IS The Kinetix Velocity Intake Manifold Worth It?

My breakdown of the value of the kinetix manifold..Is it worth it?? NO..Here is why
As always thanks for stopping by Cartech!

[@richardsharma283]

I ran this manifold for 4 months, it rattled like hell for the first 2 months and even after welding, the POS rattled like coins in a can but this manifold would work great with turbo/superchargers. To confirm suspicion, it gains 5whp on the maxima and almost 7whp on the g35 n/a, which is no where near the advertised gains (I own both). Just get a nwp block off plate, some headers, exhaust, pulleys, tune and a functional intake and you'll be more than happy with a n/a setup. GREAT video, thank you for opening the eyes of others!

[@MumbleVlogs]

Good input on this manifold I always felt the same way about the kinetix manifold

[@therealest8104]

I just need a manifold that dosent take up 90% of the engine bay

[@EatMyPropwash]

F it. Just go straight velocity stacks.

[@cainadkins3985]

@@EatMyPropwash yeah 2k

[@danielriccobono699]

I’d buy one just to replace the ugly stock vq intake

[@brokencarzgarage945]

There is for sure a truth to this lol

[@hatedoh180]

Primary reason I did it. But I'm also eventually going turbo, and expect more performance then.

[@DEATHWISHVQ]

She’s pretty

[@sportsmansparadice42]

I just lightly ported, and polished my lower, upper, manifolds along with the elbow collector. Then port and polish the throttle body on my 03 Altima SE with the VQ35DE full NWP intake spacers 4 pcs kit. coolant bypass as well. More power above 4,000 RPM

[@brokencarzgarage945]

+sportsmansparadice42 my chart HP went all the way up I cut it off at 7200

[@sportsmansparadice42]

I almost forgot I installed G35 injectors since I had the lower intake manifold off anyway. Now it has the 335cc injectors vs the 315cc injectors. Yeah it's feels great.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

I did the same and saw great results. Just some old school porting and polishing..

[@MiguelRuiz-kp3dd]

As far as I've read all those complaints were from the old ssv version, this new revised version seems to have pretty good quality.

[@Speeder105]

I strongly agree with you. I have the Kinetix Velocity Intake (not the SSV) on my 2005 350z with the non rev up de engine and I notice the gains above 6,100 rpms. This manifold, unlike a plenum spacer, is designed to sacrifice mid end power gains for high rpm gains above 6,100 rpms. With my car tuned, the car made 264 whp at 6,800 rpm with a cold air intake, test pipes, resonated y-pipe, and a 3 inch single. The tune extended the rev limit from 6,700 to 7,200 rpms. It made the power curve more flat after about 6,300 rpms compared to a stock plenum with a spacer where the power curve falls off after 6,200 rpm.

[@bewareofmountainlions4429]

correct. You lose about 2-4 peak horsepower, but you gain around 10hp after like you said 6100rpm. Really wakes up the top end of the car. You really need a revup or a boosted application to take full advantage of this manifold.

[@jo3l194]

It's a waste of money unless your boosted or plan to go boost

[@elpolloloco5594]

I plan to get boosted

[@chamuco3135]

Thanks for the video that was straight to the point. For that price I'll make my own and I'll know my welds wont break.

[@swagyrule3788]

yeah, the 03 and 04 have really bad air consumption. The intake manifold is tilted so the front cylinder doesn't get much air in them so I recommend a plenum spacer.

[@brethenry3434]

wasnt planning on buying this anyway because its wayy too much money for my old car but this was a good legit video explaining it further, thanks.

[@brokencarzgarage945]

no problem! thanks for watching

[@jasmineescobar2550]

People don't understand that you just don't add all the aftermarket parts... Your supposed to also tune it after all the pieces are together so it can finally give you the small hp you wanted from the parts simple.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

I just did some minor porting and polishing of the upper and lower plenum and definitely feel the difference without having a plenum spacer. There's plenty of rough sand casting that can be grinded out. Also the 6 horns can be better shaped and intakes opened up and polished for better flow. Nothing hard or complicated ,just time and patience.

[@jhonsmith2150]

Ture facts. I hve a spacer on my DE an i can feel the diff. I think i mite shave/grind the nipples dwn sum, cuz i think its ok to not hve them ! 😉

[@KenHMladin]

I lost power on the low end but gained 18 on the high end, I sent it back because just the spacer gave me that with test pipes. Complete waste of money ! the only advantage i seen was the plugs, Coils, Valve covers were easier to get to other than that the thing sucks ! If they would lower the price to around $300 it might be worth it.

