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SR1 · 06-27-2012, 12:24 PM

Morning gentlmen. New to the forum. I bought a 11' 370 about a month ago and am very happy with the vehicle.

I am looking at doing the standard air intake replacement but have no idea where to start. I am not trying to spend and arm and a leg but I would like a better sound out of the car and from what I have read, an intake will do that.

I've read people doing the K&N drop ins with some othe tubing, wondering what thats all about and how I am able to go about making the buy.

Appreciate the time.

JARblue · 06-27-2012, 12:31 PM

Congrats and welcome, man.

K&N Drops-Ins + Z1 Post-MAF tubes (http://z1motorsports.com) are common and will provide similar gains to an aftermarket intake and are much more inexpensive. However, depending on how much sound change you want, an intake might not do it for you. Intake will sound different the more the throttle is open. An exhaust will give you an entirely different note across the board.

I've got some K&N's with just about 1K miles of use on them before I purchased R2C intake (PM me if you are interested). I love the sound of the new intake (everything else still stock incl exhaust), but you really only hear it at 4K RPM and up. It's very subtle around 3K RPM, and sounds virtually stock if you don't get on it.

falconfixer · 06-27-2012, 12:32 PM

Welcome!

If you are referring to the post-maf tubes with K&N drop ins I'd go no firther than here Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses

Most folks seem to like the Stillen G3s. There's a few other options out there as well. Look around in the Intake/Exhaust section of the forum for more info.

Felix 808 · 06-27-2012, 12:35 PM

Welcome

I am not familaire with the sandad air intake replacement but the best way to mod the sound is get an exhaust of your liking. I would suggest not going the "I got it because it was cheap" route, but get something you are going to be happy with even if it takes a little longer to save for it. You can do it right, or do it again.$.02
The post MAF tubes are made by various companies such as HKS, Z1 & Cobb use to make them. Check the clasifieds here, there are often good deals.

I type too slow anyway, what they said above me

SR1 · 06-27-2012, 12:49 PM

Very good. Thanks fellas. I guess I have a lot to learn with this. Any idea on exhaust? Like I said I am very green with this stuff. Owned trucks my whole life so this is a new breed.

falconfixer · 06-27-2012, 12:52 PM

I won't be like some on here and say use the search button but try this

Intake/Exhaust - Nissan 370Z Forum

Oh and don't ask what is the best oil around here either.

JARblue · 06-27-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Oh and don't ask what is the best oil around here either.

Mobil 1

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Originally Posted by SR1

Very good. Thanks fellas. I guess I have a lot to learn with this. Any idea on exhaust? Like I said I am very green with this stuff. Owned trucks my whole life so this is a new breed.

Fast Intentions is one of the most popular ones, but there is a wait for new ones. Ark and Invidia are great sounding as well. There are lots of sound clips and videos in the link falconfixer provided

SR1 · 06-27-2012, 01:14 PM

Good deal, I dont know if a mod wants to move this to the introduction thread or not. But I appreciate the pointers.

370ZilverZ · 06-27-2012, 01:24 PM

Congrats and welcome

Cristobal09 · 06-27-2012, 01:49 PM

Congrats on the purchase and welcome.

I went with the post maf hoses from Mishimoto, they cost a lot less and are identical to the Z1 motorsports brand. I got them from Jomer at FBNISSAN here on the forums. Ive had them for a couple thousand miles and theyre holding up well. I also put K&N filters on as well. But dont expect any serious gains. To be honest, I didnt notice any, but you wont notice a few hp.

DLSTR · 06-27-2012, 03:38 PM

Welcome and enjoy this great sportscar! Im not modded but its a great machine whether you do or not!!

binary0x01 · 06-27-2012, 09:21 PM

Welcome

Nismo89 · 06-27-2012, 09:27 PM

welcome! enjoy your stay!

EazyD · 06-27-2012, 11:05 PM

What will make it sound better when standing around the hood? Right now it sounds like a sewing machine with just K&N filters. Also... whats the maintenance on the filter? I haven't touched it since they were put on..

