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

IDZRVIT · 11-16-2010, 03:48 PM

Stick on a few K&N decals for 20 whp.

TypeOne · 11-16-2010, 04:51 PM

Stillen G3s seem to be a good mod indeed.

*writes down on list of parts to buy*

280z/300zx · 11-16-2010, 05:12 PM

If you don't plan on doing any mods except intake then get the stillen Gen 3's since they give the largest gains. If however you plan to do exhaust and other mods then it really doesn't matter. People who have exhaust, HFC, etc who then did intake afterwards all saw roughly the same gains: 5-8hp. So whether you just get k&n drop ins, the k&n short ram intake, or still Gen 3's you will get the same gains if you plan to do other mods.

In my opinion I would rank them in this order: k&n drop in's, k&n short ram, then still GEN 3's. Mainly due to cost and ease of maintance. K&N drop in's work well and give gains without the look of having an intake. The k&n short ram is good for those who want gains but also want to pop the hood and show they have something. The GEN 3's are a good qaulity intake with that WOW factor but require a good deal more work to install and maintain compared to the other two mentioned (although still not hard to do). Really it's just up to you and what you are looking for as in the end the hp gains will all be roughly the same if you plan to do any other mods.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-17-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Stick on a few K&N decals for 20 whp.

My tool box must have 200 hp by now.

Holliday · 12-12-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

My tool box must have 200 hp by now.

Sh$t, MINE TOO!! HAHA!

Israeli_Z · 12-14-2010, 06:32 AM

I thought I knew what intakes I wanted (R2c) but I've always wanted a CAI. Is the GEN 3 a wet based filter? and what does that mean in terms of maintaining it? I have only ever had SRI's.....btw LOVE those Z1 powder coated GEN 3's!

Israeli_Z · 12-15-2010, 09:27 PM

Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo!

Josh@STILLEN · 12-15-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Israeli_Z

Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo!

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

Holliday · 12-16-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

YES! I think since Z1 has the options for painting your intake now you might as well be able to choose between a wet or dry filter

The reason I went with my Injen was 1, black paint (no polishing) and 2, Dry flow filters (no oiling) 3, I had experience with these from my G35

All I am saying is give people the option and you have the intake market in your hands

Israeli_Z · 12-16-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

Just speaking for myself, I prefer dry filters. I also have never been a fan of K&N (just a personal preference). I don't doubt their R&D but K&N would be my last choice. As to the MAF issue, I'm not sure what that's about....I guess I haven't got to that page yet.

GZ3 · 12-16-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

yes dry filter is WIN! Especially a dry one that can be cleaned and reused

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

11-16-2010, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 29	Stick on a few K&N decals for 20 whp. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

12-14-2010, 06:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Israeli_Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 16	I thought I knew what intakes I wanted (R2c) but I've always wanted a CAI. Is the GEN 3 a wet based filter? and what does that mean in terms of maintaining it? I have only ever had SRI's.....btw LOVE those Z1 powder coated GEN 3's! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Sport 6M/T: Philips~ Amuse~Meisterschaft~Stillen~Polk~JL~Alpine~Wicked C.A.S.~ Last edited by Israeli_Z; 12-14-2010 at 06:50 AM.

12-15-2010, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Israeli_Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 16	Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Sport 6M/T: Philips~ Amuse~Meisterschaft~Stillen~Polk~JL~Alpine~Wicked C.A.S.~

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11-16-2010, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1853	Stillen G3s seem to be a good mod indeed. writes down on list of parts to buy

11-16-2010, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 274	If you don't plan on doing any mods except intake then get the stillen Gen 3's since they give the largest gains. If however you plan to do exhaust and other mods then it really doesn't matter. People who have exhaust, HFC, etc who then did intake afterwards all saw roughly the same gains: 5-8hp. So whether you just get k&n drop ins, the k&n short ram intake, or still Gen 3's you will get the same gains if you plan to do other mods. In my opinion I would rank them in this order: k&n drop in's, k&n short ram, then still GEN 3's. Mainly due to cost and ease of maintance. K&N drop in's work well and give gains without the look of having an intake. The k&n short ram is good for those who want gains but also want to pop the hood and show they have something. The GEN 3's are a good qaulity intake with that WOW factor but require a good deal more work to install and maintain compared to the other two mentioned (although still not hard to do). Really it's just up to you and what you are looking for as in the end the hp gains will all be roughly the same if you plan to do any other mods.