Variable Intake from NZ thread
03-08-2002, 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by Finality
I hope so
We'll find out in the next day or two. Its about 6am there. So hopefully I will get word back in the next 24 hours.
I hope so
We'll find out in the next day or two. Its about 6am there. So hopefully I will get word back in the next 24 hours.
03-08-2002, 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by Smooth Operator
w3rd. From one of the posts I archived:
00973-730730
w3rd. From one of the posts I archived:
00973-730730
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03-08-2002, 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by Supermachoman
I'm not so sure that is the part #. Nissan part #'s are 10 digits. The parts associated with the manifold begin with 14 not 00. I believe the part # would be something similar to this: 14010-38U05. [i]NOTE
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I'm not so sure that is the part #. Nissan part #'s are 10 digits. The parts associated with the manifold begin with 14 not 00. I believe the part # would be something similar to this: 14010-38U05. [i]NOTE
-Tyler
http://www.valuewheels.com/
03-08-2002, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Smooth Operator
That sux. I hope it still pans out though. Looking from my archived post that part number was given by roadbeast. btw, any one want to bother this used car lot for some VINs?
http://www.valuewheels.com/
That sux. I hope it still pans out though. Looking from my archived post that part number was given by roadbeast. btw, any one want to bother this used car lot for some VINs?
http://www.valuewheels.com/
03-08-2002, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by Chebosto
from the list of names i've collected, there are 35 people. so far.
from the list of names i've collected, there are 35 people. so far.
(weird azz International Date Line)
105 E-Mails...to anybody having anything to do with Engines/Nissans/Parts.
Cross your fingers!
03-09-2002, 05:52 AM
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what is the difference between the 5th and 4th gen variable intakes? not trying to sound too ignorant, but since 5th gen's are already making 225-7hp how many 5th gen's are running low 14's or all motor 13's? will this $400+ mod be worth retrofitting for extra power in the narrow upper rpm range? i admire the efforts of the few who are trying to make this work!
03-09-2002, 07:49 AM
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Can someone tell me what they think this means?
KIND ATTN: MR. Ian Sweeney
See the prices
cover 225.00
gasket 8.50
GASKET 8.50
MANIFOLD 550.00
REGARDS
JAMSHID.
Also, do we need new plenums or not? I can't figure that out from looking at any of the pictures. I think this guy is either saying what we need is $250, or what we need is $775.00. When he says manifold, I think he means Plenums. When he says cover, I think he means the polished metal on top of the intake.
I just don't know what he means by cover and manifold.
Anyway, I'll try and find out. Somepone please answer the plenum question.
IanS
KIND ATTN: MR. Ian Sweeney
See the prices
cover 225.00
gasket 8.50
GASKET 8.50
MANIFOLD 550.00
REGARDS
JAMSHID.
Also, do we need new plenums or not? I can't figure that out from looking at any of the pictures. I think this guy is either saying what we need is $250, or what we need is $775.00. When he says manifold, I think he means Plenums. When he says cover, I think he means the polished metal on top of the intake.
I just don't know what he means by cover and manifold.
Anyway, I'll try and find out. Somepone please answer the plenum question.
IanS
03-09-2002, 09:41 AM
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The 5th gen has a better engine . . . PLUS a bigger body. With this manifold, a 4th gen will have probably %95 of the 5th gen engine in a lighter 4th gen body. Result? Untouchable 4th gen that might even hang quite well with the VQ35 5th gen
DW
DW
Originally posted by VQdriver
what is the difference between the 5th and 4th gen variable intakes? not trying to sound too ignorant, but since 5th gen's are already making 225-7hp how many 5th gen's are running low 14's or all motor 13's? will this $400+ mod be worth retrofitting for extra power in the narrow upper rpm range? i admire the efforts of the few who are trying to make this work!
what is the difference between the 5th and 4th gen variable intakes? not trying to sound too ignorant, but since 5th gen's are already making 225-7hp how many 5th gen's are running low 14's or all motor 13's? will this $400+ mod be worth retrofitting for extra power in the narrow upper rpm range? i admire the efforts of the few who are trying to make this work!
