Hatchy400

A while back I made a very similar intake for a 350z so I decided to make one for the SC. I am a fan of the benefits of a cone air filter not just in a performance stand point but a fuel economy aspect as well. i also prefer the OE look over the flash n dash look, so I combined them both!
Here is what I made!!!

Factory Air Box


Fabricating Intake


Resealing the Box


Installed on the Car



Thanks for looking! If you have any questions just send me a PM.

scENFORCER

So are you actually seeing any power or mpg gains? Or is I just butt dyno gains?
I have the eBay BFI on my 400 and always advocate for it. I can attest to the butt dyno gains it gives, not to mention it sounds like death is ripping open a hole to the underworld under my hood when I floor it.

Biddles

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^I got the ebay BFI and don't notice any improvement in the MPG. It does sound better, but I notice my air box has much more dirt particles then usual which worries me Honestly feels like money down the drain, and it was a pain in the *** install too.

Hatchy400

Because I am using the factory box I don't have any more dirt or dust build up. Yes I have seen a MPG gain of 2-3mgp, no noticeable power increase accel is more responsive and it has the deep sound that you are talking about. I'm sure if I did a BFI I would have better gains but I prefer the factory look.

mikef

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wouldnt it be easier to just put a k&n filter in?

Kira X

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I like that intake. It's cool how it still has that factory look.

Hatchy400

K&N filters are oil based, Mine is a dry flow from AEM their for i don't have to re-oil my filter and clean out my MAF.

LEXXIUM

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Very creaTive! But not sure if it's going to suck hot air from the top or not?
I definately like the way it looked and sounds!
Now I need to see if it's possible on vvti

Hatchy400

I Just Have The Lid Open For The Picture, The First Picture Is Actually The Final Product When Driving It's Closed. Yes You Can Do It For The Vvti, I Have Made 2 For Them.

TacMedDoc

Thanks Hatchy400 for the great idea, not intentionally trying to revive an old threat, but did you need to utilize a Toyota MAF adapter to fit the cone filter? I eventally will do the BFI 3.3 from eBay, but would want to set up the APEXi or an AIRAID cone filter. Anyone may chime in, thanks CL.

aletz12485

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Dimensions of the air filter you used?