UPDATE: 9/17/14

FS Thread is NOW active in the 5th gen classifieds. Powder coat units should be ready tomorrow. Link below
https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...ory-price.html

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Hey Everyone!

Intro:

A few of your may know me...for those that do not-My name is Kunwardip but all my friends call me "Deep" I now own my 3rd 5th gen Maxima. I am in So-cal in North SD county. I used to go to the meets a few years back....

What this thread is about: (MODS please move this if necessary)

Another Prominent User on the Forums used to make Intake Mid Pipes (which from all my research are no longer made avaliable) Berk has also discontinued the Intake for the 5th gen to my knowledge.

Details: Perhaps a lot to read

I tried thru multiple sources to find a Mid pipe for my Intake setup; to no avail. I even reached out to ebay sellers that seemed to have a possible fitment for our car and asked if they would work with their suppliers to produce and sell just the Midpipes with no luck as well...

Many of the products/people(hope i dont offend anyone by listing them) that are dear to us are going out as of recent...(Cattman, Brian B. Berk, Maxima.org decals/Nilesh' Saggy trunk mats/Knigh_yz Midpipes...perhaps more)

I have decided to Take on at least one of these for now to keep a product available to my fellow community members. As you may imagine, A LOT of time involving /research/phone calls/emails and driving around goes into trying to jump-start something.....

I will be working hand in hand with one of the finest Welders in socal to produce the highly desired Mid-Pipes. I am in the final phases of working on all costs/materials.. They will be made of Aluminum; they will be offered in 4 and 6 inch variations with TIG? welded 5/8' Breather hoses approximately 4 inches in length. I have thought about making the breather "nipple" and inch in length and including a longer hose as part of a kit.

For the 6th gen/Altimas the battery trays being in a different orientation they need a slightly longer pipe (I will be working on offering those as well)

Each piece when finished will be shipped priority in a Box with actual shipping ($10.50) based on the costs involved I am attempting to offer this around $60-70 shipped but it could be slightly higher (based on kit.

To make it Fool-proof I am even considering offering full kits (Maf Adaters/Midpipe/Extended breather hose) Possibly Filters as well....

With all that said and out there....Can i ask the community to show their interest. Perhaps a Pre-sale of some at a discount to help kickoff

Sorry to make this lengthy...Anyone is more than encouraged to PM me, comment in the thread.
Thanks to ALL!

Production Mockup pics
Std midpipe
Std Mocked up with MAF
Shorty
Shorty Mocked up with MAF
Shorty with a Maf adapter
FINAL ASSEMBLY W 3 OD Shorty.
Revised Assembly W/ New Couplers and 3 ID Midpipe
Powder coated Units PICKED up YAY. Comparo sizes!!

3 Inch larger pipe literally fits over the other
Side by Side size comparo

 

pics or it didnt happen

 

^^Fair enough. As its a feeler still in the production phase none are ready as of today. If all goes well I should have some made by end of week (next few days).

Till then...lets discuss if possible;
*is there as much interest in this as i thought so
*suggestions on changes?

 

Let me start off by saying that I appreciate your enthusiasm and eagerness to make a part for the community.

Now if I'm understanding you correctly, you plan to develop and sell only a mid-pipe, correct? Just like the one shown in the Ebay link below? Because if so, there are mid-pipes for sale on Ebay in all different colors from $39 to $45. Sure, you can't buy it by itself, but it does come complete with the crappy rubber couplers and crappy filter which can be used temporarily until silicone couplers and a proper filter is bought.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-95-99-MA...f16ad6&vxp=mtr

In a thread like this, a pic, schematic or simple sketch on the back of napkin needs to be posted.

 

^^I will honestly try to have a sample made in a few days as possible; and pics posted. Im just trying to fill a void where i see whilst contributing to the community...

The above link may be a32 specific (3.0 L); im not too sure if the o.d is 3 inches? Im sure the extra breather hoses that seem to be present on the product above could be capped off if desired.
I was basing all this on the popular Berk, Weapon-R Frankencar, Knight_yz's previous product made by him. To some degeree this is more targeted to 5.5 and plus gens perhaps. I will look into other variations as well if cost effective. Both Berk and Weapon R pipes sell/sold for DOUBLE my anticipated amount. I believe knight used to sell around 70-80$?

If the cost is a concern thats also what this thread is for...to help me guage interest and realistically "potential" because in the end i only need one. I wanted to make it available for those that wish for this set-up and a dead on fit.
I appreciate all the feedback i get.

 

Do you guys absolutely want 3 inch I.D or 3 inch O.D with .0625 walls ok?

 

I have used these guys in the past.

http://www.siliconeintakes.com/aluminum-pipes/

 

^^Seems reasonably Priced. Im initially looking for a local source so i can see the product in hand. Realistically being a metal commodity shop discounts dont really exist lolz..

Whats your take on 3 O.D...yielding a 2.87 inch inner diameter? Does anyone recall what
was offered in the past? berks was 3 o.d. will the majority of the community be satisfied with that?

