since you are at San Diego, If I pull it off, I can help you out~ :)

Yes, owner's manual will not have all the important information you need for DIY stuff, like torque values, however, the SERVICE MANUAL is what you need. Here's how to download your very own copy. There are a number of files as it is organized in different sections:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-o...-download.html

I don't have much experience with automotive DIYs myself, but I have the inclination to learn. That's what forums like this one is for...lots of good information. I don't have all the tools either, but when I tackle various projects, I'll buy the tools I need, so now I have a growing collection. Believe me, this is not a hard DIY. The toughest part is learning to take the bumper off for the first time, then it's a piece of cake. Just read through the Stillen instructions and supplement with this DIY. AK has a DIY for the G3 as well, and there's another DIY for how to remove the front bumper, that you can cross-reference as well. Nothing beats the feeling of having done a mod yourself, and knowing that it was done right!:tup:

Is there any issues with installing this on a Nismo? I heard at a meet there is extra bracing on the nismo. Just wanted to confirm.

"Does NOT fit NISMO 370Z" direct quote from stillen site.

Does anyone know if you can make it fit a nismo?

EDIT: Found a link to answer my question from Stillen.
http://www.the370z.com/stillen/12742...al-intake.html

I broke a bolt this weekend during install (specific bolt is in the pic below, it's the bolt that holds the passenger side rubber/plastic piece onto the top of the engine).

1) I am dumb, what are these parts known as so I can describe it to a dealer. It's the rubber/plastic piece that clamps onto the intake tube on the passenger side... I don't know what function it serves.

2) Anyone have a recommendation for finding bolt replacements? Dealer? Hardware store/Home Depot?

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p...s709/hoses.jpg

Doh, that sucks. Any tips so I can make sure I don't do the same thing?

Don't leave your bolts sitting in the sun so that they are 150+ degrees during re-install :) Honestly it may have been a defective bolt if that's possible... sure it was hot but I definitely didn't over-tighten... i'm a small guy and not very strong haha.

Haha okay, I'll be sure not to do that. Pretty crazy though.

That plastic piece can actually slip off (away from engine) so you don't have to unscrew the bolt. Did you round the head on that bolt, or snap the head off?

Snapped the head right off. Luckily it didn't break flush with the engine so I was able to back out the bottom of the screw with pliers. I think I found the specific bolt that I need but it's $5+shipping so i'm thinking Home Depot may be a better option.

BOLT-CENTER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Just finished my Stillen G3 install. Pain in the *** to get the passenger side tubing to line up and DAMN the filters are tight in that space they sit in... Also, scratched the pipes up pretty good getting them through the holes

Took me 2.5 hours and im very mechanically inclined. If i had to do it again it would be about 1.5 - 2 hours probably.

anyone else miss the Older style Stillen intakes with the "venturi" ring filters? I know the new k&n ones say that have one built in but after hearing it, it's def not hte same. I know it's may be a small detail but I like the older style myself. Kind of like the JWT Pop chargers I guess

I installed mine last weekend and scratched up the driver side pipe a lot lol. Also, yea the filters are pretty tight in there, that's normal right? I remember the passenger side one was touching on a bolt slightly at the top.

The driver side was the toughest for me to slide through.

+1 Rep for you. I used this to help me remove the passenger side intake so I could get to some bolts. Will most likely use the entire write up when I install my new intakes later on. :tup:

Stillen mentions on their website that the G3 intakes will not fit the NISMO. Do you have any idea why ?

There's one or two other threads that talk about Nismos and G3's. They will fit with slight modification/shifting of the vertical plastic inserts (?). Can't remember exactly. Try searching for "stillen intake nismo".

I found one of the threads anyway:
http://www.the370z.com/stillen/12742...al-intake.html

Seeing lots of Photobucket images not found OP

sorry guys, my photobucket account was full so i had to delete a few pictures. Seeing as i dont own a 370z anymore i started deleted some of the Z, guess i didnt realise i was deleting the DYI

Does anyone else have the pictures that the OP deleted?

pictures don't work ;(

does anybody know what size the filter is?

I don't know the size but the part number is K&N RU-2820

i need to know the size of the inlet and how long it is.

The following specs indicate tube diameter:
RU-2820 - K&N Universal Air Filters, Universal Rubber Filter

As for other info, try contacting Stillen or a local member with an uninstalled kit or someone willing to pull their bumper off for you.

thanks for the info!

