Anyone else have this problem? Stillen Intake...

kannibul · 10-06-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSpeedDemon

I had a similar problem on my turbo Mazda. I fixed it by cutting up a section of heater hose and zip tying it around the areas that rub. If you can't see the area this is a great fix - will cost you about $2 and last for years. If you can see it though you'll have to live with it looking pretty ghetto.

The only time you'll see it is if you have your front fascia removed, which should be next to never.

kannibul · 10-06-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkaeon

Well I am glad at the least I was able to bring this to other peoples attention before it became a problem for them. Unfortunately Im gonna learn the hard way to the tune of $350+ dollars...lol! Oh well, I sent the pix to Stillen anyways just to hope that maybe it will help some how.

Stillen has it in their installation instructions.

Someone missed a step.

kdo2milger · 10-06-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Stillen has it in their installation instructions.

Someone missed a step.

do they? can you scan it...

kannibul · 10-06-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

do they? can you scan it...

From their website:

http://www.stillen.com/product_files/402852~inst.pdf

Step 12

kdo2milger · 10-06-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

From their website:

http://www.stillen.com/product_files/402852~inst.pdf

Step 12

ah yes, it does tell you may have to use hose line to wrap the ac line...

Pointman · 10-06-2009, 12:49 PM

I missed that step as well. Time to take the front bumper off again...

Modshack · 10-06-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Stillen has it in their installation instructions.

Someone missed a step.

Yup...Clearly Installer error. No point in blaming Stillen here..

Darkaeon · 10-06-2009, 03:29 PM

I wasn't really trying to blame Stillen so much as I was trying to make this aware to others that might have this problem in the future. I guess I did overlook the part where it says to cover the AC line, but when you install it, it initially it doesnt seem like your going to run into problems. It took several months and miles of vibrations for it to move into a problematic position.

JvKintheUSA · 10-06-2009, 07:50 PM

Taping the AC tube will not protect it against the rubbing and eventually it will rub through. There should be no contact against any part in the engine compartment IMO.

fuct · 10-07-2009, 10:56 AM

things are going to touch. Even if it touches after its wrapped with a quality product you wont have any problems.

kannibul · 10-07-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

things are going to touch. Even if it touches after its wrapped with a quality product you wont have any problems.

That's why I'd use something substantial like heater hose, and inspect it after a good chunk of miles...like 25K to check on the air filters.

Denny McLain · 10-07-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pointman

I missed that step as well. Time to take the front bumper off again...

Guility as sin.

Also missed it as I couldn't figure out what they were talking about and the "may have to" part isn't real strong. Think if it was me, I'd take another picture making it clearer and include a piece of hose with the intake. Appears quite a few people missed it somehow.

Shift · 10-07-2009, 04:31 PM

My kit came with hose to cut and wrap the ac lines with, even had tie wraps.
Then again real men don't read instructions.

dcrew1x · 10-07-2009, 05:12 PM

Well I solved the problem.

I went to my local autozone and purchased 2 feet of heater hose for $1. I cut a slit all the way down the hose so I can wrap the AC line.

I ended up cutting the hose in 3 pieces because there are clips holding the AC line in place at certain points.

I also zip tied the hose towards the frame and away from the intake. Should have ZERO problems now!

Trips · 10-07-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Stillen has it in their installation instructions.

Someone missed a step.

Thanks Kannibul, for clearing it up for everyone that's had it done they can adress it before it's an issue and for folks like me ready to pull the trigger on it don't skip step 12 lesson learned got it.

10-06-2009, 12:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
Pointman Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 128 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour Nav Rep Power: 275	I missed that step as well. Time to take the front bumper off again... __________________ JTTF SQ8

10-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 427	Taping the AC tube will not protect it against the rubbing and eventually it will rub through. There should be no contact against any part in the engine compartment IMO. __________________

10-07-2009, 04:31 PM	#43 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 57 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	My kit came with hose to cut and wrap the ac lines with, even had tie wraps. Then again real men don't read instructions. __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

10-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 368	Well I solved the problem. I went to my local autozone and purchased 2 feet of heater hose for $1. I cut a slit all the way down the hose so I can wrap the AC line. I ended up cutting the hose in 3 pieces because there are clips holding the AC line in place at certain points. I also zip tied the hose towards the frame and away from the intake. Should have ZERO problems now! __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

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10-06-2009, 03:29 PM	#38 (permalink)
Darkaeon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/AT Rep Power: 16	I wasn't really trying to blame Stillen so much as I was trying to make this aware to others that might have this problem in the future. I guess I did overlook the part where it says to cover the AC line, but when you install it, it initially it doesnt seem like your going to run into problems. It took several months and miles of vibrations for it to move into a problematic position.

10-07-2009, 10:56 AM	#40 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	things are going to touch. Even if it touches after its wrapped with a quality product you wont have any problems.