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350Z 2003-2006

  1. Catching Zs - Direct Fit Catch Can Kit R&D

    Catching Zs - Direct Fit Catch Can Kit R&D

    "Tokyo Drift" is a term that has almost become a colloquialism assigned to just generally kicking out the back end of the car. All of this stems from the third installment in the Fast and the Furious' franchise that shares the same name. Anyone who's watched Tokyo Drift, or has just happened to see any of the marketing material has seen that the 350Z is plastered on just about every inch of that movie. For good reason too.

    Nissan revived their Z car platform to basically be a drifter's dream. With the heavy hitting VQ35DE in the front, a manual gearbox in the middle, and the power at the back, this car was born to go sideways.

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    2006 was a long time ago, and we've seen the 350Z and the G35 on the roads for even longer.  These cars are racking up the miles,

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  2. Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Silicone Induction Hose Pre-Sale!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Silicone Induction Hose Pre-Sale!

    PRE-SALE LINK

    R&D is complete and we've started producing our first batch of silicone induction hose kits!

    While this process takes place we are launching a discounted pre-sale for those interested in picking up this awesome induction hose.

    Check out the final details below and click the pre-sale link to check out our product page.

    MSRP: $150.00

    Pre-Sale Price: $79.95

    Expected Ship Date: 4/13/16

    • Direct fit for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z
    • Up to 4 whp / 6 wtq gains over the stock rubber induction hose
    • Installs in under 30 minutes
    • Fits with the stock air intake system or Mishimoto Performance Air Intake
    • Installs with no tuning necessary
    • 5-Ply Silicone construction for added durability and long service life
    • Silicone hose reinforced with steel rings to prevent collapse
    • Pre-installed CNC connector provides
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  3. 350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 2: Test Fit and Testing

    350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 2: Test Fit and Testing

    It's now time to test fit our prototype 350Z intake hose to verify fitment. If any changes are needed to enhance or ease the installation process, now is the time to do so.

    Mishimoto silicone 350Z intake hose installed
    Mishimoto silicone 350Z intake hose installed

    We have a slight adjustment to make on the length of the CCV hose connection, but otherwise, our 350Z intake hose mounted nicely.

    Mishimoto silicone 350Z induction hose installed
    Mishimoto silicone 350Z induction hose installed

    Dyno Testing

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  4. 350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Hose and Silicone Prototype

    350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Hose and Silicone Prototype

    We recently designed a performance intake system for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z. This included an airbox and filter that attaches to the end of the stock mass airflow (MAF) housing. Our results were positive in that we achieved a significant improvement in intake sound, and we increased power output by 10 whp and 13 wtq without any additional tuning.

    This project is not so much performance oriented but is intended to add reliability and additional aesthetic appeal to the intake system on the Z.

    To start this project, we rolled our test vehicle into our development facility and started inspecting the stock piece. Check out our test subject.

    350Z intake hose test vehicle
    350Z intake hose test vehicle

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  5. Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's Nissan 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 4: Final Prototype Assembly

    Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's Nissan 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 4: Final Prototype Assembly

    Interested in purchasing our awesome intake system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Performance Air Intake!

    Last time we dyno tested our assembled prototype for sound and performance. Maximum gains were achieved in the midrange of the rpm band to the tune of 10 whp and 13 wtq. These are impressive numbers. We saw gains from the start of the pull through redline, averaging around 5-7 whp/wtq throughout.

    The sound produced by the VQ with our intake installed is nothing short of awesome! The large air filter and reduced restriction produces a deeper, amplified induction tone that sounds quite satisfying from behind the wheel.

    Our last task is to fully model our design in Solidworks and construct our final prototype for fitment confirmation. As we mentioned last time, minor tweaks were needed to perfect fitment.

    Intake 3D

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  6. Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 3: Dyno Testing and Results

    Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 3: Dyno Testing and Results

    Interested in purchasing our awesome intake system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Performance Air Intake!

    With our initial design completed, it is time to strap our Z to the dyno and make a few pulls. We would be evaluating power output and engine sound, both of which are important aspects of our Nissan 350Z intake design.

    Dyno Testing

    Setting vehicle up for Nissan 350Z intake testing
    Setting vehicle up for Nissan 350Z intake testing

    Once we had the car lined up properly, we were ready to make some pulls!

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  7. Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 2: Fabrication Completion

    Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 2: Fabrication Completion

    Interested in purchasing our awesome intake system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Performance Air Intake!

    We're back with more grinding, fitting, cutting, and welding. The fabrication of our intake prototype for the Nissan 350Z continues!

    Airbox Fabrication

    When we left off, we had fabricated three sides of our airbox and created a 3D model for our MAF-to-filter adapter. The next plan was to continue designing and constructing our airbox, starting with the base.

    Template for 350Z intake airbox base
    Template for 350Z intake airbox base

    We mapped out our base on

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  8. Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 1: Intro, Goals, And Initial Fabrication

    Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 1: Intro, Goals, And Initial Fabrication

    Interested in purchasing our awesome intake system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Performance Air Intake!

    The Nissan V6 is a familiar animal here at Mishimoto. We have designed various cooling components for this model, and several of our employees have owned or presently own a Nissan of this particular vintage. After covering the cooling system of the Z, we decided it was time to turn our attention toward a power-adding component.

    The first product we want to tackle is a performance 350Z air intake system. Over the past couple years our team has been designing and testing intake systems for a variety of vehicles, including the Subaru WRX/STI, Subaru BR, BMW E46, and Mercedes CLA45 AMG, to name a few. Each project introduces a unique challenge and an opportunity for our team to produce additional vehicle power and improve intake sound and volume.

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