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

AK370Z · 06-30-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

AK.. will absolutely look into the instructions.. apologize for the time wasted on the G37 inclusion.. surprised we overlooked that. We do share photos and things from the various applications, as a lot of things are exactly the same. I guess i owe you 10 minutes somehow!

Thanks so much for the awesome detailed review and DIY.. I know guys will benefit from your efforts and documentation..

Bummer on the tool.. I know you were excited to get a 'dremel-ish' device for the home arsenal.. LOL.. I think you might have cheaped out on that one... (I kid I kid)..

Awesome review.. can't wait to hear your thoughts once the ECU gets a chance to adjust to the new airflow, and you get a chance to flog it..

haha no problem. I am usually stickler for following rules, so I was looking for the 2nd clip(as I was instructed). I looked everywhere but didn't see it. Then I started pulling back and forth thinking maybe I have 1 clip. After few minutes, I realized it's impossible to take off. I go get a cold drink and started looking at the thing again and that's when I saw the bolt.

Def, anything missed on the previous DIY, can be found in this thread. Members will benefit from it.

I def cheaped out

. I should have listened to you

How long does it take the ECU to adjust itself?

Josh@STILLEN · 06-30-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I def cheaped out

. I should have listened to you

How long does it take the ECU to adjust itself?

I was enamored by the cutting tool in the youtube link I had sent you on the G35 Gen 3 install where the guy went crazy with the hole size, but did it in about 3.5 seconds.. LOL

I'm no expert, I've never cut the core support to accommodate the pipes.. I've got an '04 G35.. my experience is just with that install, but I've seen some good results with some of the hand tools that are out there.. who knew it was partially due to the accessories they are driving, not just the unit itself.

ECU is quick, but we advise those doing the back to back dynos that we typically see full results within 7-8 dyno runs, when most places like to run 3 for consistancy. So as long as you've gotten a chance to let it run through the RPM band in a couple of gears for a good amount of runs, the ECU will be right there.

Love the sound of those intakes once it seems to hit it's sweet spot around 5,500 RPM and above.. sounds angry.. and even more so on the dyno when you're standing in a spot outside the car you wouldn't normally have access too..

370Z JT · 06-30-2010, 01:56 AM

Is there special pricing for forum members?

Nice review AK!

AK370Z · 06-30-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Is there special pricing for forum members?

You can pm Josh (or any of the other vendor that sells STILLEN G3 intake).

wow.. the sound combination of STILLEN G3 and HKS exhaust is actually something you MUST hear in person! Today I was in a indoor parking building and I saw an opportunity and floored the Z in first gear. Lets just say I was like this --

. It sounded SICK!!! Aggressive and exotic

I really don't want to go back to the previous dyno shop where he had a bit of trouble dynoing my car (won't go after 6500 RPM, tach kept bounching etc) but he has my base dyno. I'll see if I can stop by there sometime next week. I can def feel some extra HP in all RPM.

AK370Z · 07-11-2010, 09:22 PM

So, I retorqued all the bolts holding the piping today. Also, tightened the STRUT Tower bar with proper tq number. Our manual suggests 38 ft/lbs of tq.

Then I went for a drive

ROC1ROB · 07-12-2010, 08:37 AM

Sorry if this has been asked before, but you have to drop the bumper when you want to clean you're filters?

KaienZ34 · 07-12-2010, 09:52 AM

Yes sir, but it's not hard at all. Takes like 5 mins..

JB-370z · 07-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Should have bought Dreamers!

toner123 · 07-12-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

AK.. will absolutely look into the instructions.. apologize for the time wasted on the G37 inclusion.. surprised we overlooked that. We do share photos and things from the various applications, as a lot of things are exactly the same. I guess i owe you 10 minutes somehow!

Thanks so much for the awesome detailed review and DIY.. I know guys will benefit from your efforts and documentation..

Bummer on the tool.. I know you were excited to get a 'dremel-ish' device for the home arsenal.. LOL.. I think you might have cheaped out on that one... (I kid I kid)..

Awesome review.. can't wait to hear your thoughts once the ECU gets a chance to adjust to the new airflow, and you get a chance to flog it..

Well that is just weird. Mine came out just like the intructions said they should. I just pushed in firmly and pulled them right out, but yet you had bolts holding yours in. I am starting to learn that none of these cars are the same and seems like Nissan is making little changes between cars as they build them.
Another example is while installing my turbo kit one of the intercooler pipes bolts to the upper oil pan. It should be just a plain hole with threads that isn't being used. Well my car had it holding a bracket for some reason. When i went to the dealership looked at the cars they had and none of them had but yet mine did, lol

Great job AK
Frank

Nitex · 07-12-2010, 10:33 AM

AK, thank you for the write up. I think i may have done the AC wrapping on the WRONG lines /forehead slap. Time to take my bumper back off!

Sibze · 07-12-2010, 12:27 PM

Great write up AK. Thanks!

bplourde · 08-23-2010, 08:01 AM

I broke a bolt this weekend during install (specific bolt is in the pic below, it's the bolt that holds the passenger side rubber/plastic piece onto the top of the engine).

1) I am dumb, what are these parts known as so I can describe it to a dealer. It's the rubber/plastic piece that clamps onto the intake tube on the passenger side... I don't know what function it serves.

2) Anyone have a recommendation for finding bolt replacements? Dealer? Hardware store/Home Depot?

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

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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...

06-30-2010, 01:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
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07-11-2010, 09:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
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07-12-2010, 10:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	AK, thank you for the write up. I think i may have done the AC wrapping on the WRONG lines /forehead slap. Time to take my bumper back off! __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 07-12-2010 at 10:38 AM.

07-12-2010, 08:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 16	Sorry if this has been asked before, but you have to drop the bumper when you want to clean you're filters?

07-12-2010, 12:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 64	Great write up AK. Thanks!

08-23-2010, 08:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
bplourde Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 16	I broke a bolt this weekend during install (specific bolt is in the pic below, it's the bolt that holds the passenger side rubber/plastic piece onto the top of the engine). 1) I am dumb, what are these parts known as so I can describe it to a dealer. It's the rubber/plastic piece that clamps onto the intake tube on the passenger side... I don't know what function it serves. 2) Anyone have a recommendation for finding bolt replacements? Dealer? Hardware store/Home Depot?

08-24-2010, 01:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mythic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Live Oak Fl Posts: 223 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	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? __________________ *2010 Nismo 370z* - Magnetic Black, again *2009 Nismo* 370Z** SOLD

08-24-2010, 01:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	^^ 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.

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