I received this after inquiring about the Stillen G3 Intake fitment issue with the Nismo.

"There appears to be a diffuser plate that gets in the way."

The Stillen rep was uncertain whether or not this plate can be removed or modified to allow installation of the intake system.

/sigh

Ill find out this weekend as I already have the stillen here w/ the car.
Ill report back here or in a new thread.

Here goes nothing.

Woo gl :crossesfingers:

I've never been so excited. Gotta wait until the weekend? :(

Good luck man. Let us know!!!

Yep, there are some air flow plates in there that the non-nismo does not have. They can be removed,three rivets and a bolt per side. The Injen CAI does not interfer because it goes down into the bumper area in front of the wheel well. Attachment 6479

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What's the purpose of the plates? Any cons of removing them?

Looking at the difference in gains/sound reviewed by other members, I'll only go with shorter intakes if the Stillen G3 simply will not work. Plus, not sure if it can be changed, but I like the color of the G3 filters!

Not 100% sure. Probably to keep the airflow a little bit more laminar. The nismo nose is longer and they don't want air curling around the front bumper support. It's not a big deal to remove, if you are putting the g3's on, and if it does cause a problem you can always rivet them back on. I pulled mine off to put on the nismo front brace. Had to cut a slot in them to make it fit and then riveted them right back on.

Well, it can be done, but I gotta go by harbor freight to buy some more tools.

Can't wait to hear more!

Great info. Makes me think I'll just go ahead and get the G3 and do what needs to be done. Maybe do the nismo braces at the same time :D
:pics:

I wonder if putting the Nismo ducts on a non Nismo car will help stock intakes get better air flow?

Well. HalfwY there. If I had another person to help or if I was more confident in my mechanical abilities I would be done by now. Have to wait a couple more weeks now. But It will fit as already stated by others

Sweet keep us inthe loop :tup:

Could you briefly describe any hiccups you've had along the way? What's causing the delay?

Good luck man!

Don't think they would fit. Probably would not need them on a non nismo as I think the bumper is closer to the core support. Not 100% sure. Nobody has let me take there 370z bumper apart yet. :icon18: