Intakes causing AC lines to rip?

Zsteve · 07-08-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Ok the guy called back again and said the 'new' price is $523 with labor. He said one line is $155 and the other was $79.99 - something like that. I didnt get the exact parts he was talking about but he said 'high and low' line. Also includes recharging yada yada yada

Go to a local shop you trust, Im sure they will be way less.

RCZ · 07-08-2010, 04:29 PM

I had mine welded shut

jnaut · 07-08-2010, 04:29 PM

well, i get the high for 83.00 and low for 74.00. sounds like there hitting u for about 3 to 3.5 hrs which seems fair. its ur call but it sucks not having a/c!!

DannyGT · 07-08-2010, 04:53 PM

I told him to order it, F it. Its been 98-110 degrees here in jersey for about a week now. Been driving my DD, but I miss driving the Z in gorgeous weather!

Philipp · 07-09-2010, 10:48 AM

Is that just another "Stillen feature" or other intakes have that issue?

tjlazer · 07-09-2010, 12:49 PM

Other Intakes have this issue too, the Infiniti G35 had this issue with the JWT POP Charger. You just have to make sure the intake hardware is not going to rub the aluminum piping. If it's close, you need to protect the piping. As any rubbing will eat thru the soft aluminum pipe over time.

toplessdottie · 04-24-2012, 02:16 PM

Old thread, but what was the symptom of the lines beign rubbed??

No cold air? No compressor kicking on?

fuct · 04-24-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by toplessdottie

Old thread, but what was the symptom of the lines beign rubbed??

No cold air? No compressor kicking on?

just go look at the lines.....

Skullmike21 · 04-24-2012, 02:49 PM

Would heated tape work...(is it heat related)or the lines actually break cause of vibration...

Cmike2780 · 04-24-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullmike21

Would heated tape work...(is it heat related)or the lines actually break cause of vibration...

It's not heat, it's friction. Take a look at Stillen's updated instructions. http://www.stillen.com/product_files/402852~inst.pdf

Skullmike21 · 04-24-2012, 03:21 PM

Oh ok...thanks for d updated instructions ill check them out...hope I don't run with d same problem..Danny hope u get it fix bro...

07-08-2010, 04:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	well, i get the high for 83.00 and low for 74.00. sounds like there hitting u for about 3 to 3.5 hrs which seems fair. its ur call but it sucks not having a/c!! __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

07-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I told him to order it, F it. Its been 98-110 degrees here in jersey for about a week now. Been driving my DD, but I miss driving the Z in gorgeous weather! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

07-09-2010, 10:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 15	Is that just another "Stillen feature" or other intakes have that issue? __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

07-09-2010, 12:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Other Intakes have this issue too, the Infiniti G35 had this issue with the JWT POP Charger. You just have to make sure the intake hardware is not going to rub the aluminum piping. If it's close, you need to protect the piping. As any rubbing will eat thru the soft aluminum pipe over time. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 07-09-2010 at 12:54 PM.

04-24-2012, 02:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
toplessdottie Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 143 Drives: An Evil Monkey Rep Power: 13	Old thread, but what was the symptom of the lines beign rubbed?? No cold air? No compressor kicking on? __________________ Chris '70 Datsun 2000 Roadster '09 370z- Invidia, Stillen G3, ZEnclosure

07-08-2010, 04:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	I had mine welded shut

04-24-2012, 02:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
Skullmike21 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Covington,ga Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Would heated tape work...(is it heat related)or the lines actually break cause of vibration...

04-24-2012, 03:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
Skullmike21 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Covington,ga Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Oh ok...thanks for d updated instructions ill check them out...hope I don't run with d same problem..Danny hope u get it fix bro...

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