Cold Air Intake System

Guard Dad · 01-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Bought some Gen 3's but have yet to install them. Is the installation really that hard that everyone is using professional mechanics?

Not a deal if you know your way around a garage. It's about a 2 on a 1-10 scale with 10 being most difficult. You will get a cleaner install if you use a 2" sanding drum on a power drill to enlarge the holes in the radiator support rather than just hacking away at it. Also, be sure to install (per the Stillen directions) the rubber/vinyl shielding on the AC piping.

The pipes scratch easily so it's a good idea to cover the pipes (except where they go into the connectors) in delicate surface (for easy removal) blue masking tape to prevent scratches. Keep polishes, solvents and cleaners off of the "Stillen" stickers or you could dull/smear them.

rambunctious · 01-22-2012, 04:21 PM

^^ See ak's writeup

brucelidat · 01-22-2012, 04:44 PM

If you're just going to do the CAI, then you'll get good gains. But keep in mind that if you do more than 1 breathing mod, the first one will net the most gains while the subsequent ones will have very diminished gains. SO if you know for sure you plan to do a CBE or something, then the CAI may not be worth it for the gains. That being said, there will still be gains, so whether or not it is worth it totally up to you. Read up on it, there are tons of threads on CAIs, CBE, HFCs and their combinations. I personally didn't think the cost was worth it for the CAI after having the CBE and HFCs put on so I just dropped some K&Ns in. Your opinion may be different.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-16-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucelidat

If you're just going to do the CAI, then you'll get good gains. But keep in mind that if you do more than 1 breathing mod, the first one will net the most gains while the subsequent ones will have very diminished gains. SO if you know for sure you plan to do a CBE or something, then the CAI may not be worth it for the gains. That being said, there will still be gains, so whether or not it is worth it totally up to you. Read up on it, there are tons of threads on CAIs, CBE, HFCs and their combinations. I personally didn't think the cost was worth it for the CAI after having the CBE and HFCs put on so I just dropped some K&Ns in. Your opinion may be different.

Yezzzirr. CBE and test pipe or hfc first. Post mafs and filter will finish it off lovely with a savongs of up to $300. Which you can put toward some swifts.

sfearl1 · 01-22-2012, 04:51 PM

Edit, I take that back... You started yours first

Here's the other thread...

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-hp-gains.html

Maybe mods can merge these threads?

RoshDawg · 01-23-2012, 09:03 PM

Sweet thanks Guard Dad!

somatic · 01-23-2012, 09:16 PM

ibtl

40TH4ME · 01-25-2012, 08:16 AM

Looks like you've got all of your answers here, however my two cents. I installed my K&N intake system a few months ago. Install is no problem with basic tools. Just take your time and read ahead in the install manual. Sound is so good that I may not even need a CBE system. GOOD LUCK!!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-25-2012, 09:07 AM

Its like repetition is a never ending story von the forum.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-hp-gains.html

mrlou2 · 03-16-2012, 08:49 PM

Thanks to all for your replies. Put in the TAKEDA CAI and love the HP and Sound!

01-22-2012, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	If you're just going to do the CAI, then you'll get good gains. But keep in mind that if you do more than 1 breathing mod, the first one will net the most gains while the subsequent ones will have very diminished gains. SO if you know for sure you plan to do a CBE or something, then the CAI may not be worth it for the gains. That being said, there will still be gains, so whether or not it is worth it totally up to you. Read up on it, there are tons of threads on CAIs, CBE, HFCs and their combinations. I personally didn't think the cost was worth it for the CAI after having the CBE and HFCs put on so I just dropped some K&Ns in. Your opinion may be different. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-22-2012, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 19	Edit, I take that back... You started yours first Here's the other thread... http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-hp-gains.html Maybe mods can merge these threads? __________________ Scott

01-23-2012, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
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