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Old 03-11-2009, 11:25 AM
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Cold Air Intake

Looking to buy a cold air intake need some info i don't want any issues with CEL light and I would like it to stay at factory Idle if that's possible

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Old 03-11-2009, 11:46 AM
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Buy a Fujita because it sounds and performs great. Last time i checked it was only $189 in the group-deal section
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i just got my INJEN CAI but haven't install it yet but i believe it wont mess around with the cel light n idle with any CAI unless installed incorrectly.
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My light came off by the third start-up. It may not have even come on but for some reason I had to start it for a second with the other intake off. Can't remember why but it was only for a second, think it was to turn the wheel.
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Old 03-11-2009, 01:18 PM
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I have they nismo c.a.i. and u dont even notice it when the car is idle.the only bad thing is the price(i paid 300.00)and i come in like 3 pieces.But it did come with a bypass valve in case some water is sucked up.My opinion go wit the fujita herd nothing but things about it.Good luck
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stock is a cold air intake

buy one for looks and sound.
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I have the Fujita f5. No problems so far, sounds really nice in high rpms and pulls harder.
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Old 03-11-2009, 03:29 PM
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01 Maxima

I just installed a injen CAI on my Max, at lower speeds it does fine as I hit 45 to 50 mph it seems to drag and stall!

Any ideas?
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Old 03-11-2009, 04:37 PM
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This is the one I was looking at


http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...24SP1946P.html
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hmmmm injen/nismo - $300 or Fujita - $189..... sounds like a hard decision...... lol.

i love my fujita... i find the sound of it theraputic.
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Old 03-11-2009, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo4life07
hmmmm injen/nismo - $300 or Fujita - $189..... sounds like a hard decision...... lol.

i love my fujita... i find the sound of it theraputic.
Same here. Why would you spend $110 MORE for THAT intake. Just get the Fujita. You won't be let down.
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I've had both Injen and Fujita installed in my ride and IMO both perform equal, I liked the look of the Fujita better but then Injen came out with a new look which looks hot also...
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I currently have the injen installed and i love it. Plus if ever you see a puddle coming up, u can always turn ur injen cold air intake into a short ram intake...lol...just my opinion....but hey, you can save alot with the fujita....go woith ur pocket.
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Originally Posted by Jammmaxx
I currently have the injen installed and i love it. Plus if ever you see a puddle coming up, u can always turn ur injen cold air intake into a short ram intake...lol...just my opinion....but hey, you can save alot with the fujita....go woith ur pocket.
Or you can buy and install one of these...

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Old 03-11-2009, 11:54 PM
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Stillen is having a sale on it for $258 if your interested
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...&model=MAXIMA#
just FYI
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FUJITA...Not even a question
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i have 04 SE,
Should i get long or short ram?
Do i have a choice?
Definitely dont want any problems with water.
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
stock is a cold air intake

buy one for looks and sound.
Yep if I could do it all over I would just buy a K&N stock filter and call it a day..
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Spectre Intake. I can post all the parts I got later to build mine if you want. You can pick the parts up at any Autozone or Checkers store near you. I think I spent like $20 for the filter, $30 for the tubing and rubber joints, and another $20 for the section to make it cold air. So $70 total. Easy install and sounds incredible. When you lay on it it growls to about 3k rpm then screams the rest of the way. I like turning heads at the bus stops around town. The best feeling is when you pass a crotchrocket and scare the hell out of them.

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Old 03-13-2009, 10:35 AM
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i just bought a nismo cai and i am waiting for it to ship, but i have really only heard good things about it, and plus until two posts ago(with the hydro shield) i heard it was the best thing for rainy days.
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Originally Posted by NamedmysonCA$H
i have 04 SE,
Should i get long or short ram?
Do i have a choice?
Definitely dont want any problems with water.
If you want to avoid water issues, just get a ram air intake. Jim Wolf Technologies sells filters.

I had one in my 99, and all I had to do to install it in my '04 was to bend the bracket that secures it to the chassis.

http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/cus...asp?PartID=360

But now I have a Fujita... love that as well!
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I had both an Injen and Fujita CAI on my car for 4+ years with zero hydo issues. And we get a good amount of rain in Maryland. I just tended not to drive my car like a Submarine Commander!!! If a person is a little shidish, get the NISMO or install one of these over your filter.

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Always wondered about those... how much do those restrict air flow?

I could see removing/installing a Hydro Shield whenever it rains heavily as being quite a chore.
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if you think laying down and unscrewing 2 screws and popping 3 clips is a chore than something is wrong... lol

but naww, its easy. should take maybe 10 minutes.

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Originally Posted by Oolatec
Always wondered about those... how much do those restrict air flow?

I could see removing/installing a Hydro Shield whenever it rains heavily as being quite a chore.
I believe they are made to put on and leave on!!!

http://jbkperformance.com/injen/inje...u/i-36470.aspx

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Old 03-16-2009, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by chernmax
I've had both Injen and Fujita installed in my ride and IMO both perform equal, I liked the look of the Fujita better but then Injen came out with a new look which looks hot also...
its preety much the same, but Fujuta's are cheaper. i say go with the fujita..
oh and hey where exactly is the Maxus meet in DC
hook me up with an address would love to be there
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I got a fujita, i'm glad i got it and never regret it...being from mass getting snow & rain, just becareful driving thats all...
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Originally Posted by MaximD95
its preety much the same, but Fujuta's are cheaper. i say go with the fujita..
oh and hey where exactly is the Maxus meet in DC
hook me up with an address would love to be there
http://forums.maxima.org/maxus-64/
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I vote for Fujita!!
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so the intake is it worth the money i just got a 08 maxima and want to fix it up and was thinking this to me my first mod i was thinking of going with the fujita since its only 189
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Originally Posted by miguel90802
so the intake is it worth the money i just got a 08 maxima and want to fix it up and was thinking this to me my first mod i was thinking of going with the fujita since its only 189
Go ahead with the Fujita...Growls like a beast! Scares the ladies...then u can comfort them lol
DEFINITELY worth it!
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sounds good yeah been reading around and it seems everyone its satisfied with it so does it sound good on the automatics
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luckily got an injen off ebay for my 08 only $90. sounds great. slight noticeable difference.
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There is really not an argument here. If you think about all the responses, one is not better than the other. The only difference is sound(very marginal, because they are all pretty silly in your car) and looks.
Just think about two things: what you would rather see in your bay time and time again, and is that look really worth the difference in price between both.

BTW i gotta rep the fujita here.
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Originally Posted by chernmax
I believe they are made to put on and leave on!!!

http://jbkperformance.com/injen/inje...u/i-36470.aspx
Do a before and after dyno!
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Originally Posted by Oolatec
Do a before and after dyno!

2 dyno's = the cost of the CAI...

As for put on and leave on in other words you don't have to take it off on sunny days and put it on for rainy days under normal driving. So it should be OK to leave it on.
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Originally Posted by miguel90802
so the intake is it worth the money i just got a 08 maxima and want to fix it up and was thinking this to me my first mod i was thinking of going with the fujita since its only 189

Go Fujita, works great, looks HOT!!!
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Originally Posted by miguel90802
sounds good yeah been reading around and it seems everyone its satisfied with it so does it sound good on the automatics
I have an auto and it sounds great. Kicks in after about 4500rpm, before that u dont really notice it
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Look what the UPS man just left me

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did it come with a hat or duffle bag?
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