Just installed Stillen G3 Intakes
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First of all, thanks to Jomar at FBNissan for his attention and support. I bought the intakes about a week ago, they arrived yesterday, and my cousin and I did the install today. The install was fairly easy - I followed the instructions on AK's DIY and had no problems.
Im still waiting to test them out, as it was raining cats and dogs in the afternoon, but tomorrow I have a 70 mile drive to do, so, Ill post impressions soon. So far I can say that the sound up top is much improved. At low idle, and cruising though, you dont hear that much of a difference. Guess an exhaust is next on my list of mods. Im attaching some pics of the install. |
Props. Good mod to have.
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I want to get one, but I wonder how much of an improvement over the z1 silicone hose and k&n drop-in..
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It will be a good improvement. Defiantly worth it.
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I wouldnt say that the stock air boxes were bad (compared to other cars Ive owned in the past), but the Stillens seem to be very well designed - particularly in providing laminar air flow to the MAF so it can make a proper reading. |
One quick question about the installation of the Stillen intakes... Is there any modification needed to other parts of the car? I've read conflicting stories about some grinding/metal removal needed or not.
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Now, as for impressions... Today I made the 70 mile trip back home. I took it slow for the first half of the trip (slow as in normal, non spirited driving). I wanted the ECU to fully adjust to the new intakes. First thing I noticed, upon normal driving, was an increase in MPG compared to the stock intakes. I used to get an average of 20.9-21.1, now Im getting 23.9-24.1. I somewhat expected this, as I noticed a similar jump in mileage when I installed an intake in my previous car, a Mazdaspeed3. In that case the jump was larger (from 21 up to 27), but that was a turbo car. On the latter half of the trip, I sped things up a bit, doing some 2nd and 3rd gear runs in some straights of the highway. I have to say. the car pulls harder... But really only after 5K RPM. I dont notice any difference in performance in the lower RPMs. I guess Ill be touching redline a bit more often now! In terms of sound, again... Down low, not much of a difference... But up top? Man, this is how I expected this sports car to sound. The car comes alive at high RPMs. So, thats it. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. |
Thanks good to know! +rep
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And don't forget to wrap the ac lines so the intake doesn't rub thru it. But I agree def worth doing I've noticed power right around 3500k-4000k u can hear it start sucking a lot of air in and ur gone. Check stillens website they run deals if u buy their exhaust u get the intake like half off.
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Hate to bump an old thread, but had a quick question.
Can I install the Stillen G3 intakes on my own? Also, I was warned that I may need to remove the front bumper to change the filters? Just looking for confirmation; thanks! |
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'09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab +ModBod |
looks good! thanks for the review :tiphat:
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Has anyone who had post maf and k&n drop ins gone to the g3 or vice versa and noticed a difference?
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