jamess115 Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Hi People, Not posted on here for a while & just looking for some advice on getting a 'little' more hp (apart from FI) from the Zed. I purchased a Fujita short ram induction system a while ago and although it sounds nice, its really giving me nothing performance wise. This has not come as a surprise but I do think I was getting more from my original OEM kit before I sold it. Perhaps panel filters are better? Anyway, I think its time for a change - just wondering what others are running on their cars? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 The DE stock air box 06 up with a proper panel filter is the best to retain power and temp intake. You lose power and gain noise with aftermarket open cone type 4 Quote
Chris Wiltshire Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Standard airbox with the velocity stack upgrade and a panel filter such as HKS will be your best bet. 2 Quote
-G- Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I asked my Zed-owning friends this when I first got my Z33 - the answer was a unanimous "OEM intake is best" - hence why I haven't changed it. 1 Quote
PPod Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Yup same as above standard air box with velocity stack. 2 Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Still makes me chuckle to see this sort of post, IE people fitting so called performance mods and wondering why they don't see any gain on the VQ/HR series, is there not a sticky somewhere outlining what works and whats needed to make mods work? or is it just a case of people not reading it or searching? Quote
Paul K Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I've only had my /zed a few weeks, and i'm about to hit the button for the velocity stack mod.....decent panel filter will follow at the same time 1 Quote
Kaveney Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 3 types I have had with dyno print outs for each of the first two K & n typhoon Stillen Now 06 air box with bmc filter Alan Quote
Ian Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Anyone who says they can notice the missing 1 or 2 hp is a liar If you want one get one that makes the best noise, IMO ARC ones make the best noise but they arent cheap 3 Quote
timmy.tuck Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I only got my k and n for the noise who cares about 1bhp lose ! You will not get any gains on these engines unless you win the lottery and spend a fortune these cars are for cruising now my friends , modern diesels are faster now !....... Quote
buster Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 i ve opted for standard air box with velocity stack. 1 Quote
Exec Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 K&N panel filter on mine which it came with Quote
HAMLNJ Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I love the look and build of th US made R2C system. Although it might sound nice I am sure you loose a little power. Quote
HAMLNJ Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 When I removed a cheap induction system from mine I did notice a difference in throttle reposnce. Installed a d1 throttle controller but still not quite the same Quote
mdunbar Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 JWT pop charger. Sounds amazing and now car is remapped runs great. Quote
jamess115 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 Based on the advice, which I appreciate - I think I will stick with Fujita as changing back to stock is not really going to give me any gains & only cost more money. Cheers all Quote
LDUNKZ18 Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 has anyone fitted a bmc cda enclosed air intake system? Quote
Rook Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I have the Takeda short ram (single, DE) which isn't short at all, by the way. Sounds absolutely fantastic under load, an almost American V8 BRRRRRR suddenly emerges from under the bonnet when you push the go pedal. Revs don't even matter, if your foot's down it really bellows. I'm not gunna say I notice any difference with performance, but that's not what I bought it for. The screaming silly noises are half the fun of a car like this, the motor only needs to be *fast enough* that you don't look a plonker while making them IMO. Quote
davey_83 Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) When I removed a cheap induction system from mine I did notice a difference in throttle reposnce. Installed a d1 throttle controller but still not quite the same Same, couple weeks ago i removed my hard pipe intake and Simota WAI and noticed a lost in throttle response. im not going to notice 5bhp either way at 6500rpm however thus far on mine, the WAI felt better to drive with and of course sounded amazing. David Edited March 5, 2016 by davey_83 Quote
Rock_Steady Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Got a standard box with velocity stacker and Pipercross dry panel filter. Quote
GeorgeW Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) just popped a simple K&N panel filter in the OEM box, tempted with a cone, as my car isnt built for speed, so the sound outways the power loss Edited February 23, 2016 by GeorgeW Quote
Brandon350Z Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 Just bought a K&N panel filter a few days ago but now reading this for looks and pure noise. Wish I had saved the £40 and put it towards a pop charger! :'( Quote
Deano94 Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 Bought my ARC intake from Dunks couple months back from Dunks. Can't really here it because of my exhaust But it does look pretty! Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk Quote
Brandon350Z Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 Bought my ARC intake from Dunks couple months back from Dunks. Can't really here it because of my exhaust But it does look pretty! Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk Didn't really think of that, my cobra non res zorst is rather loud when you open it up. I just want to look cool when I open the bonnet haha 😎 A turbo would look and sound better though! 😂 1 Quote
Floydbax Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 I have one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311333786958?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 You'd not tell the difference between this and the JWT/Standard airbox, 'tho I had an Apexi on before, what a POS, I could tell immediately the car was breathing better with the K+N Quote
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