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

DarkJak · 05-02-2013, 07:02 PM

I don't have the Stillen CAI, I have the Takeda one, which is similar, and I didn't notice any drop. I can almost average 30 mpg on the highway still.

Installing my CAI was my first mod ever, and I had to go out to buy a wrench set because I had nothing but an adjustable wrench which was unable to get the bolts at the bracing. Of all the engine mods to do, this'd be the easiest. You could always ask a friend for help and tools. Then again, if you actually feel uneasy working on your car, then definitely take it too a shop. You'd be kicking yourself pretty hard if you end up scratching your bumper or braking a MAF sensor just to save a hundred buks or so.

Gibby1113 · 05-03-2013, 12:23 AM

I've noticed that people usually lift their cars when removing the bumper. Do I HAVE to life the car if I want to remove the bumper?

Cmike2780 · 05-03-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

I've noticed that people usually lift their cars when removing the bumper. Do I HAVE to life the car if I want to remove the bumper?

You don't have to lift the car. You can get a ratchet under there.

Gibby1113 · 05-03-2013, 10:14 AM

well im going to order intakes next week. I just want to make sure im gonna make the right decision. im tempted to do the install myself but idk, don't wanna mess up the car and pay for it later.

Gibby1113 · 05-03-2013, 02:46 PM

One last question guys. Are the chances of hydro locking higher with the stillens? I know injen and aem are more likely to hydro lock but is it the same for the stillen? Thanks

Sh0velMan · 05-03-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby1113

One last question guys. Are the chances of hydro locking higher with the stillens? I know injen and aem are more likely to hydro lock but is it the same for the stillen? Thanks

You'd have to put the entire front end of the car under water.

Like drive down a boat ramp until the water is up over the hood.

Which would also make the stock boxes hydro-lock. (though it would probably kill the engine before it sucked enough water in to matter)

1st · 05-03-2013, 02:51 PM

There is no way in hell you can hydro lock the Stillen G3 intakes. Take a look here for filter location STILLEN 370Z Generation 3 Ultra Long Intake Released! : STILLEN

View Poll Results: Which intake should I buy to go with FI exhaust 18 inch res and RHFC
Injen 1989	2	0.80%
Injen 1990	3	1.20%
Stillen Gen 2	9	3.59%
Stillen Gen 3	180	71.71%
TOPSECRET	5	1.99%
ARC	2	0.80%
HKS	9	3.59%
AEM	17	6.77%
OEM	24	9.56%
Voters: 251. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2013, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16805	I don't have the Stillen CAI, I have the Takeda one, which is similar, and I didn't notice any drop. I can almost average 30 mpg on the highway still. Installing my CAI was my first mod ever, and I had to go out to buy a wrench set because I had nothing but an adjustable wrench which was unable to get the bolts at the bracing. Of all the engine mods to do, this'd be the easiest. You could always ask a friend for help and tools. Then again, if you actually feel uneasy working on your car, then definitely take it too a shop. You'd be kicking yourself pretty hard if you end up scratching your bumper or braking a MAF sensor just to save a hundred buks or so. Gibby1113 likes this. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

05-03-2013, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	I've noticed that people usually lift their cars when removing the bumper. Do I HAVE to life the car if I want to remove the bumper? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

05-03-2013, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	well im going to order intakes next week. I just want to make sure im gonna make the right decision. im tempted to do the install myself but idk, don't wanna mess up the car and pay for it later. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

05-03-2013, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	One last question guys. Are the chances of hydro locking higher with the stillens? I know injen and aem are more likely to hydro lock but is it the same for the stillen? Thanks __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

05-03-2013, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	There is no way in hell you can hydro lock the Stillen G3 intakes. Take a look here for filter location STILLEN 370Z Generation 3 Ultra Long Intake Released! : STILLEN Gibby1113 likes this.

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