03-09-2002, 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
The 5th gen has a better engine . . . PLUS a bigger body. With this manifold, a 4th gen will have probably %95 of the 5th gen engine in a lighter 4th gen body. Result? Untouchable 4th gen that might even hang quite well with the VQ35 5th gen
DW
The 5th gen has a better engine . . . PLUS a bigger body. With this manifold, a 4th gen will have probably %95 of the 5th gen engine in a lighter 4th gen body. Result? Untouchable 4th gen that might even hang quite well with the VQ35 5th gen
DW
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03-09-2002, 10:08 AM
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The VI in the 5th gen was purposely made physically differnet by Nissan. Smart marketing move because they knew that's where the 5th gen got most of its performance boost. If you could drop that on a 4th gen and get the same power, it kinda doesn't make the 5th gen look too good, does it
Originally posted by iansw
Why is it again that we can't just find a wrecked 2000-2001 and steal the VI from that?
IanS
Why is it again that we can't just find a wrecked 2000-2001 and steal the VI from that?
IanS
03-09-2002, 10:20 AM
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Hey I got a reponse
Mr. J. Cranfill,
I will collect the required information that you need and send ASAP, however
in the mean time is it possible for you to send the Chassis number and
engine number of the said vehicle - this will make the parts selection
easier.
Karl Clyfton-Myers, Technical Service Manager, Al-Babtain, Kuwait.
Does he just want VQ30DE
What number is he looking for???
I will collect the required information that you need and send ASAP, however
in the mean time is it possible for you to send the Chassis number and
engine number of the said vehicle - this will make the parts selection
easier.
Karl Clyfton-Myers, Technical Service Manager, Al-Babtain, Kuwait.
Does he just want VQ30DE
What number is he looking for???
03-09-2002, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
The VI in the 5th gen was purposely made physically differnet by Nissan. Smart marketing move because they knew that's where the 5th gen got most of its performance boost. If you could drop that on a 4th gen and get the same power, it kinda doesn't make the 5th gen look too good, does it
The VI in the 5th gen was purposely made physically differnet by Nissan. Smart marketing move because they knew that's where the 5th gen got most of its performance boost. If you could drop that on a 4th gen and get the same power, it kinda doesn't make the 5th gen look too good, does it
03-09-2002, 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
The VI in the 5th gen was purposely made physically differnet by Nissan. Smart marketing move because they knew that's where the 5th gen got most of its performance boost. If you could drop that on a 4th gen and get the same power, it kinda doesn't make the 5th gen look too good, does it
The VI in the 5th gen was purposely made physically differnet by Nissan. Smart marketing move because they knew that's where the 5th gen got most of its performance boost. If you could drop that on a 4th gen and get the same power, it kinda doesn't make the 5th gen look too good, does it
there's probably another reason they made them different.
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03-09-2002, 10:56 AM
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I don't necessarily agree with that. The average Maxima owner (99.9% of them) is not going to even think about doing it, and if someone did, I don't htink Nissan would care too much.
there's probably another reason they made them different.
IanS
How do we really know they are different? Did someone try to put one on, what? I know someone said they are different, but how did that person know? And can anyone else confirm this? And assuming they don't fit, is their an easy way to make it fit?
there's probably another reason they made them different.
IanS
How do we really know they are different? Did someone try to put one on, what? I know someone said they are different, but how did that person know? And can anyone else confirm this? And assuming they don't fit, is their an easy way to make it fit?
03-09-2002, 12:06 PM
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I've taken a hard look at the 5th gen intake manifold and it won't fit the 4th gen. I compared my 4th gen side by side with Russ's 2001 SE. The 5th gen manifold is too tall and will hit the hood and rear of the manifold will contact the firewall on the 4th gen.
As far as I know, there are no 2000-2001 Maximas remotely close to 13s or low 14s NA. Madmax ran a 14.3 at almost 97mph in his 2000 (Y-pipe/CAI) and that's currently the best. There are 4th gens that running these kinds of ETs and trapspeeds so it's not like the 2000-2001 is any quicker once you modify the 4th gen. The 2002s are quicker stock that's for sure, but there are modified 95-01 Maximas that are running the same ETs and usually better (on average) trap speeds compared to the 2002. The down side to the 2002 is that it looks like headers/Y-pipe will not work with these cars. and the same goes for the SC.
