G35 Intake help.

[kvandyke07]

I just joined this forum today. Ive been looking at different forums for a lot of my answers but never actually joined one, so I thought I would join this one so I can ask my own questions.

Anyway.. I was looking into a JWT pop charger and a chrome Z-tube. I am pretty much set on getting that unless someone can convince me to get something different. I do need help however on finding a decent intake manifold. I dont want to spend a lot of money seeing how I'm not gonna make it a race car, but I would like a noticible gain in power. Can anyone help me decide which intake manifold is right for me, how much will it run me, and where can I find one?

Also, is it true that NICO members get a discount at everythingg35.com?

oh and a couple more things.. whats another good site to find quality aftermarket parts for the G besides everythingg35? and I would like to get a badass exhaust system in the future.. any sugestions? oh and how about any suggestions on a front strut bar?

[Sentientbydesign]

One of the mods will be here soon to refer you to our poor upgrade database.

I went there once and haven't been back since because there's no organization.

I would personally get a fujita WAI and make a heat shield and be happy that your setup looks better and probably is a little more efficient than the z-tube JWT combo (I personally think the pop-chargers are ugly).

As intake manifolds go...you currently have an intake plenum. It's like a big lung vs individual tubes feeding the intake valves.

I've seen intake manifolds on VQ35DEs, but for the most part, the plenums are the majority.

Your upgrade options are dependent upon which engine (model year) you have. We all have VQ35s, but there have been multiple variations: 03/04, 05/06, 07+, then 5AT vs. 6MT.

There are plenum spacers, revised plenums, and complete replacement plenums. Somebody will be around here soon with more info on that subject.

I too am interested in what others have to say about exhausts. I don't want to put down a ton of money, but I want something that sounds better and gives me a few extra ponies.

[G_whizz]

This is the only site you will ever need!

Ok... most of us here did the JWT/Z-tube combo. There are cheaper ones out there.

Go here for your modding options (exhaust etc) and educate yourself

zerothread/207927

Not sure where you heard NICO members get discounts at everythingg35.com. But, I can tell you that their prices are competative and service (ask for Joe) is excellent. I would personally never buy from anywhere else.

Again...glad to have you onboard!!

[joe603]

One of the mods will be here soon to refer you to our poor upgrade database.

I went there once and haven't been back since because there's no organization.

Nathaniel, by all means I'm open to suggestions as to how it should be organized.

Kyle, here is the link to the G35 index which is a collection of threads that have A LOT of data on mods, adjustments, fixes, facts and manuals.

zerothread/299288

Since you have an 03, I recommend the following:

1. Stillen HI Flow intake w/z-tube2. Motordyne plenum spacer 5/163. Aftermarket exhaust. Stillen TD and HKS are 2 of the best on the market.

Welcome to NICO and feel free to ask anything!

[rn79870]

kvandyke07

Welcome to the forum. You'll find all the answers to all your questions here. From theoretical to practical. There is a good bunch of guys here and we're all in it together. Hope you hang around and enjoy the place as much as I have.

And, the modification database really is pretty good and represents untold hours of volunteer work. Spend some time looking at it. (It is a sticky at the top of the forum)

You'll see by the replies over the next 24 hours that the guys and gals here know their Gs.

Again welcome.

[G_whizz]

Nathaniel, by all means I'm open to suggestions as to how it should be organized.

Me as well Nathaniel.

I'm a little tired of your jabs at us to be perfectly honest. Seems to be the norm with you lately.

I suggest you cool it with the remarks...

[cweberj30t]

Chrome Z tube looks blingy but conducts too much heat and takes away from the performance of a cold air intake.

[Sentientbydesign]

Joe/Sean,

Tell me what format you'd like the list in and I'll be happy to gather the information myself.

If I'm given syntax for the code, I can format it too.

Then I won't be reprimanded for my comments, because I won't make any!!!

[tollboothwilley]

First of all, WELCOME.

You'll love this site for many reason, knowledgeable people may be the main one.

Since you have an 03, I recommend the following:

1. Stillen HI Flow intake w/z-tube2. Motordyne plenum spacer 5/163. Aftermarket exhaust. Stillen TD and HKS are 2 of the best on the market.

+1

My setup variates slightly from this. You can see it in my signature. If I did it again, the only thing I'd change is the Intake, I'd have gone with the STillen air box w/ the Z tube instead of the JWT pop charger.

I like the BLOX spacer i got, and it saved me over $150 from the motodyne. Stillen Catback True Dual sounds awesome.

[RED_DET]

As it has been covered many times on many different forums, most if all intakes are mainly sound upgrades. Horse power gains are minimal. I would recommend at least the z tube with K&N drop in filter. The design of the stock intake is pretty damn good design. Alot of intakes will provide some hp gains in the top end, but you sacrifice torque down low. I have heard many horror stories about cold air intakes causing horsepower and torque loss. A plenum spacer is highly recommended and will yield the most gains over any intake.

[Sentientbydesign]

RED_DET,

You really think the stock intake was well designed? Are you referring to the 350Z intake or the G35 one? I personally think the G35 intake is very restrictive and has to many areas that cause turbulence. Hopefully that last comment won't caust C-Kwik or Jacko to go into disertation mode hehehe.

[rn79870]

^ The VQ35HR engines are rated at 306HP and 309HP at 60MPH due to the ram air affect of the dual intake.

Quote »A symmetric twin ram air intake system reduces airflow resistance by 18% and functionally increases horsepower while driving – for example, a three hp increase is achieved at 60 miles per hour [/quote]I think that is a pretty efficient intake.

[kvandyke07]

wow well, I posted that about 5 hours ago and I got a lot of responses. Thanks to everyone and I will deffinatly take into consideration what everyone said. I had said before that I was pretty set on what I wanted as far as the pop charger, but I have been doing my homework for a while now and it seems like thats what everyone goes with and gets alright results. My eyes are still open to anything, but I will deffinatly search around. And dont be suprised if you hear a lot of questions coming from me in the future. I have modded my Civic in the past, and since then, I've gone through a few cars, including a 350Z which I totalled, but I want to take my time with this one and do it right.

[RED_DET]

The design of both are similar with the z tube being better because it doesn't have any resonators, which is why most opt for the z tube on their g35. The g35 intake draws air through a ram air design. I use to have the JWT pop charger and have switched back to the stock air box with k&n filter. I felt better throttle response down low with the stock air box and didn't notice a difference in any power up top, gain or loss. The only real difference is the sound. The stillen intake seems to be a better design than the pop charger. The heat shield provided with the pop charger is a joke and won't stop heat soak. The stillen intake is at least plastic and covers the filter, looks almost like the stock air box. Intakes are going to be popular mods, but on most cars the gains aren't worth the price.

[Sentientbydesign]

^ The VQ35HR engines are rated at 306HP and 309HP at 60MPH due to the ram air affect of the dual intake.

I think that is a pretty efficient intake.

Sorry Bob,

I was thinking about the VQ35DE G35s. The resonators on the early gen G35s are pathetic.

[joe603]

Joe/Sean,

Tell me what format you'd like the list in and I'll be happy to gather the information myself.

If I'm given syntax for the code, I can format it too.

Then I won't be reprimanded for my comments, because I won't make any!!!

It's being addressed...we'll handle it. However, let it be known that I don't want it to be exactly like the Maxima forum...We are a separate entity here and Sean and I like things somewhat the way they are. I'll get Noah to add some polish and pretty colors...