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

dbkustomz · 10-25-2011, 01:59 PM

Stillen Gen 3 for $510

OR

K&N for $306

wheee! · 10-25-2011, 02:11 PM

Shop around for the GEN III's. The K&N's are not as effective as the Stillen's.

TypeOne · 10-25-2011, 03:53 PM

This is probably the most frequently asked questions on this site. If you search around for the threads, there are tons of comparisons.

I have the G3 intakes as a reference. I love them, wouldn't have any other intake system.

Pelican170 · 10-25-2011, 03:56 PM

Neither, post MAF tubes and drop ins

ScGRaceR · 10-26-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Neither, post MAF tubes and drop ins

Cmike2780 · 10-25-2011, 04:02 PM

Depends. Are comfortable removing the bumper (which is easy by the way) ? Go with the Gen 3's. Also requires some cutting of plastic pieces for the tubes. Gen 3's will def net you more gains. The K&N isn't a long tube/cold air intake and won't be any better than the stock air box & some drop-in filters performance wise.

dbkustomz · 10-25-2011, 04:07 PM

Im thinkin the g3 but ima look up the tubes and drop ins (i have no problem removing the bumper i have practically takin apart every plastic piece on the car)

UTAMAV · 10-25-2011, 04:09 PM

S T I L L E N. End of story. No questions asked. They look good too!

Red__Zed · 10-25-2011, 04:12 PM

In on another thread with a massive display of cognitive dissonance.

For the record, post mafs with k and n is the way to go

TypeOne · 10-25-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

In on another thread with a massive display of cognitive dissonance.

For the record, post mafs with k and n is the way to go

I heard taking the intakes completely off is the way to go. Or, was it removing just part of it? Maybe taking the filters out? OMG what will give me the most powers!?

What do you think??!?

anthonyy · 10-25-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

I heard taking the intakes completely off is the way to go. Or, was it removing just part of it? Maybe taking the filters out? OMG what will give me the most powers!?

What do you think??!?

I heard if you replace the OEM filters with cotton balls you will gain around 8 hp to the wheels due to increased air flow

Methodical4u · 10-25-2011, 04:18 PM

Stillen has shown to produce the most power gain... if you are going to go with K&N typhoon, then do a search for ModShacks fang vent system.

Jordo! · 10-25-2011, 08:04 PM

Bang for the buck, ease of installation = high flow panel filters + smooth intake tubes (cost is < $210)

Money to burn, better gains, but a bit more work to install = G3's (ideally found on sale, say < $400)

The short ram cone filter intakes don't have very good shielding, and may lose some whp over keeping the OEM airbox and just getting the high flow filter and tubes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

In on another thread with a massive display of cognitive dissonance.

For the record, post mafs with k and n is the way to go

Now, now, don't be snippy. I've amended my recommendation.

I just need to borrow someones' G3's and do a back to back test...

Methodical4u · 10-25-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Bang for the buck, ease of installation = high flow panel filters + smooth intake tubes (cost is < $210)

Money to burn, better gains, but a bit more work to install = G3's (ideally found on sale, say < $400)

The short ram cone filter intakes don't have very good shielding, and may lose some whp over keeping the OEM airbox and just getting the high flow filter and tubes.

Now, now, don't be snippy. I've amended my recommendation.

I just need to borrow someones' G3's and do a back to back test...

read someone's post who had done a dyno test with the K&N SRI's, it made 6 whp on a heartbreaker dyno which would amount to I guess 9-10 whp on a standard dyno jet. Obviously that isn't the gains the G3's produce.. but if one were to do custom airboxes with a fang kit... what might that do? Though the price would be up there with the G3's by that time... you still may wind up with close to, or the same gains as the G3's.

Let's face it, cold air is what an intake is all about in the end... make it colder and make more power.

SATX370Z · 10-25-2011, 10:15 PM

i have the stillen gen 3s and and did fang ducting to get air to the front of the filters. i also cut 2 modest holes from my front bumper and cut out sections of the styrofoam so that it would have somewhat of a "ram air" effect. i have just been too embarassed to post pics cuz i dont want to get flamed for cutting holes in the bumper. im personally happy with the set up though and dont think i would go with any intake system other than the stillens. outside air really seems to be the way to go sir

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%
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10-25-2011, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
dbkustomz Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yuma Age: 34 Posts: 16 Drives: On the dotted lines Rep Power: 16	which intake should i get (stillen gen 3 or k&n)??? Stillen Gen 3 for $510 OR K&N for $306

10-25-2011, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	Shop around for the GEN III's. The K&N's are not as effective as the Stillen's. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

10-25-2011, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 18	Neither, post MAF tubes and drop ins __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

10-25-2011, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 31	Depends. Are comfortable removing the bumper (which is easy by the way) ? Go with the Gen 3's. Also requires some cutting of plastic pieces for the tubes. Gen 3's will def net you more gains. The K&N isn't a long tube/cold air intake and won't be any better than the stock air box & some drop-in filters performance wise. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-25-2011, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1853	This is probably the most frequently asked questions on this site. If you search around for the threads, there are tons of comparisons. I have the G3 intakes as a reference. I love them, wouldn't have any other intake system.

10-25-2011, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
dbkustomz Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yuma Age: 34 Posts: 16 Drives: On the dotted lines Rep Power: 16	Im thinkin the g3 but ima look up the tubes and drop ins (i have no problem removing the bumper i have practically takin apart every plastic piece on the car)

10-25-2011, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
UTAMAV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 104 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 16	S T I L L E N. End of story. No questions asked. They look good too! __________________ \| Agency Power Ti CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 Motorsport Wheel Spacers \| Bridgestone Pole Position Tires \|

10-25-2011, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 122	In on another thread with a massive display of cognitive dissonance. For the record, post mafs with k and n is the way to go

10-25-2011, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 18	Stillen has shown to produce the most power gain... if you are going to go with K&N typhoon, then do a search for ModShacks fang vent system.

10-25-2011, 10:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
SATX370Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAN ANTONIO Posts: 53 Drives: 2011 Base Sport Pack Rep Power: 16	i have the stillen gen 3s and and did fang ducting to get air to the front of the filters. i also cut 2 modest holes from my front bumper and cut out sections of the styrofoam so that it would have somewhat of a "ram air" effect. i have just been too embarassed to post pics cuz i dont want to get flamed for cutting holes in the bumper. im personally happy with the set up though and dont think i would go with any intake system other than the stillens. outside air really seems to be the way to go sir __________________ AMS short shifter, Z1 34 row oil cooler, Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Stillen Headers, Kinetix HFC, Top Speed Full CBE with Y-Pipe, NST Crank and Alt pulley, Uprev Tuned, Swift Springs, Nitto Invo 305/30/19 rear shoes.

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