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

[Andy124]

thanks man...I will go to the section and check it out...^^...

[shadoquad]

It is in the "Tech Section"

Personally, I have the Injen Long Tube Cold Air Intakes.

As far as the whole range, you can get a bit of a bump with less restrictive air filters, like K&N drop-ins, and it won't change the sound much.

You can get Short Ram intakes, but that's only a small bump and is louder.

The long tube CAI's give the most power, and they are also louder. I preferred Injen to Stillen, but only because the install requires only the replacement of the washer fluid reservoir, while the Stillen install is marginally more difficult.

[Andy124]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

It is in the "Tech Section"

Personally, I have the Injen Long Tube Cold Air Intakes.

As far as the whole range, you can get a bit of a bump with less restrictive air filters, like K&N drop-ins, and it won't change the sound much.

You can get Short Ram intakes, but that's only a small bump and is louder.

The long tube CAI's give the most power, and they are also louder. I preferred Injen to Stillen, but only because the install requires only the replacement of the washer fluid reservoir, while the Stillen install is marginally more difficult.

I stay at Malaysia and it's a hot country.So,which will be the best choice for me to mod?I heard cold air intake kinda many problems such as water go in or etc?As Chris said that Stillen G3 sounds good and many people recommended also...I need a air intake gain slightly HP on every Rpm because i am a city driver.

[christian370z]

My vote is for the Stillen G3 long tube intakes. They add power everywhere in the rev range, sound great, and look great in the engine bay. I chose Stillen as these intakes continue to show the best power gains out of all the intakes but you do have to modify the radiator core support to fit them. To me, it was worth it though.

[Andy124]

Originally Posted by christian370z

My vote is for the Stillen G3 long tube intakes. They add power everywhere in the rev range, sound great, and look great in the engine bay. I chose Stillen as these intakes continue to show the best power gains out of all the intakes but you do have to modify the radiator core support to fit them. To me, it was worth it though.

will it causes a lot of problem?

[Trips]

Originally Posted by christian370z

My vote is for the Stillen G3 long tube intakes. They add power everywhere in the rev range, sound great, and look great in the engine bay. I chose Stillen as these intakes continue to show the best power gains out of all the intakes but you do have to modify the radiator core support to fit them. To me, it was worth it though.

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p.s.

No issues if installed properly.

[GZ3]

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this company did very well extracting HP from the DE motor which HATES intake mods...they said that they are testing out a design for the 370/ they sound awesome too...cant wait....this will hopefully be my intake soon

[elmz]

I went with HPS tubes and K&N drop-in route, very satisfied. It looks very clean and a good bang for your buck. Also, if you're looking for the best bang for your buck, search for ERZ HFC's.

[shadoquad]

Most CAI's have the potential to cause hydro lock if you drive on very wet days, because they tend to be low to the ground. So, just don't drive it over thick puddles and you should be fine.

I think that Stillen has the same potential for that, but I'm unsure.

Either way, I think that both products are great.

[dmhenderson]

The stillen 3rd generation long tube intakes mount directly behind the radiator. Very unlikely that you'd hydrolock it unless you say...drive it into a lake (in which case you have larger problems)

[TypeOne]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

The stillen 3rd generation long tube intakes mount directly behind the radiator. Very unlikely that you'd hydrolock it unless you say...drive it into a lake (in which case you have larger problems)

[Jordo!]

K&N drop ins and HPS tubes.

I've yet to see a back to back dyno where any of the SRI's or CAI's net better gains than the drop ins + tubes, and in any case even if the gain is 3-5 more whp, that is NOT worth the 2-3 times greater price tag IMO.

[Trips]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

K&N drop ins and HPS tubes.

I've yet to see a back to back dyno where any of the SRI's or CAI's net better gains than the drop ins + tubes, and in any case even if the gain is 3-5 more whp, that is NOT worth the 2-3 times greater price tag IMO.

Gotta Pay if you wanna play!

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by Triple's

Gotta Pay if you wanna play!

HPS tubes = ~$110
K&N drop ins = ~$90
Total = ~$200

Stillen G3 = ~$525


When there's no clear evidence of significantly better gains and what evidence there is points to an improvement of less than 5 whp, that's a lot of extra pay for very little additonal play.

Just sayin...

I'm sure they look and sound cool tho'.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

HPS tubes = ~$110
K&N drop ins = ~$90
Total = ~$200

Stillen G3 = ~$525


When there's no clear evidence of significantly better gains and what evidence there is points to an improvement of less than 5 whp, that's a lot of extra pay for very little additonal play.

Just sayin...

I'm sure they look and sound cool tho'.

Used Injen CAI + install: $275

Still 75 bucks more than you paid, but they do sound cool