Best sounding intake?

Chemy · 10-03-2012, 02:48 PM

I did many searches and found nothing specifically for sound..

I was about to go with GIII and decided I did not want to modify my car. I realize I might lose a few HP if I go a different direction than with the gIII's. At this point, I am thinking most of the other higher end intakes will give similiar gains. So now I am thinking which will give me the best sound?

I currently have a 2012 Nismo with FI HFC's and CBE on order. In combination with an intake, there is not much else performance wise I will do, unless I go FI down the road..

I would prefer a deeper sound as I know most will offer... just curious which one will give the most??

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

1cleanZ · 10-03-2012, 03:42 PM

The best intakes for our cars are R2C and Gen3's for gains. Gen3's...man, EVERYone frowns on the install and "modding" your car, but you barely dremmel anything out....maybe a quarter inch at most and you don't even see it. Its just where the air flows into the engine bay.

I loved my Gen3's. The most gains and very deep sounding.
The R2Cs I've heard in person as well which are a bit louder being a warm air intake and so exposed.

Vichtz · 10-03-2012, 03:53 PM

I agree with above. The gen 3's dropped the tone noticeably, even before my CBE. I would imagine, however, that most "long tube intakes" will sound the same takeda etc... As for short ram, if power is not your goal (*GASP*) then I would look into the typhoon or Takeada's, my freind had a short ram on his 350 and it made the "hiss" much more noiceable and the overall sound a bit deeper. But the throaty growl from the gen3's when you punch it around 5k rpm is awesome and unmatched

I would go that route if I were you

Chemy · 10-03-2012, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the notes. I tend to go through cars as this is my 3rd z in 6 years with a number of other cars mixed in... I am keeping everything I change out stock so I can switch back when I sell, if ever. I love this car!

That being said I am a bit nervous to drill it out for fear of later... That's all. Maybe I will just need to do it!

NissanGuy23 · 10-04-2012, 12:39 AM

Im also interested in GIII's, I'm looking forward to improved sound and hp but I'm not sure what sound they are talking about. I didn't know intakes made a sound, other than a possible sucking noise?

1cleanZ · 10-04-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemy

Thanks for the notes. I tend to go through cars as this is my 3rd z in 6 years with a number of other cars mixed in... I am keeping everything I change out stock so I can switch back when I sell, if ever. I love this car!

That being said I am a bit nervous to drill it out for fear of later... That's all. Maybe I will just need to do it!

Even after dremeling out the small amt, there are two plastic pieces that fit down inbetween yoru actual filter and the area. Nothing is affected at all. Its just opening the air flow a bit more to your OEM intake box.

I just completely returned my G37s back to stock to sell it. Even taking it into the dealers to get appraised, there's literally zero chance of seeing this area dremeled since its on the opposit side of the OEM intake box.

Jamielle@FP · 10-04-2012, 09:11 AM

Gen3s are the way to go!!

birdmanx1 · 10-04-2012, 10:17 AM

I would give the Takeda AFE long tubes CAI a serious look. I have them on and tested them on a 140mi trip, 60 of them cruising with GTR. I was very impressed with the power gain across all the bands and the intake sound over 4.5K. Great build and NO CUTTING! Great finish as well.

jcosta79 · 10-04-2012, 10:40 AM

I have K&N Typhoons with Megan test pipes. Much better sound over stock.

YoungZ · 10-04-2012, 10:44 AM

Akuma Rev3's are up there with Gen3s for gains but i haven't heard the intake yet so tone is up in the air.

Chemy · 10-04-2012, 12:38 PM

decisions decisions..

pbts · 10-04-2012, 03:20 PM

What is an intake supposed to sound like? I have the takeda CAI and it just sounds like a humming of air going through aluminum tubes.

jcosta79 · 10-04-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pbts

what is an intake supposed to sound like?

Vroooom!

Chemy · 10-04-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Vroooom!

This

Cmike2780 · 10-04-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Vroooom!

It's more like a Vrooo----!/%^%*&($/graaawahhhhh---ooooooooom!

10-03-2012, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 12	Best sounding intake? I did many searches and found nothing specifically for sound.. I was about to go with GIII and decided I did not want to modify my car. I realize I might lose a few HP if I go a different direction than with the gIII's. At this point, I am thinking most of the other higher end intakes will give similiar gains. So now I am thinking which will give me the best sound? I currently have a 2012 Nismo with FI HFC's and CBE on order. In combination with an intake, there is not much else performance wise I will do, unless I go FI down the road.. I would prefer a deeper sound as I know most will offer... just curious which one will give the most?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

10-03-2012, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	The best intakes for our cars are R2C and Gen3's for gains. Gen3's...man, EVERYone frowns on the install and "modding" your car, but you barely dremmel anything out....maybe a quarter inch at most and you don't even see it. Its just where the air flows into the engine bay. I loved my Gen3's. The most gains and very deep sounding. The R2Cs I've heard in person as well which are a bit louder being a warm air intake and so exposed. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

10-03-2012, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I agree with above. The gen 3's dropped the tone noticeably, even before my CBE. I would imagine, however, that most "long tube intakes" will sound the same takeda etc... As for short ram, if power is not your goal (GASP) then I would look into the typhoon or Takeada's, my freind had a short ram on his 350 and it made the "hiss" much more noiceable and the overall sound a bit deeper. But the throaty growl from the gen3's when you punch it around 5k rpm is awesome and unmatched I would go that route if I were you __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

10-03-2012, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the notes. I tend to go through cars as this is my 3rd z in 6 years with a number of other cars mixed in... I am keeping everything I change out stock so I can switch back when I sell, if ever. I love this car! That being said I am a bit nervous to drill it out for fear of later... That's all. Maybe I will just need to do it! __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

10-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	I would give the Takeda AFE long tubes CAI a serious look. I have them on and tested them on a 140mi trip, 60 of them cruising with GTR. I was very impressed with the power gain across all the bands and the intake sound over 4.5K. Great build and NO CUTTING! Great finish as well. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

10-04-2012, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 35 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 14	Im also interested in GIII's, I'm looking forward to improved sound and hp but I'm not sure what sound they are talking about. I didn't know intakes made a sound, other than a possible sucking noise?

10-04-2012, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jamielle@FP Removed vendor as no longer works for FP Join Date: May 2012 Location: ATL Posts: 249 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 0	Gen3s are the way to go!!

10-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	I have K&N Typhoons with Megan test pipes. Much better sound over stock. SalA likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
YoungZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 37 Drives: 2010-370z-Blue-6Mt Rep Power: 248	Akuma Rev3's are up there with Gen3s for gains but i haven't heard the intake yet so tone is up in the air.

10-04-2012, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 12	decisions decisions.. __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

10-04-2012, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
pbts Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norcal Posts: 19 Drives: 12 370z 6MT SP Rep Power: 12	What is an intake supposed to sound like? I have the takeda CAI and it just sounds like a humming of air going through aluminum tubes.

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