2009 M35 cold air intake

[scuba7988]

What kind and where can I by a cold air intake for my 2009 M35x?

[Ilya]

Please use the internet to find what you are looking for. There are many many brands.

But, in all seriousness, don't get a cold air intake. They do NOTHING for your car, and in fact, the vast majority of them actually take power AWAY due to heat soak, etc. Cold air intakes are to intake systems as 'chips' are to computers...as far as performance goes. Complete waste of money in 9.9/10 applications.

You're better off getting a Z-Tube intake if they make them for the 2009 (should be the same as my 2007). Again, please search. Thank you.

[scuba7988]

I found a couple but was getting an insight what people use or think.

[Larz]

I always post these vids for anyone who is thinking of wasting dollars on mods that do nothing. I'm NOT poo-ing on them, just providing facts that have been verified by testing. Some of these look awsome, but who looks under your bonnet? They may make a great sound, but nothing else.
If you really want to up your performance, get a custom tune.

Performace Chips:
http://youtu.be/VGtImIP6j3A

Cold Air Intakes:
http://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI

Pod Filters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAIxeQUS ... re&index=6

[Ilya]

The best air mod for this car that actually works is the z-tube conversion. You retain the stock filter housing but only change the tubing which increases velocity a bit since it's a straight chamber instead of having baffles.

[scuba7988]

Thank you. I'll look into the z-tube

[CPJ LB]

The best air mod for this car that actually works is the z-tube conversion. You retain the stock filter housing but only change the tubing which increases velocity a bit since it's a straight chamber instead of having baffles.

Hey...I know that engine bay...you found an old pix of mine...great find.

I agree about replacing the stock intake tube for the z-tube, when I did it -- way back when -- I noticed a big difference. I also have the Uprev tune and other mods, so it was very beneficial. I've since removed the z-tube and installed the Injen CAI (more for looks since I'm sporting a polished upper plenum so the Injen CAI really matches well). As far as the difference in performance, I haven't redone my tune as of yet since my car is barely driven (just on weekends -- if that). I have other cars as my daily driver. I'll report back once I get everything dialed in with my mods and a re-tune...I can testify that the engine growl is deeper with the CAI when flooring it...while during normal hwy cruising, I do see a little better efficiency...

I'm planning on going with a modified x-pipe that will lead to my Megans...

here's some pix of my current set up for intake mods.... good luck with your search.

polished Throttle Body




polished upper plenum




polished plenum with z-tube




CAI




polished plenum/TB/CAI

[scuba7988]

Will a G series z-tube work with M35?
I'm having a hard time funding one

[Ilya]

Will a G series z-tube work with M35?
I'm having a hard time funding one

That's the one I have I believe, yes. Been a while.

[ale2and]

Noob question, but by Z-tube do you mean intake tube off of a 350Z?

[Ilya]

Yes.