I just installed the GEN3, and now I am waiting to tuning all with UpRev remap.

The product is very good. I am writing you to suggest something especially for European peoples! In fact I found some problems in mounting, but nothing very hard.

1) Eurpean cars mount the pop-up Hood system.
After the plastic cover under the engine is removed, it's necessary to remove 2 of the 3 Pop Up sensors. (the three yellow sensor in the front of the car in the photo http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/9690/dscn2067a.jpg )
Do not unplug the wire, because I learnt that the unit detect the tampering and the system fails!
After the front bumper is detatched, you will remove from the top the third sensor in the centre of the bumper.
Only after these operations, the bumper is free to be removed.

2) European cars have 2 horns and the fix bracket overlap perfectly the space of the two K&N Filters!
You must disconnect the horns, switch the centrals two screws (that are short), with the two on the left and right side of the top black brace.
Then rotate the horns with its brackets and fix under the longer screws.
The old brackets that fixed the horns, will be bent outward (arrows in the photo).
Photo before: http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4437/dscn2085a.jpg
Photo after: http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7788/dscn2096a.jpg


3) The shortest screws on the left and right side of the black top bracket works better, because they don't touch the Gen3 pipes, but in every case I suggest to place a rubber...
Photo: http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3429/dscn2095c.jpg

4) The A/C Line must be protected by mechanical vibrations.
Photo: http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4140/dscn2084q.jpg
Expecially in the rear, after the hole. Before: http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/7373/dscn2092b.jpg
After: http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8756/dscn2094g.jpg (Note: the pipe is dirty because I used a dremel to enlarge the hole)

5) I suggest that the first thing to do is clean very well the Gen3 pipes, because they are very, very, very dirt!

After that remains to enjoy the sound and the performace!

Bye!

Hi Flashgordon,
thanks for posting this up.
It seems that the European spec cars are designed like the Australian spec cars.
The horns on my 2011 are centrally mounted like yours. I imagine that by pointing the trumpet of the horn sideways, forward sound projection would be quite poor. So the horns may not have much effect on the idiot in front but any wayward lane wanderers, motor/cyclists will get a nice blast.

My car also has the 3 impact sensors. I outlined on the Australian zclub.com.au about the 3 sensors and the difficulty in detaching them due to extremely short wiring looms.
It's easier to remove the nuts/bolts (pretty sure they are just 10mm nuts from memory) and leave the loom attached. Just zip tie them somewhere so they dont fall and strike
anything.

Cheers

There's also a few Aussie owners with the G3 intake but this is the first time ive heard of modifications required to the horn brackets in order to fit the intakes

This might be a dumb question but is it truly necessary to remove the battery ground?

You don't have to, but it's something that's done as a precaution.

When i took my front fascia off (Aussie model, has pedestrian impact sensors like the European spec models) i left the battery connected. I even disconnected these sensors and no errors were registered. If i remember right, the radio was on for the whole time.

If you're worried about losing your radio settings, gauge settings etc - write it all down before you disconnect the battery.

I removed my entire stock headunit and HVAC control boxes for two weeks. Amazingly, the clock and radio didn't need any resetting when i reinstalled it all. YMMV..

Besides resetting the settings for radio etc. Does this benefit it performance as far as it detecting the new intakes?

The ECU will be reset as a result of extended loss of battery power, however it's easier and quicker to just do a pedal dance reset if all you require is an ECU reset.

When you cut to make the holes bigger with the dremel, say you wanted to go back to stock? Would the stock intakes and everything still fit?

yes. the enlargement is done to the ducts that sits between the airbox and the front of the radiator area.

it'll enrage the new owner if u dont tell them though :p

Just wanna say thanks to Snakes709 for this DIY and all you others that added your advise in this thread. Just did the install today, and with all the info I got here it was super easy, even though the original pics don't exist anymore. Thanks y'all!


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Can anyone re-post the pictures please?

:iagree: I'm doing this install soon and the pictures that went along with this DIY would be helpful.

Looks like the OP hasn't logged in since last November. I browsed through his Photobucket, but only found a couple pictures from after the install.

Where's the pictures? :(

Ya, would be nice for a updated DYI with photo's. Will be doing this install soon as well. Would be helpful added guide for reference to look at.