So I installed the pop charger and Z-tube...

[Beancooker]

And it sounds great. I was not that excited about it, since the Maxima's intake didn't do a lot for sound. But damnit, this s**t sounds awesome. Sounds the same as stock up to about 4500rpm, after that it is a different car.

Now, the downside. That stupid foam and rubber POS that they send you... was cut the wrong way. They had the strip backwards, when they cut the foam. I called JWT, because I tried it about 20 different ways, and they agreed (after emailing pics), that it was a manufacturer error. They said they would ship out another one free of charge, but I did a little cutting of my own, and a little black duct taping, and it's all good.

So all in all, it functions correctly, and sounds good. The heat shield leaves a little to be desired IMHO, for $160. I expected a little better of a product. On a scale of 0-100, I give this product a 60. Better than stock, but leaves a lot to be desired as far as manufacturing quality and R&D.

[soul_hfk]

congrats

[Hookm36]

Beancook, where did you get the combo for 160.00 ? I want to get one, and I have a friend who just bought a G, so Im talking him into getting one also.

So after having it installed, do you just see the pop charger as something that effects the sound rather than performance ?

and on your rating of a 60, is that based on perfomance, if so w/out performance what would you rate it ?

Thanks for your help

[joe603]

Told ya you would like it!!!

I agree with you on the heatshield...If I had to do over, I would have went with the stillen version.

Just wait until you do the exhaust!!

[Beancooker]

Beancook, where did you get the combo for 160.00 ? I want to get one, and I have a friend who just bought a G, so Im talking him into getting one also.

So after having it installed, do you just see the pop charger as something that effects the sound rather than performance ?

and on your rating of a 60, is that based on performance, if so w/out performance what would you rate it ?

Thanks for your help

Pop was $160. + shipping. The Z-tube was $60+ shipping.

Performance wise I rate it at 15.

Sound I rate it 90+ (from 4500rpm and up. Below 4500, it sounds stock).

Aesthetics, I rate it 55.

Guess if you average them out, it's overall rating is 53.3, not 60.

Told ya you would like it!!!

Yes, you were right.

[zozoka1212]

congrats man

zozoka

[Hookm36]

appreciate the info....all of you. OK you have twisted my leg ! - ordering Pop charger/z-tube combo TODAY !!!

[G_whizz]

LMAO!! What's with the out of 100 crap?? LOL

Do a 1-10 scale.... much easier

It is a great mod eh Beaner.... LOL, I know how frustrated I was with the foam and trying to figure out how to put it on...I can only imagine what you went through right up until you figured out it was cut wrong

Now, where else can we help you spend your $$$

[Hookm36]

replacing the pop charger and Z-tube, what is most critical ? Im ordering one today, and remember reading a post about a month ago, where a guy messed up a sensor I believe. What to do? and What not to do ?

[Beancooker]

Treat the MAF assembly as if it were a vagina. Be soft and gentle with it. Other than that, there is not much you can break.

[bone_stock_240]

Treat the MAF assembly as if it were a vagina. Be soft and gentle with it.

Uh oh. I guess that is why I can never keep a girlfriend.

[G_whizz]

LOL... yes "make love" to the MAF..LOL

Never knew you were such a softy Beaner

[Rooster Cogburn]

So I know what the pop charger is but what is the z tube?

yes im a r-tard.

[Hookm36]

Just called EverythingG35.....really really rude ! spoke w/ Mike, I asked him if there was a discount since I am a nico member, and all he said was "NO!".....so I asked him ok what if I purchase 2 combo's, (charger/z-tube)he said "there is still no discount" 195.00 a piece !.....what an ***........i hate to say it, but I dont wanna purchase anything from them ! really really bad experience...

sucks too, cause I was pretty excited about purchasing today

[Beancooker]

195 each is OUTRAGEOUS!!! The pop charger from http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/ is $160. + shipping. The Z-tube from http://www.stillen.com/ is $59.+ shipping. Total I spent was about $240.

[Hookm36]

so.............I called back, asked to speak w/ Joe, he was very professional, and gave me a break on the shipping, I just bought 2 JWT Pop chargers and 2 z-tubes for 400.00 shipped !!! (200.00 a piece)....now we play the waiting game

[rmezz13]

When i bought my Z it had the pop-charger on it w/ heat shield, i didn't like the dull look of the heat shield so i polished it, turned out great, it looks so good i left it on even with the injen CAI. May serve a purpose in keeping the air cooler on its journey to the motor. My plenum stays cool to the touch until the motor heat warms it after sitting shut off but i also have a composite plastic plenum (Kinetix V+). Try the polish, and put a little d*ck into it when your polishing it, it will turn out nicely.

[Beancooker]

I may have to do that. Thanks for the info.

[rmezz13]

you are wlecomeBy the way, i almost bought a G like yours, but it was bought from under me so i bought the Z.... I really like that color. Nice ride - keep it clean for me!

[joe603]

When i bought my Z it had the pop-charger on it w/ heat shield, i didn't like the dull look of the heat shield so i polished it, turned out great, it looks so good i left it on even with the injen CAI. May serve a purpose in keeping the air cooler on its journey to the motor. My plenum stays cool to the touch until the motor heat warms it after sitting shut off but i also have a composite plastic plenum (Kinetix V+). Try the polish, and put a little d*ck into it when your polishing it, it will turn out nicely.

Do you have a pic of your's?

[rmezz13]

let me get you one.......

[rmezz13]

Heres a before.....



And the after (a little smugged from some recent tinkering but you get the idea).

[joa]

Just a note on the JWT intake for 2008 G-37 coupe. Just got a note back that they are working on the seal with the hood and will let me know ( and others I'm sure) when it is ready for sale.

[ryan_g35]

which of the pop charger and injen has the best sound to you? and what is the performance difference if any?

[all G'd up]

I think I'm gonna go with the JWT Pop Charger for my G. Is it possible to buy just the Pop Charger and then get the polished Z tube so it has a better look under the hood? I see them on Everything G35. The JWT kit is $195, the Pop Charger is $110 & the polished Z tube is $97. Can I use this combo or is there gonna be something missing that the kit has?

http://www.g35parts.com/9083/o...58_21

[Beancooker]

As far as I know, the kait is nothing more than the pop charger and a z-tube. All I bought was a pop charger from JWT, and the Z-tube from Stillen.

[smockers83]

I think I'm gonna go with the JWT Pop Charger for my G. Is it possible to buy just the Pop Charger and then get the polished Z tube so it has a better look under the hood? I see them on Everything G35. The JWT kit is $195, the Pop Charger is $110 & the polished Z tube is $97. Can I use this combo or is there gonna be something missing that the kit has?

http://www.g35parts.com/9083/o...58_21

Just go with the Pop Charger for $110 and the polished tube for $97. Don't forget to get a bottle of oil for when you need to re-oil.

[all G'd up]

Ok thanks. I figured it would work together.

How necessary is the oil? Does the filter have to be oiled?

[G'd up]

Ok thanks. I figured it would work together.

How necessary is the oil? Does the filter have to be oiled?

CRAMPIN MY DISPLAY NAME

[Beancooker]

Ok thanks. I figured it would work together.

How necessary is the oil? Does the filter have to be oiled?

Yes, it has to be re-oiled when you wash it. It will come from the factory pre-oiled.