K&N or AEM

40 to 332 · 12-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Isn't the Stillen Gen II intake configured such that the filter is completely enclosed in a polyurethane box … that I assume prevents hot air from being sucked in similar to the stock set up? Or are you still suggesting that the stock boxes with drop-ins and MAF is the better route?

Chuck33079 · 12-05-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

Isn't the Stillen Gen II intake configured such that the filter is completely enclosed in a polyurethane box … that I assume prevents hot air from being sucked in similar to the stock set up? Or are you still suggesting that the stock boxes with drop-ins and MAF is the better route?

The options are either a long-tube CAI or drop-ins and maf tubes. The Stillen Gen2 will give you all of the power of maf tubes and drop ins at a much higher price.

From one of the other times this horse has been beaten:

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Unless you want to dress up the engine bay, save yourself some cash and leave the intake alone. The Gen 3 will give you some gains, but cleaning the filters will require removing the bumper every time. I've had the K & N drop-in's for over 6 months with no oiling issues whatsoever. Most of those issues are from people re-oiling and applying too much anyways. There is a tread here with dyno results for the K & N drop in's with somewhere between 5-10hp rwhp gains.... about the same for the Gen 2's (nowhere near 15hp gain). If you want real gains, save your cash for an exhaust.

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40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 458 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 441	Isn't the Stillen Gen II intake configured such that the filter is completely enclosed in a polyurethane box … that I assume prevents hot air from being sucked in similar to the stock set up? Or are you still suggesting that the stock boxes with drop-ins and MAF is the better route?