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

[Cmike2780]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Bandit_Kaine]

For the gen 3s you have to shave part of the front core support. It's not just 100% bolt in. You will have to trim the support with a dremel tool around the hole where the intake tube goes to the front of the radiatior. If you are not technically inclined to do this i would just pay the fair price of 175$ and have someone with more experience do it. You have to remove the bumper and old intakes etc etc, things could easily get complicated if you're not a DIYer.