Stillen Gen3 intake alternative

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 04:08 PM

hey everyone, so I've been meaning to buy an intake and was leaning towards the stillen G3, but the more i think about it the less i feel like paying close to 600$ for an intake. i love the HP results and the design is pretty cool as well.. but idk.
so my question is, what are the next best alternatives? as far as "best bang for your buck" goes and still be able to get close enough HP numbers?

thanks

Zuppy51 · 11-06-2012, 04:19 PM

AEM ETI CAI. Very good Dyno Number, no chopping of your shrowd, pretty straight forward install. Win all the way for me.

just bought my AEM ETI cold air intake

Under 400 on ebay with free shipping.

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuppy51

AEM ETI CAI. Very good Dyno Number, no chopping of your shrowd, pretty straight forward install. Win all the way for me.

just bought my AEM ETI cold air intake

Under 400 on ebay with free shipping.

hey thanks! i

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 04:46 PM

found it for 385 free shipping

SoCalBoy · 11-06-2012, 04:52 PM

I found a GEN 3 intake for way under $600....pm FBNISSAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z370Z011

hey everyone, so I've been meaning to buy an intake and was leaning towards the stillen G3, but the more i think about it the less i feel like paying close to 600$ for an intake. i love the HP results and the design is pretty cool as well.. but idk.
so my question is, what are the next best alternatives? as far as "best bang for your buck" goes and still be able to get close enough HP numbers?

thanks

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBoy

I found a GEN 3 intake for way under $600....pm FBNISSAN

just did! thanks!!

Hotrodz · 11-06-2012, 07:31 PM

I just had an AEM CAI installed and lovin the look and performance along with ART pipes and AAM short tails. Don't think you can go wrong with either Gen III or AEM.

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I just had an AEM CAI installed and lovin the look and performance along with ART pipes and AAM short tails. Don't think you can go wrong with either Gen III or AEM.

Hey! You have ART pipes.
How do you like them with the short tails? Ive been debating on getting them but feel like it may be too loud? And do you notice any hp gains?

Hotrodz · 11-06-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Hey! You have ART pipes.
How do you like them with the short tails? Ive been debating on getting them but feel like it may be too loud? And do you notice any hp gains?

I love them with the short tails! They are loud, but sound awesome. Every rodder, tuner, and mechanic I meet just goes crazy over the sound. The combination of the ART pipes and the CAI definitely adds to horse power gains and responsiveness according to my butt dyno. It is noticeable from take off through red line. You can check out the sound in this section, within My Nismo with AAM Short tails.

tonythetiger · 11-06-2012, 10:46 PM

do u have to replace washer fluid reservoir with aem?? i have the g3 with no issues, i honestly feel stillens is the best out there

Hotrodz · 11-06-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

do u have to replace washer fluid reservoir with aem?? i have the g3 with no issues, i honestly feel stillens is the best out there

Yes, they provide you with a new reservoir and bracket. It looks the same just in a different place. I don't have any experience with the Gen IIIs, but chose AEM after reading several different reviews. There is a good one on both Gen III and AEM on the MotoIq web site. They both are quality products. I also leaned toward the AEM because its what I have on my GMC diesel truck as well.

Z370Z011 · 11-06-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I love them with the short tails! They are loud, but sound awesome. Every rodder, tuner, and mechanic I meet just goes crazy over the sound. The combination of the ART pipes and the CAI definitely adds to horse power gains and responsiveness according to my butt dyno. It is noticeable from take off through red line. You can check out the sound in this section, within My Nismo with AAM Short tails.

is there any major rasp or drone?
I'm sold either way

SS_Firehawk · 11-07-2012, 03:42 AM

AEM's have a big advantage where it corrects your MAF to the new intake size without tuning. I found mine powder coated in dark grey for $372+ shipping. Minimal gains low and mid, but after 6500, it was substantial, even with a full header & exhaust system already installed. Only issue I ran in to was because my oil cooler was so big, I couldn't use the new windshield washer reservoir.

Hotrodz · 11-07-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

is there any major rasp or drone?
I'm sold either way

You will definitely get some rasp and drone from the short tails. There should be none associated with the CAI. The CAI will make the sound of your exhaust more aggressive, a deeper throaty tone.

roy'sz · 11-07-2012, 07:13 PM

With the direction of the aem intakes what are the chances of moisture hitting the filter during rain season. In my case I'm concerned about getting moiature into the engine

11-06-2012, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Stillen Gen3 intake alternative hey everyone, so I've been meaning to buy an intake and was leaning towards the stillen G3, but the more i think about it the less i feel like paying close to 600$ for an intake. i love the HP results and the design is pretty cool as well.. but idk. so my question is, what are the next best alternatives? as far as "best bang for your buck" goes and still be able to get close enough HP numbers? thanks

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Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I just had an AEM CAI installed and lovin the look and performance along with ART pipes and AAM short tails. Don't think you can go wrong with either Gen III or AEM. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	AEM's have a big advantage where it corrects your MAF to the new intake size without tuning. I found mine powder coated in dark grey for $372+ shipping. Minimal gains low and mid, but after 6500, it was substantial, even with a full header & exhaust system already installed. Only issue I ran in to was because my oil cooler was so big, I couldn't use the new windshield washer reservoir. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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11-06-2012, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zuppy51 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 95 Drives: 2010 PG Nismo #414 Rep Power: 14	AEM ETI CAI. Very good Dyno Number, no chopping of your shrowd, pretty straight forward install. Win all the way for me. just bought my AEM ETI cold air intake Under 400 on ebay with free shipping.

11-06-2012, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	found it for 385 free shipping

11-07-2012, 07:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	With the direction of the aem intakes what are the chances of moisture hitting the filter during rain season. In my case I'm concerned about getting moiature into the engine

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