) so to be more tight.. i use the upper hole.. so stands better now. I would take pics later or tomorrow!

PS. spectre clamps SUCKS

 

UPDATE: as you can see in the pic... thats my bracket... much better than before! but still i cant trust spectre clamps and the blue coupler for some doesnt stand good... i tight it up, i pushed the MAF a little bit to fit in coupler but today again i see that loose a little... not like before cuz i got the zip ties... Is any way i can get a clamps and put in the couples without took of all the intake? I wanna use my previous... frankencars but dont want to do from the begin again.

 

i just purchased a berk intake for ma 00 max, i understand that there are 3 hoses connected to the stock intake , one goes into the berk intake and there are two smaller hoses , i would like to know what am i supposed to do with the smaller hoses ? thanks alot i would appriciate it

 

Got rid of that hose to the midpipe and put breather filters on the front and rear VCs. That exhaust re-circulation system causes oil to be sucked up in the manifold which destroys power. Some people do an oil catch can. I think that too much of a hassle though. It's your choice.

 

not too many ppl use breather on maximas... so im not sure...

 

I know a few...JIME does....he has a VERY fast Maxima and so does Sparks. Doesn't hurt anything....except if you a nature guy the gasses go into the air now instead of being re-circulated.

 

lolool why don't you use the intake bracket kit things? Mine and a few other members have held up just fine.

 

cuz i couldnt find anything.... i looked around but didnt find. So i went with zip ties... and im happy so far!

 

Foam filters have a short life span when large amounts of air are run through them. I use them on my late model. usually replace it 4 times a season.

 

Hey GreekMaxima, I'm sure you can fab a simple little support bracket....that you attach to the strut or etc.....