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Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Hey there everyone this is my first time here on this forum. I have a 1990 Nissan 240sx SE. I am planning on making it a pretty fast car. I have one quick question. What is the best cold air intake for my car. I have not been able to find one.

Post by **Silvia007** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

I'd say either Injen or AEM. Injen and I'm not sure about AEM can be found at http://www.enjukuracing.com

Post by **Unregistered** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Oooh, helooo there scout! I'd say AEM also.

Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Ok, thanks. I love enjukuracing.com, that would probably have to my most favorite site to look for High performance stuff. I also like Jspec they have some good stuff. Is this a cold air?, it doesn't say that it is, i just want to make sure. http://w1.igateway.com/clients...=form

Post by **ash1y1** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

You really should consider purchasing the extension pipe which will bring the filter down by your grill, hence drawing in the cold air as opposed to the warm air in your engine compartment. This is what I've learned at least, if I'm wrong guys, please correct me.

Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Nah, I want to get the air from around the tire, where it is lower to the ground and colder unless your way goes very close to the ground. I don't know. try to show me some pics of what you are talking about.

Post by **S13Drifter** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

I'm quite sure that Injen or AEM never made a CAI intake for the 89-90 240sx, I hope someone will prove me wrong 'cause i would like one if they do (i drive a 90 too).

Post by **blink0r** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

AEM makes the intake for SOHC, but not DOHC. I've got a '91, and my only option for an intake is injen.

As far as i know anyways. I could be wrong.

Post by **Daunttless** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Heh, should I go out and show all of you how to ghetto rig a cold air extension with the factory airbox? All it takes is some tubing, hand tools, and elecrtical tape. : )

Post by **S13Drifter** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

AEM intakes only 91-94 and 95-98

http://www.aempower.com/applic...n.htm

Injen intake for 89-90 but no CAI extestion

http://www.aempower.com/applic...n.htm

I will probably make a custom one like this one.

http://www.saltgod.org/joel/joel.html

Post by **Daunttless** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Joel is one bad motha, where are you buddy. : )

Post by **1991240xs** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

I think I am going to try the same thing on a 91....dohc...it'll be a little harder to get that maine piece but it can be done-

Post by **Tino** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Daunttless wrote:Heh, should I go out and show all of you how to ghetto rig a cold air extension with the factory airbox? All it takes is some tubing, hand tools, and elecrtical tape. : )

uhh yeah and it will look like a hobomobile

Post by **Daunttless** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Nah, I can make it look pretty tight, maybe I'll do it. : )

Post by **Silvia007** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

I don't have a Injen or AEM. I have a home made cold air intake. I cut the hole where the resonator was to be a bit bigger so it will fit the end of a filter and I used some self drilling screws to hold it in place, then buy some cheap 3 inch tubbing from Menards and connect the whole rig up. Seems to work fine so no need for AEM or Injen.

Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Show some pics of the home made CAI

Post by **Silvia007** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Here are some pic's. My digi cam is a POS so the image quailty isn't exactly the best. The filter is where the resonator used to be.

Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Pretty cool, how far down does that tubing go?

Post by **Silvia007** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

It goes just to the hole where the resonator was and is attached to the filter that is down there. If you look through the vents under the signal lights on the front bumber, you'll see the filter in there so I think it gets a pretty good amount of air when ur moving.

Post by **Blade7764** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Does that MSD help?

Post by **Silvia007** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

OH YEAH!! It adds about 30HP!!! for only 300 BUCKS!! My rearend it does. The only noticable thing is idle is smoother, and rpm past 5k does not drop in rate of increase. That's about it. Other then that, I'd say it's pretty much the same as the stock ignition. I haven't tried 100+ Octane though, it should add some HP with high octane level. I'll throw in some octane booster and see whats up.

Post by **Mike09** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Injen is the best intake. Does anyone know where to get a larger throttle body.

Post by **boMex** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

The best CAI is the one that is attached to your RB26DETT

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Mike09 wrote:Injen is the best intake. Does anyone know where to get a larger throttle body.

Again with the larger TB! Why would you need to? The KA throttle body is HUGE.... If you want, there is a place that will bore it out, and replace the butterfly valve with a new one to match (it was on the old board.. maybe 240sx.org has something about it).... but realistically you would never need it.. did you notice the Tb is BIGGER than your intake pipe!!!!!

Post by **ash1y1** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

What is an MSD? And where can I find it?

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

MSD is a company that makes ignition components. You can find them at most autoparts stores. They are usually a special order item, not something they would have in stock.

Post by **ash1y1** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

I clicked the wrong button, sorry. What can you do with the ignition to add 30hp?

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

OOPs.. I answered the thread that you started.... you won't get ANY hp increase... re-read the post above... he was being sarcastic.

Post by **Tino** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Gorham maine, I've been there.

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 2:19 am

Tino wrote:Gorham maine, I've been there.

Well... come on back.... why did you end up in the sleepy little town of Gorham... visiting the University of Southern Maine.. that's about the only thing here worth seeing... except my car!!

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