Dave
As far as I know, there are no 2000-2001 Maximas remotely close to 13s or low 14s NA. Madmax ran a 14.3 at almost 97mph in his 2000 (Y-pipe/CAI) and that's currently the best. There are 4th gens that running these kinds of ETs and trapspeeds so it's not like the 2000-2001 is any quicker once you modify the 4th gen. The 2002s are quicker stock that's for sure, but there are modified 95-01 Maximas that are running the same ETs and usually better (on average) trap speeds compared to the 2002. The down side to the 2002 is that it looks like headers/Y-pipe will not work with these cars. and the same goes for the SC.
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03-09-2002, 12:12 PM
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That's the price (used) that RoadBeast was charging. Looks like he was really helping us out without any profit to himself.
Any more doubters out there?
DW
Any more doubters out there?
DW
Originally posted by iansw
I've now gotten several quotes from the ME.
Prices range from $650USD (used) to $1600USD. (new)
This sucks.
I've now gotten several quotes from the ME.
Prices range from $650USD (used) to $1600USD. (new)
This sucks.
03-09-2002, 03:18 PM
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Re: Hey I got a reponse
Originally posted by Mr Cranman
Mr. J. Cranfill,
I will collect the required information that you need and send ASAP, however
in the mean time is it possible for you to send the Chassis number and
engine number of the said vehicle - this will make the parts selection
easier.
Karl Clyfton-Myers, Technical Service Manager, Al-Babtain, Kuwait.
Does he just want VQ30DE What number is he looking for???
Mr. J. Cranfill,
I will collect the required information that you need and send ASAP, however
in the mean time is it possible for you to send the Chassis number and
engine number of the said vehicle - this will make the parts selection
easier.
Karl Clyfton-Myers, Technical Service Manager, Al-Babtain, Kuwait.
Does he just want VQ30DE
What number is he looking for???
Engine number = VQ30DE
I think
03-09-2002, 11:24 PM
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Seems as if Road Beast took his pics down.
So if you need links to give to suppliers, I am hosting from my site.
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/enginepic.jpg
Supposedly, once a pic is posted on the Internet, it lives forever.
So if you need links to give to suppliers, I am hosting from my site.
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/enginepic.jpg
Supposedly, once a pic is posted on the Internet, it lives forever.
03-10-2002, 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by iansw
Seems as if Road Beast took his pics down.
So if you need links to give to suppliers, I am hosting from my site.
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/enginepic.jpg
Supposedly, once a pic is posted on the Internet, it lives forever.
Seems as if Road Beast took his pics down.
So if you need links to give to suppliers, I am hosting from my site.
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake1.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/intake2.jpg
http://www.cyberhub.net/intake/enginepic.jpg
Supposedly, once a pic is posted on the Internet, it lives forever.
http://www.mts.net/~tylerh/misc_pics/engine.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~tylerh/misc_pics...manifold01.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~tylerh/misc_pics...manifold02.jpg
Road Beast asked SX7R to update his directory with some new pics and videos, so it should be online soon.
03-10-2002, 12:35 AM
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My site is on my own server and domain that I own.
It will be there forever, or at least until I buy a new server.
Still waiting (very impatiently) to hear more....
IanS
It will be there forever, or at least until I buy a new server.
Still waiting (very impatiently) to hear more....
IanS
03-10-2002, 12:57 AM
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No word back yet from my side 
FYI if your paying just give a CC number or something they may want to charge you an extra 4% but there are some shady charecters over there. I would know I lived there for 15 years of my life.
How much time do you think it would take to install the manifold and everything?
FYI if your paying just give a CC number or something they may want to charge you an extra 4% but there are some shady charecters over there. I would know I lived there for 15 years of my life.How much time do you think it would take to install the manifold and everything?
03-10-2002, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by Finality
No word back yet from my side FYI if your paying just give a CC number or something they may want to charge you an extra 4% but there are some shady charecters over there. I would know I lived there for 15 years of my life.
How much time do you think it would take to install the manifold and everything?
No word back yet from my side
FYI if your paying just give a CC number or something they may want to charge you an extra 4% but there are some shady charecters over there. I would know I lived there for 15 years of my life.How much time do you think it would take to install the manifold and everything?
he was training Saudi troops under contract.
He said they were horrible soldiers, but crafty businessmen.
They offered him $30,000 to become a Muslim. When he said "I don't think my wife would appreciate that" (my Mom is very Catholic), they offered to throw in 2 wives!
