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wav399 · 06-21-2001, 10:01 PM

Hey, simple question..... what is the best intake system for a 1993 240SX SE?  I mean power and growl?

**West** · 06-22-2001, 01:43 AM

Injen

wav399 · 06-22-2001, 09:39 PM

Injen with the CAI?  A dealer told me he could install a bypass system that will keep the filter dry if I happen to go over a large puddle or something.  Anybody heard of this kinda thing?  Is there a heat shield for the Injen system to keep the hot air out?

96SEChick · 06-22-2001, 10:01 PM

If you get a K&N air filter, there is a special oil they sell with it (it isn't very expensive at all) to apply that is almost completely waterproof.  I believe that K&N is the only company that specializes in stuff like that.  You have to reapply the oil and clean the filter once in a while, but K&N air filters have a lifetime guarantee.  If it would make you feel more comfortable about the CAI, I would say go ahead and have someone build a shield to help prevent water getting into the filter, but I wouldn't have a dealer do it, unless he's going to do it "on the side" at a friend's price--he'll rip you off otherwise.  As for the heat shield, I'm wondering the same thing because I'm saving the money for the Injen intake with CAI.  I hear it's awesome when the weather gets cooler!

Mr Rose · 06-22-2001, 11:14 PM

FMAX TURBO KIT is the best intake, forced intake that is. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
seriously, INJEN w/extension.

*drifterx* · 06-23-2001, 12:57 AM

i just installed the Hotshot intake.... GOD IT WAS A BITCH! lol... it was not too hard but too many little problems....
1st) make sure u get all those hoses (new ones) and make sure they are long enough
2nd) make sure u buy hose clamps
3rd) make sure u buy nuts and bolts (4) for the MAFS (Mass Air Flow Sensor)
4th) need a new "T" spliter for the hoses...

NOTE * there is 1 sensor i dont know where to put, second- there is a hose that connects into the stock intake box that connects to something in the right side of the engine (driver side)..... WHAT ARE THEY?
the thing does suck air... but i have no clue what it is sucking

issanni240 · 06-23-2001, 12:35 PM

I have the injen intake and the "shield" that he was talking about was an AEM By-PAss Valve that works with any Cold air intake. The Injen is awesome.

(Edited by issanni240 at 12:57 pm on June 23, 2001)

06-21-2001, 10:01 PM	#1
wav399 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, simple question..... what is the best intake system for a 1993 240SX SE?  I mean power and growl?

06-22-2001, 01:43 AM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 43 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Injen

06-22-2001, 09:39 PM	#3
wav399 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Injen with the CAI?  A dealer told me he could install a bypass system that will keep the filter dry if I happen to go over a large puddle or something.  Anybody heard of this kinda thing?  Is there a heat shield for the Injen system to keep the hot air out?

06-22-2001, 10:01 PM	#4
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 47 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you get a K&N air filter, there is a special oil they sell with it (it isn't very expensive at all) to apply that is almost completely waterproof.  I believe that K&N is the only company that specializes in stuff like that.  You have to reapply the oil and clean the filter once in a while, but K&N air filters have a lifetime guarantee.  If it would make you feel more comfortable about the CAI, I would say go ahead and have someone build a shield to help prevent water getting into the filter, but I wouldn't have a dealer do it, unless he's going to do it "on the side" at a friend's price--he'll rip you off otherwise.  As for the heat shield, I'm wondering the same thing because I'm saving the money for the Injen intake with CAI.  I hear it's awesome when the weather gets cooler!

06-22-2001, 11:14 PM	#5
Mr Rose Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FMAX TURBO KIT is the best intake, forced intake that is. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> seriously, INJEN w/extension.

06-23-2001, 12:57 AM	#6
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 43 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just installed the Hotshot intake.... GOD IT WAS A BITCH! lol... it was not too hard but too many little problems.... 1st) make sure u get all those hoses (new ones) and make sure they are long enough 2nd) make sure u buy hose clamps 3rd) make sure u buy nuts and bolts (4) for the MAFS (Mass Air Flow Sensor) 4th) need a new "T" spliter for the hoses... NOTE * there is 1 sensor i dont know where to put, second- there is a hose that connects into the stock intake box that connects to something in the right side of the engine (driver side)..... WHAT ARE THEY? the thing does suck air... but i have no clue what it is sucking

06-23-2001, 12:35 PM	#7
issanni240 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the injen intake and the "shield" that he was talking about was an AEM By-PAss Valve that works with any Cold air intake. The Injen is awesome. (Edited by issanni240 at 12:57 pm on June 23, 2001)