what is a ztube?

Post by **wkim711** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:39 pm

this is prob a dumb question but what is a ztube

i have had my 6spd sedan for a week now and loving it

i am thinking about an intake and exhaust but have been reading alot of posts about ztubes

i know what an intake does and know what i should pay for an intake but i have been reading posts that ztubes cost about 50

is a ztube just for the soundand if it does make more power howcome i have never heard of one before as my knowledge of cars is more than your average person

anyways i am prob gonna get ripped apart for the dumb question but im a newbie so take it easy on me

Post by **AZhitman** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:46 pm

Not a dumb question at all.

A "z-tube" is simply the intake tube from a 350Z. It is straighter than the one on the G35 and it has no resonated chambers.

It sounds "meaner" and is supposedly good for a couple HP. Also, allows you to retain the stock airbox, which is the best and safest for your G.

Beware of supposed "cold air intakes" that are poorly engineered, don't filter well, and suck in hot underhood air.

Post by **Baluchitherium4** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 4:47 am

Do the cai's make more power? I'm looking at possibly doing the Ztube/charger combo or an Injen CAI. Which would make the most power?

Post by **Q45tech** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:00 am

Any component or group of components that doesn't increase power by at least 10 lb/ft will go unnoticed or unmeasurable [even with a stopwatch] as 10 lb/ft GAIN is necessary to decrease quarter mile time by 0.1 seconds.

Even 5 HP is insignificant as it only occurs over a tiny rpm range thus it cannot gain even 0.05 seconds or 0.5 mph.

Post by **Baluchitherium4** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:33 am

The little things add up, do they not?

Post by **wkim711** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:29 pm

where do you purchase a ztube

do you get it a nissan dealer and can they outit in for you or do you get it online

Post by **AZhitman** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:38 pm

It's a 5-min install, you can do it, we'll show you how.

We have 3 OEM parts sposors, any of them can get it to you.

everythingnissan.comnissanparts.orgmidwaypartsteam.com

Tell them you're a NICO member for a discount!

Post by **wkim711** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:52 pm

checked the three sites but having trouble finding the exact part

thanks for all the help

Post by **wkim711** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:31 pm

nevermind found it

what is a ztube?

what is a ztube?

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