Jack370Z · 07-01-2012, 11:24 AM

I've been running the Jim Wolf Technology intakes (Jim Wolf Technology 370Z Dual Pop Chargers Sale! Check it out!) for a little over 10K miles and have had no problems. Dealer told me it would not void warranty. Installed myself (snug fit) but happy with the results. I noticed an immediate improved throttle response (drive by wire is sluggish) and the sound is outstanding. IMO they were a good buy. 30K between service. Here is their website:

Jim Wolf Technology website

06-27-2012, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
SR1 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 21 Drives: 11' White 370z Rep Power: 13	New Morning gentlmen. New to the forum. I bought a 11' 370 about a month ago and am very happy with the vehicle. I am looking at doing the standard air intake replacement but have no idea where to start. I am not trying to spend and arm and a leg but I would like a better sound out of the car and from what I have read, an intake will do that. I've read people doing the K&N drop ins with some othe tubing, wondering what thats all about and how I am able to go about making the buy. Appreciate the time. Last edited by SR1; 06-27-2012 at 12:49 PM.

06-27-2012, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Congrats and welcome, man. K&N Drops-Ins + Z1 Post-MAF tubes (http://z1motorsports.com) are common and will provide similar gains to an aftermarket intake and are much more inexpensive. However, depending on how much sound change you want, an intake might not do it for you. Intake will sound different the more the throttle is open. An exhaust will give you an entirely different note across the board. I've got some K&N's with just about 1K miles of use on them before I purchased R2C intake (PM me if you are interested). I love the sound of the new intake (everything else still stock incl exhaust), but you really only hear it at 4K RPM and up. It's very subtle around 3K RPM, and sounds virtually stock if you don't get on it. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 06-27-2012 at 12:45 PM.

06-27-2012, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Welcome I am not familaire with the sandad air intake replacement but the best way to mod the sound is get an exhaust of your liking. I would suggest not going the "I got it because it was cheap" route, but get something you are going to be happy with even if it takes a little longer to save for it. You can do it right, or do it again.$.02 The post MAF tubes are made by various companies such as HKS, Z1 & Cobb use to make them. Check the clasifieds here, there are often good deals. I type too slow anyway, what they said above me __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ Last edited by Felix 808; 06-27-2012 at 02:23 PM.

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06-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3371	Congrats on the purchase and welcome. I went with the post maf hoses from Mishimoto, they cost a lot less and are identical to the Z1 motorsports brand. I got them from Jomer at FBNISSAN here on the forums. Ive had them for a couple thousand miles and theyre holding up well. I also put K&N filters on as well. But dont expect any serious gains. To be honest, I didnt notice any, but you wont notice a few hp. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

06-27-2012, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Welcome! If you are referring to the post-maf tubes with K&N drop ins I'd go no firther than here Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses Most folks seem to like the Stillen G3s. There's a few other options out there as well. Look around in the Intake/Exhaust section of the forum for more info.

06-27-2012, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
SR1 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 21 Drives: 11' White 370z Rep Power: 13	Very good. Thanks fellas. I guess I have a lot to learn with this. Any idea on exhaust? Like I said I am very green with this stuff. Owned trucks my whole life so this is a new breed.

06-27-2012, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I won't be like some on here and say use the search button but try this Intake/Exhaust - Nissan 370Z Forum Oh and don't ask what is the best oil around here either.

06-27-2012, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
SR1 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 21 Drives: 11' White 370z Rep Power: 13	Good deal, I dont know if a mod wants to move this to the introduction thread or not. But I appreciate the pointers.

06-27-2012, 03:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	Welcome and enjoy this great sportscar! Im not modded but its a great machine whether you do or not!!

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06-27-2012, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
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06-27-2012, 11:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	What will make it sound better when standing around the hood? Right now it sounds like a sewing machine with just K&N filters. Also... whats the maintenance on the filter? I haven't touched it since they were put on.. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

07-01-2012, 11:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 15	I've been running the Jim Wolf Technology intakes (Jim Wolf Technology 370Z Dual Pop Chargers Sale! Check it out!) for a little over 10K miles and have had no problems. Dealer told me it would not void warranty. Installed myself (snug fit) but happy with the results. I noticed an immediate improved throttle response (drive by wire is sluggish) and the sound is outstanding. IMO they were a good buy. 30K between service. Here is their website: Jim Wolf Technology website __________________ Jack 09 370Z