Going back to stock intakes?!!

SophiaZ · 05-25-2010, 10:40 PM

It seems like my Stillen gen2 intakes are taking away from the exhaust note. I even have HFC's and in videos (atleast) it sounds like alot of noise is from under the hood. Correct me if I'm mistaken but it doesn't seem quite right to me...I don't hear the gurggle of the VQ as much at WOT

AK370Z · 05-25-2010, 10:47 PM

that's interesting because it sounds fine from outside. Any reason why you went with Gen 2 instead of Gen 3? Intake growl is a good thing. Just my

SophiaZ · 05-25-2010, 10:51 PM

I opted for the g2's becuz I'm afraid of hydro-locking with water intake of the g3s...seems too low to the ground for my comfort. I'm just a little disappointed that I can't hear the exhaust as well as I thought I would. Buuut than again..it's not the best video neither haha. Just wondering if any other intakes are better sounding or if stockers would make the exhaust more noticable

Trips · 05-25-2010, 10:52 PM

Gen 3 would have been my choice, it sounds pretty good from the outside, but the short style of the Gen 2's like that of the takedas will produce a throaty sound in the engine compartment under wot.

Trips · 05-25-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

I opted for the g2's becuz I'm afraid of hydro-locking with water intake of the g3s...seems too low to the ground for my comfort. I'm just a little disappointed that I can't hear the exhaust as well as I thought I would. Buuut than again..it's not the best video neither haha. Just wondering if any other intakes are better sounding or if stockers would make the exhaust more noticable

hydro-lock on the Gen 3 is almost impossible, unless you submerge the Z on a river crossing. lol

SophiaZ · 05-25-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

hydro-lock on the Gen 3 is almost impossible, unless you submerge the Z on a river crossing. lol

Still good with daily driving...constantly in summer rain...?!!

AK370Z · 05-25-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

hydro-lock on the Gen 3 is almost impossible, unless you submerge the Z on a river crossing. lol

If you can hydro lock Gen 3, there may be other problems you have to fix/repair

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I think your car sound fine. But if you want to go back to stock and see how things are , that's totally up to you.

On the side note, do you know any long stretch where I can make some videos? I like the place you're shooting your video.

SophiaZ · 05-25-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

If you can hydro lock Gen 3, there may be other problems you have to fix/repair

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I think your car sound fine. But if you want to go back to stock and see how things are , that's totally up to you.

On the side note, do you know any long stretch where I can make some videos? I like the place you're shooting your video.

Yeah, I shot the video in an industrial park in Swedesboro, NJ (South Jersey) Has a pretty decent stretch, has a nice curve but a few dips in the road. Also those daymned security cops. They haven't gotten me yet, but I get nervous haha. If ya ever wanna meet..let me know.

Trips · 05-25-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Still good with daily driving...constantly in summer rain...?!!

Yes, you'll be fine, If it was a problem we would of heard about from many Gen 3 Owners, the same with Ingen lntakes, I've driven in heavy rain here in cali with no problems.

SophiaZ · 05-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Will it really be worth it tho to switch? I don't want to waste $600 or whatever it costs for almost no other gains

AK370Z · 05-25-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Yes, you'll be fine, If it was a problem we would of heard about from many Gen 3 Owners, the same with Ingen lntakes, I've driven in heavy rain here in cali with no problems.

I don't know man, I don't think I'd push my luck with the Injen in the puddle

It goes down too deep

haha... I exactly know how Sophia feels. It floods EVERYWHERE here! I was coming from NJMP track one day in very heavy rain, I had to tackle anywhere from 2" to 6-7" of flood water. I was driving through them like this

There were times, I woke up 5 in the morning to move my car as my street floods (not because of rain but due to tide. I live next to the bay

) My worst was Z tires were completely under water as it was parked. This why I have the flood warning app on iphone and I park my car end of the street (if I see warning).

I'll check out the spot (maybe shoot a video or two with your Z) sometime in future

Trips · 05-25-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Will it really be worth it tho to switch? I don't want to waste $600 or whatever it costs for almost no other gains

I haven't looked at the dyno results between them but I'm guessing Gen 3 produce a little more hp. Now I was only answering your concerns about the worries on hydro-lock, thats for you to decide if it's worth the hp gain, you can sell your Gen 2 to offset the cost if you decide to change.

AK370Z · 05-25-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Will it really be worth it tho to switch? I don't want to waste $600 or whatever it costs for almost no other gains

No. If anything you can try the stock setup. If you feel that you want to go back, you can go back to Gen 2 (that you already have)

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I haven't looked at the dyno results between them but I'm guessing Gen 3 produce a little more hp. Now I was only answering your concerns about the worries on hydro-lock, thats for you to decide if it's worth the hp gain, you can sell your Gen 2 to offset the cost if you decide to change.

This is a good advice too.

AK370Z · 05-25-2010, 11:16 PM

lmfao, should I change the thread title to AK-sophia-triples livechat?

Trips · 05-25-2010, 11:19 PM

Dam! if you guys have that much rain you guys might want to invest in life preservers..

05-25-2010, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Going back to stock intakes?!! It seems like my Stillen gen2 intakes are taking away from the exhaust note. I even have HFC's and in videos (atleast) it sounds like alot of noise is from under the hood. Correct me if I'm mistaken but it doesn't seem quite right to me...I don't hear the gurggle of the VQ as much at WOT

05-25-2010, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	that's interesting because it sounds fine from outside. Any reason why you went with Gen 2 instead of Gen 3? Intake growl is a good thing. Just my __________________ 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.

05-25-2010, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Gen 3 would have been my choice, it sounds pretty good from the outside, but the short style of the Gen 2's like that of the takedas will produce a throaty sound in the engine compartment under wot. __________________

05-25-2010, 11:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	lmfao, should I change the thread title to AK-sophia-triples livechat? __________________ 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.

05-25-2010, 11:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Dam! if you guys have that much rain you guys might want to invest in life preservers.. __________________

05-25-2010, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I opted for the g2's becuz I'm afraid of hydro-locking with water intake of the g3s...seems too low to the ground for my comfort. I'm just a little disappointed that I can't hear the exhaust as well as I thought I would. Buuut than again..it's not the best video neither haha. Just wondering if any other intakes are better sounding or if stockers would make the exhaust more noticable

05-25-2010, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Will it really be worth it tho to switch? I don't want to waste $600 or whatever it costs for almost no other gains

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