Cold Air Intake System

mrlou2 · 01-21-2012, 03:34 PM

Hi to all,

Has any one use a Cold Air Intake System? Did you or a professional mechanic put it on? Are you getting more Horse Power? Thanks!

Lou

onzedge · 01-21-2012, 03:38 PM

Ummm...

1. Yes
2. Me
3. Yes

There you go. You're welcome.

Strangler · 01-21-2012, 04:35 PM

I've had it put on my previous car. I had a mechanic put it on for me. I definitely felt some more power differences from stock. It also has a cool sucking sound when you turn off engine.

I don't think its worth it though consider the hydrolock, CEL and other issues. My last car wasn't as expensive as the Z so I decided to put CAI on anyway, but for my Z no way. Choice is up to you

batman_4 · 01-21-2012, 04:42 PM

Guard Dad · 01-21-2012, 04:49 PM

Hydrolock? With a Stillen G3 you shouldn't have any problems unless you are doing river crossings! The intakes on the G3 are well protected and are the same height as stock.

My_third_Z · 01-21-2012, 05:11 PM

This thread is full of win!

On topic though, probably 50% of the people here have an aftermarket CAI installed.

IDZRVIT · 01-21-2012, 07:54 PM

Drop in K&N filters into your factory CAI and save some money.

RoshDawg · 01-21-2012, 08:17 PM

look at the DIY section and decide for yourself if you need a mechanic

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-21-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Drop in K&N filters into your factory CAI and save some money.

I used Drop in HKS,better low end torque than K&N.

mantella87 · 01-21-2012, 08:39 PM

Stock intakes are adequate.

joentown · 01-22-2012, 08:21 AM

i use drop in k&n............no regrets

Mt Tam I am · 01-22-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlou2

Hi to all,

Has any one use a Cold Air Intake System? Did you or a professional mechanic put it on? Are you getting more Horse Power? Thanks!

Lou

Yes
Yes
Most likely. Love the sound.

RoshDawg · 01-22-2012, 04:19 PM

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

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.

01-21-2012, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrlou2 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Randallstown, MD Posts: 12 Drives: 2012 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Cold Air Intake System Hi to all, Has any one use a Cold Air Intake System? Did you or a professional mechanic put it on? Are you getting more Horse Power? Thanks! Lou

01-21-2012, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Ummm... 1. Yes 2. Me 3. Yes There you go. You're welcome. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-21-2012, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	__________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

01-21-2012, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	Hydrolock? With a Stillen G3 you shouldn't have any problems unless you are doing river crossings! The intakes on the G3 are well protected and are the same height as stock. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

01-21-2012, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	Drop in K&N filters into your factory CAI and save some money. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-21-2012, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	I've had it put on my previous car. I had a mechanic put it on for me. I definitely felt some more power differences from stock. It also has a cool sucking sound when you turn off engine. I don't think its worth it though consider the hydrolock, CEL and other issues. My last car wasn't as expensive as the Z so I decided to put CAI on anyway, but for my Z no way. Choice is up to you

01-21-2012, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
My_third_Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 312 Drives: Blue 09 370z Rep Power: 14	This thread is full of win! On topic though, probably 50% of the people here have an aftermarket CAI installed.

01-21-2012, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 14	look at the DIY section and decide for yourself if you need a mechanic __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-21-2012, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	Stock intakes are adequate.

01-22-2012, 08:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	i use drop in k&n............no regrets

01-22-2012, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 14	Bought some Gen 3's but have yet to install them. Is the installation really that hard that everyone is using professional mechanics? __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-22-2012, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
rambunctious Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in the cowboys stadium Posts: 176 Drives: your mom crazy.. Rep Power: 14	^^ See ak's writeup

01-22-2012, 04:44 PM	#15 (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: 30	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

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