Anyone have stillen gen3 intake regrets?
 

Is there anyone that bought this intake that regrets getting it? (Having to modify the hole size so the pipe can fit through) ... I went to get it installed and I was told I would regret doing it because the intake would be rattling and become annoying to cope with. Just looking for some feedback from people that have it on their car and how they like it.

Thanks
Njobe

No. Tell your shop to die.

Make sure they cover the AC LINES!!!

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That's the only intake to have. You need to go to another place

Nope, DIY or another shop, great first mod, or second or third :)


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I had one on my '09 that was purchased with the car, no issues, rattles, or otherwise. I have another coming this week for my '13 and expect the same.

I love mine so far. Great looks and great sound. It also registered on the butt dyno too.

wasn't there a "do you regret <X>" thread that all the other regret threads got merged to? :icon17:

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Don't install it. Give it to me. I like rattling stuff.

I went injen over stillen because I didn't want to cut the hole. Injen requires a washer fluid bottle swap (included) to make room. I like it.

only regret i have is that i didnt get my G3 sooner :tup:

Had my Stillen G3 CAI and catback exhaust system installed last week. No rattles :tup::tup:

Dollar for Dollar and bang for the buck, I've heard that K&N drops ins do everything the G3's do except for about 3hp and some noise. But I dont have any dyno sheets or personal experience on my own car to back this up only a friend who did these mods and stated he couldnt not feel a difference on the butt dyno. I rode in his car also, they sound louder but thats it. You decide; $75 on a pair of drop ins or a couple hundred for the G3's.

I hope everyone's answer is "no regrets"! I install mine today. It looks nice and always had good luck with Stillen products on my Frontier. The exhaust for the Z is perfect IMO.

hey man, what shop did you take it to?

check out zatlanta on facebook. large group and can direct you to a number of really good shops in the ATL area, who won't say anything silly like what your shop did.

There are other options out there. The consensus on here is that Stillen is the way to go. I didn't feel like cutting out a larger hole or the need to spend about $200 more for 3-5 horsepower so I went with the Takeda. Bottom line is it's your car, do what you want but if you're scared of the product before you purchase it then maybe do more research. You don't need a mechanic to install these, getting the bumper off is the hardest part of the install and that's only because it's the typical import hidden screws trick they always seem to enjoy designing.

No regrets at all, no rattling of any kind and I absolutely love it. Although if you are planning to go FI in less than a year I would say hold off. IMHO

Got mine done today. No rattles. Sounds great. And getting the bumper off IS the hardest part.

Installed mine myself about 2 weeks after buying the car.

Love them.

No rattles. Great sound and results.

I'm a chick. Had no issues installing. If your shop is complaining about rattles.... take it somewhere else.

i could of swore i read on here somewhere that they said the k&n drop ins reduce your hp?

thanks all for the input... i was going to take my car to z1 this weekend, but i'll be out of town again so ill have to postpone it till the week after.

i joined the group a couple of days ago... mostly everyone recommends z1, it's just a little drive for me (about 100 miles) from where i live.

I don't know if there's any consensus as to how much the drop ins give you. I got them and I don't know if I could notice any gains with my butt dyno. If anyone here is able to feel what 3-5 hp feels like then hats off to them, I sure as hell can't. I certainly didn't feel any losses.

where about exactly are you in the Atlanta area?

I personally always went to Z1. The guys always took care of my car there and they are fun to just hang out with etc.

In emergencies, when i couldnt get to them as they are 60+ miles away also, I would go to speed for sale who are also good folks.

i live in loganville, on the walton county side.

haven't had a chance to go yet, got my car i think about a month ago now... i went to madhavi, i think that's how you spell it. they seem to be good and cool to talk to while you're there.

Ive been to Madhavi, those guys are kinda jerks lol.

Logalville, thats where Mike lives!

i talked to sam at mahdavi and he was cool, maybe i caught him on a good day? lol

i only seen 2 370z's in loganville... 1 was a red one and then the other i believe was a silver nismo

No regrets whatsoever.

Dyno proven 5hp for K&N drop ins 1-2hp more with the post MAF tubes.

G3's I beleive I have seen about a 9hp gain.

G3's are actually 17.5 rwhp gain. Dyno proven

If thats the first and only mod, then yes. If you already have other mods, you wont get 17.5 after installing g3. Law of Diminishing Returns.

looking to get a g3 next as well thanks for all the positive reinforcement. I just installed my FI exhaust and HFC. Should I get uprev after the intake, any gains, worth it?

My only regret is reading regret threads. Turns out there's nothing to regret about.

OP enjoy your intakes. Make sure they install the pc that protect the AC lines and check to your satisfaction before they put the bumper back on. You'll hear her suck up all the air when you floor it.

I have this specific question to. I'm going to do those 3 mods, no more and no less and I'm curious. I'm assuming most people would say to go ahead and get it tuned.

It's not an inexpensive choice though.

I got it installed today.. paid about $200 for the installation, no rattling or anything. Hard to see the gains without doing :Ddyno... that will come after I install a couple other things :D

Tune isn't necessary, but will get you the most gains from those mods.

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for those who claim to "only do 3 mods".....I strongly suggest you run away from this page . Mods are an addiction , with the increased power you will want more control and better stoping. You may also find yourself wanting to hit the accelerator pedal a wee bit harder and take that fun turn a little bit more aggressively. Once that kicks in there's no turning back. You will find yourself buried in wheels & tires and then suspension section on this site. By then it's too late, like the mafia you try to get out but something draws you back in. Fear not friend & "welcome to our nightmare, I think your gonna like it". Alice Cooper

I know stillen gen 3's are the way to go, but I gotta say, my AEM's are very comparable. Install was simple. Cutting was not required. They sound great. The pipes are bigger in diameter themselves. The only real compromise is the maf reader box thing, which I have not had a problem with at all. With a new tune and jumping this box, im willing to say id have better gains with this AEM intake over a stillen.

There is no 12 step program for you to kick the habit.