DIY: Finally Installed The STILLEN G3 Intake today! Lots of Pics inside (AK370Z)

370ZGeezer · 11-05-2012, 04:22 PM

Only question i have is.... Do you have to remove front bumper each time you want to clean/replace filters?

Trips · 11-05-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZGeezer

Only question i have is.... Do you have to remove front bumper each time you want to clean/replace filters?

Yes.

Footloose301 · 11-05-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZGeezer

Only question i have is.... Do you have to remove front bumper each time you want to clean/replace filters?

Takes roughly 5 minutes to remove the bumper.

EastBayZ · 11-24-2012, 12:26 AM

hello. probably a dumbass as question but....

i took off the bumper and under car plastic guard(s) several weeks ago when i did the z1 oil cooler install. i left it off so i can do my intake install which will be done next week. (not driving the car right now)

Now I forgot which parts, an assortment of clips, metal screws and plastic clips go.

please help! lol I know it aint that easy. I promise next time I wont have the same problem lol

lemon-fresh · 11-26-2012, 11:24 AM

Great write up. I ******* crushed the intake tubes on the passenger side with those clamps. They just kept tightening....

Now I'm stuck wondering how much I might have impeded air flow.

InsanO · 01-09-2013, 03:36 AM

AK, great thread and pics. Makes installing this thing look possible to even the most amateur of enthusiasts

Few questions...

I've read elsewhere (links below) that following installation of this Stillen G3 system, a tune (preferably uprev) is essential as the air / fuel ratios are wayyy out of whack. Thoughts?

Intake, Header, HFC, CBE = Too Lean?

Also, if you've added/adding an aftermarket CBE and/or HFCs (such as FI), the power benefits of this CAI are somewhat minimal if any...

Intake, Header, HFC, CBE = Too Lean?

Perhaps drop-ins are the way to go for those who have aftermarket CBEs / HFCs??

xTETOVABOYx · 01-09-2013, 03:51 AM

i hope this helps most of you with the 2013 bumper ! , loving the Gen 3's

))

Kabestro · 01-12-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xTETOVABOYx

i hope this helps most of you with the 2013 bumper ! , loving the Gen 3's

))

Thanks man, that was my main concern if the Gen 3 fit the 13 model year. Cause not even in the stillen page is it updated for the 13 model. Quick question, do the wires for the LEDs unplug or do you have to take the whole LEDs apart from the bumper?

xTETOVABOYx · 01-15-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabestro

Thanks man, that was my main concern if the Gen 3 fit the 13 model year. Cause not even in the stillen page is it updated for the 13 model. Quick question, do the wires for the LEDs unplug or do you have to take the whole LEDs apart from the bumper?

they unplug, really simple

Refer to picture one. The plug is right under the reservoir on the passenger side, Refer to picture 3 for drivers side. the plug is right on the led as you can see it from a top view

songbong · 01-12-2013, 04:01 PM

awesomeawesomeawesome i cant wait to get the stillen g3s now

xxAGAVExx · 01-13-2013, 02:55 PM

Thanks AK, just installed them this weekend. Never would have tried it without your DIY.

roy'sz · 02-02-2013, 08:32 PM

I I stalled mi e today using a burr bit on my diegrinder....made cutting a whole lot faster. Both holes modified in approx. 3min. All in all 2hrs for install. Forgot to put my stirafoam bumper on.

Kabestro · 02-03-2013, 06:08 PM

Another fast way to cut the holes is use a drill. Drill a couple of holes horizontal and go straight up with the drill bit. That's what I did since I don't have a cutter.

DEpointfive0 · 02-03-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabestro

Another fast way to cut the holes is use a drill. Drill a couple of holes horizontal and go straight up with the drill bit. That's what I did since I don't have a cutter.

That's what I did too, the dremel saving was taking WAYYYYYY too long

roy'sz · 02-03-2013, 06:12 PM

Thats why I have a $14 diegrinder and air compressor with burr bits. Easier than grading cheese!

11-26-2012, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Great write up. I ******* crushed the intake tubes on the passenger side with those clamps. They just kept tightening.... Now I'm stuck wondering how much I might have impeded air flow. Last edited by lemon-fresh; 11-26-2012 at 11:27 AM.

01-09-2013, 03:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
xTETOVABOYx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 63 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	i hope this helps most of you with the 2013 bumper ! , loving the Gen 3's )) __________________ 13' 370z \| 5% tint \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| H&R Springs \|

01-13-2013, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,038 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53926	Thanks AK, just installed them this weekend. Never would have tried it without your DIY. AK370Z likes this. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

02-02-2013, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	I I stalled mi e today using a burr bit on my diegrinder....made cutting a whole lot faster. Both holes modified in approx. 3min. All in all 2hrs for install. Forgot to put my stirafoam bumper on. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)- Last edited by roy'sz; 02-02-2013 at 08:35 PM.

02-03-2013, 06:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Thats why I have a $14 diegrinder and air compressor with burr bits. Easier than grading cheese! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

11-05-2012, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZGeezer Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Conway,ar Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z nismo Rep Power: 14	Only question i have is.... Do you have to remove front bumper each time you want to clean/replace filters?

11-24-2012, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
EastBayZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newark, California Posts: 54 Drives: 011 370Z Tour Spt MT Rep Power: 15	hello. probably a dumbass as question but.... i took off the bumper and under car plastic guard(s) several weeks ago when i did the z1 oil cooler install. i left it off so i can do my intake install which will be done next week. (not driving the car right now) Now I forgot which parts, an assortment of clips, metal screws and plastic clips go. please help! lol I know it aint that easy. I promise next time I wont have the same problem lol

01-09-2013, 03:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
InsanO Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 45 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	AK, great thread and pics. Makes installing this thing look possible to even the most amateur of enthusiasts Few questions... I've read elsewhere (links below) that following installation of this Stillen G3 system, a tune (preferably uprev) is essential as the air / fuel ratios are wayyy out of whack. Thoughts? Intake, Header, HFC, CBE = Too Lean? Also, if you've added/adding an aftermarket CBE and/or HFCs (such as FI), the power benefits of this CAI are somewhat minimal if any... Intake, Header, HFC, CBE = Too Lean? Perhaps drop-ins are the way to go for those who have aftermarket CBEs / HFCs??

01-12-2013, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
songbong Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: houston Posts: 235 Drives: 2012 White 370z Rep Power: 14	awesomeawesomeawesome i cant wait to get the stillen g3s now

02-03-2013, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kabestro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 331 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z MR M6 Rep Power: 41	Another fast way to cut the holes is use a drill. Drill a couple of holes horizontal and go straight up with the drill bit. That's what I did since I don't have a cutter.

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