Sorry if repost,..... What is the best cai?

jrniehaus · 07-15-2010, 02:02 PM

I couldn't find the thread on this one, even though I know it has been posted before. But maybe this can be a more recent one. There a ton of threads on this site.

Please let me know your opinion on with CAI to purchase. I live in AZ, if it
matters on which is best out here. Thanks!

Zsteve · 07-15-2010, 02:27 PM

oh oh.

Matt · 07-15-2010, 02:44 PM

Check the exhaust/intake section of the forums (a sub forum of this one). There are many reviews, DIYs, pictures, and discussions about the many types and brands out there.

There are short ram vs long tube, CF vs stainless steel, intakes vs drop-ins, etc.

I'd say, based on popularity, that the Stillen G3 intakes are probably the the ones you'll see pop up on the forums most often. There have been issues with A/C lines being damaged after improper installation, so read up!

XwChriswX · 07-15-2010, 02:49 PM

To OP: The term 'Best' when it comes to the intakes that get represented here is subjective.

Each of them have their pros/cons and several members have stepped up to give their reviews of the respective Intakes they have purchased. The other sub-folder in this section "Intakes/Exhausts" is where most of those will be found.

For a basic break down:

Stillen (Gen III's):
Pros: Good gains, Air from outside the engine bay
Cons: Removing front bumper for install/maintenance, cost, some cutting req

Injen:
Pros: Moderate gains, moderate price, one piece tubing
Cons: Modding of Washer Fluid tank, Air from inside engine bay, (some members) have experienced hydrolocking

AEM:
Pros: One piece tubing, large diameter tubing
Cons: Air from inside engine bay, ECU tricking harness

JWT Pop Chargers:
Pros: Increased flow, easy to access/clean filters
Cons: Takes air from inside engine bay, only replaces stock filters, not stock filter plastic pipes

Top Secret Intake:
Pros: Increased flow, Easy to access/clean filters
Cons: Expensive, lower gains that long tube intakes

Those are the most commonly discussed intakes on here, there are others out there, and you can always just do K&N Drop Ins and those will give you slight gains for low costs. Whatever works best for you is based on what your looking for vs cost. Hope this helps with your search and if not, the search button is your friend!

AK370Z · 07-15-2010, 03:44 PM

/\ Chris did a good overview of all the intakes.

I have STILLEN G3 and love it. Very nice aggressive growl to it. You can check out my thread HERE

Also, feel free to use our custom search. Much better result compare to the forum search

THE370Z Custom Google Search + two new subsections for Lounge (OT)

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 03:54 PM

Chris actually did a stupid job. The Injens pull in outside air.

AK370Z · 07-15-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Chris actually did a stupid job. The Injens pull in outside air.

07-15-2010, 04:00 PM

He did a copy/paste also

kgreen · 07-15-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Chris actually did a stupid job. The Injens pull in outside air.

Yup!!

XwChriswX · 07-15-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

/\ Chris did a good overview of all the intakes.

I have STILLEN G3 and love it. Very nice aggressive growl to it. You can check out my thread HERE

Also, feel free to use our custom search. Much better result compare to the forum search

THE370Z Custom Google Search + two new subsections for Lounge (OT)

Thanks AK!

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Chris actually did a stupid job. The Injens pull in outside air.

Maybe not directly from the engine bay itself, what I was trying to point out was the difference in location in relation to the Stillens, or SRI's...

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

He did a copy/paste also

From What? I wrote all that myself tyvm...

phelan · 07-15-2010, 05:06 PM

cwis is wrong, you forgot another con of the top secret intake, is it pulls in engine bay temp air just like the JWT pop chargaaaaaas

XwChriswX · 07-15-2010, 05:09 PM

Ok fine lets pick apart every single minute detail...

Oh wait, I used the wrong font...

It was just supposed to be simple, hence BASIC review. I thought the fact it wasn't 'All Inclusive' would have been assumed, forgive me.

phelan · 07-15-2010, 05:10 PM

you did use the wrong font. your review is horrific, i propose it be stricken from the boards!

....

FuszNissan · 07-15-2010, 05:16 PM

vividracing · 07-15-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

To OP: The term 'Best' when it comes to the intakes that get represented here is subjective.