 

Me too. I've also used http://intakehoses.com/

Hopefully you find something you like at one of those places.


I would just go with whatever is popular and tried and true here on the Org. I'm not positive, but I would think a 3" O.D. would be easier to find the corresponding couplers, MAF adapters etc.

 

Thanks for that link.. i've been looking for these lol

 

3 inch Inner and Outer Tubing in hand; just waiting for 5/8" breather tubes. stay tuned

 

I'm interested in buying a midpipe....keep me posted on the outcome

 

For 02 infiniti

 

Theres a guy on the FB group that makes different intake pipes and powdercoats any color..

 

Knight used to make all aluminum mid pipe/MAF housings in one....did you contact him?

 

^^Yes i got in touch with Ray recently; I didnt see that he had produced the maf housings for others? that was sold (perhaps the insider club? He is running a 14 inch all in one setup now i believe so i know he did make it

As for updates; the 5/8" tubing just shipped today after the holiday weekend. I hope to have it in hand later this week to move onto next step ( production)

 

Thanks for your interest! Ill update you when it moves along soon
These should fit the 02 i35 as well when made; still working on the 5th gen 3.0L setup

 

Cool

 

Not hating or bashing but.
Cant_get_ryte has already produced 3" 3.5" and 4" with built in maf plate. Offers for 4th gen 5th gen 5.5gen. And 6th gen. Powder coated all different kinds of colors.
But good luck man!!!!

 

sure its all been done before..by a few i bet. i claim nothing original here. I simply dont see them listed fs anymore. Just trying to fill a current void as i see.

 

I'd like a pipe to connect the MAF to the Throttle Body and also have a vacuum hose that fits.

 

Edit:never bought from him but everybody else who has holds him in high regards as the go to guy...when it comes to our cars



I'll pick one up for a good price...if you come thru with a plug and play, instant proven horses and good sound .
free shipping: $XXX.XX is reasonable.

 

Never bought from who?

 

PnP is not that simple if you go larger than stock.

 

Assuming referring to Brain B. here.

 

I kinda figured... seems like my 3.0 gonna miss out on the intake since i don't plan to upgrade anything other than cosmetic stuff, one day I'll buy a 5.5 gen and swap with a 07 or 09 engine

 

I'll take 1 when they are ready also.

 

Can't wait to see some pics.

 

If you do decide to get one..ill in time have a 5th gen variant as well.

stay tuned! i should probably start an interested list??
pics will be posted as soon as possible. just the main aluminum piping is still here. the 5/8 is being delayed because of holiday and seller was away but could be here tomorrow/saturday.

 

In for the pics! OP, have you established a price? I'm very interested if the price is right.

 

Whats the material you're gonna use? Some good billet aluminum (something like 7075 alloy) I hope..

That's the only thing that is both smooth for airflow and has great heat dissipation. Otherwise, certain aluminum pipes will just get hot as Egypt in the summer..and they're not smooth....

 

Material will be 6061 aluminum. Both tubing options in hand are of this. Stainless steel was considered but rules out (largely due to heat soak) Some plastic materials were even considered as well (pretty sure never been done here on .org) This offers least heat retention....but had no luck finding the sizes.

For intake purposes this is the go to standard (6061)
The insides are as smooth as available as i shopped around. The wall thickness is true and consistent. Unlike a poor pipe where iv noticed (eyeballed even) unevenness in product.
This will be a strong well built intake; not a skinny soda can you can crush...

The only thing im not sure on is will i be able to find a powder coater reasonably priced or will i be doing rattle can specials

 

Here are some progress update pics...my micrometer is out of battery. Measurements pics coming as well. Both pics simply show the intake pipes cut to size. (6.5 and roughly 3.75 for shorty) Dont let the edges scare you...they will be completely de-burred after the welding. Still waiting on the 5/8 tubing to arrive....

 

Sweet so far

 

Those are 2 mm walls. the tallest one (5th in pic from left) is a different piping. All others are purchased by me. breather tubes are approximately 2 inches from edge/in the center for the shorty versions.

the 3 inch ID piping is yet to be cut..whats pictured is the 72mm versions.
Its happening FOLKS YAY!
I also just realized i was shorted the amount of piping i shouldve received...been sitting for days...but just realized it today as i went into cutting. Initial batch may be smaller than anticipated but i just messaged the seller (we'll see how that goes)

 

They look good!! Glad to see this coming along. Just hope the price is right!

 

Compressorless powdercoating gun by WAI $80 and a old oven off craigs list to do powdercoating

 

Looking into one now...
but being "just" an intake...are people seriously opposed to a rattle canned job? flat/semi gloss black/silver. some decent primer and krylon fusion or duplicolor job. The part will seldom need removal once installed;

 

the 5/8" Tubing has FINALLY arrived!!!! Cutting those hopefully today and off to the shop for first batch made. stay tuned! im soo excited

 

Naicee!!