statikuz Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Yep, read the writeup on the MrJim page, and I read all the posts about it here, but I was wondering about the intake adapter bit. How exactly does that work? I realize I could do that fuel-line-seal thing, but was wondering about the adapter. Anyone have a link to the sort of thing I need? Don't have any ricer shops here that I could browse around in, and I wouldn't know what I was looking for regardless. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 a few people use the altima maf adapter off ebay and modd it a little to get it to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 im thinking about just making my own perhaps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Yep, I used the Altima Adapter off ebay and it is still working great! I got the K&N cone filter and adapter for around $50 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 Did you have to do anything to it? And what year of Altima does it need to be for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I had to drill one hole bigger to get all 4 bolts in. You should be able to get bolts through 3 of the holes loosely, then drill what you need to get the last one through.Used the bolts from the factory airbox, but they don't have nuts, so you'll have to get some locknuts that fit them. I'm not sure what size they were, just happened to have some laying around. Get the adapter for the PRE 96 Altima (Either 96 or 97 they changed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 How about this one? Beats the abysmal shipping rates on eBay. It seems like the right sort of thing... from what I've read just about any 3" adapter for a Nissan will work with a little hole-enlargement. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...&N=120%20302658 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitRo_BooGiE Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 This should work too then. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=38634 I read somewhere that you can just use the GOLD ring on the factory airbox too. I took measurement on that and its a 4 OD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Alrighty, I'm still kinda confused, what diameter does the adapter need to be? The K&N filter [RU-2520] is 4" inside diameter, so that rules out the Summit one, right? Sorry about the painfully stupid question but that means that I then need a 4" adapter... the likes of an eBay Altima one, right? Or say screw it and get some fuel hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitRo_BooGiE Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Im confused myself earlier too stat but looking at the mod one of the member did kinda explained it all. I already have a 1/2 hose that was left over from a project i did.Its actually a garden hose that i picked up at home depot. The problem im having is i cant find the K&N filter at my local auto parts store here. My other option is to get the OVAL shaped one with a SS cap on the end. Do you guys happen to have a link where i can purchase K&N filter (RU-2520) ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 Sure, just order it from Summit Racing, at www.summitracing.com. Click Manufacturer's Search on the left there, pick K&N from the menu, and type in RU-2520. I think it's like $36 plus some shipping and whatnot. I think I'm just gonna get some fuel line and do it that way, seems almost like it would give it a better seal anyways, y'kno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitRo_BooGiE Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Yeah im just going with the cheaper hose mod:D..Thanks Stat. I think it would work better coz if you look at the tip where the filter attaches it has a smooth rounded edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 You can use the adapter from Summit, then just get a K&N universal 3" inner diameter cone filter. That's what I got in my kit that I bought. Maybe this information is coming too late, but if you haven't bought the filter yet, you can use the Altima adapter and a 3" K&N cone filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Already ordered the filter. Thanks for the info though, that would work just as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitRo_BooGiE Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Wouldnt it be better having a bigger opening on the intake? Coz the factory ring is 4 inches in opening compared to the 3 altima one.Thats an inch difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 That's what I was thinking but I didn't know how to put it. Makes no sense to go from a 4" opening down to a 3" one, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-finder Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I have a question on this cone filter change. On Mr. Jim's site it says when you are done with the install you have to reset the ECU. What does that mean and how do you do it? I am looking at doing this, but I was going to get an adapter from somewhere else because I want to keep my factory airbox for a snorkel eventually. So guys let me know how the install goes when it is done! :type: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 I guess the theory is that you have to make the ECU adapt itself to the increased airflow. I'm not sure how to do it. Anyone? =D I can't find a 4" adapter anywhere; I don't want to go down to a 3", and I already ordered a 4" filter. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitRo_BooGiE Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Youre not going to need an adapter for the 4 inch mod coz the factory opening is already 4 inch Heres a quick link. Hope this helps. http://www.jimbennett.net/k__n_installation.htm It also has an instruction on resetting the ECU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Yep, I have that link. =D And I think I just now got the idea of what the adapter's for. =) Anyway, where's the instructions on RESETTING the ECU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromoTech Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 where does the MAS sensor go then??? with out that the Pathfinder will run like craaaaap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 where does the MAS sensor go then??? with out that the Pathfinder will run like craaaaap The MAF sensor isn't removed in this application and stays attached like it always has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 Yeah, if you read the writeup on the MrJim site it kinda makes sense. Since the gold plate is kinda rounded on the inside of that flange, it doesn't make a full seal without the rubber hose. An adapter has a flat outside, so you can slip on the filter and put a hose clamp on and not worry about any leakage. At least I think that's the way it works. The MAF sensor stays in the silver part of the intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Wouldnt it be better having a bigger opening on the intake? Coz the factory ring is 4 inches in opening compared to the 3 altima one.Thats an inch difference. Actually, the inside diameter of the hole going into the airbox where the MAF used to go is 3". The flange that you end up with by using the gold ring on the airbox as your "adapter" ends up being 4" around, which is why that would require the 4" filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I was told that to reset the ECU, you just disconnect the battery to allow things to reset. If I remember right, something like 5-10 min should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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