I have a question about air intakes, im planning to get one real soon, like next weekend, and im just asking for suggestions from anyone. What brand etc. I also have another question, i know some of intakes have built in holes for the sensors, but does it work. Does anyone's sensors go crazy when the intake's installed?

Thanks for the future help.

 

Ive had the nimso for 2 years and no issues what so ever. Many brands but I am happy.

 

Is there a specific one i should be looking at, or do they just manufacture one for the maxima?

 

ive had my short ram berk intake on my maxima and my 02 max for over a year now..happy as hell with it. Sounds great..and all. never had any sensor probs whatsoever. You should look for one with a dry filter though..not for example some K&N systems that have oiled filters. The oil sometimes makes our sensors not work properly.

 

There is one for the maxima and it comes with Nissan's warranty. Love it. Short ram will be louder.

 

I think most forum members have the Fujita.

 

Is there a URL for a site where i can see Nissan's Intake?

 

No sensor problems either? thats my main concern for now.

 

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=2479

you can get them cheaper

 

the one for the maxima is for 05-06, my maxima is an 07, its not gonna matter right?

 

Nope.

 

I absolutly love my Berk Short ram intake, had it on for almost a year now. Great sound to it and very simple to install. Go with the "Apexi dry filter" option- great setup! You can find it at: berktechnology.com.

 

I prefer INJEN cold air intakes. That's the one i'm installing in my car next month. Like Hilbe said some max.org memeber prefer FUJITA but INJEN is just as good also. Here's a link to the stillen site and they have it in black, but i prefer the polised one: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...N&model=MAXIMA

 

I have the fujita on my 07. Very easy clean looking install.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=404410

 

Fujita on my '04. Beasty. No censor problems. Easy install.

 

i have a fujita on my 08. no problems. i love it.

 

I have had a Injen on my car for along time and had no problems. I have a Fujita on my car now because my friend chernmax gave me and installled his on my car. He has the turbo now.

 

just wondering , where did you have your engine cover done? its a killer.......

 

Thanks I had in done in Maryland. The same place chernmax had his done.

 

Go with Fujita. The thing is a monster.

They are also offered in wrinkled black finish to match your engine compartment nicely.

 

thanks guys for all the info.....

 

I have a short ram intake from Stillen and I built a heat shield to make it a cold air intake as well:


NOtice the factory air scoop is aimed right at the air filter. I opened the air scoop where the factory blocked it off so it increases airflow.

 

I have 3 questions about he CAI while it is being discussed.
1. Is it true that changing to a CAI results in loss of power at the low end?
2.Does the MAF sensor need to be changed while making the swap?
3.I have been hearing about the CEL coming on after the swap, is that for real?

 

i have a Stillen short ram on my 01 max and love it.
i got it a couple weeks ago and honestly some things i learned are:
-make sure ur MAF will be fine with whatever intake you get
-and really think when you choose between cold air or short ram. I live in the northeast, there is rain and snow so i went with a short ram to avoid sucking up water. I feel it depends on where you live somewhat

 

does any one know if intakes short or cold air increases the mpg?

 

Thanks for all the info guys, i think i am leaning towards the Fujita CAI, i'm even thinking about the NISMO CAI, since it has the warranty too i think

 

Wow, you guys are almost making me switch my plans for the INJEN too... I guess by next month you guys gonna find out which i went with, i'll definitely have pics...

 

1. Yes
2. No - if you mean replace. Yes if you mean removed and reinstalled into the new intake. Not hard at all to do.
3. No for about 95% of people and even then it is usually a non-issue. I've never seen any 6th have to remove CAI because of CEL issues.

I've had Nismo and Fujita. Each has it's own upside. Both very good.

 

Old Pic but thats the fujita CIA in black.

 

I wonder when someone is going to get ID measurements for me on a Fujita.

 

1. Yes, but when you open up it'll rip

2. swapped from old housing to the cai (tool included with Fujita, i don't know about others)

3. Disconnect the battery during the entire install process, that's all.

 

Fujita FTW!!!!!!

 

^^^ indeed.

 

Anyone get an ID of the Fujita?

 

I can check when I get home. Since I'm on the stock Airbox bandwagon. I'll PM you.

 

Just post ID measuremtns here Or I will when I put my new filter on.

 

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love my Nismo. I would go with the Fujita, but it does not have the bypass valve to help prevent hydro lock and it gets WET here....

 

That valve can be purchased separately and installed up by the throttle body with the Fujita. I would consider doing it if I lived near a flood plain...