N2mesnob Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ok so i did a search on 95 WD21 intakes and came up with some good info but did not find what i was looking for. As the topic title implies I'm looking to replace my stock intake and as of right now it looks like my only option is a universal kit from Pepboys. The pros bout going that route is that i think i can do it for under 100$, the con is that from the looks of this kit it is not filling me with confidence because the pipe looks like chrome plastic. lol I was hoping to find a cold air kit for my application but could only find ones for 96+ and with a cost of 200$+. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I usually don't take this approach, but please search for this information. There are literally dozens of threads covering many type of intakes/filters from 'home made' $30 units to $400 snorkel systems. Feel free to ask questions about what you find and if you have trouble with the search function (it's finicky, hint use advanced search) let me know and I will help you. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2mesnob Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Ok so i did a search on 95 WD21 intakes and came up with some good info but did not find what i was looking for.As the topic title implies I'm looking to replace my stock intake and as of right now it looks like my only option is a universal kit from Pepboys. The pros bout going that route is that i think i can do it for under 100$, the con is that from the looks of this kit it is not filling me with confidence because the pipe looks like chrome plastic. lol I was hoping to find a cold air kit for my application but could only find ones for 96+ and with a cost of 200$+. Any ideas? Yeah i tried doing multiple searches and the most i could find was about snorkels. The downside is that I'm not looking to do a snorkel. Maybe i'm not using the right words but thats why i posted this if nothing else may you or someone could give me the right words to use or a link or two? So through more research and luck I'm beginning to wonder if i could fit an aftermarket cold air intake kit for the 2000-2001 WD22 VG33E Xterra to my application? Edited August 17, 2009 by N2mesnob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm beginning to wonder if i could fit an aftermarket cold air intake kit for the 2000-2001 WD22 VG33E Xterra to my application? Nope Try searchin' without the year, 90-95 are all the same under the hood. I went the home-made way and yes it is a chromed plastic tube I used, but you can use any 3" tube you want and the clamps will mount up fine. The hardest part is making the proper MAF adaptor. I used a large universal and re-drilled 2 of the holse and filled a couple others in it to make it work. Some people have taken the metal flange off the stock box and used it to clamp their filter on, not a large mount surface, but it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 i put a 40$ ebay cold air intake on my pathy but i need to be worried about water and keeping my MAf clean since its just a cone filter. So far i have seen a improved performance but i dont off road to much if at all so the dirtyness hasnt been to big of a problem for me. I did get a mpg increase though! i guess it has its pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpawela Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) I took my homemade intake off and put the stock one back in for the summer for a couple of reasons: • I don't like sucking in all that extra hot air • When it rains, it pours here...no need to risk sucking in water • I will travel some really dusty roads Maybe I'm getting too mature, but I didn't like the constant intake rumble...drove me nuts after a while. However, when the fall hits, I'll probably throw the intake back on... Edited August 17, 2009 by jpawela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) I find that just getting a universal cold air kit from ebay or similar for whatever...I did one for my Optra that was designed for a Honda Civic and it just needed to be modified a bit. I made a small setup for my old '95 I used to have by taking apart the stock intake box, "modifying" (I love that word!) the air flow sensor mount to accommodate the 3" aluminum tube that I had kicking around, used a couple silicone couplers and clamps...fabricated a mount to hold the pipe/filter in place and presto. You can also get a "condom" for the cone-style filters that resist water. They just slide tightly over the cone filter and keep water from damaging the filter. Edited August 22, 2009 by magregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Yeah mike yours sounded great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlstoltz Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Go the homemade route, but don't skimp on the filter. I put one on my BMW with an Amsoil Filter and a Hydrowrap and haven't had any issues with water to date. The filter can be washed out in the sink and doesn't require a recharge kit like a K&N. The key to efficiency is either placing it where it will get cool air flow or building a custom heat shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Go the homemade route, but don't skimp on the filter. I put one on my BMW with an Amsoil Filter and a Hydrowrap and haven't had any issues with water to date. The filter can be washed out in the sink and doesn't require a recharge kit like a K&N. The key to efficiency is either placing it where it will get cool air flow or building a custom heat shield. HydroWrap! That's what their called! Thanks dude!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Air raid has a ubi(Ubuild it) kit and so does spectre. The airraid is plastic but the spectre is chrome. As long as you have the intake off why not throw a tbi spacer in it as wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2mesnob Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 INTAKE UPDATE so I'm alil late but here are some before and afters... Don't have any dyno numbers but she sounds good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have ebay CAIs on my S10 and my Pathfinder. Need new filters but when they were new they ran quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Wow, is your EGR valve brand new? It and the throttle are so shinny! One thing you might want to do is shorten the breather tube with the blue extention, it looks like it is really close to the AC belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Scotchbrit works wonders gg...I did mine and then sprayed with stp son of a gun and the alumiunum looked like chrome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I had one of those. it took the power right out of it. also the mpg went straight in the @!*%ter. hows it work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayfox2 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Could you list the parts you used? I'm thinking of doing this to my pathfinder as soon as the budget allows lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'll go out on a limb and say its a spectre intake and spectre washable air filter...But I'm not positive though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have that same intake in mine. Sounds pretty mean. I couldn't get mine to fit as nicely as yours did though. Couldn't really mount it on anything either.... But so far no issues. Little bit of a power increase and mpgs. I though it was a pretty good buy for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Very Clean Engine Bay might I add too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2mesnob Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Could you list the parts you used? I'm thinking of doing this to my pathfinder as soon as the budget allows lol I got it off ebay heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-PATHFINDER-PICKUP-XE-SE-AIR-INTAKE-3-0L-91-1995_W0QQitemZ280419902293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item414a542355#ht_2689wt_935 I don't know about any loss of of power or mpg because i didn't dyno it before and after but i haven't notice a loss and she sure does sound good though. Edited December 4, 2009 by N2mesnob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayfox2 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 thanks, I got in an accident last May and the stock air box doesn't connect to the fender anymore so I want to make that an excuse to upgrade haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 whats wrong with the stock intake seems like an efficient design to me maybe the ribbed tubing sucks but other than that the layout is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2mesnob Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 whats wrong with the stock intake seems like an efficient design to me maybe the ribbed tubing sucks but other than that the layout is fine Its bulky, restrictive, and inefficient design. I haven't dyno mine but weather it be 1hp or 15hp I'll take it. I believe the pics show the space recovered and since I don't have video... if you don't have one installed than you're missing out on how good she sounds with it. :jig: But hey what do I know It's just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macboy212 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 How long was the install? It looks like it should be pretty quick. I'm thinkin about getting one of these for my pathy, hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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