[@StoneCoolds]

If you are not going for FI just do this: Planum spacer Big Throttle Body Exhaust A tune With that you will wing from 30to 40 hp and it will cost you around 1500 to 3000 Zs are a pain for gaining power even with FI, because of the cramped space and weak internals If you are on a budget leave it stock or do the above, those cars are pretty fun and charming in stock form, but they suffer to deliver modern performance

[@leomenchaca6860]

Inquiry for throttle body please? Im curious to know what else is compatible with the VQ35DE throttle body.

[@anthonyhany24]

Finally someone with good knowledge

[@tylrfrumu]

Appreciate the insight. Its hard tobfind these now for less that 900 after tax/shipping. Probably gonna look into plenum spacers/porting instead

[@bobbobie7886]

This intake is made for boost though. You will lose Torque and horsepower low and mid range RPM but at high RPMS you will gain because it will be needing the extra air velocity and you’ll gain a little hp but with a cat back exhaust and a turbo that intake will add another 30-40 hp with those other mods, now I’m not saying everyone is going to turbo their car, most people don’t have the money for that but if you are looking to turbo a 350z or g35 and like your car loud then this would be a good intake to buy and yes on my 350z I noticed a sound difference, I also have a cat back Tomei exhaust system

[@nathanielking4464]

I have the gen 2 Kinetix on my 06 g35 hi rev motor and it made huge gains especially in higher rpm's. Sounds alot louder and nicer was very surprised. Not to mention looks great. Only bad thing was mine had some cosmetic issues. You can see clamp marks on each tube mostly underneath so just kept it. Drilled out threads were a bit sketchy. Take your time and work bolts in and out slowly. Overall well worth the money, looks great, sounds alot better and can feel extra power.

[@danonino1072]

Did you tune your car?

[@marathonlogistics9943]

How's it holding up, you still have it?

[@keganritz4418]

im running this manifold and strongly disagree with this information. i got a noticable increase in my lower rpms after install. 7k miles and not a single issue. only complaint id have is install because the passenger side bolts are a pain to torque down. The 30+ was for turbo applications with proper tuning.

[@brokencarzgarage945]

+Kegan Ritz nice opinion however the facts are there from plenty of people it's all bs the number claims

[@keganritz4418]

CarTech interesting. one thing i think is important with this that many forget is the reduction of heat soak.

[@Cheeseypoofs85]

Butt Dyno is not a reliable source 😉

[@MarioRodriguez-on7lu]

well is good to know thank you,i was thinking on getting one just for a few more horsepower but i dont want something that decrease the hp for that much money.

[@untouchabledriver87]

"Warning! Danger to manifold!!" I guess he did blow the welds on his intake... ?? lol

[@stranger_702]

Touge All Day 🤣😂

[@therealest8104]

Ahhhh i get it

[@jhonsmith2150]

Haaa 😂 lol. Watch fast & ferious much !'😁

[@anthonyrodrigues5032]

What other intakes are there then?

[@Turtlefarm]

Mrev2 makes one and kinetics makes a composite one that’s bigger than this one

[@jurzyjohner432]

This is a good video, and this Kinetix crap is not worth it, when I owned a 2006 350z, I beat many with this crap on, and all I had was a spacer. just get spacers people it does a better job and it's way more affordable and doable. But then I purchased an 08 hr and now I own a 09 Nismo. I speak from experience my Z people.

[@slayerdpimp9690]

Thank you, my G-35 is gonna be is commission for a little bit so I'm gonna take the time to port and polish the stock plenum whipe it's down, (and put the money else where, that's a hella chunk a change!! 😅

[@danielmaldonado1836]

U are the man bruh thanks a lot!👍👍

[@renownedfear187]

Idk i got mine for 550. It looks good & sounds good. Feels very slightly smoother too. If u can get it for 500 or less then its worth it.

[@yakovkemer5062]

I've bought mine for 150 bucks and very happy with it. After installing it my best 0-100 km/h time dropped from 6.1 to 5.75. Nice mod. But will I pay 750 $ for it? No fucking way.

[@jeffreyschwebel9952]

Shit find one for me $150!!!

[@jorgechivalan3215]

Where you found it???

[@yakovkemer5062]

@@jorgechivalan3215 one guy crashed his car g35 and was selling what left from his car very cheap to pay for second car's repair

[@CristianGonzalez-nk1js]

@@jeffreyschwebel9952 got you one for 350

[@EugVR6]

Ive seen a reasonable amount of reports on these and a lot of people have reported a loss of power over a std manifold. The Kinetix probably works better being force fed.

[@hatedoh180]

I gained 13hp between the kinetix and 75mm throttle body. Still na though, hoping for more when I turbo it. You gotta admit though, it's Almost $750 pretty.

