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Dsphoto · 10-07-2010, 06:19 AM

I opted for the G2 CAI so the bumper wasn't off. I elected to go for the reduced maintenance hassles. I think that the total gain is more evenly divided between the two bolt ons than the dyno results indicate. The improved pumping efficiency resultant from back pressure reductions on both sides allowed the engine to breath. Had I installed the CAI first and the CBE second the results would have been the opposite. Stillen's dynos results show only 1.5hp increase in max hp and 9 hp in midrange, far below my total numbers.
Most important for everyone to see is that by improving pumping efficiency on only one side of the motor does not allow this wonderful engine to really sing. You need to improve both intake and exhaust to realize major gains.

10-07-2010, 06:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 15	I opted for the G2 CAI so the bumper wasn't off. I elected to go for the reduced maintenance hassles. I think that the total gain is more evenly divided between the two bolt ons than the dyno results indicate. The improved pumping efficiency resultant from back pressure reductions on both sides allowed the engine to breath. Had I installed the CAI first and the CBE second the results would have been the opposite. Stillen's dynos results show only 1.5hp increase in max hp and 9 hp in midrange, far below my total numbers. Most important for everyone to see is that by improving pumping efficiency on only one side of the motor does not allow this wonderful engine to really sing. You need to improve both intake and exhaust to realize major gains. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected! Last edited by Dsphoto; 10-08-2010 at 04:31 AM.