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

Hello, Im new to the forum as well as a new Z owner. It seems as though the G3s are the way to go. Before i order them i wanted

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Old 11-01-2011, 09:02 AM   #121 (permalink)
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Hello, Im new to the forum as well as a new Z owner. It seems as though the G3s are the way to go. Before i order them i wanted to ask you the purpose of the ducts that you cut with the dremel. What purpose do they serve? Is there any disadvantage to removing and cutting that plastic?

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Old 11-01-2011, 10:08 AM   #122 (permalink)
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I had the same ? Hope this helps you have to cut them in order for the tubes to go in, and in order to take those out you have to do twice as work. It wasn't hard to cut them and here you have all you need as instructions.
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Old 11-02-2011, 12:42 PM   #123 (permalink)
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Yes, taking them out would be a big pain. In addition, you will need those inserts to support the intake and keep it from rattling around. It is really easy to modify them.
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Old 12-19-2011, 03:25 PM   #124 (permalink)
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in the photo above step 7, there is a protruding stud that comes in contact with driver side filter. We cut this stud off, what are you guys doing with it.
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Old 12-19-2011, 03:29 PM   #125 (permalink)
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ok i see, some of you have cut this non purpose stud, sorry saw a note on the other diy.
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Old 12-19-2011, 06:16 PM   #126 (permalink)
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I did this install over the weekend. We just cut it off with
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:45 PM   #127 (permalink)
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Nice write up... I cut my stud off as well. Thanks AK as I didn't have to refer to the instructions at all!
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So, I will HAVE to cut the opening for the tubes to slide through ... ?
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yes there is no way around this... Honestly cutting it isn't that bad just take your time and remember its not visable!
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Doing this soon.
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Just wanted to thank those who posted instructions/pics of this install. Made it pretty easy.
1. The pieces you cut are plastic but too thick for a knife...a dremel worked fine.
2. The stud people are talking about cutting, I just glued a vacuum cap over them.
3. After install, the windows wouldn't work correctly but someone here posted (looks like the info was from the owners manual) the process to reprogram the windows (which REALLY helped when the rain started to come down...)
on an off point, I had the CEL for about 200-300 miles. I had several suggestions about why but was getting uprev AFTER G3 so I wasn't too concerned......just prior to G3, I put the Z thru 1 hard launch and the CEL extinguished itself. (checked dash lights to be sure buld didn't burn out)
comments...F.I. tdx really woke the car up, G3s noticably smoothed out the power across the spectrum. Can't wait for uprev and a day at the track (b4 the heat gets here)
TKS again everyone. Its hard to make myself work on a pricey daily driver but everything went smoothly. (there WAS a bit of hesitation pulling the fascia off tho...lol)
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in the photo above step 7, there is a protruding stud that comes in contact with driver side filter. We cut this stud off, what are you guys doing with it.
I was wondering the same thing. I cut it off too. It was cutting the filter. Used my Roto Zip and zipped it off. That tool works well for the air ducts too!

Thanks AK for the amazing write-up!

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Old 03-17-2012, 06:56 PM   #133 (permalink)
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Thanks AK i just finished intalling my intake and it was easier than i expected. The scariest thing was taking the bumper off but everything worked out.
For anyone that is thinking aboout doing it, with this directions there is no problem.

Thanks again AK!
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To be honest, they look cool and probably add a great deep sound, but I've yet to see anyone identify if there is any real RWHP gain from this install. So far, all I've read is that it moves the power up (possibly) in the power band which means you lose low end torque-which is what you want when racing, not high end unless you plan to run at high speeds.....Anyone have some realy before and after Dyno numbers to show?
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Just got the install done! There was a moment of terror after I got the battery attached and hit the button to start her back up.....nothing....try again....nothing....I nearly threw up. Then I saw NO KEY flash on t he gas display...SHEEEEEWWWW!!!!
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