Is anyone using a high flow intake rather than a hacked box or CAI? The reason I ask is because I'd like some feedback as to how they are and how well they are liked. I'm thinking of installing a Stillen highflow system rather than a CAI because I really don't want to mess with the cutting and the water problems that can occur if I'm not thinking about jumping puddles. Can anyone help?

 

A short ram intake, which I think you are talking about, is a great option if you don't want to put a hole in your fender. Check out the Injen. It is a compromise between CAI and short ram. I've had both the CAI and the short ram and like both. I like the sound of a CAI and didn't mind cutting a hole so that's what I've been running for a while now.

 

Thanks for your reply. I guess you could call it a short ram. It's simply a no-bow open air filter and tube. The only drawback I see is it will, no doubt suck warmer air because it sits open in the engine bay with no direct outside flow in. I kind of like the stock ram system Nissan has in our cars, much better than most systems on stock engines.

 

Yeah, the taking in hot air is not ideal, but the difference is fairly small.

 

as long as you dont sit in traffic any intake should be okay, the engine bay should reach ambient temperature if your traveling at 20+ mph im guessing

 

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short ram has better throttle response, better mid-top end.

CAI has sucky throttle response, better low-mid end.

either way both intake will have similar amount of gain and peak WHP. what's more important it the amout of WHP area under the curve.

 

In cold weather there is very little difference between the hacked, hot air, and CAI intakes. However when the temps go over 60-70 degrees, the CAI feels amazing and stays perfectly cool to the touch. The car drives great without the heat induced bog the other underhood intakes induce. A few weeks ago temps were in the low to mid 70s with high humidity my hacked airbox felt boggy, especially around town. I swapped in my CAI and the car runs freaking awesome. I love it. I honestly believe my car runs better in 70 degree weather than it does in 40 degree weather with the CAI. Hot cylinder heads and cooler intake air = the best performance.

As for puddles and the CAI, if you're trying to cross 4" of water, you're risking more than just your motor, you're risking your life. BTW, the entire filter has to be submerged to get water into the motor and it would take about 14" of water to do that.


Dave