97SE Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) I'm sure this has been hashed out but trying to weed through all the searches made my eyes hurt. Short and sweet: Does anyone make a cold air intake system for a 97 Pathfinder? Not one that needs to be modified, not a K&N drop-in, but a complete intake system with MAF connections, spacers, shield, etc? I've tried Stillen, weapon-R, AEM, and K&N. TIA, Stephen Edited September 1, 2005 by 97SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Here are a couple from AC: AC Intake AC Intake 2 AC Intake 3 Jim Wolf: Jim Wolf POP Charger That's about all I could come up with while at work. Hope this helps. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 None of the intakes above are true CAI. They still draw hot air from the engine compartment. I don't know of any pre-made complete CAI solutions for the 3.3L Pathfinder. Nissan kept changing the vacuum line layouts (near the intake housing) on the 96-99 models, making it hard for aftermarket companies to standardize on a common configuration. To get a quasi-CAI, many people who've installed aftermarket open-element intakes (such as those linked to above) have fabbed their own heat shields and ram-air ducts by modifying the bumper opening under the turn signal or done something similarly creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 The pop-charger looks incomplete...where is the air intake hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) It connects directly to the MAF. XPLORx4 is correct. There isn't a REAL CAI that I know of, unless you make your own snorkel. Edited August 31, 2005 by wheel366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGame Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I think K&N makes one, but i may be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) It connects directly to the MAF. XPLORx4 is correct. There isn't a REAL CAI that I know of, unless you make your own snorkel. Ahh, I see that now. Anybody here using a Pop-charger? Comments? Any realized gains? Edited September 1, 2005 by 97SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I have one, but it isn't installed yet. I'll let you know when/if I get my truck back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Ahh, I see that now. Anybody here using a Pop-charger? Comments? Any realized gains? I've been running the JWT pop charger for about 5 years, and it's a definite improvement over the stock intake (even when drawing hot air!) and you'll get even more out of it if the exhaust is also opened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 I've been running the JWT pop charger for about 5 years, and it's a definite improvement over the stock intake (even when drawing hot air!) and you'll get even more out of it if the exhaust is also opened up. Do you think your MPG improved any? Throttle response is better? I hope so, man these 3.3L struggle for power. Low range torque is OK but throttle response is for the birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 MPG probably went down, since my foot got heavier! Power went up, too. You can experiment by unlatching the clips on the stock air box and keeping the box ajar (to simulate how a POP charger might perform) while ensuring the filter stays on the top half of the box. Drive a short loop around town to see if you feel a difference. In my experience, it was noticeable. However, I had been using a K&N panel filter and already had a performance exhaust when I did this, so the gains I felt might be more than if I had a paper filter and the stock exhaust. You could also remove the air filter completely and keep the intake box ajar just for this short test, but make sure there's no dust, bugs, sand, or other debris near the intake while you're driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 i have tried what XPLORx4 is saying and it felt heaps more powerfull but that might make you drive harder than normal i fell that a more air might be as good as cai?? just a random thought though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I will promise you that if you get that propeller fan off and put that electric fan on you will not be unhappy with your 3.3 anymore!!! I have modified exhaust (after the cats enlarged to 2.5" and a flowmaster 50 series muffler and no after muffler), Fram drop-in oil/cotton, CAI mod (below turn light), and this fan. So far that fan has made the most serious improvement in the vehicle!!! Incidentally, the tranny cooler seems to make your transmission come back to life also, especially with new fluid and diff fluid changes. I can hardly tame myself with her now. the exhaust combined with the new found ummph is just sweet...my only sour spot is that i wish it felt this way before i did this too her so that i would feel more in pace with today's SUV power bands. Junkyard E-Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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