COLD AIR INTAKE?

A forum for the Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX56, and beginning in 2014, the Infiniti QX80
NVMYQ
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Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:46 pm
Car: 2005 Infiniti QX56

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Has anyone installed a cold air intake in their QX and noticed a difference on their MPG???? I am thinking about getting one, but don't know if it will help any.


marctronixx
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Joined: Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:07 pm

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you need more than JUST the CAI. a tuner plus an aftermarket muffler will also help.

i had a 2008 armada prior to the 2012 Q, i had a magnaflow muffler, a bully dog tuner and a injen CAI. i definitely noticed HP gains, less restriction when accelerating, and improved MPG.

just on the Q, i removed the stock muff and resonator and installed a magnaflow muffler. i also use 100octane petrol. those two have given me improved acceleration and MPG. i get 14.5 MPG highway. the Q is 4X4 all options.

point is you need more than JUST the CAI to get better MPG....

NVMYQ
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Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:46 pm
Car: 2005 Infiniti QX56

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Thanks marctronixx!

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Debonair70
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Car: 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie Megacab 4x4
Location: Minnesota / North Carolina

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I'm using a K&N CAI along with a Superchips Flashpaq tuner and custom duel Flowmaster mufflers. There is definitely a big difference in hp gains and gas milage...even with the 26's on.


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