Stillen Gen I & Gen II Intake review

atl370z · 01-05-2011, 07:06 PM

Anybody tried these type of intake?? Is it worth the money or no?

VQinside · 01-05-2011, 08:01 PM

This system comes with K&N filters which are oiled. I used K&N filters when
I had my Jetta and they made my MAF sensor fail
twice. This is due to the oil required on the filters which gets stuck on the sensor. Since then I never used oiled filters, only dry ones.

I do like that they come with the covers for the engine bay.
check the R2C system, is pretty much the exact same thing for th same price
and they have dry filters plus 3 different finishes for the pipe (I hate chrome).
Last time I checked I believe someone got 15whp on the Dyno from the intake.
its somewhere in the forum.

This is the system I plan on buying when my sweet tax return comes in

Trips · 01-05-2011, 08:13 PM

Go Gen3 and forget about it!!

Jamaica · 01-05-2011, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Go Gen3 and forget about it!!

atl370z · 01-05-2011, 10:05 PM

well, there are a couple reason why I am interesting in these system due to the price, easy to access & easy installation.

Cmike2780 · 01-05-2011, 10:38 PM

Unless you want to dress up the engine bay, save yourself some cash and leave the intake alone. The Gen 3 will give you some gains, but cleaning the filters will require removing the bumper every time. I've had the K & N drop-in's for over 6 months with no oiling issues whatsoever. Most of those issues are from people re-oiling and applying too much anyways. There is a tread here with dyno results for the K & N drop in's with somewhere between 5-10hp rwhp gains.... about the same for the Gen 2's (nowhere near 15hp gain). If you want real gains, save your cash for an exhaust.

VQinside · 01-05-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atl370z

well, there are a couple reason why I am interesting in these system due to the price, easy to access & easy installation.

exactly!

Z1804 · 01-05-2011, 11:00 PM

If you don't mind used intakes, every now and them there are members on the forum getting rid of theirs. You could always get them powdercoated if used, and will look new. The bumper is actually quite easy to remove, so that doens't take much time. A group of us will be at Z1 this weekend if you're available. Last time I was at Z1, they had a used set that they removed of a car they TTd.

atl370z · 01-05-2011, 11:06 PM

I do currently have y pipe, cbe and k&n drop ins. I am Just looking for some upgrade option on the intake

01-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
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VQinside Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 109 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	This system comes with K&N filters which are oiled. I used K&N filters when I had my Jetta and they made my MAF sensor fail twice. This is due to the oil required on the filters which gets stuck on the sensor. Since then I never used oiled filters, only dry ones. I do like that they come with the covers for the engine bay. check the R2C system, is pretty much the exact same thing for th same price and they have dry filters plus 3 different finishes for the pipe (I hate chrome). Last time I checked I believe someone got 15whp on the Dyno from the intake. its somewhere in the forum. This is the system I plan on buying when my sweet tax return comes in Last edited by VQinside; 01-05-2011 at 08:08 PM.

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Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 15	If you don't mind used intakes, every now and them there are members on the forum getting rid of theirs. You could always get them powdercoated if used, and will look new. The bumper is actually quite easy to remove, so that doens't take much time. A group of us will be at Z1 this weekend if you're available. Last time I was at Z1, they had a used set that they removed of a car they TTd. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

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atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	well, there are a couple reason why I am interesting in these system due to the price, easy to access & easy installation.

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atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	I do currently have y pipe, cbe and k&n drop ins. I am Just looking for some upgrade option on the intake