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

JB-370z · 07-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Should have bought Dreamers!

Sibze · 07-12-2010, 12:27 PM

Great write up AK. Thanks!

Mythic · 08-24-2010, 01:04 PM

Awesome job!! Does an aftermarket intake setup void the warranty in any way? How about performance, can ya feel any improved throttle respone n such?

Nitex · 08-24-2010, 01:15 PM

^^ mythic, if the dealer can prove or hypothesize in any way that your after market parts are the cause of any problems then the issue will not be fixed under factory warranty. You may be able to fight this, as the aftermarket parts MUST be the cause for the dealer to void that part of the warranty.

And yes, there is a noticeable change in the power delivery. As you gain a good bit of HP on the top end, and loose a few down low.

I over sized my passenger hole, and my intake loosely fits. I fab'd a bracket to the bolt location right next to the tube, and then later took it off. I need to come up with a better solution before i cause any damage from vibration, could already be to late.

Mythic · 08-24-2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitex

^^ mythic, if the dealer can prove or hypothesize in any way that your after market parts are the cause of any problems then the issue will not be fixed under factory warranty. You may be able to fight this, as the aftermarket parts MUST be the cause for the dealer to void that part of the warranty.

And yes, there is a noticeable change in the power delivery. As you gain a good bit of HP on the top end, and loose a few down low.

I over sized my passenger hole, and my intake loosely fits. I fab'd a bracket to the bolt location right next to the tube, and then later took it off. I need to come up with a better solution before i cause any damage from vibration, could already be to late.

Yeah, they have always tried to put up a battle un suspicion...I think im just gonna leave it alone unless there are some drop-ins that'll net me a lil gain without making my oil dirty...

Nitex · 08-24-2010, 01:36 PM

^^ however, i have yet to hear any members have any major or minor issues caused by adding Gen 3 intakes. I could be wrong!

IMO gen 3 or bust, short rams could effectively lower your HP due to heat soak. And drop ins really wont do much for you other than increase the life of your air filter.

Mythic · 08-24-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitex

^^ however, i have yet to hear any members have any major or minor issues caused by adding Gen 3 intakes. I could be wrong!

IMO gen 3 or bust, short rams could effectively lower your HP due to heat soak. And drop ins really wont do much for you other than increase the life of your air filter.

So the stillen g3 intakes are out of the engine bay in front of the car to draw in cool air? It looks like an efficient setup, but the only problem I see is I don't want to have to remove my bumper every time I want to clean my filters :-/

370zproject · 08-25-2010, 02:17 AM

these have the bypass valvue for water right?

Slynky · 08-26-2010, 04:02 PM

Great job and writeup, AK !

CERBERUSlucid · 11-24-2010, 04:23 PM

Do the stillen G3 intakes come etched with the Stillen logo on them or is that a sticker...I want to get this intake but I hate all the branding on it

AK370Z · 01-04-2013, 03:56 AM

You're welcome

. I am glad I could post it for you guys so that you can get useful information before tackling this install.

I am updating this info: I should mention here that for 2013 models, there are electrical wiring that's attached to front bumper. Please use extreme caution when you take it off. If anyone with 2013 Z takes off their front bumper, please send me some pics so that I can update it. (thank you xTETOVABOYx)

AK370Z · 01-09-2013, 02:19 AM

Here are some pictures of 2013+ front bumper led wiring: Huge thanks to xTETOVABOYx for providing me with the pics. Thank you

Passenger Side Connection On picture #1

Passenger Side LED picture #2

LED on Driver Side , Shows how long wire is picture #3

Actual led of the driver side picture #4

Josh@STILLEN · 11-24-2010, 04:40 PM

It's a metallic sticker.. can absolutely be removed, degunked, and will have a very clean look.

CERBERUSlucid · 11-24-2010, 04:52 PM

SWEET!!!! Thx for the quick reply bro!!!

Trips · 12-17-2010, 12:07 PM

I want to thank Ak for an awesome DiY, and Josh at Stillen for a fast delivery and great customer service.

I just installed mine and I'm really Happy with the results.

07-12-2010, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-24-2010, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-24-2010, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 18	^^ mythic, if the dealer can prove or hypothesize in any way that your after market parts are the cause of any problems then the issue will not be fixed under factory warranty. You may be able to fight this, as the aftermarket parts MUST be the cause for the dealer to void that part of the warranty. And yes, there is a noticeable change in the power delivery. As you gain a good bit of HP on the top end, and loose a few down low. I over sized my passenger hole, and my intake loosely fits. I fab'd a bracket to the bolt location right next to the tube, and then later took it off. I need to come up with a better solution before i cause any damage from vibration, could already be to late. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 08-24-2010 at 01:17 PM.

08-24-2010, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 18	^^ however, i have yet to hear any members have any major or minor issues caused by adding Gen 3 intakes. I could be wrong! IMO gen 3 or bust, short rams could effectively lower your HP due to heat soak. And drop ins really wont do much for you other than increase the life of your air filter. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

08-25-2010, 02:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 36 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 55	these have the bypass valvue for water right? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

07-12-2010, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 65	Great write up AK. Thanks!

08-26-2010, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 18	Great job and writeup, AK ! __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

11-24-2010, 04:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
CERBERUSlucid Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 808MauiHIghST. \| SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 16	Do the stillen G3 intakes come etched with the Stillen logo on them or is that a sticker...I want to get this intake but I hate all the branding on it

01-04-2013, 03:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,931 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	You're welcome . I am glad I could post it for you guys so that you can get useful information before tackling this install. I am updating this info: I should mention here that for 2013 models, there are electrical wiring that's attached to front bumper. Please use extreme caution when you take it off. If anyone with 2013 Z takes off their front bumper, please send me some pics so that I can update it. (thank you xTETOVABOYx) ZMan8, DEpointfive0 and xTETOVABOYx like this. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

01-09-2013, 02:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,931 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Post updated with pics Here are some pictures of 2013+ front bumper led wiring: Huge thanks to xTETOVABOYx for providing me with the pics. Thank you Passenger Side Connection On picture #1 Passenger Side LED picture #2 LED on Driver Side , Shows how long wire is picture #3 Actual led of the driver side picture #4 __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

11-24-2010, 04:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	It's a metallic sticker.. can absolutely be removed, degunked, and will have a very clean look.

11-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
CERBERUSlucid Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 808MauiHIghST. \| SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 16	SWEET!!!! Thx for the quick reply bro!!!

12-17-2010, 12:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I want to thank Ak for an awesome DiY, and Josh at Stillen for a fast delivery and great customer service. I just installed mine and I'm really Happy with the results. __________________

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