Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Cold Air Intake HP Debate

hedly · 03-30-2011, 11:23 AM

Picked up my new 370z on the weekend. I'm waiting arrival of my Stillen Cat Back ( stock exhaust really does suck ) and contemplating ordering the G3 Cold Air Intake to bolt on as well. Been searching the forums but still I'm hesitating for a couple of reasons. First - Installation: not sure I like the idea of having to remove the front bumper to clean the filters. That just seems to be a PITA and I'm concerned over time the bumper "fit" will be compromised.

Second - and most important is, from what I've read there is no performance advantage until 5K RPM or more - and low end performance ( torque ) is compromised. I don't drive at 5000 RPM and have no intentions of running this car on a track - I do that on a two wheels...

Should I pass on this upgrade ?

03-30-2011, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
hedly Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 4 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	Cold Air Intake HP Debate - Is it worth it ? Picked up my new 370z on the weekend. I'm waiting arrival of my Stillen Cat Back ( stock exhaust really does suck ) and contemplating ordering the G3 Cold Air Intake to bolt on as well. Been searching the forums but still I'm hesitating for a couple of reasons. First - Installation: not sure I like the idea of having to remove the front bumper to clean the filters. That just seems to be a PITA and I'm concerned over time the bumper "fit" will be compromised. Second - and most important is, from what I've read there is no performance advantage until 5K RPM or more - and low end performance ( torque ) is compromised. I don't drive at 5000 RPM and have no intentions of running this car on a track - I do that on a two wheels... Should I pass on this upgrade ?