Simple mod but a pain too.

Will these tubes and filter get in the way of any future modifications, such as an oil cooler?

I don't believe so.

hey nick. :hello:

is it okay for the tubes to be connected like that? i would rather give the tubes some freedom (separate) as it's not like they dont vibrate.

you got folks severing that plastic elbow using the gen3... that's a lot of movement.

i would just do the post-maf tubes and k&n drop ins.... no fuss

We installed my Stillen Gen 3's without any issues. Opening up the holes in which the tubes pass was very easy. We also took some sections of subbed heater hose, slit them and then installed around the openings for little cushions. The tubes rest nicely ion their little pillows.

I've thought about this in the past, but felt there was a sizable difference between the MAF's/dropins vs a long tube CAI?

from the read the gen3's offer a big improvement over stock. but it also has its issues unless you're not careful.

for me, i didnt feel like messing with the issues so did the post-maf and drop ins. it breaths better than stock near redline so im happy. my car use to feel like it was gasping for air up top using stock intake. i dont race my car so this is a simple worry-free setup for me. :D

So you feel a difference on the top end? This is what I was looking for... Any sound difference?

yah, engine revs feely to rev limiter.

no sound difference that i could tell...which to me is also a plus. :)

I remember people in the past were experimenting with dry filters vs the k&n. Are the K&N's still the way to go? And Z1 tubes or HPS tubes?

I went with z1 tubes and dry filters. couldn't be happier!

K&N are great filters. I have been using them on all of my cars since I can't remember when.

People who complain about them are those who do not know how to clean and then properly oil them as to not contaminate the MAFs. Also, regular MAF cleaning is a gogd thing to do as well -- using CRC MAF cleaner.

Had 2 days to myself for the first time in months, dropping in a Kenwood DnX9900HD HU, Focal components and midrange speakers for the rear. Already did a stitch change to red and installing a set of Nismo seats. Finally the interior will be the way I like it. Next is either suspension and brakes or the Nismo front fascia and skirts. So far enjoying working on this thing.

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if R2C made drop-ins i would go that route, but for now K&N for me. im running the hps tubes. i had to trim it just a tad to make it fit perfect.

:iagree: ive had no issues with K&N filters.