Each of them have their pros/cons and several members have stepped up to give their reviews of the respective Intakes they have purchased. The other sub-folder in this section "Intakes/Exhausts" is where most of those will be found.

For a basic break down:

Stillen (Gen III's):
Pros: Good gains, Air from outside the engine bay
Cons: Removing front bumper for install/maintenance, cost, some cutting req

Injen:
Pros: Moderate gains, moderate price, one piece tubing
Cons: Modding of Washer Fluid tank, Air from inside engine bay, (some members) have experienced hydrolocking

AEM:
Pros: One piece tubing, large diameter tubing
Cons: Air from inside engine bay, ECU tricking harness

JWT Pop Chargers:
Pros: Increased flow, easy to access/clean filters
Cons: Takes air from inside engine bay, only replaces stock filters, not stock filter plastic pipes

Top Secret Intake:
Pros: Increased flow, Easy to access/clean filters
Cons: Expensive, lower gains that long tube intakes

Those are the most commonly discussed intakes on here, there are others out there, and you can always just do K&N Drop Ins and those will give you slight gains for low costs. Whatever works best for you is based on what your looking for vs cost. Hope this helps with your search and if not, the search button is your friend!

I like the review!

07-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrniehaus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 45 Drives: 370z 6spd sport mdl Rep Power: 15	Sorry if repost,..... What is the best cai? I couldn't find the thread on this one, even though I know it has been posted before. But maybe this can be a more recent one. There a ton of threads on this site. Please let me know your opinion on with CAI to purchase. I live in AZ, if it matters on which is best out here. Thanks!

07-15-2010, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	oh oh. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

07-15-2010, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Check the exhaust/intake section of the forums (a sub forum of this one). There are many reviews, DIYs, pictures, and discussions about the many types and brands out there. There are short ram vs long tube, CF vs stainless steel, intakes vs drop-ins, etc. I'd say, based on popularity, that the Stillen G3 intakes are probably the the ones you'll see pop up on the forums most often. There have been issues with A/C lines being damaged after improper installation, so read up! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

07-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	To OP: The term 'Best' when it comes to the intakes that get represented here is subjective. Each of them have their pros/cons and several members have stepped up to give their reviews of the respective Intakes they have purchased. The other sub-folder in this section "Intakes/Exhausts" is where most of those will be found. For a basic break down: Stillen (Gen III's): Pros: Good gains, Air from outside the engine bay Cons: Removing front bumper for install/maintenance, cost, some cutting req Injen: Pros: Moderate gains, moderate price, one piece tubing Cons: Modding of Washer Fluid tank, Air from inside engine bay, (some members) have experienced hydrolocking AEM: Pros: One piece tubing, large diameter tubing Cons: Air from inside engine bay, ECU tricking harness JWT Pop Chargers: Pros: Increased flow, easy to access/clean filters Cons: Takes air from inside engine bay, only replaces stock filters, not stock filter plastic pipes Top Secret Intake: Pros: Increased flow, Easy to access/clean filters Cons: Expensive, lower gains that long tube intakes Those are the most commonly discussed intakes on here, there are others out there, and you can always just do K&N Drop Ins and those will give you slight gains for low costs. Whatever works best for you is based on what your looking for vs cost. Hope this helps with your search and if not, *the search button is your friend!* __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-15-2010, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	/\ Chris did a good overview of all the intakes. I have STILLEN G3 and love it. Very nice aggressive growl to it. You can check out my thread HERE Also, feel free to use our custom search. Much better result compare to the forum search THE370Z Custom Google Search + two new subsections for Lounge (OT) __________________ 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.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Chris actually did a stupid job. The Injens pull in outside air. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-15-2010, 04:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	He did a copy/paste also

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	cwis is wrong, you forgot another con of the top secret intake, is it pulls in engine bay temp air just like the JWT pop chargaaaaaas __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

07-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Ok fine lets pick apart every single minute detail... Oh wait, I used the wrong font... It was just supposed to be simple, hence BASIC review. I thought the fact it wasn't 'All Inclusive' would have been assumed, forgive me. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-15-2010, 05:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	you did use the wrong font. your review is horrific, i propose it be stricken from the boards! .... __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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