K&N vs Takeda intake

homeryansta · 07-16-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I recently found out that you can buy K & N Drop in Filters & Post MAF Tubes and the gains will be +15-16HP (dyno'd)- Not only that but the drop ins are about $100 bucks + tubes $127.00= $227 for a cold air intake- not hot like the typhoons

Amazon.com: 09-11 Nissan 370Z 3.7L VQ37VHR HPS Silicone Post MAF Air Intake Hose Blue: Automotive

K&N Drop-in Air Filter for Nissan 350z/370z and Infiniti G37/G25

I think i am going to jump on this soon. I really wanted some cool looking Intakes, but these really wont look all that bad

You gotta think of mods and hp as a logarithmic function.

NickTurnon · 07-16-2012, 01:08 PM

I am just reposting what other people have posted dyno numbers for-

I don't know the real amounts of HP gained first hand

lemon-fresh · 07-16-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dudesky

I think I should just go with HPS silicone MAF hose.

Good choice, z1 is really good as well. Plus they have wicked customer service.

I would love to see a dyno comparison between filters+hoses vs stillen g3.

dudesky · 07-16-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Good choice, z1 is really good as well. Plus they have wicked customer service.

I would love to see a dyno comparison between filters+hoses vs stillen g3.

I know! I want to see the result of "filters+hoses vs stillen g3"!!

fxroar · 07-16-2012, 04:10 PM

I had K&N filters installed and tuned with AAM Short Tail.

AAM Short Tail + stock filters + stock tune

to

AAM Short tail + K&N filters + UpRev = about +14-16 whp mid and +7-9 whp up top.

Also.. please do take into consideration that this may vary from car to car as some 370z run richer than others from factory.

Honestly.. hard to beat the price for what the filter does. I'd probably go with Stillen GenIIIs if I had the money.

NickTurnon · 07-16-2012, 09:57 PM

^^^ Good to know. I have AAMs & looking to tune and put filters in. Probably MAF tubes too. Blue ones.

Tribalpinoy91 · 07-16-2012, 10:21 PM

Save up. And buy stillen's.

sparky · 07-16-2012, 10:46 PM

I just installed the K & N Typhoon and while I can't say there is a huge power gain, there is definitely better throttle response and they sound great.
Should complement the FI exhaust once it comes.
I'm happy.

dudesky · 07-17-2012, 08:23 AM

My mechanic friends were saying samething..told me to save up and get huge things like Stillen G3. He told me spending money on short ram or that HPS hose is pretty much waste of money, since the gain is so minimal, so I guess I should save up for the bigger things..

kenny's 370z · 07-17-2012, 10:24 AM

i have done my research on here today concerning the z1 tubes and several have stated they felt better throttle response and more power.

in this link,the guy only had the drop ins and made a difference once coupled with a CBE.
DYNO - NISMO CBE and K&N Dropins

i wouldnt put too much faith in your mechanic friends.i have had the drop ins for 2 weeks now and i like em.i will be ordering the tubes here pretty soon as im satisfied from the reviews concerning throttle response.only trying to help here boss.GL

lemon-fresh · 07-17-2012, 10:49 AM

If the g3's didn't require cutting and bumper removal to change the filters I would have them right now. Cold air intakes are a pain on this car, luckily the stock setup is pretty ******* good.

kenny's 370z · 07-17-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

If the g3's didn't require cutting and bumper removal to change the filters I would have them right now. Cold air intakes are a pain on this car, luckily the stock setup is pretty ******* good.

what sold me on the tubes is when one guy on here stated he never would have thought the throttle response would be greatly improved just by changing out the oem hoses for the tubes.now i cant wait to get them.

NickTurnon · 07-17-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

what sold me on the tubes is when one guy on here stated he never would have thought the throttle response would be greatly improved just by changing out the oem hoses for the tubes.now i cant wait to get them.

EXACTLY..

And such an easy install. I mean I love the stillens but im no mechanic and i like an it sounds easy on the wallet.

The BlueMax · 07-18-2012, 08:42 PM

I like the blue color of the new tubes but there rather minimal, the K&Ns are probably are going to win out overall

07-16-2012, 04:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 16	I had K&N filters installed and tuned with AAM Short Tail. AAM Short Tail + stock filters + stock tune to AAM Short tail + K&N filters + UpRev = about +14-16 whp mid and +7-9 whp up top. Also.. please do take into consideration that this may vary from car to car as some 370z run richer than others from factory. Honestly.. hard to beat the price for what the filter does. I'd probably go with Stillen GenIIIs if I had the money. __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

07-16-2012, 10:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	I just installed the K & N Typhoon and while I can't say there is a huge power gain, there is definitely better throttle response and they sound great. Should complement the FI exhaust once it comes. I'm happy. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

07-17-2012, 10:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
kenny's 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TN Age: 58 Posts: 243 Drives: 2012 frontier sv v6 Rep Power: 12	i have done my research on here today concerning the z1 tubes and several have stated they felt better throttle response and more power. in this link,the guy only had the drop ins and made a difference once coupled with a CBE. DYNO - NISMO CBE and K&N Dropins i wouldnt put too much faith in your mechanic friends.i have had the drop ins for 2 weeks now and i like em.i will be ordering the tubes here pretty soon as im satisfied from the reviews concerning throttle response.only trying to help here boss.GL NickTurnon likes this.

07-18-2012, 08:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	Hard To Decide I like the blue color of the new tubes but there rather minimal, the K&Ns are probably are going to win out overall __________________ The Blue Max

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07-16-2012, 01:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	I am just reposting what other people have posted dyno numbers for- I don't know the real amounts of HP gained first hand

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	^^^ Good to know. I have AAMs & looking to tune and put filters in. Probably MAF tubes too. Blue ones.

07-16-2012, 10:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 13	Save up. And buy stillen's.

07-17-2012, 08:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
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07-17-2012, 10:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 39 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	If the g3's didn't require cutting and bumper removal to change the filters I would have them right now. Cold air intakes are a pain on this car, luckily the stock setup is pretty ******* good.