So anyway, my dad is now a Muslim. <j/k>
03-10-2002, 01:18 AM
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I'm 90% sure I have found a source in the ME.
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
03-10-2002, 01:42 AM
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Originally posted by iansw
My Dad spent time in Saudi after he reitred as a Marine Colonel.
he was training Saudi troops under contract.
He said they were horrible soldiers, but crafty businessmen.
They offered him $30,000 to become a Muslim. When he said "I don't think my wife would appreciate that" (my Mom is very Catholic), they offered to throw in 2 wives!
So anyway, my dad is now a Muslim. <j/k>
My Dad spent time in Saudi after he reitred as a Marine Colonel.
he was training Saudi troops under contract.
He said they were horrible soldiers, but crafty businessmen.
They offered him $30,000 to become a Muslim. When he said "I don't think my wife would appreciate that" (my Mom is very Catholic), they offered to throw in 2 wives!
So anyway, my dad is now a Muslim. <j/k>
For $400 I think its much cheaper than a $4000 SC. I'm guessing what 6 hours install time for the VI?
03-10-2002, 01:50 AM
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Originally posted by Finality
Gah for that kinda cash I woulda converted then converted back
For $400 I think its much cheaper than a $4000 SC. I'm guessing what 6 hours install time for the VI?
Gah for that kinda cash I woulda converted then converted back
For $400 I think its much cheaper than a $4000 SC. I'm guessing what 6 hours install time for the VI?
The country I'm sourcing from doesn't have a 2.5L, so It's safe to assume that this is going to be the one.
Just waiting for pics to prove it.
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03-10-2002, 01:53 AM
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Originally posted by Finality
Gah for that kinda cash I woulda converted then converted back
For $400 I think its much cheaper than a $4000 SC. I'm guessing what 6 hours install time for the VI?
Gah for that kinda cash I woulda converted then converted back
For $400 I think its much cheaper than a $4000 SC. I'm guessing what 6 hours install time for the VI?
Unfortunately, he's the kinda guy that believes his kids should make their own way.....%#%$. So I'm still poor.
03-10-2002, 03:06 AM
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Originally posted by iansw
I'm 90% sure I have found a source in the ME.
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
I'm 90% sure I have found a source in the ME.
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
Also to clarify, those gains are on a SC at 5400rpm, IIRC. Just not to mislead anyone of those who don't know how to read.
And i think 5-8% is fair.
03-10-2002, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
I'm 90% sure I have found a source in the ME.
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
I'm 90% sure I have found a source in the ME.
Price will be about $400-425 shipped to the US.
If there is a group deal, I may just handle it myself.
And yes, I'll be making a small profit. (like 5-8%)
Then again, it all depends. I may just give it over to you anyway, Cheston.
But $400-425 is a good deal for +25-32hp, don't ya think?
IanS
Thanks again,
John
03-10-2002, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by OgreDave
Just wanted to say, I (we, im sure) appreciate your efforts.
Also to clarify, those gains are on a SC at 5400rpm, IIRC. Just not to mislead anyone of those who don't know how to read.
And i think 5-8% is fair.
Just wanted to say, I (we, im sure) appreciate your efforts.
Also to clarify, those gains are on a SC at 5400rpm, IIRC. Just not to mislead anyone of those who don't know how to read.
And i think 5-8% is fair.
03-10-2002, 04:27 PM
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Originally posted by Finality
? I thought the VI is independent of wether or not you get a SC. Course what would I know......
? I thought the VI is independent of wether or not you get a SC. Course what would I know......
US 1998 Maxima = 190hp
ME 1998 Maxima = 220hp
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03-10-2002, 04:34 PM
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No. It's just a part sold in the ME and not in the US that adds hp.
US 1998 Maxima = 190hp
ME 1998 Maxima = 220hp
IanS
No. It's just a part sold in the ME and not in the US that adds hp.
US 1998 Maxima = 190hp
ME 1998 Maxima = 220hp
IanS
...I guess only time will tell.
03-10-2002, 04:47 PM
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All I know is it added +25hp at the wheel to MardisGrasMax's ride.
That's why I'm being the test monkey for it for NA cars before I sell it.
And those hp numbers are the Imperial Numbers.
IanS
That's why I'm being the test monkey for it for NA cars before I sell it.
And those hp numbers are the Imperial Numbers.
IanS