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

lemon-fresh · 08-31-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Who told you that?

Common sense. You don't have to clean the filters?

ZForce · 08-31-2012, 11:39 PM

Jordo, the link to thread was awesome. True with many bolts on, a tune is going to achieve the most gains. Thanks for taking on this project!

Thorazine_IM · 09-01-2012, 05:29 AM

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

SA370 · 09-01-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

i like it. just got it installed this week, did not dyno, but the car does feel more responsive and the growl the intakes give under throttle is awesome, i know no different (other intakes), but i am happy i got the r2c

Jordo! · 09-01-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Jordo, the link to thread was awesome. True with many bolts on, a tune is going to achieve the most gains. Thanks for taking on this project!

For car guys by car guys

I want to see something cool built that offers bang for the buck so everybody wins.

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Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

Their set up isn't bad, but it's not clear how well the heat shield seals to the hood or mates to the front of the car.

If it does so perfectly -- awesome!

But... a CNC'd elliptical velocity stack with perfect shielding and proper ducting has potential to be even awesomer. Hence my interest in getting the Swift Racing project going.

RUFFSTUFF · 09-05-2012, 09:44 AM

Intake gains are mostly found in turbocharged or supercharged applications... There isn't much to be expected in a NA vehicle. OEM intakes are not that bad to get huge gains from replacing them...

slynx · 09-11-2012, 10:10 AM

Should check out what Akuma motorsports is doing with their new intakes!

NickShoelace · 08-01-2013, 07:32 PM

I've researched a lot and it seems like Injen is often the most favorable. What is the opinion of some of you? I'm a big fan of Stillen too and wondering about that as well. Please share thoughts before I make the purchase. Money is not an issue either.

DEpointfive0 · 08-01-2013, 07:37 PM

No... Way... An intake thread...

The forum favorite is NOT the Injens, it's the Stillen G3

/thread

NickShoelace · 08-01-2013, 07:59 PM

I browsed for an intake thread already open but didn't see it. Thanks for the reply!

Boostlife · 08-01-2013, 08:02 PM

Stillen

luigi90210 · 08-01-2013, 08:13 PM

i think it is all a waste of money since its just a pipe with a filter on it

imo DIY intakes would be the best so Modshack's intakes or Post MAF tubes and k&N Drop-ins

synolimit · 08-01-2013, 08:42 PM

The one you make for cheap and don't blow $500+ on.

If you're interested check this out...

DIY cai?

Japanjay · 08-01-2013, 10:12 PM

Just to be honest some people want the stuff under their hood to look nice. I mean this isn't a $3k Honda here... Just my .02

synolimit · 08-02-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Just to be honest some people want the stuff under their hood to look nice. I mean this isn't a $3k Honda here... Just my .02

Well polished aluminium pipe vs polished aluminium pipe with black silicone couplings looks the same to me. This isn't a 3k Honda but spending $500+ for pipe that you can't see half of it because its in the front bumper is crazy. The Z1 post tubes and exposed pipe will look nice and its cheap.

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

09-05-2012, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
RUFFSTUFF Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370Z TOURING Rep Power: 15	Intake gains are mostly found in turbocharged or supercharged applications... There isn't much to be expected in a NA vehicle. OEM intakes are not that bad to get huge gains from replacing them... __________________ 2012 370Z Touring w/ NAV, Black Powdercoat, aFe Takeda CAI, Invidia Gemini Ti-tip Catback Exhaust, DVD/NAV bypass

08-01-2013, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
NickShoelace Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 107 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 14	Best cold air intake for 370z? I've researched a lot and it seems like Injen is often the most favorable. What is the opinion of some of you? I'm a big fan of Stillen too and wondering about that as well. Please share thoughts before I make the purchase. Money is not an issue either.

08-01-2013, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17153	No... Way... An intake thread... The forum favorite is NOT the Injens, it's the Stillen G3 /thread Trips, NickTurnon and luigi90210 like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-01-2013, 08:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 17	i think it is all a waste of money since its just a pipe with a filter on it imo DIY intakes would be the best so Modshack's intakes or Post MAF tubes and k&N Drop-ins kensnismo likes this.

08-31-2012, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	Jordo, the link to thread was awesome. True with many bolts on, a tune is going to achieve the most gains. Thanks for taking on this project!

09-01-2012, 05:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thorazine_IM Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 158 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

09-11-2012, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
slynx Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 25 Drives: 370z 12 S 6MT Rep Power: 17	Should check out what Akuma motorsports is doing with their new intakes!

08-01-2013, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickShoelace Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 107 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 14	I browsed for an intake thread already open but didn't see it. Thanks for the reply!

08-01-2013, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boostlife Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 59 Drives: 09 nissan 370z 6spd Rep Power: 14	Stillen

08-01-2013, 08:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3391	The one you make for cheap and don't blow $500+ on. If you're interested check this out... DIY cai? luigi90210 likes this. __________________ 13 370z- Last edited by synolimit; 08-01-2013 at 09:13 PM.

08-01-2013, 10:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Just to be honest some people want the stuff under their hood to look nice. I mean this isn't a $3k Honda here... Just my .02

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