Cold air intake

DEpointfive0 · 02-10-2013, 12:38 AM

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Hotrodz · 02-10-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fonismo

Im really going back and forth between the two setups. Thanks for info though...

The cheapest and best way to go IMHO. You can do the install yourself and the money you save put towards a new exhaust, HFCs, or test pipes! If you are planning on adding these mods anyway...there is no significant gain in horsepower or torque by getting a CAI.

Gauge · 02-10-2013, 09:30 AM

Takeda is a good option as it requires no cutting of your car to make it fit. Also the gains on takeda ar eonly slightly less than stillen gen 3. It's up to you though.

Zoren 370 · 02-10-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

there is no significant gain in horsepower or torque by getting a CAI.

True but that's the first thing one should upgrade on.IMO

Gauge · 02-10-2013, 09:44 AM

Also consider that the CAI is a much easier install. You can do it yourself in about an hour.

Hotrodz · 02-10-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

True but that's the first thing one should upgrade on.IMO

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Also consider that the CAI is a much easier install. You can do it yourself in about an hour.

Drop ins and MAF Tubes are the easiest to install of the intake mods. But for sure if you are talking about Cats and other exhaust mods.

Nailzs · 02-10-2013, 11:16 AM

K&N 69-7078TS Intake Kit - Typhoon System Cold Air

Sale Price: $286.54

K&N 69-7078TS Intake Kit - Typhoon System Cold Air

I'd prefer this over cutting the car.

SS_Firehawk · 02-10-2013, 11:46 AM

Best bang for the buck on cold air intakes are AEM's. I've routinely seen them for low $400's and you can get them in dark silver powder coating from AEM.

LMBmikeZ · 02-10-2013, 02:03 PM

I am going with Takeda CAI this summer, everyone who has reviewed them seems as happy if not happier then the ones with the G3's. Like many other people have mentioned there is no cutting for instal of the Takeda intakes which is a pro over the stillens and the gains are almost identical

SmileyZ · 02-11-2013, 09:28 PM

Anybody have the K&N ones? Previous owner installed them. Seem to be fine, just looking for some experienced info.

axmea? · 02-11-2013, 09:58 PM

Between the Stillen G3's and the Takeda, I bet you would not be able to tell the difference when you drive it. The difference if so minimal, you'd probably have a tough time distinguishing. Boils down to dollars and preference but that's just me.

nissan394 · 02-12-2013, 11:40 AM

i have injens from my 350z the silicone elbows are a tight fit and it takes minor fabricating but they are basically the same as stillen gen 3's and cost me about $150 less

kenchan · 02-12-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by doodleson

Hey guys, I was just wondering if I could get some good recommendations on a cold air intake kit for my 370z and a site where I can get it at a good price. I'm looking for something good but nothing over 5 bills please. Any help is greatly appreciated!

courtesynissan. look for 370Z stock intake. np!

TheGreatOne · 02-12-2013, 02:48 PM

Injen intake made for the 370 requires no cutting as well, I have the black version.

But definitely it seems top 3 CAI's are the Stillen G3, Injen and Takeda(lots of positive reviews about them lately)

Mont · 02-27-2013, 11:31 AM

If you haven't made a purchase, and to all other readers asking the same question as the OP, DO NOT buy the Injens.

I too purchased them for the lower price, the fact that there's minor cutting involved (a very small notch), and they offered them in black (my Z is black). However due to their location of the filters I've had issues with keeping them dry. They have been on my car almost 1 1/2 years, and every time it rains it reduces me to an irate "granny shifter." With even the slightest rainfall it throws my car into limp mode. So far I've found the only way to avoid the embarassment of riding a bucking stallion through a busy intersection is to upshift before the 2500 rpm fuel cutoff until I get to an appropriate gear (depending on posted speed limits).

I should mention that my car is at stock height (I didn't add coilovers due to this issue

), I always park my car facing downhill, and I try my best to avoid standing water. Some may ask, "If they're such a pain in the a$$ why do you still have them?" They're already on my car, and I'm never in the US long enough to worry about changing them out. Just thought I'd steer anyone away from experiencing the same problems.

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Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 14	Takeda is a good option as it requires no cutting of your car to make it fit. Also the gains on takeda ar eonly slightly less than stillen gen 3. It's up to you though. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

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Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 14	Also consider that the CAI is a much easier install. You can do it yourself in about an hour. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

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Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 12	K&N 69-7078TS Intake Kit - Typhoon System Cold Air Sale Price: $286.54 K&N 69-7078TS Intake Kit - Typhoon System Cold Air I'd prefer this over cutting the car. Zoren 370 likes this.

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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Best bang for the buck on cold air intakes are AEM's. I've routinely seen them for low $400's and you can get them in dark silver powder coating from AEM. UNKNOWN_370 and 7speed like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	I am going with Takeda CAI this summer, everyone who has reviewed them seems as happy if not happier then the ones with the G3's. Like many other people have mentioned there is no cutting for instal of the Takeda intakes which is a pro over the stillens and the gains are almost identical __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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SmileyZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15 Drives: Last 11 Z34 Rep Power: 12	Anybody have the K&N ones? Previous owner installed them. Seem to be fine, just looking for some experienced info.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Between the Stillen G3's and the Takeda, I bet you would not be able to tell the difference when you drive it. The difference if so minimal, you'd probably have a tough time distinguishing. Boils down to dollars and preference but that's just me. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-12-2013, 11:40 AM	#27 (permalink)
nissan394 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: middletown, new york Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 12	i have injens from my 350z the silicone elbows are a tight fit and it takes minor fabricating but they are basically the same as stillen gen 3's and cost me about $150 less __________________ 2010 magnetic black touring sport 6mt,gloss black sport rays, 20mm-25mm spacers, berk tp's, injen ses catback, z1 19 row oil cooler, swift springs and injen longtube intakes "350z" version

02-12-2013, 02:48 PM	#29 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Injen intake made for the 370 requires no cutting as well, I have the black version. But definitely it seems top 3 CAI's are the Stillen G3, Injen and Takeda(lots of positive reviews about them lately) __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-27-2013, 11:31 AM	#30 (permalink)
Mont Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 24 Drives: '10 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 14	If you haven't made a purchase, and to all other readers asking the same question as the OP, DO NOT buy the Injens. I too purchased them for the lower price, the fact that there's minor cutting involved (a very small notch), and they offered them in black (my Z is black). However due to their location of the filters I've had issues with keeping them dry. They have been on my car almost 1 1/2 years, and every time it rains it reduces me to an irate "granny shifter." With even the slightest rainfall it throws my car into limp mode. So far I've found the only way to avoid the embarassment of riding a bucking stallion through a busy intersection is to upshift before the 2500 rpm fuel cutoff until I get to an appropriate gear (depending on posted speed limits). I should mention that my car is at stock height (I didn't add coilovers due to this issue), I always park my car facing downhill, and I try my best to avoid standing water. Some may ask, "If they're such a pain in the a$$ why do you still have them?" They're already on my car, and I'm never in the US long enough to worry about changing them out. Just thought I'd steer anyone away from experiencing the same problems.

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