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hey guys,

Some of this has come up before a few times already but I just thought I'd give my thoughts on it.

I decided to remove the panel off the front of the M35 airbox to see what the difference would be. I'm too stingy to buy a powerduct (like on the V35 and PM35 stagea) so I just left it as is, my rationale being that the airbox is right up against the front anyway, and when you're in motion it'll be getting nice fresh air.

Anyway, so obviously the first thing I noticed was the sound. It is awesome. I just didn't expect it to be anything like what it is. Makes the car sound soooooo much better under boost/heavy throttle. My fuel usage did suffer over the following 300km though because I just had to hear it over and over again...which meant a heavier-than-normal right foot...but this should sort itself out as I get more used to it. :down:

The other thing I did last week was grab a bottle of Caltex Techron 5000 and pour it in the fuel tank. Its available from most caltex servo's for about $13.

With both of these things its hard to say conclusively whether there is a benefit or whether I've just had a good run, but the car seems to breathe better (ie. less restriction when you press the accelerator) and overall has better performance all-round. In any case the engine sound is definitely conclusive - and its worth doing just for that!

I highly recommend the techron, but obviously do your own research if you're not sure about it...

Thing is, I always use bp ultimate but still, I know my intake is covered in black soot so I figured the engine internals could be as well...

The cleaning agent in any 98RON fuel is probably pretty good but none of them are anywhere near as concentrated as a bottle of techron 5000. I've read many good reviews about it online which is why I thought of giving it a go. it gets 2 thumbs up from me :)

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I just fitted an intake on an M35 yesterday, I used some 1 inch square foam to seal around the front of the airbox and trimmed 4 inches off the bonnet rubber, worked great. No need for a powa duct.

I just fitted an intake on an M35 yesterday, I used some 1 inch square foam to seal around the front of the airbox and trimmed 4 inches off the bonnet rubber, worked great. No need for a powa duct.

got a pic?

Nub question, but how do you remove the front section of the air box to replace the filter?

I've taken off the front 'lip' duct, unbolted the airbox itself (10mm bolt on the right), detached what I presume is the airflow meter and unclamped the rubber hose from the back of the box.

But the air box is still attached to something underneath it and there isn't enough room to get front of the air box off enough to swap the filters.

Suggestions?

Lovely job thanks Scotty.... :cheers:

post-20696-1261441284_thumb.jpg He even trimmed the rubber edge on the bonnet... post-20696-1261441298_thumb.jpg

Nicely showing off the new intake piping there too :santa:

Sound = 10/10

Performance = a bit subjective. Definitely dont think I've lost any performance. It does certainly feel like there is less restriction - particularly at low revs. More kw? I dont know. Even if there was, it would be very slight. I just love the sound :)

Yes the pick up is much better than previously, so fuel consumption not an issue, just enjoying it...

But going down to the Valley at the weekend so will see how it does then..

So have you noticed a difference Nick?

Or are you still learning how to drive it economically?

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