So install or not to install? (injen)
07-11-2008, 01:53 PM
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Injen Pros:
Injen Cons:
JWT pros:
JWT Cons:
YOU DECIDE 2008
- sound
- looks cool
Injen Cons:
- PITA install
- PITA to change filters
- PITAx999 if you hyrdolock
- PITA horn relocation
- PITA to swap back to stock airbox
- PITA & ugly red dinky windshield washer reserve with risky unwarrantied sensor fitment
- Little to no gains
- $$$$ Costs 500 + install fees (unless you install)
JWT pros:
- looks cool enough dammit
- sounds sweet as hell
- has heat shield so no heat soak
- reliable/solid build by Nissan specialists (JWT)
- Pop Charger has proven design/results with VQ motors
- Easy as Fukk Install
- Easy as Fukk filter changing
- Easy as Fukk to swap back to stock
- No washer reserve change
- No horn relocation
- Can be had for about $300ish shipped from HPAuto
JWT Cons:
- Power gains will probably minimal but hey intakes are not FI and at least w/JWT it's worth the $300
- None other I can think of!!!
YOU DECIDE 2008
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07-11-2008, 02:28 PM
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Install it I'm glad I did its looks and sounds amazing! It only took me and a buddy 2 hours and I'm a total noob you don't have to relocate the horn just bend it. This whole process really isn't that big of a deal. I'm starting to realize that some people on this forum just like to bitch about things. 
07-11-2008, 02:36 PM
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ok question, i cant find the frekin post that someone had stating he didn't have to remove the bumper. I need to find it and print it!, can someone please helppp. Is it a pain in the *** to clean the air filter?
07-11-2008, 03:55 PM
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I was looking for that as well when I did my install but I couldn't ever find it. Even with taking the bumper off its not that hard. In fact the thing that took the longest was trying to drill a whole for the wiper sensor that was the biggest pain. But when it comes to cleaning the filters yah going thru the wheel well will be easier.
07-12-2008, 12:12 AM
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In all honesty, I'm pleased with my Injens. When you look at the grand picture of things, it doesn't really look like any intake is making any crazy horsepower gain...whether it be CAI or short ram. I will say the Injens sound wicked. I have not heard the JWTs, so I cannot comment on them. Install is a bitch on the Injens, for sure...but its a one time thing and they look bada$$.
Even from 11/07, I was already set on getting the Injens based on looks and sound alone. I read about all the different intakes on the G35 and figure ones for our car would be similar. Much like us, intakes really didn't do very much no matter what kind they were. So there really wasn't any bandwagon affect in my decision. I knew the 14whp would be wishful thinking, but Injen advertising the gains seems to have left a bad flavor in people's mouths.
3 hp difference b/t the intakes isn't going to ensure a win...Its going to be a driver's race. Get/install which ever intake you want based on your own preferences. The bandwagon effect on here is ridiculous and I see most the forum as lemmings. If you're going with looks/sound, I'd still say Injen is a winner. IMO, JWT just doesn't look that great...Stock tubing is ugly. As far as hydrolocking, I've driven with CAIs for over 6 years w/o any problems...just don't be a dumba$$ and drive through a lake. If you're still scared, get a short ram for ease of mind or just get a bypass valve and call it a day.
Even from 11/07, I was already set on getting the Injens based on looks and sound alone. I read about all the different intakes on the G35 and figure ones for our car would be similar. Much like us, intakes really didn't do very much no matter what kind they were. So there really wasn't any bandwagon affect in my decision. I knew the 14whp would be wishful thinking, but Injen advertising the gains seems to have left a bad flavor in people's mouths.
3 hp difference b/t the intakes isn't going to ensure a win...Its going to be a driver's race. Get/install which ever intake you want based on your own preferences. The bandwagon effect on here is ridiculous and I see most the forum as lemmings. If you're going with looks/sound, I'd still say Injen is a winner. IMO, JWT just doesn't look that great...Stock tubing is ugly. As far as hydrolocking, I've driven with CAIs for over 6 years w/o any problems...just don't be a dumba$$ and drive through a lake. If you're still scared, get a short ram for ease of mind or just get a bypass valve and call it a day.
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