Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1215529)

It's the best intake if you don't track. I'm considering removing mine if I can't find a proper way to insulate it. At the end of a session my intake tubes are at 200 degrees and bringing the intake charge temp up quite a bit. Heat soak is a killer. Plastic is an effective insulator, so I think Nissan got that part right.

Originally Posted by kielbasa16 (Post 1091613)

The Injens do not have this issue. The only other thing about installing the Stillen intakes is that you have to do some cutting, nothing overly difficult but it deters some people. The Injens on the other hand sit very low to the ground and so it is not advised to drive through deep puddles as you can suck in some water.

Edit: with the Injens you also have to replace your washer fluid tank for a smaller one supplied by Injen!

Originally Posted by Methodical4u (Post 1215789)

I heard that whole water thing is just a myth... or perhaps it's just with turbo'd cars?

Originally Posted by djpathfinder (Post 1215569)

Are you saying the metal tubing is heating up? You've got a point there...the Gen3's might be more effective if the tubing was plastic. The filters are in a great position already (out of the engine bay). However, when you're running, the air is traveling pretty quickly through that area, you do you think it actually has a chance to warm up significantly in that second or two that it takes the air to enter the plenum?

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 1215558)

Hey Chris, Have you looked at a thermal blanket? I'm having to Canyon Carve and have noticed the difference once the intakes reach max temps under the hood and was looking at a way to keeping the intakes at or close to ambient as possible.

Originally Posted by Methodical4u (Post 1215789)

I heard that whole water thing is just a myth... or perhaps it's just with turbo'd cars?

Originally Posted by Econ (Post 1216364)

ive heard the 370z doesnt even have intakes