[Official] "Which intake should I buy for my Z?" thread.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Also what do Stillen maf hoses do and how much less hp than gen 3?

Chuck33079 · 02-04-2014, 05:49 PM

Stillen doesn't make them. Do some searching for people's results.

jwick · 02-04-2014, 05:52 PM

Probably worth mentioning that installing the Gen 3 requires some slight modification (dremel preferred) to the radiator support brackets. Not a huge deal but it is something that is unreversible.

Pulling the bumper to clean the filters is cake once you've done it once.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-04-2014, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

Probably worth mentioning that installing the Gen 3 requires some slight modification (dremel preferred) to the radiator support brackets. Not a huge deal but it is something that is unreversible.

Pulling the bumper to clean the filters is cake once you've done it once.

So in order for me to properly install the gen I have to mod the radiator ?

jwick · 02-04-2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

So in order for me to properly install the gen I have to mod the radiator ?

No the plastic support on the side. there's instructions in the diy section that I'm sure has a picture of it.

Chuck33079 · 02-04-2014, 05:55 PM

Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses

These are the MAF hoses you want. If you buy the Mishimoto ones you make baby Jesus cry.

H2O_Doc · 02-04-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses

These are the MAF hoses you want. If you buy the Mishimoto ones you make baby Jesus cry.

^^ I took this advice and have no regrets at all. I did make Jesus cry however (my lawn guy, not the son of god guy).

MacLean · 02-04-2014, 07:47 PM

I heard that the Stillen Gen 3 air filters last 20k miles, but I guess it really depends. I would definitely think b/w 10-20k miles, so I would go for the avg. (15k).

Chuck33079 · 02-04-2014, 09:20 PM

Bumper removal is way too easy to use that as a reason not to get a CAI. It's a fifteen minute job.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-04-2014, 10:12 PM

Also, will the gen 2 really not give me more hp?

NismoZ70 · 02-04-2014, 10:22 PM

Just go with the Gen 3

synolimit · 02-05-2014, 01:16 AM

Build your own

Z1 post tubes
OEM MAF housing cut off of the OEM air box
2.5-2.5" straight coupling
2.5" piping, about 8"
2.5-2.5" 45 degree coupling
More 2.5" piping, about 7"
2.5-2.5" 90 degree coupling
More 2.5" piping, about 4"
2.5-3" reducer coupling
3" piping, about 3"
K&N filter same as stillin

About $200 or so spent. Silicone is better than all aluminium for coolness and where a coupling is, it's slightly bigger inside to run more air. Doubt it does anything power wise but I like it.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-05-2014, 06:25 AM

I saw a post from Ak370z about installing gen 3. I am probably not going to out that one on. How do the tubes add hp?

Also, will adding a k & n really add hp? For motorcycles, k @ n are crap. Cars they are better??

Chuck33079 · 02-05-2014, 07:19 AM

Z1 smooth tubes worth it?
Proven Power Dyno Database Thread

370ZYZFR1 · 02-06-2014, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Z1 smooth tubes worth it?
Proven Power Dyno Database Thread

Excellent post. Good info.

View Poll Results: Which intake should I buy to go with FI exhaust 18 inch res and RHFC
Injen 1989	2	0.79%
Injen 1990	3	1.19%
Stillen Gen 2	9	3.57%
Stillen Gen 3	181	71.83%
TOPSECRET	5	1.98%
ARC	2	0.79%
HKS	9	3.57%
AEM	17	6.75%
OEM	24	9.52%
Voters: 252. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2014, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Stillen doesn't make them. Do some searching for people's results. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-04-2014, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465058	Probably worth mentioning that installing the Gen 3 requires some slight modification (dremel preferred) to the radiator support brackets. Not a huge deal but it is something that is unreversible. Pulling the bumper to clean the filters is cake once you've done it once. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

02-04-2014, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses These are the MAF hoses you want. If you buy the Mishimoto ones you make baby Jesus cry. Gibby1113 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-04-2014, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 18	I heard that the Stillen Gen 3 air filters last 20k miles, but I guess it really depends. I would definitely think b/w 10-20k miles, so I would go for the avg. (15k). __________________ l Meisterschaft Full Cat-Back Exhaust l F. I. Resonated High Flow Cats l Stillen Gen 3 l M370 Intake Manifold l UpRev l JWT Clutch & Flywheel l ZSpeed HD CSC l Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler l ZSpeed Powercoated Under Tray l GTSpec: 6, 4, 2 Point Brace l

02-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 13	Also what do Stillen maf hoses do and how much less hp than gen 3?

02-04-2014, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Bumper removal is way too easy to use that as a reason not to get a CAI. It's a fifteen minute job. KaienZ34 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-04-2014, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 13	Also, will the gen 2 really not give me more hp?

02-04-2014, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
NismoZ70 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IL Posts: 317 Drives: 2015 Subaru STI LE Rep Power: 14	Just go with the Gen 3

02-05-2014, 06:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 13	I saw a post from Ak370z about installing gen 3. I am probably not going to out that one on. How do the tubes add hp? Also, will adding a k & n really add hp? For motorcycles, k @ n are crap. Cars they are better??

02-05-2014, 07:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Z1 smooth tubes worth it? Proven Power Dyno Database Thread __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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