The Poorman's HAI...

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

06-02-2002, 03:26 PM

#81

maxstyle98

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2002

Posts: 106

Quote:

Originally posted by costcowholesale
guys I couldn't get this screw out

its like stuck, I can't dettach the airbox with the intake pipe, how do I do this?

heres my filter waiting to be install

You didn't use a 10mm socket????

06-02-2002, 03:30 PM

#82

costcowholesale

Senior Member

iTrader: (12)

Join Date: Dec 2000

Posts: 6,002

Quote:

Originally posted by maxstyle98

You didn't use a 10mm socket????

its done!
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...65_33_full.jpg

06-02-2002, 03:32 PM

#83

Vyrus

Supporting Maxima.org Member

Thread Starter

iTrader: (4)

Join Date: Jul 2001

Posts: 6,443

Quote:

Originally posted by costcowholesale

its done!
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...65_33_full.jpg

Finally!
-Cyrus

06-02-2002, 04:15 PM

#84

darrick

Dallas Nissan Enthusiast

Join Date: Apr 2002

Location: DWF

Posts: 1,453

anyone know if this will work on vg?

thanks

06-02-2002, 04:18 PM

#85

Vyrus

Supporting Maxima.org Member

Thread Starter

iTrader: (4)

Join Date: Jul 2001

Posts: 6,443

Re: anyone know if this will work on vg?

Quote:

Originally posted by darrick
thanks

I don't see why it wouldn't. Open up your upper intake box and if it has the brass piece then you're set to go.
-Cyrus

06-02-2002, 10:58 PM

#86

97GLE

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2000

Posts: 647

Quote:

Originally posted by costcowholesale

whats a intake resonator? I think i have that

The black box which the hoses connect to is the resonator; the accordian section behind it is also probably restrictive.

Here is the "Powered by Home Depot" mod that I'll probably do soon.

The Poor Man's Intake v2.0

06-03-2002, 08:10 AM

#87

Maximajism94se

Supporting Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Feb 2002

Location: Gainesville, FL

Posts: 562

but isnt a good part about buying the expensive intake is that it comes w/ a good k&n filter? i wouldnt think that the cheapo filters flow as much air, are as good of quality, etc...example: k&n drop in filters are about 4 times more expensive than regular drop in ones, but "supposedly" flow more air, give u about 1-2 horses....

06-03-2002, 08:22 AM

#88

97GLE

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2000

Posts: 647

Well, I cant speak on facts here becase i havent tested the two but...

I have a K&N on the LT1 in our boat and one in our Suburban. If anything the $15 no-name filter I have looks higher quality then the K&N's. As to filtering performance, the actual filter material looks exactly the same except the K&N's are dark red and mine was silver before I oiled it.

07-08-2002, 08:53 AM

#89

Str8_Maxn_it

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2002

Posts: 188

Quote:

Originally posted by Vyrus

I made sure my plate was flat and there was no air leaking, so I didn't need it. It all depends on how careful you are prying the plate off.
-Cyrus

The other side is that if you leave the lower half of the air box in place, it will support the weight of the filter and provide SOME cold air from the stock pipe. I did this and have not had a problem with the filter leaking or whatever.

03-11-2003, 04:04 PM

#90

TylerBorg

Senior Member

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Oct 2002

Posts: 1,127

do i need to reset the ECU? I did this and it sounds great!

03-11-2003, 04:30 PM

#91

Vyrus

Supporting Maxima.org Member

Thread Starter

iTrader: (4)

Join Date: Jul 2001

Posts: 6,443

Quote:

Originally posted by TylerBorg
do i need to reset the ECU? I did this and it sounds great!

Not unless you started the car with the sensors unplugged. Wow this is an old thread.

-Cyrus

03-11-2003, 06:09 PM

#92

DerekJ212

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Dec 2001

Posts: 616

Why does everyone say they are making gaskets? What are those, how are they made and is it neccesary?

03-11-2003, 07:17 PM

#93

TylerBorg

Senior Member

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Oct 2002

Posts: 1,127

Quote:

Originally posted by DerekJ212
Why does everyone say they are making gaskets? What are those, how are they made and is it neccesary?

the brass looking piece doesnt seal completely with the intake cone.... thats why some people use duct tape or something ( gaskets ) to seal it.... i used electrical tape to make sure

03-11-2003, 08:07 PM

#94

DerekJ212

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Dec 2001

Posts: 616

Quote:

Originally posted by TylerBorg

the brass looking piece doesnt seal completely with the intake cone.... thats why some people use duct tape or something ( gaskets ) to seal it.... i used electrical tape to make sure

Thanks, Ill try it out tomorrow.

03-11-2003, 08:12 PM

#95

DerekJ212

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Dec 2001

Posts: 616

Quote:

Originally posted by DerekJ212

Thanks, Ill try it out tomorrow.

Only part I am confused/scared with is the sensor. Ive heard blown MAFS are expensive and I am not sure what to do with it!

03-12-2003, 06:42 AM

#96

Stephen Max

Supporting Maxima.org Member

iTrader: (59)

Join Date: Jul 2001

Posts: 5,869

Quote:

Originally posted by DerekJ212

Only part I am confused/scared with is the sensor. Ive heard blown MAFS are expensive and I am not sure what to do with it!

The intake air temperature sensor? It is used by the ECU as a cross reference to check functionality of other sensors and does not affect closed loop performance, according to the FSM. It certainly won't affect your MAFS. You can leave it dangling. The IATS, that is.

03-12-2003, 07:21 PM

#97

DerekJ212

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Dec 2001

Posts: 616

I just did this with some 3A Racing generic $29.99 air filter. Brass plate is HARD to get off and I bent it up good...used a hammer to get it back in place as good as i could. Anyways, put it on, had some trouble with the screws, started the car and CEL. I forgot to hook up MAF....reset...battery off, and CEL went off. Test drove, no difference unless youre almost on the floor above 3500 which is nice. However, at around 5500+ sounds almost a little ricey. I taped up the sides so I dont think I have much of an air leak if one at all...not so sure about the sound...performance is the same.

03-14-2003, 04:32 PM

#98

ZeRo--MaX

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2003

Posts: 117

I dunno anything about this so dont laugh or something but is there anyway to bring the pipe more out of the way of hot air...like bent the pipe or more piping?