I have a 2008 Nissan Maxima, is it worth it to install a cold air intake?

Asked by Tcarmods Dec 01, 2017 at 01:44 PM about the 2008 Nissan Maxima SL

Question type: Car Customization

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A typical CAI system will get your 3.5 motor anywhere from 8 to 12 hp increase @ 5000+ rpms, but won't offer any hp gain over the stock intake at revs under 5k. So it really depends on how you drive it. They sure look cool, though!

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