Ha! I was at my dealership today, getting a headlight bulb replaced, and I noticed they sold Nismo products. I asked what they had for the Max. This guy pulls out a binder with Nismo stickers on it, he says it's a parts list with HP gains. For 2005 Max, Nismo intake stated 25 WHP gains. Also 1-2 MPG increase. I was like, "my ***." He said that it was 380 CAD. Not installed. No way can that be true... Can it? Our intakes aren't THAT restrictive are they? Please let me know. I told this guy he was on crack, and left.

Taylor

 

Maybe if your math skills are based on imaginary numbers. Your looking at 10 WHP on average I'd say.

 

And mostly for the first week untill your ECU grabs a hold of it an recal's where you may actually loose power. If you're going to add bolt up mods, wait till your done, get a dyno and send your run files into T/S for an ECU reflash or consider an APEXi (series) tuning computer.

I've been down all roads...

 

It's a stealership, what do you expect?

 

That seems awfully optimistic. I know with the Fujita intake, TeK had it dynoed and posted video of it. He had a gain of 15whp IIRC. That's the largest I've seen.

All that to say, I haven't seen any other video or dyno of just an Intake.

 

12hp***

 

Nissanperformancemag.com Altima SER project: " How does 12.9 hp and 13.52 lb ft of torque at the wheels sound? Yeah, hard to believe but those are just the peak numbers. At 4800 RPM's the NISMO intake made 25.6 hp over stock and an astounding 28.11 lb ft more of torque. "

That is why I got the NISMO CAI.

 

I'm running it too and am VERY happy. It's a QUALITY part and I got mine CHEAP from www.vandenissanpats.com, With the CE Y-Pipe and the Cattman exhaust I put on just today, my Maxima sounds SWEET. I've seen some dyno numbers on the NISMO CAI. Vaden posts them, but they're redoing the web site currently. Call them at 1-800-944-8380 if you want a great deal on a Nismo Cold Air Intake.

 

Me too, could not be happier here- best $300 I ever spent. Sounds great, too!

 

$300.00? Holy cow, the Fujita is quite a bit LESS expensive.

Glad you are happy with your intakes. They do growl nicely.

 

yeah, it was 289+tax , a little bit more than others available, but it was installed by my trusty(did I just say that?) dealer for FREE .

 

I doubt the 25 HP increase. I'd say proly around 8-12

Brian you only bought the nismo cai because you buy everything NISMO

 

Yeah, but the Nismo CAI is WHY - FIRST MOD! NICE part, NICE brand. NISMO Rules Oh, AND by the way, I think I PAID $214, or something ridiculous like that from www.vadennissanparts.com. Much less than Fujita or Injen or anything else!

 

You didn't pay much less than I did for my Fujita (with it's accessories and all, included.)

 

I've seen FUJITA CAIs as low as $199 at some point on ebay. Should have put the seller into my favorites. oh well, I already have one so no harm done.

 

Good luck getting support from the person you bought it from on eBay should something break. I know a CAI doesnt have many buts but you get the idea.

For me to pay around $250 installed for my NISMO CAI, I not only got a nice performance upgrade, but the piece of mind my dealer wont give me any crap if I take the car in for repairs. I also have the NISMO sways installed.

I am also a NISMO guy through and through. Had an Altima SE with the exhaust, sways, and CAI. Had an automatic in that car, but it was QUICK and handled like the tires were made of fly paper. The drone from the exhaust is the reason she is gone.....

 

Yeah the Nismo CAI is pretty nice...especially only paying a 100 bucks for it. At first I didnt like all them clamps...but now I think it makes it look aggressive.

 

Does the Nismo intake have performance gains over Stillen or other shorter intakes?

 

No Nismo stuff is made FOR the Maxima... it just happens to fit.

 

Regarding getting help from a Fujita Intake distributor, I can understand if you are refering only to an online EBAY dealer. However, I have called Fujita direct to have directions faxed to me for another person, and I received excellent service, prompt attention and a detailed description, which was EXACTLY what I asked for.

I have dealt with RideTuner, and if you check out his seller/buyer feedback, it is excellent. My dealings with him were superb to say the least.