[@richarddevreede4889]

Nice for the looks but does not a thing only with fuel injectors with a larger pressure and a stronger fuel pump.

[@philipholman1713]

I think the composite intake would be best mostly because of heat soak

[@31bradi]

Avec un maping adapté il fonctionne très bien

[@user-mo1km9oq2c]

Oh yeah and why do they call it an aftermarket part because it’s aftermarket if you have any problems with it why wouldn’t you put better welds on it since you think they don’t have good wells and do a little bit more work that’s what I would do instead of knocking a product that I supposedly bought for $700

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

Unless you have force induction and have it dyno.

[@SimplyEddieG]

this was 3 years ago... think they fixed it by now? Thanks!

[@Level_Up_Nation]

yes, that was the first Gen version.

[@kenny2xtimes61]

I was like damn this comment are old af

[@SimplyEddieG]

@@Level_Up_Nation yea actually bought it after the forums and reddit reported no problems with the polls I hosted for the new models... it was the ssv (older) ones that had issues...but its all good now for those interested.

[@maxbeckman8221]

@@SimplyEddieG are you talking about the metal or plastic-looking manifold?

[@lopp5391]

I recommend people visit my350z, for more information. Much more info in the forums and knowledgable community. I don't support bias without experience first hand and all information.

[@MrTweesy420]

As a professional TIG welder your not getting the whole thing rewelded for 30 40 bucks. Maybe a small crack for that amount

[@gloglo1275]

I installed the kinetix on my 350z and my oe strut bar is rubbing. I removed it to see if I can find one that has better clearance. Any thoughts?

[@mikeyg8133]

PSA FOR EVERYONE CONSIDERING BUYING: ive had this manifold for about 8 months. This manifold says no tune required but that is bullshit. This manifold doesnt have adjustable flanges and i found out when my car took a dump by the mechanic. It caused my car to run extremely rich and they had to make a custom bleeder valve. But i did notice hp gains but get the computer retuned

[@mikeyg8133]

Also i should mention my Z is na and on the website it says no tuning required which is bullshit spend the extra money and get a decent tune and in now way am i hating on the product i love it it looks great and i def noticed hp gains

[@Speeder105]

I agree with you on getting the car tuned for 2 reason. One, the Kinetix Velocity on a non rev-up 350z engine works best with the rev limiter increased from 6,700 to 7,100 rpms. 2. My car was originally tuned with the Z1 M-Spec Cold Air Intake with a 3 inch maf housing diamater, Z1 Single Exhaust, Z1 test Pipes, and the Z1 plenum spacer. Once I switched to the Kinetix Velocity Manifold, I did a data log run with the Uprev Program and I noticed the Manifold made the car run lean at WOT. I got the car retuned and now this car with the Kinetix Velocity has better top end gains above 6,100 rpm than the stock plenum with a spacer.

[@richardremi]

For $700, I'd rather get ITB's and that 30HP is hard to believe , the only bolt on that can give you those numbers are headers. you can probably get equal or more performance by getting a factory Maxima/ Altima manifold and gut the internals.

[@brokencarzgarage945]

+richard remi good luck you will find out how expensive that is in the end then lmao

[@richardremi]

Lmao your right, I once looked up the cost to do 272 cam job and almost got a heart attack.

[@EFRAH921]

What about the motordyne mrev2

[@marcorivas4730]

bought a clean title 6mt 350z for1000 and came with this

[@john1120]

Marco Rivas sounds like a bad deal.

[@elmedia1532]

Just save three kinetix worth of intakes and get a vqhr.

[@tommo7146]

Did you actually own this plenum ?

[@kingdavid3457]

what do you think of (GTR Manifold conversion)

[@richardsharma283]

Not doable in any way shape or form

[@Zoe-jf6iw]

@@richardsharma283 You're entirely wrong. There is a lower plenum kit on the market that will allow the use of GTR intakes. The cost versus gain isn't really worth it though, as by the time you buy the lower plenum and even a stock GTR intake, you're pushing more than $700 usually (used part cost variation), and if going through the trouble for boost flow, then a aftermarket GTR intake pushes into the $1000+ range for the setup.

[@santosjerez1586]

This set up looks horrible , turns a great out the box vehicle into a 70's muscle car appearance with cheap tacky add on parts ..Amazing how people will run the performance shops and buy every accessory on the shelf. What is even more mind hard to understand the install time and cost is not worth it .

[@nissanvq35lag23]

Ummmmm I guess is a nice video even though I really don’t care about a kinetic.....I went balls out SFR INTAKE MANIFOLDS Sounds better 😳😳😳

[@brokencarzgarage945]

+Elias Canizalez that's the way to do it that's badass wish I could do the same