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Originally Posted by hedly
Picked up my new 370z on the weekend. I'm waiting arrival of my Stillen Cat Back ( stock exhaust really does suck ) and contemplating ordering the G3 Cold Air Intake to bolt on as well. Been searching the forums but still I'm hesitating for a couple of reasons. First - Installation: not sure I like the idea of having to remove the front bumper to clean the filters. That just seems to be a PITA and I'm concerned over time the bumper "fit" will be compromised.
Second - and most important is, from what I've read there is no performance advantage until 5K RPM or more - and low end performance ( torque ) is compromised. I don't drive at 5000 RPM and have no intentions of running this car on a track - I do that on a two wheels...
Should I pass on this upgrade ?
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Congratulations on your new purchase Hedly and welcome to the forum. There are two main groups in the forum: those who go for the CAI (Stillen Gen3 being the most popular CAI) and those who go for the Stock Catback with Performance Drop ins & Post MAF tubes. I personally belong to the second group.
The Stillen Gen3 CAI gives you a boost around 8hp-10hp (give or take), gains in power & sound will be most noticeable in higher RPMs range (don't know how often & how long you'll be driving at those RPMs during street driving). With the CAI, you'll lose low end torque and of course the cost, installation and warranty issues are to be considered in your final decision. Still, those who have the Gen3 love it.
The stock intake is pretty well designed and is actually a CAI. From changing the stock filters and replacing them with the K&N ones, I gained 3mpg within a few days, have better throttle and *feel* that the car is breathing better thus running smoother. With the addition of better Post MAF tubes, you should be able to get somewhere around 6hp, plus the advertised 1-2hp from the K&N filters. The combo above will give you gains very close to the ones from the CAI without loss of low end torque, no warranty issues and cost is a fraction of the CAI. This *to me* is a DUH WINNING situation
Those who have this combo love it as well.
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