Dealerships......What can be said there? To each his own. My dealership only sold Nismo Intakes at an outrageous, and hideous price. The only one they could get their hands on was the "R" rated on, and because it was "R" rated, they couldn't warranty it. Even if they did the install. Now I'm sure if I fussed enough I might get them to cover it, but why bother. What warranty issue could arise that wouldn't be covered with an Intake, regardless of maker?

If you bought Nismo because you are a Nismo Junkie, understood. Stand on that alone, but to insinuate that you'd receive less by buying something else is ludacris. Especially if you haven't dealt with those selling the other brands.

For the record, I didn't buy my Fujita from an EBAY dealer, although I'm sure he has sold there, and I still only spent literally only a few bucks less than you (you said $250, right?) . My husband and I did our own install (So easy a caveman could do it) and it was a great experience for my husband and I on Christmas morning. I not only got the intake I wanted for my car, but got to hang with my man and we put it on together!!!! I was a happy wife, that made him an even happier man!

To each his own! Just as you are a Nismo man, I am a Fujita Girl!

Swee

 

If you get brand new product, who cares about getting any support from the seller. The product is not designed nor manufactured by the seller. Manufacturer support is what one should worry about and FUJITA has one excellent support. My bracket fell apart and they promptly shipped a new one my way. An english speaking person (important now a days) picked up the phone with clear instructions on how to proceed.

I have nothing against NISMO or any any other CAI. I think they all provide about ~10HP gain (uber RPM) but the single piece, wrinkled black design is simply SEXY.

More than one bra will fit your girlfriends t-i-t-s but Victorias secret is that much sexier. if you know what I mean.

 

No, I have girlfriends?

Swee

 

You lost me there swee ...

 

Probably not. I'm pretty sure all the intakes are about the same give or take 1-2whp. I am also guessing that each 6th gen differs by about at least the same amount right off the show room floor.

What is the whp and tq for a stock Maxima? I didn't get my dynoed before I put on the Nismo CAI



Had the car dynoed with only the Nismo CAI installed


06 Maxima w/Nismo CAI
whp = 209
max tq = 238 but that seemed high, looks more like 223-224 max on the runfiles

 

So which one do you guys personally think are better....Im prolly gonna get the Fujita one mainly cuz of the black wrinkled finish

 

You were comparing intakes to girlfriends and their bras. I was merely teasing about me having a girlfriend......I don't.
The Fujita on a dyno.
http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/videos/fujitacai.wmv

Enjoy!

 

Dude, she's a chick yo.

 

I know I know.

I was saying that bras are bras, just that victoria's secret is sexy'ier

same for intake, CAI is a CAI but the FUJITA DRAGON is SEXEY.

Hell Yeah!!!

 

probably a little more since it is longer and gets "colder air" from the bottom. a short ram or w/e you call it sucks in more hot air since it's right by the motor/radiator, I know it's not RIGHT BY IT, but it's much closer than the fujita/nismo CAI

my 2 cents

 

The nismo intake is made by AEM, I dunno if it was said yet but I figured id add that lil bit of info. As for performance gains, I dont think intakes add to much over the stock setup.

 

Notice in the first of the three pics I posted that the Nismo intake has the "flying saucer" filter. It's optional to help protect against water intake.

As far as the best.....I went with Nismo because it's Nismo and I got it used for like $100. I also like the Fujita though, it's a good intake.

 

I think that you'll be happy with Nismo, Fujita, and even Injen. Personal preference! They ALL do about the same thing. Look at the pics, do the research, and see what you can find a deal on. You won't be sorry, regardless!!!

 

No money: K&N in an OEM box (and remove the bottom resonator chamber).

CAI - pick a CAI with the best, least restrictive air filter (bigger is better).
The longer one will get more fresh, cooler air. It will keep the power level more constant. But, if you are afraid of your intake pipe turning into a sump pump, get the short pipe.

Its really about how much air you can get into your engine. Cold air is denser. A smooth constant diameter intake pipe will reduce the 'friction', the resistance to get the air in.

 

K&N isn't exactly no money solution but yeah if you wanted to make a contrast then yeah

 

I own the fujita and could not be any happier ... I liked that its a true cai and not just short ram like stated earlier... and the black finish is SWEEET